28.6 Acres with Black Walnut Timber, Hunting, and CRP Income | Bureau County, Illinois
Discover an exceptional 28.6 acre property in Bureau County, Illinois, featuring a professionally established black walnut plantation, excellent whitetail hunting, established food plots, and annual CRP income. This unique tract combines long-term timber investment potential with productive wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities.
Approximately 1,200 Purdue #1 black walnut trees were professionally planted between 2001 and 2003 and have been meticulously maintained under a comprehensive Forest Stewardship Plan. The plantation is managed by two experienced Illinois foresters, helping support the long-term health and value of this premier hardwood investment.
The property offers proven whitetail deer hunting with established food plots designed to attract and hold deer throughout the season. Bureau Creek meanders through the northern tip of the property, creating a natural wildlife travel corridor while adding water, habitat diversity, and scenic recreational value. Two permanent easements provide convenient access from both the west and east sides of the property.
Approximately 6.3 acres are enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), generating approximately $1,890 in annual income, or approximately $300 per enrolled acre. The CRP acres also enhance wildlife habitat and complement the property's timber and recreational uses.
Property details
28.6 acres
Bureau County, Illinois
Approximately 1,200 Purdue #1 black walnut trees
Black walnuts professionally planted between 2001 and 2003
Managed under a comprehensive Forest Stewardship Plan
Two permanent access easements from west and east
Bureau Creek crosses the northern tip of the property
6.3 acres enrolled in CRP
Income and return potential
6.3 CRP acres times approximately $300 per acre = approximately $1,890 annually
Approximately $1,890 in total annual CRP income
Professionally managed black walnut plantation with long-term timber investment potential
CRP enrollment and income should be independently verified
Key features
28.6 acre Bureau County investment and recreational property
Approximately 1,200 Purdue #1 black walnut trees
Professionally established black walnut plantation
Comprehensive Forest Stewardship Plan
Managed by two experienced Illinois foresters
Long-term hardwood timber investment potential
Excellent whitetail deer hunting opportunities
Established food plots for seasonal attraction
Bureau Creek provides water and wildlife habitat
Natural deer travel corridor along Bureau Creek
6.3 acres enrolled in CRP
Approximately $1,890 in annual CRP income
Diverse habitat for deer, turkey, and other wildlife
Permanent access from both west and east sides
Recreational property with income and investment upside
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