413 Acres of CRP & Tillable Income with Trophy Whitetail Hunting | Knox County, Illinois
Located southwest of Maquon in Knox County, Illinois, this 413-acre hunting and income property sits in an area known for consistently producing Boone and Crockett caliber whitetails. The farm combines substantial CRP and tillable acreage with timber habitat, secluded access, newly created trails, food plots, and outstanding recreational opportunities.
The hunting in this area is as good as it gets. Multiple 200-inch whitetails have been harvested or observed in the surrounding area, and neighboring properties consist largely of substantial landholdings managed for trophy deer with very light hunting pressure. The farm is located at the end of a gravel lane, creating a quiet and secluded setting. Wild pheasants are abundant, while the Spoon River and Haw Creek provide excellent fishing for smallmouth bass and catfish.
The property includes 144 acres of CRP producing $38,867 in annual income. The CRP is currently in compliance and in its second year, allowing the warm-season grasses to continue developing into valuable wildlife cover and habitat. An additional 115 tillable acres are available for farming this year, with estimated annual cash rent of approximately $50,000. Combined, these income sources provide approximately $88,867 in estimated annual income.
Across the full 413 acres, the combination of CRP, tillable ground, timber, wildlife habitat, trails, and food plots creates a diverse property built for both income and recreation. Newly created trails and food plots throughout the timber improve access and hunting opportunities while complementing the developing CRP habitat.
Property details
413 acres
Knox County, Illinois
Located southwest of Maquon
144 acres enrolled in CRP
115 tillable acres
Additional acreage consisting of timber and wildlife habitat
Newly created trails and food plots
Secluded setting at the end of a gravel lane
Near Spoon River and Haw Creek
Income and return potential
144 CRP acres = $38,867 annual CRP income
115 tillable acres = approximately $50,000 estimated annual cash rent
Approximately $88,867 combined estimated annual income
Tillable acreage available for farming this year
Cash rent estimate available in additional listing documents
Income and program details should be independently verified
Key features
413 acres of income-producing and recreational land
Very strong CRP and agricultural income potential
Proven Boone and Crockett caliber whitetail area
Multiple 200-inch deer harvested or observed nearby
Outstanding neighboring trophy deer management
Large surrounding landowners with light hunting pressure
144 acres of developing warm-season CRP grasses
115 tillable acres available for farming
Additional timber and wildlife habitat
Abundant wild pheasant population
Excellent smallmouth bass and catfish fishing
Access to Spoon River and Haw Creek recreation
Dead-end gravel lane provides privacy and seclusion
Newly created trails throughout the timber
Established food plots enhance hunting opportunities
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