Decatur County, Kansas Land For Sale (3 results)

The Solomon River Game and Cattle Ranch, is a premier high-fence hunting and working agricultural property located in northwest Kansas. Spanning 1,320± contiguous acres across Decatur and Sheridan Counties, the ranch combines exceptional wildlife habitat, productive cropland, and high-quality grazing land into one balanced, multi-purpose operation. With over 880± acres under high fence and a water corridor from the North Fork of the Solomon River, this property offers a rare opportunity to own a turnkey foundation for an exotic or native game enterprise, complemented by strong agricultural production. ACREAGE • 880± Acres High-Fence Pasture: Built with durable drill-stem pipe and fixed-knot 8-foot fencing, including a high cross-fence dividing the enclosure into approximately 515± and 365± acre sections. This design allows for rotational grazing, herd separation, or the management of multiple game species. • 260± Acres Additional Pasture: Three-wire fenced and cross-fenced native grass pasture with a strong stand, ideal for cattle or further expansion of game operations. • 156± Acres Dryland River Bottom: Fertile silt-loam soils currently planted to alfalfa hay provide excellent yields and additional income potential. IMPROVEMENTS The ranch headquarters features an updated and comfortable two-story country home with a finished basement and four bedrooms, offering inviting living space for owners, guests, or caretakers. A detached two-car garage and two traditional wood barns provide ample storage and functionality for ranch operations. Nearby corrals support efficient livestock handling, while the layout of the headquarters offers convenience and practicality for daily management. WATER RESOURCES Water is abundant throughout the property. Five wells, powered by a mix of electric and solar systems, feed over two miles of underground piping that supply eleven strategically placed stock tanks. Two catch ponds supplement livestock and wildlife watering systems. The North Fork of the Solomon River meanders through the middle of the ranch, enhancing both aesthetics and habitat diversity while serving as the main drainage basin. WILDLIFE & RECREATION This ranch supports thriving populations of whitetail and mule deer, turkey, and other native game. The extensive high-fence system and varied terrain create an exceptional foundation for an exotic game operation or private hunting preserve. Buyers may further enhance the recreational value by introducing upland bird habitat and management along the creek corridors, creating an all-inclusive hunting experience for generations to enjoy. The current owners were inspired to purchase the ranch as a place to share the outdoors with family—hunting together with children, grandchildren, and loved ones, creating moments that would become lifelong memories. The ranch continues to embody that same spirit of legacy, inclusivity, and outdoor tradition. TOPOGRAPHY & HABITAT The land transitions from fertile river bottom fields to rolling grasslands accented by limestone outcroppings and drainage-cut canyons. This diversity of terrain supports both wildlife and livestock throughout the year, providing scenic vistas and ecological balance. ACCESS & LOCATION Access is convenient from Kansas Highway 9, connecting the property to nearby towns and major services. McCook, Nebraska Regional Airport is approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes away, and Hays, Kansas Regional Airport lies about 1 hour and 30 minutes to the southeast. OPERATIONS & OPPORTUNITIES Currently operating as an active exotic game and cattle enterprise, the Solomon River Game and Cattle Ranch offers buyers exceptional flexibility—continue livestock production, expand wildlife management, or combine both into a diversified operation. The property’s infrastructure, fencing, and water systems position it as a strong candidate for a premier recreational retreat or income-producing investment. SUMMARY The Solomon River Game and Cattle Ranch stands among northwest Kansas’s most unique large-acreage properties, blending quality improvements, fertile soils, ample water, and unmatched hunting and ranching potential. Whether envisioned as a private game preserve, working cattle operation, or mixed-use investment, this ranch delivers both performance and opportunity.

This Northwest Kansas recreational farm offers a new buyer the opportunity to hunt both whitetail and mule deer as well as return some income. With approximately 42 acres of bottomground, currently planted to wheat, and an additional 19 acres of idle upland tillable to the south offer steady income. To the south lies approximately 81 acres of idle pasture, with the balance of the property consists of creek, timber and a farmstead. The water well on the property has all new equipment (pump and casing) and new lines ran to hydrants. A new line has been extended to the pasture, complete with tank and float switch. This provides year round water for the wildlife on the property as Beaver Creek will typically be dry throughout portions of the year. The old farmstead would make an excellent location for a house, cabin or even a camper, as power is on site. This farm offers a buyer the chance to hunt either species of deer as both frequent the property. The owner has good trail cam history of whitetails on the creek bottom to the north and muleys in the pasture draw to the south. The abandonded railroad provides an excellent buffer from the road to the north, providing seclusion for the north end of the property. Legal Description: W1/2 NW 1/4 & W 1/2 SW 1/4, S5, T2S, R30W Driving Directions: From Oberlin, KS 13 miles west on Higway 36 to Highway 117, then 6 miles north, then 3 miles east, to the NW corner of the property. From Atwood, KS: 14 miles east, then 6 miles north, then 3 miles east, to the NW corner of the property. Mineral Rights: What mineral rights are held by the seller will transfer to the buyer. 2025 Taxes: $784.94 Key Features: 61 +/- acres of tillable 81 +/- acres of pasture that hasn't been grazed for several years. Water well with multiple hydrants on the property. Property holds both whitetails and muleys Good pheasant numbers 2 - 500 gallon propane tanks remain with property

Farm & Ranch Realty, Inc. is pleased to present 1,760± acres of quality cropland located in Norton and Decatur Counties, Kansas. This highly productive offering will be sold at Absolute Public Auction on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 10:30 AM CDT at the Gateway Civic Center in Oberlin, Kansas. The property is being offered in eight individual tracts with no combinations permitted, providing buyers the opportunity to purchase a single tract or multiple tracts to fit their operational needs. The land consists of approximately 1,616.93 FSA cropland acres and has been exceptionally well maintained, with much of the acreage open and ready for the 2026 crop year. FSA base acres and yields vary by tract and include strong wheat and corn bases across the portfolio. Cropland acres per tract range from approximately 139.50 acres to 314.14 acres. PLC yields include wheat yields generally ranging from 44 to 101 bushels and corn yields from 48 to 110 bushels, depending on the tract. Detailed FSA information, including base acres and yields for each tract, is available upon request. There are no growing crops except on Tract 2, where the Buyer will receive the landlord’s one-third share of the 2026 wheat crop. All future FSA payments will follow the crops and will be paid pursuant to FSA regulations. All of the Sellers’ mineral interests will transfer to the Buyers at closing. Possession will be granted on the open acres at closing and after harvest of August 1, 2026, or when planted wheat acres are harvested, whichever occurs first. Closing shall take place on or before April 30, 2026. Real estate taxes for 2026 will be prorated to the date of closing, with 2025 taxes available by tract. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a large block of productive northwest Kansas cropland with strong FSA history, quality soils including Holdrege silt loam and related soil types, and a proven record of stewardship. Whether expanding an existing operation or adding to a land investment portfolio, these tracts offer scale, productivity, and long-term value in two highly regarded agricultural counties. Contact Farm & Ranch Realty, Inc. for complete tract details, FSA information, and auction terms. BIDDING CAN BE DONE IN PERSON, ONLINE OR BY PHONE! All internet and telephone bidders must be registered prior to sale day. Visit our website to register! ______________________________________________________________________________ What sets FARM & RANCH REALTY, INC. apart from the rest is our progressive and professional sales staff. We have 13 active Farm & Ranch agents in the firm, many of whom were raised in agriculture and have agricultural background. Agriculture real estate transactions are often as complex as corporate mergers. It takes business insight and market knowledge to ensure successful closure. Only a few brokers can get the deal done. Farm & Ranch has experience and expertise far above the competition. Let Farm & Ranch Realty show you how creative we are in the art of selling real estate Whether you are selling, buying, facilitating a 1031 tax-deferred exchange, or looking for an appraisal, Don Hazlett and his outstanding staff of professionals can handle all of your needs. CHOOSE the LEADER in real estate auctions and private treaty sales, cause when you list with Farm & Ranch, ITS AS GOOD AS SOLD!