Recreational Land for Sale in Ellinwood, Kansas

151± acres of meticulously managed hunting land in Stafford County, just 10 miles south of Great Bend and 9 miles from Quivira National Wildlife Refuge. Featuring four established food plots, a solar water well, mature timber, thick native grasses, and two producing oil wells, this is a true turn-key Kansas whitetail property in the heart of big-buck country.

Land

Welcome to one of Stafford County’s most meticulously managed and highly sought-after hunting properties. Located just 10 miles south of Great Bend, 3 miles east of Highway 281, and only 2 miles from the Barton County line, this 151± acre tract sits in the heart of one of Kansas’ most proven big-buck regions.

Positioned just 9 miles from Quivira National Wildlife Refuge and directly in the Central Flyway, this property offers exceptional habitat not only for trophy whitetails, but also for turkey, upland birds, and waterfowl. The surrounding crop fields—rotating between corn, milo, and wheat—create a consistent food source that supports and holds wildlife throughout the year.

What truly separates this property from others on the market is the level of management and habitat development. Four strategically placed food plots have been thoughtfully designed to allow deer to feed while remaining secure and out of sight. A solar-powered water well with overflow provides a dependable water source, further enhancing year-round wildlife sustainability. Mature trees and established shelter belts offer outstanding cover, while thick native grasses create exceptional bedding areas. Simply put, this is some of the thickest and most desirable cover in the region.

The habitat, combined with years of proper management, gives a buyer the rare opportunity to step into a turn-key, world-class deer hunting property with little to no additional work required.

In addition to its recreational value, the property features two producing oil wells, offering income potential alongside the hunting investment.

If you’ve been searching for a high-caliber whitetail property in a proven Kansas location—one that checks every box from habitat to access to income—this 151± acres stands in a class of its own.

Region & Climate

The Stafford and Barton County region sits in the heart of central Kansas’ Arkansas River Lowlands, where the landscape transitions from wide crop fields and rolling prairie to windbreaks, sandhill grasses, and creek corridors. This area experiences a sub-humid continental climate marked by distinct seasons and notable swings in temperatures and precipitation. Summers are warm to hot, while winters are cold with occasional snow, and the region typically sees an average annual precipitation near the mid-20-inch range, though year-to-year swings can be significant. Growing seasons here average roughly 170–175 days, providing a strong foundation for both agriculture and native habitat.

The climate’s natural variability—wet springs and variable late-season rains—creates a dynamic environment that, when combined with agricultural borders and wetlands, is ideal for sustaining diverse wildlife populations.

History

Today, central Kansas, including the Stafford/Barton region, is widely recognized by sportsmen for high quality deer hunting—thanks to the combination of agricultural food sources, sheltering cover, and a climate that supports robust wildlife populations. The area also draws turkey hunters, upland bird enthusiasts, and waterfowlers, particularly with migratory pathways like the Central Flyway intersecting the region and large wetland complexes like Quivira National Wildlife Refuge just a few miles away.

Quivira, a globally significant Ramsar-designated wetland, highlights the importance of the region as a stopover and feeding destination for migratory birds—including ducks, geese, cranes, and shorebirds—underscoring the ecological value of this landscape.

Upland bird populations like pheasants and quail thrive where grass edges, CRP pockets, and crop borders meet, and waterfowl use periodic wetland and flooded field complexes during migration. Annual fluctuations in game numbers reflect habitat and climatic conditions, further emphasizing the importance of quality land stewardship