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

2 Acre Lot with More Hunting Land Available MI

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2 Acre Lot with More Hunting Land…

Grant, MI
Newaygo

This lot will be a split from an approx. 28 acre parcel, with approx. dimensions of 200 by 436 feet. Buyer can ask for differentdimensions or even up to 3 acres and the rest of the acreage can be purchased as a whole as well. Lot has a brand new 24 by 35-foot car port/ pole barnwith 12 foot side walls. 2, 8 by 8 foot doors and one 10 by 10 foot door. It is completely cemented. Also will come with a Jayco camper. Great location ona paved road and close to M37 and Sparta and Grand Rapids.

$69,900

Chad Thelen

27 +/- Acres of Buildable Hunting Land Newaygo County MI

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27 +/- Acres of Buildable Hunting Land…

Grant, MI
Newaygo

What a great place to build your dream home and hunt out of your back door! Approx. 27 acres with the option to purchase an additional 2 acres that is listed separately at $69,900 that has a pole barn and a Jayco camper. The seller has done a lot of habitat work, as seen in the photos. Food plots, switch grass, and hinge cuts have been the main work. A box blind and most tree stands will stay with the property. A select timber harvest is about to take place that will thicken up the wood lot. Some great bucks have been taken and sellers biggest to date came just this fall. Lots of great trail cam photos as well. 2 wetlands really complement this property, one in the front and one in the back. This will hunt much larger than 27-29 acres.

$179,900

Chad Thelen

94 +/- Acre Wooded and Open Field Parcel Kalkaska, MI

94 +/- Acre Wooded and Open Field…

Kalkaska, MI
Kalkaska

This approximately 94 acres sits on the east side of US131 and will be divided from a larger parent parcel of approximately 144 acres. All 144 acres can be purchased. See aerial photo for split. This wooded and open field parcel would make a great spot to build a home. The entire property seems dry and only a couple areas might hold water during wet times of the year. There is lots of deer sign on the property, and bear, turkey, bobcat, grouse and woodcock call this area home. Lots of mature trees, including hard and soft maple, oak, pine, spruce, etc. Plenty of room for food plots and gardens. Lots of state land across the road. Only a few minutes from Kalkaska, Traverse City, and Lake Michigan would make this a great location to call home base for the rest of your outdoor adventures

$328,300

Chad Thelen

53 +/- Acres Great for Deer Camp or Buildable Kalkaska MI

53 +/- Acres Great for Deer Camp…

Kalkaska, MI
Kalkaska

This approximately 53 acres sits on the west side of US131 and will be divided from a larger parent parcel of approximately 144 acres. All 144 acres can be purchased. See aerial photo for split. This all wooded parcel would make a great spot to build a home or deer camp. There are a couple high and dry spots to do so, the rest of the property is low, and would be seasonally wet. There is lots of deer sign on the property, and bear, turkey, bobcat, grouse and woodcock call this area home. Only a few minutes from Kalkaska, Traverse City, and Lake Michigan would make this a great location to call home base for the rest of your outdoor adventures!

$187,250

Chad Thelen

Escape from the City on 29 Acres in Saginaw County MI

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Escape from the City on 29 Acres…

Elsie, MI
Saginaw

20495 W. Cupp Rd is your escape from the city! This sale consists of 2 parcels. 12-09-1-11-4003-000 is the home and approx. 12.86 acres, then another adjoining parcel is 12-09-1-11-3001-003 and approx. 16.35 acres totaling just over 29 acres. See photos for a couple maps of the property. As you pull in the driveway, you typically are greeted by some sort of wildlife.... squirrels, turkeys, deer, etc. If not in the front yard, they certainly are hanging out in the backyard under the bird feeders or under the apple trees. In my visits to this property, I have also seen many different species of birds including baltimore orioles and several wood peckers. The wrap around and covered porch is a great spot to wildlife watch from 3 sides of the home. Take a walk out back and check out the Bad River, which cuts across the property for several hundred feet. Once you cross the river, you have around 25 acres to hunt that is all wooded with a small pond and a couple openings for food plots. There are no shortage of deer in this area and agricultural fields border the property to the west and the north. The home is approx. 1500 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on the main level. The basement is ready to be finished and has some walls up and some drywall. Finishing it would easily give you another 2-3 beds and another bathroom. A 40x24 polebarn that is attached to the home with a covered porch gives you room for 2-3 vehicles plus storage for your tools and toys. Recent updates include a new section of back deck including steps leading to the back yard. Since 2021, there has been a new furnace, water softener and refrigerator added. A new generator has been installed and hooked up to the home to give you peace of mind and comfort during any power outages. Please no walking the property without an agent present. 20495 W. Cupp Rd is your escape from the city! This sale consists of 2 parcels. 12-09-1-11-4003-000 is the home and approx. 12.86 acres, then another adjoining parcel is 12-09-1-11-3001-003 and approx. 16.35 acres totaling just over 29 acres. See photos for a couple maps of the property.

$299,000

Chad Thelen