Pope County
Premier Ohio River Duck-Deer-Turkey Hunting Farm With Income And Cabin
New Harmony Road, Lot#WP001 Golconda, IL 62938
Description
Location is everything in waterfowl hunting, and this farm checks every box. Sitting along the banks of the Ohio River directly across from Birdsville Island, it’s positioned right where serious duck hunters want to be—on the “X.” This stretch of river consistently holds and moves birds, offering some of the best waterfowl hunting you’ll find in the Midwest. What really sets it apart is the neighboring refuge—Birdsville Island and the surrounding river corridor are closed to hunting from October 15 through March 15, creating a true sanctuary. That kind of protected resting area is the key to consistent success, and it’s what makes this property a rare opportunity for hunters looking for something special. On top of its premier waterfowl appeal, this farm delivers exceptional, big-buck whitetail hunting. Properties that truly offer both are hard to find, but this one does it right. This part of Pope County has a reputation for producing mature deer year after year, and this tract fits that mold. The farm features a highly diverse layout with approximately 250± acres of productive tillable ground, made up of both river bottom and upland fields. Beyond the income potential, these areas create miles of edge and transition cover that consistently draw and hold wildlife. There are also numerous spots perfectly suited for additional food plots, giving you the ability to further enhance an already strong habitat. The terrain transitions from gently rolling uplands into steeper areas and a prominent bluff that drops into fertile river bottom ground. This natural change in elevation creates excellent travel corridors and pinch points, especially during the rut. Fields of open grassland and areas of early successional habitat further contribute to the diversity, providing bedding, cover, and browse. Numerous funnels and pinch points are scattered throughout the tract, offering exceptional stand locations and the ability to hunt a variety of wind directions. Water is abundant across the property, with several ponds, a large rock-bottom creek, and multiple feeder streams. Combined with frontage along the Ohio River, these features establish a reliable water source and major travel corridors for wildlife. The timbered ridges and draws are loaded with softwoods and mast-producing hardwoods, along with areas of dense security and bedding cover that help hold deer year-round. Improvements include a 2-bedroom, 1-bath hunting cabin that serves as a comfortable basecamp, along with utilities already established on site. Multiple areas across the property offer outstanding build site potential for a permanent residence or expanded lodge setup. This rare, turnkey farm along the Ohio River across from Birdsville Island is perfectly positioned “on the X” for premier waterfowl hunting, enhanced by a nearby refuge, and pairs it with proven big-buck potential in Pope County, diverse habitat, income-producing acres, abundant water, and a comfortable cabin. Contact us today to schedule your private showing.
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Small Game, Big Game, Predators, Waterfowl, Fish, Creek/Spring, Slough, Food Plot, Trail Network, Internal Road System
Details
- Top-tier hunting tract with tillable income, Ohio River frontage and hunting cabin
- Unique opportunity to own large contiguous acreage along the Ohio River
- Incredibly diverse blend of habitat types
- Everything needed to grow and hold mature whitetails and support a healthy turkey population
- All trail camera photos and trail camera videos came from the adjoining property owner
- Tillable acreage, open grassland, successional habitat and timbered ridges and draws
- Located in an area that continually produces mature whitetails
- 250+/- tillable acres rented to a local farmer
- 85+/- acres of pasture, unattended for 2-3 years
- Both river bottom and upland areas of tillable acreage
- Miles of field edge
- Numerous ideal locations for food plots
- Rolling topography with areas of steeper terrain and a bluff that forms the transition to river bottom acreage
- Fields of open grassland
- Areas of successional habitat
- Plenty of transition cover
- Several ponds throughout
- Large, rock bottom creek and feeder streams
- Timbered ridges and draws
- Softwoods, mast-producing hardwoods and areas of dense security and bedding cover
- Numerous funnels and pinch points
- Gravel access road and trails throughout
- 2BR, 1BA hunting cabin
- Excellent build sites
- Utilities established
- 2,300 feet of road frontage
Area Links
- Ohio River Islands WMA
- Golconda Deer Festival
- Shawnee National Forest
- Garden of the Gods
- Garden of the Gods Outpost
- Bear Branch Campground
- E-Town River Restaurant
- Lake of Egypt
- Bell Smith Springs
- Shawnee Wine Trail
- River to River Horse Trail
- Fern Clyffe State Park
- Mtn. Dew Park
- Shawnee Bluffs Zip Line
- Superman Museum
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