Quail Run, Iowa

Description

Located less than 50 miles from Des Moines, this property offers a rare combination of strong income, high-quality wildlife habitat, & excellent recreational features. With over $30,000 annually in CRP income, a proven track record for giant whitetails, & an 8-acre lake, this farm checks every box. Don’t let the absence of big timber fool you - this is a true big buck sanctuary. In the 2024 season, 2 bucks scoring in the mid-180s & near 200" were captured on trail camera here & later harvested by neighbors. Photos & official scores are available. The farm includes 4 acres of electric-fenced food plots, designed to provide dependable late-season hunting opportunities. CRP cover consists of tall warm-season grasses including Big Bluestem, Indian Grass, & Switchgrass - excellent bedding habitat for deer & strong upland bird potential for pheasant & quail hunters. At the heart of the property is a clear, 8-acre lake over 20 feet deep, stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, & catfish. Additional improvements include new fencing along more than half of the property’s boundary, including the road frontage. In the 2024 & 2025 spring seasons, the owner planted over 1,200 trees to establish future thermal cover & wildlife habitat. All CRP maintenance work has been completed under the current contract. While this property offers world-class hunting opportunities & investment potential, the seller is motivated due to a current lack of access to a non-resident deer license.

Directions: From Humeston, take Highway 65 South to the intersection of Quail Run Road. At Quail Run Road continue East. The property will be on the North side of the road after approximately 3 miles.