Norton County
The Sanctuary
Road CC, Lot#WP001 Lenora, KS 67645
Description
"The Sanctuary" in Southern Norton County, KS has a history of trophy whitetail hunting unlike most ranches you'll experience in this part of the Sunflower State. This ranch offers trophy whitetail hunters some of the best deer and turkey hunting opportunities in the region. The combination of food plots, natural water sources, mature timber, seclusion, and rugged terrain creates the perfect environment for sustainable wildlife populations, especially trophy whitetail deer. Whether you are an archery enthusiast or prefer rifle hunting, this property caters to all strategies with natural funnels, thick bottom cover, and open hilltops offering incredible vantage points.
Located just over one mile south of the pristine Solomon River in Northwest Kansas lies this extraordinary 622-acre whitetail deer sanctuary, meticulously managed to provide unparalleled hunting opportunities. This intensely managed hunting ranch boasts multiple wide and deep canyons lined with mature hardwoods and several cedars, creating a prime hunting habitat that sustains robust wildlife populations. Approximately 15 acres of the hilltops has been carefully cultivated into corn and wheat food plots attracting a thriving whitetail population, while an additional 33 acres of old terraced cropland present exciting potential to be restored to productive crops, further enhancing the property's wildlife habitat and hunting diversity.
With a reputation of strong Boone & Crockett whitetail deer genetics, the area this ranch is located has a proven history marked by excellent hunting success and supported by recent trail camera documentation showing impressive trophy bucks. The property benefits from live springs that continuously pour fresh water into the canyon valleys, ensuring year-round hydration for game and contributing to the lush vegetation along the deep bottoms. In addition to trophy whitetails, hunters will appreciate the excellent populations of Rio Grande turkeys, making the ranch a premier destination for unparalleled turkey hunting. The sweeping timbered canyons, rich with tall hardwoods, cedars, thickets, and smaller locust trees, provide exceptional cover and bedding areas for whitetails, while natural funnels formed by towering hardwoods make this an archery hunter's dream.
The ranch truly shines as one of the best rifle hunting farms in the region, with scenic hilltops offering expansive views that overlook the dense cover located within the low-lying bottoms and surrounding landscapes. Numerous seasonal pond sites and old water well casings present additional opportunities to enhance water resources for both wildlife and potential livestock. Perfectly designed wheat and corn food plots are ideally located on the hilltops near some of the densest cover, along with a wildlife feeder and a hay bale blind adjacent to a green wheat food plot—an ideal setup for both deer and turkey pursuits. Another hay bale blind and mineral site within the East canyon provides an additional hunting setup for the Westerly winds of the late Fall and Winter.
Offering unmatched seclusion across its vast acreage, this sanctuary provides a secure refuge where trophy whitetail bucks thrive undisturbed. The property's exceptional quail habitat supports large coveys, adding another rewarding upland game hunting dimension. This remarkable hunting sanctuary represents the pinnacle of Northwest Kansas game management and outdoor recreation—a true trophy haven for avid big game hunters.
Don't miss the opportunity to own one of NW Kansas's premier hunting ranches with proven trophy genetics and hunting history. For more information or to schedule a private tour of The Sanctuary, please contact the listing agents today.
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Small Game, Big Game, Upland Game, Predators, Waterfowl, Creek/Spring, Food Plot, Tree Stands/Blinds, Trail Network, Gated Entrance
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- Premier Whitetail Sanctuary in NW Kansas
- 2 ½ miles SW of Edmond, KS
- 622± acres of premier whitetail deer sanctuary located near the Solomon River
- Excellent access from both HWY 283 and CC Road for easy entry and convenience
- Diverse terrain featuring multiple wide and deep hardwood and cedar-lined canyons
- Over 15 acres of established corn and wheat food plots attracting abundant deer and turkey
- 33± acres of old terraced cropland with potential for conversion back to crops or enhanced habitat
- Known for strong Boone & Crockett whitetail genetics, producing trophy-caliber bucks
- Proven history of exceptional whitetail hunting backed by recent year trail camera and harvest photos
- Live springs supplying consistent water flow into canyon valleys, sustaining wildlife year-round
- Healthy populations of Rio Grande turkeys and exceptional quail habitat with huge coveys observed
- Wide timbered canyons with tall hardwoods, cedars, thickets, and locusts creating prime bedding and cover areas
- Incredible natural funnels perfect for archery stands to capitalize on whitetail movement
- Excellent rifle hunting opportunities with hilltop vantage points offering panoramic views across the ranch
- Multiple seasonal pond sites and old water well casings present, with potential to enhance water availability
- Hunting setup includes feeders, hay bale blinds, and a mineral site—perfect for deer and turkey hunting.
- Exceptional seclusion within a large landscape, providing trophy whitetails a secure and undisturbed sanctuary
- 14 miles North of Hill City, KS; 15 miles South of Norton, KS
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