The Poco Ranch

92 +/- acres – Pope County, Illinois - The Poco Lodge and Ranch The Poco Lodge and Ranch is one of the most versatile land offerings on the market the Southern Illinois. Spanning over 92 acres, adjacent the Ohio River, in Pope County, Illinois, this turn-key property combines premier recreational hunting, income-producing crop retirement program, and exceptional proximity to the Ohio river, Holman lake, and round pond refuge. The Land The ranch’s landscape is a blend of quail filled warm season grasses, marketable timber, and diverse topographies. In strategic locations stands, five elevated box blinds, eight tree stands, and four acres of food plots with twenty-five fruit bearing trees all making for great whitetail hunting. Sprawling Whiteoak’s, hedge apple and cedar thickets, an acre and a half pond, and numerous creeks make for outstanding wildlife habitat. Pope County is known for having quality whitetails, just this year it was not uncommon to see multiple mature bucks on the same doe. With one of the better buck to doe ratios out of many of the farms I've seen the rut was unbelievable. Proximity to the Ohio river presents enhanced sporting appeal through the migration and wintering of heavily concentrated waterfowl populations. Supporting infrastructure makes the ranch functional for those looking to leave equipment and hunting equipment on site. The property includes a 50x30 pull through equipment barn, with a 10x30 enclosed space. For serious hunters they will appreciate the southeast access, keep wind in your favor with predominately northwest winds during the rut. Whether managed as a premier whitetail hunting farm, equestrian ranch, or peaceful homeplace on acreage you are looking at a one-of-a-kind property. Poco Ranch represents a rare chance to acquire a private, investment-grade property in one of Illinois’ most southern and accessible regions. With its blend of sporting history, geographical placement, and flexibility of use, it stands ready for the next chapter.