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Highly Managed Iowa Hunting Farm Near Maquoketa River
Acreage
322 ±
County
Jackson
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Address 43347 79th Street, Lot#WP001 Preston, IA 52069
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Whitetail Properties Real Estate is proud to present one of the most advanced hunting farms we’ve ever seen in Iowa. It’s located in Zone 8, which is much more favorable than other zones for hunting as a non-resident. This QDMA Legacy Land-certified property has every feature to grow mature whitetails. It’s gifted with natural springs, hardwood timber, cropland, thick overgrown pasture, river bottom, big ridges, cedar thickets, and rock outcroppings. Building from this solid foundation, the seller has poured his heart and soul into creating the ultimate whitetail hunting experience. This habitat masterpiece includes architected food plots, native grass establishment, bedding area enhancement, timber stand improvement, mast-producing tree plantings, waterholes, and Giant Miscanthus screens that hide the entrance to strategic hunting blinds.
Access is through a gated entrance on a dead-end road. An improved rock driveway leads to three barns that store machinery and a building site. Fiber optic cable on the road will deliver high-speed internet if you desire to connect. This ideal building site would make a great place for a cabin, barn dominium, or home without affecting the hunting quality. Crop acres roll across the southeast region of the northwest bottom, while acres from the Conservation Reserve Program are scattered across. See the bullets below for details on the income acres.
A large east/west ridge with hardwoods and cedar thickets is northwest of the buildings. It has had professional cutting in key areas to enhance the daytime browse and bedding security, which helps hold deer on the farm. The property has had numerous consultants provide management plans to enhance the forest and wildlife habitat. Some of these plans are available by contacting the listing agent. Implementation of these plans and establishing a local neighborhood cooperative that creates a shoot/pass list were key benchmarks as the farm became QDMA Legacy Lands certified. This certification only recognizes properties if they exemplify the highest level of land protection, conservation, stewardship, and commitment to preserving our hunting heritage. The owner has spared no expense in transforming this property into a whitetail hunting paradise that will produce the kind of bucks that have made Iowa famous. Undoubtedly, some of the most impressive bucks in the country have come from this driftless region of eastern Iowa.
Finally, the pure beauty of this farm is something to behold. You’ve got to see it to appreciate how scenic it truly is. I’ve run out of words trying to describe how awesome this farm is. If you’ve been looking for a premium hunting property that generates income; in an area of Iowa considered more advantageous to the non-resident landowner, contact the listing agent Ben Harshyne to schedule a private tour.
Details
- Secluded property with advanced habitat enhancement for wildlife
- Located in Zone 8 which has more favorable nonresident draw odds than others. According to the DNR, most applicants drew an archery tag with 2 preference points, some with 1 point; the majority of gun applicants drew a tag with 0 preference points
- Several professional management plans have been created and implemented for wildlife habitat and forest resources - contact the listing agent for details on the professionals that have been involved and for records on what’s been done
- Designed to provide the ultimate whitetail management experience with food, cover, water, and hunting in mind
- This property has been awarded the Legacy Lands certification from the Quality Deer Management Association
- Part of a 1,000 acre established Quality Deer Management co-op that manages for 5.5 year old bucks and older that meets each year to create a shoot/pass list
- Has several natural springs according to the forester who has worked on the property
- 322 acres m/l, 4.5 miles north of Preston, IA
- Acres m/l: 80 +/- tillable, 40.58 CRP, 20 food plot, 180 timber
- Entrance is on 79th street, through a monitored and locked gate, then along an improved rock driveway
- Excellent building site for a barndominium, shouse, cabin, or home; fiber high speed internet available
- CRP: 40.58 acre m/l pays $7,588/year through 2030
- Tillable: Approximately 80 cash-rented tillable acres averaging 57.9 CSR2, separated between two tenants that have paid $270 - $300/acre previously
- Total income from cash rent and CRP approximately $29,000 - $31,500 depending on cash rent agreement
- Approximately 20-30 acres are used for food plot, screening, tree plantings, and native grasses
- Established rock road provides great access for large equipment or vehicles across the farm
- Abundant cover scattered across beautiful terrain, secluded fields, and thick timber (hardwoods and cedars)
- Phenomenal late season setup, with a food layout that allows deer to feel comfortable using in daylight hours and draws mature bucks in that weren’t observed in the summer or fall
- 50 x 68 metal sided barn with a locked shop area
- 49 x 60 barn, 26 x 64 open faced shed - see pics
- Maquoketa River frontage on the very northwest parcel
- Tremendous wild turkey population with excellent roosting trees and strut zones
- The buyer will be offered equipment to purchase from the seller
- 20 miles from Maquoketa, IA
- 37 miles from Dubuque, IA
- 53 miles from Davenport, IA
- 83 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA
- 168 miles from Chicago, IL
- Taxes in 2021 were $5,658
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Summary
Feeds
Zillow
Land Type
Hunting and Recreational, Ranch and Farm
Land Details
Timber, Tillable, Enrolled in Government Program, Open
Outbuildings
Metal, Shop, Barn
Road Surface
Gravel
Property Type
Farms, Recreational Land, Timberland, Hunting Land
Road Frontage
County Road
Improvements/Features
Small Game, Big Game, Upland Game, Predators, Creek/Spring, Food Plot, Tree Stands/Blinds, Trail Network, Internal Road System, Gated Entrance, Seller's Mineral Rights Convey
Land and Farm Property Types
Agriculture - Farm, Land - Hunting, Land - Recreational, Timberland - Natural
Other Property Details
Additional Addresses
- 43347 79th Street, Lot#WP001, Preston, IA, 52069
- 43347 79th Street, Lot#WP001, Preston, IA, 52069
Utilities
- electric: onsite
- internet: nearby
- cable: nearby
- telephone: nearby
- water: onsite
Coordinates
42.0971, -90.3962
Annual Taxes
$5,658
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