CRP Income And Hunting Tract In Johnson County, IL

Located in Johnson County, Illinois, this prime deer and turkey hunting tract offers a well-balanced combination of income-producing CRP, open pasture, hardwood timber, water, and diverse wildlife habitat. With 42.12 acres enrolled in CRP generating $3,999 annually, the property provides an established income component while maintaining the cover and habitat characteristics that make the acreage appealing from a hunting standpoint. The CRP acreage is a major feature of the property, providing both annual income and valuable wildlife habitat. The 42.12 enrolled acres currently generate $3,999 annually while creating extensive bedding and security cover for whitetails. The CRP also adds significant edge and transition habitat where it meets the surrounding pasture, timber, and water features. Areas of open pasture add another dimension to the property and offer potential for hay production. The open acreage also provides numerous locations where strategically placed food plots could be established to complement the existing CRP and surrounding hardwood timber. This combination provides flexibility for both agricultural and wildlife management uses. Gently rolling topography creates a functional hunting layout and transitions into timbered woodlots consisting of softwoods and mast-producing hardwoods. Mature Red and White Oaks are found throughout the timber, providing an important seasonal food source for deer and turkey. The mixture of hardwood timber, CRP, pasture, and open areas creates numerous transition zones and travel routes throughout the tract. A rock-bottom creek runs along the property's northeastern border and serves as a major rut travel corridor. The creek, combined with surrounding terrain and habitat transitions, adds another strategic feature for hunting cruising bucks during the rut. Multiple small ponds provide additional water sources throughout the property and further enhance the overall habitat diversity. When combined with the creek, mature oak timber, CRP bedding cover, pasture, and potential food plot locations, the property offers the primary habitat components needed to support deer and turkey throughout the seasons. Access is another strong feature. Approximately 3,400 feet of road frontage provides extensive access along the property, while multiple entry points create options for approaching different areas of the farm. For hunters, having multiple access options can be especially valuable when planning entry and exit routes around wind direction and hunting pressure. With established CRP income, mature Red and White Oaks, extensive bedding cover, open pasture, food plot potential, multiple water sources, and a creek serving as a major rut corridor, this Johnson County tract offers an attractive combination of income and recreational value.