76 Acres with Turnkey Hunting, CRP Income, and Food Plots | Wapello County, Iowa
If you're looking for an outstanding recreational farm in Wapello County, Iowa, this 76 acre property just east of Blakesburg offers an excellent combination of habitat, income, access, and established hunting improvements. Designed with the serious whitetail hunter in mind, the farm combines mature timber, thick cedar bedding areas, native grasses, food plots, and multiple water sources.
Surrounded primarily by pasture, this property provides some of the best cover in the immediate area, creating a natural funnel for deer and other wildlife moving through the neighborhood. An established trail system provides convenient access by ATV, side-by-side, or electric bike and connects hunters to strategic stand locations throughout the property. The layout offers options for hunting cold fronts and changing wind directions while helping minimize disturbance when entering and exiting stands.
Approximately 12.81 acres are enrolled in CRP, generating $2,551 in annual income through September 30, 2027, or approximately $199.14 per enrolled acre annually. A creek and two ponds provide dependable water sources throughout the property and add valuable habitat diversity.
This farm is ready to hunt this season. Strategic stand locations are already established, green food plots are in place, and beans have been planted. Nearly 8 acres of food plots are designed to attract and hold deer throughout the hunting season. With quality cover, dependable water, income-producing CRP, established access, and a hunting-focused layout, this Wapello County property offers a strong turnkey recreational opportunity near Blakesburg.
Property details
76 total acres
Wapello County, Iowa
Located just east of Blakesburg
12.81 acres enrolled in CRP
Creek and two ponds
Nearly 8 acres of established food plots
Established trail system
Strategic hunting stand locations
Income and return potential
12.81 CRP acres times approximately $199.14 per acre = $2,551 annually
CRP contract runs through September 30, 2027
Total estimated annual income: $2,551
CRP enrollment, payments, and contract terms should be independently verified
Key features
Turnkey recreational and whitetail hunting property
Mature timber provides excellent wildlife habitat
Thick cedar bedding areas offer secure deer cover
Native grasses add valuable bedding and habitat diversity
Nearly 8 acres of established food plots
Green food plots and planted beans already in place
Creek provides a dependable wildlife water source
Two ponds add additional year-round water
Established trail system throughout the property
Easy access by ATV, side-by-side, or electric bike
Strategic stand locations already established
Layout supports multiple wind directions and hunting setups
Surrounding pasture makes this farm a natural wildlife funnel
12.81 acres of income-producing CRP
Located just east of Blakesburg, Iowa
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