World-Class Recreational and Hunting Property for Sale

W15359 County Road D, Melrose, WI | Lat/Lng: 44.1182, -91.0086

$1,275,000

196.7 ac.

04/07/2025

ACTIVE

Description

You just found one of the most monumental recreational properties for sale in Jackson County, Wisconsin, crowded with monster whitetail, blessed with serene beauty, and endowed by riches of timber value. This exclusionary 196.7-acre tract lies in the Whitetail Goldilocks Zone situated in the coveted tri-county area of La Crosse, Trempealeau, and Jackson, a region riddled with cascading bluffs, meandering streams, and a notorious appetite for producing trophy class animals. This impeccable rural real estate allows outdoor enthusiasts to explore a possible build site amidst a countryside radiating charm and versatility. This Driftless Region retreat is located at the southwest corner of Jackson County, conveniently situated minutes from Holmen, Sparta, and Black River Falls. Enter the estate off County Road D, where you'll find an extensive 80x30ft +/- pole shed featuring a 16x80ft +/- lean-to that offers ample storage for machinery and hunting equipment. A padlocked gate behind the shed opens to a seamless trail system that leads to nothing short of a wildlife utopia. As you traverse the groomed roadway, you'll cross over a babbling stream and bypass a spring-fed pond with a depth of 12ft +/- encompassing one-quarter acre in size, teeming with frying pan-sized bluegill!   A construction site trailer lies at the epicenter of the property, which has been converted into a hunting basecamp. This 4-bed encampment is solar-powered and retrofitted with a new Empire brand LP heater for those chilly October nights. The setup is centrally located at the heart of the farm for flawless access to any treestand setup.   The land is a topographical majesty, with most of the layout bestowing desirable top access with additional easement access from the south. Over seven vast ridges are accompanied by a plethora of brushy bedding knobs that descend into rugged valley bottoms. A medley of hardwood timber coincides with gnarly spruce flats and red pine blocks, offering a dynamic range of ecosystems. Deer trails litter the landscape, with game trails carved into the terrain. Gigantic buck rubs are everywhere, with blown-out dirt under overhung branches. You may have seen whitetail-worthy properties, but I assure you you haven't seen anything like this.   Quality Deer Management has been a focal point with large private neighboring landowners for years. This recipe breeds proven success and instills it within the very doctrine for growing Boone and Crockett class whitetail. You'll find two elevated Redneck box blinds with an assortment of hang-on and ladder stand setups ready for action. Over 8 acres of planted food plots range from large soybean fields to remote clover kill plots and brassica patches that are irresistible to deer. Buried water tubs are strung along ridgetop hot spots that slay during the early season and the rut. An array of fruit trees and deer-crazy chestnut trees decorate the estate for additional drawing and holding power. It's not uncommon to see well over a dozen deer on any given sit. The property has immense carrying capacity due to extraordinary cover and overall landscape structure.   Suppose you were to close your eyes and imagine yourself building a world-class whitetail property from scratch, tree-to-tree, acre-to-acre. Conceptualize the design. Envision the layout. Brainstorm your deer, turkey, and small game. I can guarantee you that the fairy tale you've concocted rooted in fantasy is as close to a rendition of this farm as you'd dare to admit once your boots hit the ground. Dollar-per-dollar, you won't find anything remotely close to a property like this. REACH OUT TO THE AGENT FOR MORE DEER PICS & VIDEO!   The estate is not enrolled in any government programs. Taxes are $5,328/annually. The property is half an hour from La Crosse, 2 hours from Madison, 2.5 hours from Minneapolis, and 3 hours from Milwaukee. Schedule your private showing today with Brandon Wikman and Joe Nawrot. Buyer must provide Proof of Funds Letter from bank or lender prior to showing. For more info, contact Wisconsin Land Specialist Brandon Wikman or Joe Nawrot.