Chad Thelen - UC Hunting Properties

Chad Thelen

Chad is a lifelong resident of the central Southern Michigan area. This region of Michigan is dominated by rich farmland and is home to some of the nation’s largest dairy farms. Chad grew up on a pig farm in Clinton County, helping his father farm around 400 acres along the Stony Creek.

Growing up on the ‘Stony’ was and still is an amazing place for an outdoor enthusiast. Camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, and exploring were almost daily activities for Chad growing up. Now, Chad and his wife Kendra and 3 children (Hunter, Haidyn and Harper), enjoy spending time on this farm doing all the same activities.

Chad has been in real estate since 2008, specializing in the sales of hunting, recreational and farm land. Chad has sold millions of dollars of land all throughout Michigan.

Prior to this and still today, Chad owns and operates Stoney Creek Outdoor Properties, a wildlife habitat management company. He travels all over the Great Lakes region, consulting with landowners and helping them achieve their goals of being a better steward of the land by providing wildlife with the best possible habitats to thrive in.

If you are looking to live in a state with a rich hunting and fishing heritage, then Michigan is for you! Thousands of lakes, thousands of miles of rivers and streams, thousands of miles of ATV/utv/jeep trails, thousands of miles of hiking trails, thousands of miles of great lakes shorelines and the list goes on and on. Don’t forget all the amazing resort towns all up and down the shores of the Great Lakes.

Chad’s favorite Michigan activities are hunting the farmlands for deer and floating the northern MI rivers and lakes for game fish. He has also traveled to Ohio, Illinois, and Iowa to hunt and guide deer hunters. Several trips to Colorado for elk and mule deer have resulted in a notched tag on a large mule deer buck. Several ‘spring break’ trips to Florida have resulted in a newfound passion for ocean fishing!

Chad is a member of the Quality Deer Management Association/National Deer Alliance since 2005. He started the Clinton/Ionia Branch in 2005 and remains the branch President today. In 2009, the branch was awarded the National Branch of the Year for its work with venison donation programs, youth events and educating 100’s of hunters on the benefits of Quality Deer, Hunter and Land Management.

In 2016, Chad was awarded the National Branch President of the Year for his work in building landowner deer management co-operatives, building the venison donation program, leading the branch for many years and being a mentor to both young and adult new hunters. Chad is also a Deer Level I and II graduate from the QDMA.

My Listings

25+ Acres w/ Build Site + State Land Access – Hunt & Build in One Spot

25+ Acres w/ Build Site + State…

Kalkaska, MI
Kalkaska

Looking for a property where you can build your cabin or home AND have serious hunting access? Parcel C gives you both. This just over 25-acre parcel includes approximately 5 acres of buildable area, with the remaining land being heavily wooded and ideal for hunting and recreation. It also offers direct US-131 frontage for easy year-round access and connects to thousands of acres of Traverse City State Forest--giving you unlimited room to roam. Conveniently located just minutes from Kalkaska and only 40 minutes from Traverse City, you get the perfect mix of seclusion and accessibility. Set up your home or basecamp on the buildable portion, then step right into thick cover and prime habitat behind it. 25+ acres total ~5 acres buildable (ideal for home or cabin) Direct US-131 frontage Borders thousands of acres of state land

$75,000

Chad Thelen

33.5 Acres – Ultimate Hunting Basecamp w/ US-131 Frontage + Direct State Land Access

33.5 Acres – Ultimate Hunting Basecamp w/…

Kalkaska, MI
Kalkaska

This 33.5-acre heavily wooded parcel offers direct frontage on US-131 for easy, year-round access, and it backs up to thousands of acres of Traverse City State Forest. That means you can hunt your own land and step right into endless public ground without ever loading up your truck. The property is thick with timber, providing excellent cover, bedding areas, and natural movement corridors for deer and other game. It’s the perfect location to set up blinds, stands, and trails—and hold wildlife right on your property. 33.5 acres of dense, hunt-ready woods Direct US-131 frontage (easy access in all seasons) Borders thousands of acres of state land Ideal habitat for deer and other game Perfect for blinds, stands, and food plots Private basecamp with unlimited expansion into public land Whether you're chasing whitetail, scouting new ground, or just want a reliable Northern Michigan hunting spot, this property gives you a serious advantage. Why this property stands out: Own 33.5 acres—but hunt thousands.

$79,000

Chad Thelen

94 Acres of Prime Northern Michigan Land – Surveyed, Buildable, & Loaded with Wildlife

94 Acres of Prime Northern Michigan Land…

Kalkaska, MI
Kalkaska

Discover the perfect blend of privacy, accessibility, and opportunity with this 94-acre surveyed parcel in Northern Michigan. Located just 7 minutes from Kalkaska and only 40 minutes to Traverse City, this property offers the ideal balance of convenience and seclusion. With direct frontage on a paved county road and power available at the road, much of the groundwork is already in place--making it easier to start building or developing right away. The land features a beautiful mix of mature woods, open clearings, and rolling elevation, offering multiple potential build sites--including options for walkout basements and scenic views. This property is also teeming with wildlife, making it a dream for hunters or anyone who enjoys nature. Deer, turkey, and other game are frequently seen, adding serious recreational value to the land. 94 acres (surveyed) Paved road frontage Power available at the road Rolling terrain with elevation changes Mix of wooded and open land Strong wildlife presence (great for hunting/recreation) 7 minutes to Kalkaska 40 minutes to Traverse City Whether you're looking to build your dream home, create a hunting retreat, or invest in land, this property checks all the boxes.

$229,000

Chad Thelen

Land for sale in Clinton County Michigan

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Land for sale in Clinton County Michigan

DeWitt, MI
Clinton

Land for sale in Clinton County. Land for sale in Dewitt Township. Not very often does a parcel this size, with as many attributes come up for sale in southern Clinton County, and just a few minutes north of Lansing. This property has been in the same family for about 150 years. Totaling 158 acres this property has all kinds of potential uses! There is some woods, some tillable land, and some water. How about your own lake?! There is an approx 32-acre man made lake made from years of mining gravel. The Remy-Chandler County drain runs in one end of the lake and out the other. There is approx 33 acres of tillable land. The rest of the acreage is woods, ravines and overgrown brush. The lake.... formed from the mining of sand and gravel, it stretches approx. a half mile from north to south. It ranges from a shallow 1-2 feet to over 60 feet in some areas. I am told the fishing is quite good. An area on the west side of the lake is mowed and maintained as a family camping spot. Plenty of room for a new house or keep it as a camping area. The rest of the shoreline is undeveloped and ready for you to do what you wish with it. The east side of the lake could have several homes built along it or keep it as is for the wildlife to continue to use. The tillable land... all the tillable 33 acres is on the very east end of the property and is currently bringing land rent of $160 per acre by a local farmer. It is currently planted to wheat, and those crops are reserved by the tenant farmer for 2026, unless other arrangements are made prior to new ownership. If not continued to be row crops, this acreage is perfect for a horse farm, or to pasture cattle. The woods and balance of acreage.... the southwest corner of the property is heavily wooded, as is an area in the south center. The rest of the acreage is brushy swales, wooded fencerows, and overgrown brush where gravel mining wasn't finished. There are several land divisions available for this property providing development potential. You would want to call Dewitt Township to check on that. It doesn't appear that there is any more aggregate available for mining from my discussions with a couple different companies. This property would make an unbelievable multi family playground! Hunting, fishing, ATV riding, homesteading, kayaking, farming and the list goes on! Let's go take a walk in the snow to check it out!

$2,212,000

Chad Thelen