Coltyn Bettis

Located at N1590 Lovell Street near Melrose, this 288± acre Jackson County property is the kind of place that can play more than one role. It is currently operating as a working dairy farm, with productive crop and hay ground, established livestock facilities and the infrastructure needed to keep a farm moving. But follow the fields back into the property and you'll find another side altogether—rolling hardwood ridges, thick cover, secluded ponds and approximately 1.25± miles of frontage along the Black River. At the center of it all is a spacious 5-bedroom farmhouse built in 1999. Around it are approximately 100± acres of productive open ground and a well-established farmstead. Beyond that is a large block of recreational ground with the food, water, cover and terrain that make this part of Jackson County well known for deer and turkey hunting. The dairy operation is an important part of what has been built here, but it doesn't have to define what comes next. Continue farming as it sits, transition into beef or another livestock operation, develop a more diversified and self-sufficient farmstead, or make agriculture one part of a larger hunting and recreational property. There is enough ground here to do a little bit of everything—and enough infrastructure already in place to get started. A Country Home That Fits the Property Built in 1999, the 5-bedroom, 3-bath farmhouse was laid out with both space and everyday country living in mind. Coming in from the attached 2-car garage, you're greeted by a mudroom and main-floor laundry—an especially useful setup when your day involves the barn, fields, woods or Wisconsin weather. Boots and work clothes have a place to land before entering the main part of the home. The main floor opens into a large kitchen and dining area with enough room to serve as the everyday gathering place of the house. The adjoining living room provides plenty of space to settle in at the end of the day, while a main-floor bedroom and full bathroom add flexibility to the layout. Upstairs you'll find four additional bedrooms, another full bathroom and plenty of closet space. Storage was clearly part of the plan when the home was built, with useful closets throughout both floors. The unfinished basement adds even more room. It is already stubbed for a fourth bathroom, provides substantial storage and has direct access to the garage. A future owner could leave it just as it is for work and storage space or look at finishing a portion of it down the road. It's not a house that was dropped onto a farm as an afterthought. The mudroom, laundry, garage access, storage and overall floor plan make sense for someone who actually spends their time outside and on the property. A Working Farm With a Practical Layout The farm is currently operating as a dairy, and the barnyard has been laid out around the day-to-day work that goes with it. An 80+ stanchion barn anchors the operation and includes covered feed bunks and a dedicated feed-mixing area. A concrete cow yard helps with cleaning and maintenance, while the location of the surrounding buildings keeps feed, livestock, machinery and equipment within a workable area. Additional improvements include a hay storage shed, machine shed, multiple loafing sheds, calf barn and an older granary/chicken coop. The advantage here isn't simply having a long list of buildings. It's having buildings that have been used together as part of an active farm. For the next owner, that could mean continuing the dairy operation much as it sits. It could also mean beef cattle or another livestock operation where the existing feeding areas, livestock buildings, storage and concrete already have value. For someone looking at a diversified farmstead, the combination of buildings gives you room for livestock, poultry, hay, machinery, feed and storage without starting from scratch. Water Infrastructure That Adds to the Farm Water is well established across the property. Two drilled wells serve the home and barnyard. In addition, a separate irrigation well capable of approximately 500 GPM and powered by a stationary engine is rated to serve approximately 40± acres. That adds another useful tool for the productive side of the farm and gives a future owner options when looking at crop production and how the open acreage is managed. Away from the farmstead, multiple ponds and the Black River add water to the recreational side of the property as well. Approximately 100± Acres of Productive Open Ground Approximately 40± acres of fertile tillable ground are currently being used for row crops, with another 60± acres of open tillable ground being utilized for grass-hay production. That gives the farm approximately 100± acres of productive open ground supporting the current operation. For a traditional farm buyer, those acres provide crop and forage production. For someone looking at a more diversified setup, there is room to think about livestock, pasture, hay, crops, gardens and other food production. And for the recreational buyer, the relationship between those fields and the surrounding timber is every bit as important. Large agricultural fields provide an established food source along a substantial block of cover. That transition from open ground into timber creates miles of edge and gives deer and turkey a reason to move between the two. It's one of the places where the farming and recreational sides of the property work well together. Once You Leave the Fields, It's a Different Property The wooded portion of these 288± acres is made up of mature mixed hardwoods spread across rolling Western Wisconsin terrain. There isn't just one ridge or one timbered hillside here. Numerous ridges, dips, draws and elevation changes break up the property, along with sections of thicker understory that provide bedding and security cover. For a whitetail hunter, that's important. The crop and hay ground provide food. The thicker areas provide cover. Ridges, draws and terrain changes give deer natural ways to travel between the two. Ponds and the Black River add water, while the sheer size of the property gives an owner room to manage hunting pressure and access. On a smaller hunting property, you often have to make the same few acres serve as food, bedding, access and hunting ground. With 288± acres, there is room to spread things out. A future owner can begin looking at bedding areas, sanctuary ground, stand access, food sources, timber management and habitat improvements as pieces of a larger plan rather than isolated projects. The mix is equally attractive for wild turkey, with hardwood timber, open fields, edge habitat and plenty of room for birds to move throughout the property. Ponds & Waterfowl Habitat Multiple ponds are located within the timber, creating additional wildlife habitat away from the main farmstead. Those secluded ponds add another water source for deer and other wildlife while also providing habitat for wood ducks and other waterfowl. It's another small detail that adds up on a property this size. You're not relying on one habitat type. Crop ground, hay fields, mature timber, thick cover, ponds and river bottom all come together within the same tract. 1.25± Miles Along the Black River Follow the property far enough and you eventually reach one of its biggest recreational features—the Black River. Approximately 1.25± miles of river frontage gives the property a completely different dimension. The Black River offers fishing opportunities for species including walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, muskellunge, catfish and panfish. The river corridor adds waterfowl hunting opportunities as well, while kayaking, canoeing and tubing provide another way to enjoy the property during the warmer months. For someone who spends a lot of time outside, that's where a property like this starts to make sense beyond dollars per acre or the number of buildings. A spring morning might be spent chasing turkeys before checking fields later in the day. Summer brings hay, crops, fishing and time on the river. By fall, the same farm transitions into deer and waterfowl country. There is always another part of the property to use. A Working Dairy Today, But It Doesn't Have to Stop There There is value in the fact that this is an operating farm. The buildings aren't theoretical. The barnyard isn't an old setup that hasn't been used in years. The crop and hay ground are part of an active agricultural operation. At the same time, a buyer doesn't have to be looking for a traditional dairy farm to understand what is here. The livestock facilities could serve another agricultural operation. Approximately 100± acres of productive open ground can continue producing crops and forage. The irrigation well adds another option for managing part of that acreage. The granary/chicken coop, storage buildings and livestock facilities lend themselves to a more diversified farmstead. For someone interested in becoming more self-sufficient, there is enough land and infrastructure here to raise livestock, grow crops and food, cut hay, keep poultry, manage timber and hunt their own ground. And for someone whose priority is hunting and recreation, the working acreage can remain productive while nearly 300 acres of timber, fields, ponds and river frontage provide room to manage a serious recreational property. Whether the next owner continues what's here today or takes the farm in another direction, the future is right out your back door..

Located in northeast Monroe County, this 28± acre hunting and recreational property offers a solid setup for someone looking for their own piece of Western Wisconsin ground. An established driveway leads back to a small one-room Amish-built cabin, giving you a simple hunting camp from day one. From there, a good UTV trail system provides access throughout the property and connects the cabin, food plots, pond and different areas of timber. The land is mostly wooded with mature hardwoods spread across rolling terrain. Towering white pines are scattered throughout, while several open meadows with grassy understory break up the timber and provide additional cover and edge habitat. It's a good mix for 28 acres, and there's plenty here for the next owner to continue improving. A Simple Hunting Camp The Amish-built cabin isn't anything overdone. It's a simple one-room camp tucked back on the property where you can keep some gear, get out of the weather and spend the weekend on your own ground. For a hunting property this size, that's a nice feature to already have in place. Pull in Friday night, get settled at camp and hunt the next morning without having to drive anywhere. Outside of hunting season, use it as a base while working food plots, cutting trails, checking cameras or just spending a weekend at the property. Mature Timber & Rolling Ground Most of the 28± acres are covered in mature hardwood timber with scattered large white pines. The terrain rolls throughout the property rather than laying flat, with several open meadows and grassy areas mixed into the woods. Those openings create natural edges and transitions between thicker cover and mature timber and give the property a little more diversity than one solid block of woods. For deer hunting, you've got food-plot locations, grassy cover, mature timber and water all within a relatively small area. Turkey hunters should also appreciate the mix of mature roosting timber and open ground. There are several different ways to hunt and manage the property without trying to make 28 acres something it isn't. Food Plots, Pond & Habitat Several food-plot locations are already established and ready for the next owner to continue working. That's a big head start compared with buying a solid piece of timber and having to create openings from scratch. Plant them as they sit, adjust them over time or use the existing meadows as part of a larger habitat plan. A small pond adds another water source on the property and another piece to hunt around. Between the food plots, pond, mature hardwoods, white pines and grassy openings, you've got the basic ingredients to continue improving the property for whitetails, turkeys and other wildlife. Good Access Throughout the Property A well-established UTV trail system makes it easy to get around the acreage. The trails provide access for planting food plots, hauling stands, checking cameras, cutting firewood and maintaining the property. They also make it easy to get out and enjoy the land during the rest of the year. For someone who likes working on their hunting property as much as hunting it, there's plenty here to keep you busy without having to spend the first year building basic access. Northeast Monroe County Location The northeast Monroe County location puts you in a good part of Western Wisconsin for both hunting and recreation. Mill Bluff State Park and additional public recreation in the surrounding Monroe and Jackson County area provide more options outside the property, while the broader region offers ATV/UTV riding, hiking and other outdoor opportunities. Use the property as your deer and turkey hunting ground, a weekend camp or simply a place to get away and spend some time in the woods. At 28± acres, it's a manageable piece of land that already has the things most buyers would want to start with: A driveway, cabin, trails, food plots, pond and a good mix of timber and open cover. The basic setup is here. Take it from here and make it your own.

There are properties that have been maintained, and there are properties that have been built around a way of life. Located at N45354 County Road E near Osseo, this Wisconsin farmstead brings together a comfortable country home, established agricultural improvements, multiple outbuildings, fruit trees, year-round water, and a collection of infrastructure that immediately makes you wonder what could be done here next. At first glance, it feels like a familiar Wisconsin farmstead. Spend a little more time here, and a much bigger story begins to unfold. At the center of the property is a traditional three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath country home that feels familiar in all the right ways. The main level offers a large living room centered around a wood stove, main-floor laundry, and a primary bedroom with its own half bath. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms with large closets and a full bathroom. A full block-wall basement provides additional utility and storage space. The home has also seen several practical updates. A new Amana furnace and central air conditioning were installed in 2024, with the existing boiler providing a secondary heat source. Steel roofing and siding, updated exterior doors, and a newer deck add to the improvements already completed. Outside, the property begins to tell a bigger story. A detached one-car garage is complemented by a larger three-car garage, providing space for vehicles, equipment, projects, and storage. A small granary and corn crib add some of the traditional character you'd expect from an established Wisconsin farmstead, while a milk house and loafing area are reminders that agriculture here was once more than just a backdrop. Apple, pear, and plum trees are already established, providing the foundation of an orchard that could be maintained as it sits or expanded as part of a larger vision for the land. The headwaters of Elk Creek originate here, providing year-round flowing water and another natural feature that adds to the character and potential of the property. The home gives you a place to live. The land and improvements give you room to build something around it. One of the most valuable parts of this property may be the infrastructure that isn't immediately obvious from the road. A separate purpose-built facility has its own well and septic system along with an office, bathroom, utility room, and walk-in cooler. Those improvements were put in place for a very specific reason, but they also create an interesting starting point for whatever comes next. Maybe the next chapter continues in agriculture. Maybe it's specialty food production, an expanded orchard or market garden, livestock, a farm-to-table venture, workshop space, or another rural business concept. Or maybe someone simply sees a country property with serious utility—room for equipment, projects, gardens, animals, and the ability to put the existing buildings and infrastructure back to work. Future agricultural, commercial, livestock, food-production, or other uses would remain subject to applicable zoning, licensing, and regulatory requirements. But someone has already invested considerable time and resources into creating much of the physical framework. And there's a reason all of it is here. In 2020, this property became home to St. Isidore's Dairy Farmstead Cheese. What may initially look like another collection of Wisconsin farm buildings was developed into a small artisan cheese operation built around a much different philosophy than mass production. Using raw milk from grass-fed Jersey cattle, the operation produced aged farmstead cheddar using traditional cheesemaking methods with roots reaching back centuries. The cheese was aged for a minimum of approximately two months, entered the wholesale market, and earned recognition for the product being created right here on the farm. The story eventually reached well beyond the property itself, with St. Isidore's and its farm-to-table approach featured by PBS Wisconsin. That history explains the dedicated production facility, walk-in cooler, separate utilities, milk house, agricultural buildings, and other infrastructure found throughout the property. Approximately $60,000 in cheesemaking equipment is associated with the former operation, with personal property negotiable. For someone interested in continuing or adapting the agricultural infrastructure, there's considerably more here than an empty building and an idea. But the next owner doesn't have to make cheese. What was created here proves something important about this property: the land and buildings can become the foundation for an idea. Someone else already took this Wisconsin farmstead and built a business and lifestyle around what the property offered. The next owner gets to decide what their version of that looks like. Continue an agricultural tradition. Develop a specialty crop or food venture. Expand the orchard and gardens. Bring animals back to the property. Put the buildings to work in an entirely different way. Or simply enjoy the home, land, water, and outbuildings as a country property with considerably more history and infrastructure than first meets the eye. St. Isidore's wrote one chapter here. The home remains. The land remains. The infrastructure remains. The next chapter is wide open.

Located just 3 miles from Melrose, this 28± acre property packs a lot of hunting and recreational opportunity into a manageable piece of ground. With established food plots, two enclosed hunting blinds, four ladder stands, a maintained UTV trail system, ridge-top access, a small creek, and diverse terrain, much of the work has already been done. Access is provided by a 30' deeded easement leading into the property from the east and bringing you directly to the top of the ridge. From there, approximately 3± acres of open ground currently planted in a variety of preferred wildlife forages create multiple established food sources surrounded by natural cover. The secluded ridge-top setting creates several natural locations overlooking the field edges and wooded draws below. As you move through the property, the terrain quickly changes. Deep timbered draws fall away from the ridge before meeting a small creek that winds through the valley. On the opposite side, the ground climbs back to another broad ridge top, creating multiple elevation changes, travel corridors, and natural pinch points within the property. A developed UTV trail system ties it all together, providing access from the upper field down through the timber, across the creek, and back onto the opposite ridge and everywhere in between. For a property of this size, the trail network makes a big difference—providing easier access for hunting, checking cameras, maintaining food plots, hauling equipment, or simply hiking and enjoying the land. From a hunting standpoint, this property is set up and ready to hunt this fall. Two enclosed hunting blinds and four ladder stands are already positioned throughout the acreage, with strategically placed established food plots adding additional attraction beyond the existing surrounding crop fields. The combination of food, water, timber, elevation changes, and secluded ridge tops provides multiple options for hunting deer and turkey as conditions change throughout the season. You're not starting with raw land and spending the next several years developing access and hunting locations. The trails are established, stands and blinds are in place, food sources have been developed, and the terrain naturally gives the property several different areas to hunt and enjoy. Just minutes from Melrose, this is a turnkey western Wisconsin hunting property that's ready for the next owner to start using from day one.

Located in the Town of Bear Bluff in the heart of Western WI Cranberry Country, this 34.5± acre high-ground property was previously developed as a commercial hop yard supplying hops to breweries throughout Wisconsin. Considerable time, planning, and investment went into creating the operation, leaving behind infrastructure that would be difficult and costly to duplicate today. The main acreage is surrounded by an approximately 10-foot deer fence with a commercial access gate, creating a controlled piece of ground with possibilities extending well beyond its former use. The existing well and irrigation infrastructure remain in place from the hop operation, providing a foundation for agricultural, specialty crop, wildlife, or other future land-management uses. At the center of the improvements is a 72'x40' Pinno building that's heated and insulated with 14-foot sidewalls, a 12-foot overhead door, bathroom, conventional septic system, and 3-phase power. It's a substantial building that provides immediate space for equipment, storage, a shop, or supporting whatever direction the property takes next. An additional 5± acre wooded parcel abuts the main acreage, adding timber, cover, and another layer of diversity to the property. Beyond its boundaries are thousands of acres of privately held land, helping preserve the rural character and large-block setting surrounding the property. What makes this property interesting is that its previous chapter doesn't have to define its next one. The infrastructure from the former hop yard creates a starting point for someone looking to bring agriculture back to the land, establish specialty crops, develop a highly controlled wildlife property, or create a private recreational retreat. The acreage, fencing, water infrastructure, commercial-quality building, power, and additional wooded ground provide pieces that would take considerable time and capital to assemble from scratch. The seller estimates the duplication cost of the existing infrastructure at well over $1 million. Rather than starting with vacant ground, the next owner has an established framework already in place and the opportunity to determine what comes next. For the right owner, this is the kind of property that can evolve over time. Farm it. Manage it. Hunt it. Build upon what's here. Or take the land in an entirely new direction.

The Rare Combination: Income and Antlers on the Same Deed Most buyers searching for hunting land in Wisconsin are forced to choose. You either buy productive farm ground that cash flows, or you buy timber and cover that hunts. This 117± acre property on County Road Z in Friendship, Adams County, does both — and the two halves make each other better. The center pivot irrigated cropland sits in Wisconsin’s Central Sands, one of the most productive irrigated vegetable regions in the Midwest. Ground here rotates through potatoes, corn, and soybeans under irrigation, commanding some of the strongest cash rents in the state. That’s a working agricultural asset with an annual return, not just a hunting expense. It’s also the single best deer magnet you can own. While neighbors watch their bean fields brown out in an August drought, an irrigated pivot stays green. Deer in the surrounding country know exactly where the water is. The result is a property that concentrates deer in late summer and holds them through the rut, right next to the cover where they bed. Turnkey Whitetail Infrastructure The recreational side has been developed with intent, not left as raw ground for the next owner to figure out: Miles of established interior road and trail system for quiet, wind-conscious access Established food plots and dug water holes Elevated box blinds on towers and shooting platforms already hung Fruit tree orchard as a supplemental draw Mixed hardwood and conifer forest providing thermal cover and secure bedding Rolling topography from 881 to 939 feet, creating natural pinch points and travel corridors Deciduous forest, mixed forest, and grassland/pasture cover types across the parcel   Trail cameras have been running through the summer with consistent deer numbers and multiple quality bucks on camera. This farm produces now. Buildable, Connected, and Convenient Paved town road frontage on County Road Z means year-round access without an easement conversation. There’s a potential build site for a cabin, weekend retreat, or full-time home overlooking the rolling landscape. Wired internet including fiber is available at the address — a genuine rarity on rural Wisconsin acreage and a real factor for anyone working remotely. Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics and Marshfield Clinic are roughly 12 minutes away. Adams-Friendship, with groceries and everyday services, is about 15 minutes. Lake Country Recreation at the Doorstep Castle Rock Lake and Northern Bay are minutes away, putting boating, fishing, kayaking, golf, and waterfront dining within a short drive. Lakeside Waterfront Restaurant and Bar is about 4 minutes out; Island View Restaurant and Lounge about 9. Adams County is a well-known hub for ATV and UTV riding, snowmobiling, and camping, with public land and county forest supplementing what you own. Who This Property Fits The farmer-hunter who wants tillable acres working for them while they hunt the balance The investor looking for an income-producing land asset with recreational upside in an appreciating market The family building a legacy hunting camp that pays part of its own way The remote professional who wants fiber, a build site, and 117 acres out the back door Key Facts List Price $1,335,000 Acreage 117+/- acres Price Per Acre $11,410/acre Location 2058 County Road Z, Friendship, WI 53934 County Adams County, Wisconsin Zoning Recreational; Agricultural Present Use Irrigated cropland, timber, recreational Irrigation Center pivot Crops Potatoes, corn, soybeans Cover Types Deciduous forest, mixed forest, grassland/pasture Elevation 881-939 feet Road Frontage Paved town road (County Road Z) Utilities None on site; fiber internet available at address Flood Plain No School District Adams-Friendship Area Improvements Food plots, water holes, elevated blinds, interior roads, fruit orchard   Interactive boundary map: https://id.land/maps/81037c9261348e9b5d920fd913c419d7/shareLandID map link Frequently Asked Questions How many acres is this Adams County property? 117± acres, including center pivot irrigated cropland and mixed forest hunting habitat. Is the farmland irrigated? Yes. The property includes center pivot irrigation serving cropland in Wisconsin’s Central Sands region, which rotates through potatoes, corn, and soybeans. Can you hunt this property? Yes. It’s a developed whitetail farm with established food plots, water holes, elevated box blinds on towers, shooting platforms, and miles of interior access roads through hardwood and conifer cover. Can you build a home on it? The property has a potential build site with paved town road frontage. Zoning is Recreational and Agricultural. Buyers should confirm building eligibility and setback requirements with Adams County zoning. How far is it from Castle Rock Lake? Minutes. Castle Rock Lake and Northern Bay are both a short drive, with boating, fishing, golf, and waterfront dining nearby. Is internet available? Yes, wired internet including fiber is available at this address. Where exactly is it? 2058 County Road Z, Friendship, Wisconsin 53934, in Adams County — about 15 minutes from Adams-Friendship and roughly an hour north of Wisconsin Dells. Does it flood? The property is not in a mapped flood plain.

Tucked away at the end of a quiet dead-end road, this 68± acre Monroe County property offers the privacy, natural diversity, and flexibility that continue to make western Wisconsin recreational land so desirable. Gated access leads into a landscape of mature hardwood timber, winding stream frontage, secluded openings, and diverse habitat that provides an ideal setting for hunting, recreation, or building your own country retreat. The property is anchored by beautiful hardwood timber with an open understory that's easy to navigate while offering numerous locations for stand placement and future habitat improvements. Throughout the property, pockets of thick highland & wetland cover create secure bedding areas, while a year-round flowing stream winds through the landscape, providing a dependable water source and encouraging consistent wildlife movement. Several existing openings offer excellent opportunities for food plots or native habitat restoration, allowing the next owner to continue improving an already solid recreational property. Heavy deer sign throughout the tract reflects the strong wildlife use that this combination of timber, cover, water, and natural browse naturally provides. Beyond its recreational appeal, the property also offers multiple potential building locations that could accommodate a cabin, weekend getaway, or country home, allowing future owners to enjoy the property throughout every season. The timber is not enrolled in any government programs, providing complete flexibility for future timber management, habitat projects, and long-term land stewardship. Conveniently located just minutes from Tomah and the Interstate 90/94 corridor, the property provides excellent accessibility while maintaining the privacy and quiet setting that define rural Monroe County. Whether your goals include hunting, hiking, camping, habitat improvement, timber management, or building a private retreat, this property offers the opportunity to shape the land around your own vision while enjoying everything western Wisconsin has to offer.

Some hunting properties need years of work before they hunt well. This one is ready now. Tucked into the rolling sand country of Adams County, this 65+/- acre tract has been managed with intent. Miles of established interior roads make every corner of the farm accessible without blowing out bedding — you can slip in and out of stands quietly, in the dark, in any wind. Food plots are in place. Water holes are dug. Elevated blinds and platforms are already hung and hunting. A fruit tree orchard adds another draw and another season of activity. The habitat itself is what sets the property apart. Rolling topography breaks the land into distinct pockets, and the mix of mature hardwoods and conifer cover gives deer everything they need in one place — thermal protection through the Wisconsin winter, secure bedding on the ridges and benches, and travel corridors that funnel movement in predictable ways. Beyond the property lines, irrigated agricultural fields surround the tract on multiple sides, providing a season-long food supply that keeps deer home and holds them through the rut. The proof is already on camera. Trail cams have been running through the summer and the results speak for themselves — consistent deer numbers and multiple quality bucks using the property. This isn’t a farm that needs three years of habitat work before it produces. The deer are here now. What You Get Miles of established road and trail system Established food plots and water holes Elevated blinds and shooting platforms in place Fruit tree orchard Rolling hill topography with diverse cover and bedding Hardwood and conifer forest mix Surrounded by irrigated ag food sources Excellent frontage and road access Potential build site Current summer trail camera history   More than a hunting farm. Excellent road access opens the door to a build site — a cabin, a weekend retreat, or a full-time home overlooking the rolling landscape. And the location is what makes this tract genuinely rare. You’re minutes from Castle Rock Lake and Northern Bay, putting boating, fishing, golf, kayaking, and waterfront dining within a short drive of your front door. The surrounding area is a hub for ATV and UTV riding, snowmobiling, and camping, with year-round recreation in every direction. Who this fits. The buyer building a legacy family hunting camp. The lake-country recreational buyer who wants acreage to go with the water. The investor looking at a recreational property with real long-term value in a market where quality Adams County ground doesn’t sit long. Habitat, access, buildability, and location rarely land in the same package. This one does. Call today to schedule a private showing.

Located in the hills of Vernon County just outside of Viroqua, this 47± acre recreational property is built for buyers who want to spend their time hunting—not years developing a property. Established food plots, enclosed blinds, maintained trails, and a cabin create a setup that's ready to enjoy this season. The landscape reflects what has made Wisconsin's Driftless Region one of the state's premier destinations for whitetail deer and turkey hunting. Rolling hardwood ridges, wooded draws, and diverse timber create natural travel corridors for wildlife while offering multiple stand locations and quiet access throughout the property. Two established food plots and enclosed hunting blinds provide a solid foundation whether your goal is chasing mature bucks, hunting spring gobblers, or introducing family and friends to the outdoors. The 1000-square-foot cabin serves as a practical basecamp with two bedrooms, one bathroom, power, water, and an updated driveway for dependable access throughout the year. It's comfortable, functional, and ready for hunting season, weekend escapes, or simply spending more time on your own piece of ground. The recreation doesn't stop at the property line. Tainter Creek, a Class I trout stream known for its quality fishing, is just minutes away, while Viroqua offers restaurants, shopping, and everyday conveniences. Whether you're hunting in the fall, fishing trout in the spring, or enjoying quiet weekends away from town, this property provides plenty of reasons to return throughout the year. Finding a property where the habitat improvements, access, and cabin are already in place is becoming increasingly difficult in Vernon County. Here, the work has been done. The next owner can focus on enjoying the property and continuing the traditions that make owning land in Wisconsin's Driftless Region so rewarding.

There are few opportunities remaining to own land where preservation itself is the greatest asset. Located along Grosbeak Avenue in the Town of Oakdale, The Grosbeak Marsh Preserve encompasses approximately 97 acres of permanently protected wetlands and wildlife habitat on the edge of Wisconsin's renowned Driftless Region. Established through a perpetual conservation covenant, the property has been preserved to protect its ecological significance while providing a lasting refuge for native plants, migratory birds, waterfowl, whitetail deer, wild turkey, sandhill cranes, raptors, and countless other species that depend upon healthy wetland ecosystems. Unlike traditional recreational properties where future development often changes the surrounding landscape, this remarkable preserve offers something increasingly difficult to find—certainty. The natural character of the land has been legally protected, ensuring the marshes, native vegetation, and wildlife habitat remain intact for future generations. Throughout the seasons, the property transforms into an ever-changing landscape of life and movement. Spring migrations bring thousands of birds to the wetlands. Summer showcases flourishing native vegetation and thriving ecosystems. Autumn fills the marsh with migrating waterfowl while Wisconsin's brilliant fall colors frame the surrounding countryside. Winter provides a quiet beauty found only in untouched natural landscapes. For wildlife photographers, birdwatchers, conservation organizations, environmental educators, or buyers seeking to preserve an important piece of Wisconsin's natural heritage, ownership extends well beyond the deed. It represents participation in protecting one of Monroe County's valuable wetland ecosystems. Conveniently located near Tomah, Fort McCoy, Interstate 90/94, and numerous public recreation destinations, the property offers exceptional accessibility while remaining immersed within the peaceful rural landscape that defines western Wisconsin. As Wisconsin continues to experience residential growth and recreational land development, permanently protected conservation properties become increasingly uncommon. The Grosbeak Marsh Preserve offers the unique opportunity to own a landscape whose greatest value lies in remaining exactly as nature intended. This is more than land. It is a legacy of stewardship. It is an investment in conservation. It is an opportunity that may never be duplicated. Why This Property Is Unique ✔ Permanently protected wildlife habitat ✔ Approximately 97 contiguous acres ✔ Exceptional wetland ecosystem ✔ Outstanding bird watching ✔ Waterfowl habitat ✔ Whitetail deer frequently utilize surrounding habitat ✔ Incredible wildlife photography opportunities ✔ Natural marsh ecosystem ✔ Convenient Monroe County location ✔ Legacy ownership opportunity Conservation Covenant Summary This property is protected under a recorded perpetual conservation covenant designed to preserve the natural wetland ecosystem. The covenant prohibits future residential or commercial development, construction of buildings, roads, tree removal, agricultural activities, motorized recreational use, and other activities inconsistent with long-term habitat preservation. Buyers are encouraged to review the recorded covenant for complete terms and restrictions.

This exceptional 40± acre farm and recreational property captures the very best of Wisconsin's renowned Driftless Region, where productive farmland meets premier hunting habitat amid some of Southwest Wisconsin's most scenic countryside. Convenient ridgetop access welcomes you onto a property that seamlessly blends fertile tillable acreage, mature hardwood timber, breathtaking bluff-top views, and exceptional wildlife habitat into one highly versatile land offering. One of the property's defining features is its panoramic ridge-top building potential, offering elevated homesites with sweeping views across the surrounding valleys and wooded ridges. Whether your vision includes building a forever home, a weekend cabin, or a country retreat, the setting provides an incredible backdrop that showcases the natural beauty of the Driftless landscape in every season. The fertile tillable acreage provides excellent opportunities for crop production, food plots, or rental income, while the mature hardwood ridges and valleys create outstanding cover, natural travel corridors, and ideal habitat for wildlife. This area has earned a well-deserved reputation for producing quality whitetail deer and thriving turkey populations, making it equally attractive as a recreational retreat or hunting property. Beyond the property lines, you'll find yourself surrounded by many of the outdoor amenities that make this region so desirable. World-class trout streams, public hunting opportunities, scenic backroads, and countless recreational destinations are all within easy reach, while the nearby communities of Westby, Viroqua, and La Crosse provide convenient access to shopping, dining, healthcare, and everyday services. Properties offering this combination of panoramic building sites, productive farmland, mature hardwood timber, proven wildlife habitat, and convenient access are becoming increasingly difficult to find throughout Southwest Wisconsin. Whether preserved as a working farm, developed into a private country estate, or enjoyed as a recreational getaway, this is the kind of Driftless property that offers immediate enjoyment today while creating a lasting legacy for generations to come.

161+/-acre development property in Holmen Wisconsin La Crosse County, WI blending development potential, farmland, and scenic beauty. Minutes from Holmen, it features plotted lots, utility access, and road frontage -ideal for residential development or estate parcels. Much of the hard work has been done with the village of Holmen ready to go. A 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,000 sq. ft. home offers immediate occupancy or rental income. Three pole sheds (50'x100', 40'x60', 25'x35') provide versatile storage. Includes 90+/- acres of tillable land with great rental income in place. Trails throughout allow easy access for recreation or utility use. Enjoy ridgetop views of the Mississippi River Valley & abundant wildlife. A rare, flexible investment. This is the next great development for Holmen Wisconsin.

Located in the rolling terrain of Southwest Wisconsin near Utica, this 29± acre tract captures the essence of the Driftless Region with a dynamic mix of wooded ridges, open pockets, and natural features that create both beauty and usability. The property showcases a diverse landscape including mature timber, exposed rock outcroppings, and varied topography that transitions from towering ridges to valleys. Natural water features enhance the setting, with access to Nederlo Creek, a Class II trout stream, along with a freshwater spring-fed pond contributing to the property's character and potential. Improvements include a well-built pole shed offering excellent storage for equipment, recreational gear, or workshop use. Also located on the property is a charming 1-room cottage with updated electrical, skylights, and a rebuilt loft—ideal for a weekend retreat, hunting basecamp, or creative space. With additional enhancements, the cottage presents strong potential for expanded usability. The land supports a variety of uses, from recreation and hunting to hiking, foraging, and exploring. With a mix of cover and terrain, the property holds strong appeal for wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts alike. This tract represents a rare opportunity to own a manageable yet feature-rich parcel in one of Wisconsin’s most sought-after regions—offering privacy, natural beauty, and versatility.

Located off a dead-end road in northern Monroe County, this 160± acre property offers a solid mix of hunting, recreation, and usable land in Wisconsin's Driftless Region. The property features rolling terrain, several deep ravines, mixed-age pine plantations, pockets of hardwoods, established food plots, buildable acreage, and one of its best features—an extensive trail system that allows you to access and enjoy nearly the entire property. Approximately 12± miles of manicured and maintained trails wind throughout the acreage. The trails are wide, well kept, and marked with directional signs, making it easy to navigate the property by UTV or ATV. Whether you're heading to a stand, checking food plots, working on habitat, hiking, or simply taking an afternoon ride, there's a lot of ground here to explore. From a hunting standpoint, much of the work is already done. Approximately 10± acres of established food plots are spread throughout the tract, with four enclosed hunting blinds positioned to take advantage of food sources, terrain, and natural travel corridors. Shooting lanes have been established and maintained, allowing the next owner to hunt the property as it sits while still having plenty of room to make it their own. The land has a good mix of habitat. Different ages of pine provide thicker bedding and security cover, while pockets of mixed hardwoods add mast production and diversity. Deep ravines and rolling terrain create natural funnels and pinch points, and the established food plots give wildlife consistent food sources throughout the property. The combination provides habitat for whitetail deer, wild turkey, upland birds, and other wildlife common to western Wisconsin. Another advantage is the property's adjacency to public land, adding additional acreage to explore and expanding the recreational opportunities beyond the property lines. Combined with the private trail network, there's plenty of room for hunting, UTV/ATV riding, hiking, shed hunting, habitat projects, and simply spending time outdoors throughout the year. The property also offers buildable acreage for those looking to add a cabin, hunting camp, or country home. With the trail network and recreational improvements already established, a future building site could provide a home base while keeping the majority of the acreage dedicated to hunting and recreation. Any intended construction should be confirmed with the appropriate local zoning and permitting authorities. Located near Sparta with convenient access to the surrounding Monroe County area, this is a large recreational tract where much of the groundwork has already been completed. The trails are in, food plots are established, blinds are set, public land is next door, and there's room to build and continue shaping the property around your own plans.  

Tucked just minutes from Sparta in the heart of Wisconsin’s Driftless Region, this 126.25± acre recreational property offers the perfect blend of privacy, habitat diversity, and turnkey improvements designed for year-round enjoyment. Rolling hardwood ridges and pine plantations create a classic Western Wisconsin landscape, complemented by established food plots, treestands, and a well-maintained internal trail system that allows easy access throughout the property. At the center of the property sits a comfortable 1600+ sq ft cabin featuring 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, providing a welcoming basecamp for weekends in the woods or extended stays during hunting season. Nearby, a fully finished 48×60 shop adds exceptional functionality with a full bathroom, laundry room, infloor heat, storage loft, and solar power—ideal for equipment storage, processing space, or working on projects year-round. A 32×60 pole shed offers additional storage for tractors, UTVs, and land management equipment. The land itself is thoughtfully improved and highly usable. Approximately 4.5 acres of established food plots provide consistent wildlife attraction, while multiple waterholes and diverse timber stands create excellent habitat conditions. Nearly 5 miles of manicured UTV trails wind through hardwood ridges, valleys, and pine cover, making it easy to explore and manage the property in all seasons. Wildlife is abundant throughout the area, with strong populations of whitetail deer and wild turkey, along with grouse and pheasants that benefit from the property’s mix of timber, edge habitat, and open clearings. The property also borders approximately 600± acres of public land, expanding the available recreational footprint and enhancing the sense of privacy rarely found this close to town. Located in northwest Monroe County, the property offers convenient access to Sparta, Melrose, and Black River Falls while maintaining the quiet seclusion buyers seek in a recreational retreat. Whether you're looking for a private hunting getaway, family recreational property, or long-term land investment, this 126.25± acre Driftless Region property delivers a rare combination of improvements, habitat, and accessibility in one of Western Wisconsin’s most desirable outdoor areas.

Tucked into the quiet countryside of central Monroe County, this 40-acre recreational hunting tract is the kind of place where the woods feel bigger, the air smells like fresh oak leaves, and opening morning comes with the promise of trophy whitetails slipping through the timber. Accessed by a recorded 66’ deeded easement, the property offers exceptional privacy while still being within easy reach of town conveniences. Gently rolling terrain creates a diverse habitat mix of mature hardwood timber, secluded bedding pockets, and natural travel corridors—prime ingredients for serious whitetail enthusiasts. Several established food plot openings are already in place, giving you a head start on habitat improvement, while pockets of wetland provide natural water sources and sanctuary cover that consistently hold deer and other wildelife throughout the season. Beyond the hunting potential, the land features a rare bonus for outdoor enthusiasts: Silver Creek, a Class 1 trout stream winding through the south end of the property. Known for its cold, spring-fed water and naturally reproducing trout populations, this stream creates a true multi-season recreational retreat. Imagine slipping into your waders for some early-morning driftless region fly fishing, casting to wild trout in clear currents before heading back to your stand for the evening hunt. The blend of mature wooded elevations, lowland cover, and flowing water creates the type of diverse ecosystem—prime Wisconsin hunting land with year-round recreational value. A small storage shed on the property provides a convenient place to stash trail cameras, food plot equipment, or your ATV after a long day working the land. Whether your vision is managing a trophy whitetail hunting property, building a private outdoor basecamp, or owning a slice of the coveted Driftless Area recreation corridor, this tract checks all the boxes for serious land buyers. Properties with deeded access, established habitat features, and Class 1 trout stream frontage of this size are increasingly hard to find in this part of Wisconsin. At Midwest Lifestyle Properties, we understand land like this because we walk it ourselves—boots on the ground, studying every ridge, funnel, and water feature. If you’ve been searching for a secluded hunting property where you can chase big bucks, improve habitat, and enjoy world-class trout fishing, we’ll walk every acre with you and help you make it yours. Reach out today to schedule a private showing. Your lifestyle. Our mission.

Set atop a wooded ridge in the heart of Wisconsin’s Driftless Area, this 57± acre country and hunting retreat offers that “just right” balance of privacy, recreation, and comfort. Here, hardwoods blaze with color in October, the Kickapoo River winds the west side of the property, and the pace of life slows to match the surroundings. If you’ve been looking for a manageable-sized tract with big character—somewhere to slip away for the weekend, run a few hobbies, or new basecamp for hunting season—this property checks all the boxes in true rural lifestyle fashion. The acreage is wrapped in mature, mixed hardwood timber, thoughtfully managed and full of recreational potential. Ridges, benches, and cover create natural travel corridors for whitetails and other wildlife, making this a smart option for serious hunters as well as those who just enjoy watching the woods come alive with each season. With nearby Kickapoo River access in one of Wisconsin’s most admired outdoor regions, you’re within easy reach of fishing, paddling, and classic Driftless exploring. Tucked on the ridgetop, an 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage gives you a warm, comfortable base camp. Fiber-optic internet means you can answer emails in the morning and be in the stand or on the trail that afternoon—no compromise between connection and seclusion. With a new drilled well and septic system in place, this cozy cabin easily transitions from weekend escape to full-time country home for the buyer ready to trade traffic for tree lines. For equipment, toys, and tools, you’ll appreciate the 24'×48' pole barn with concrete floor & 10'×48' lean-to, along with multiple other outbuildings offering additional covered storage. The property also includes 16+/-ac open acreage currently planted in row crops, bringing both income potential and flexibility. Think food plots, small-scale farming, or simply letting the fields frame your sunsets—however you choose to use the land, the infrastructure is already working in your favor. Smaller parcels with this kind of character, improvements, and recreational upside are getting harder to find in the Driftless. This 57± acre offering delivers a ready-made country setup: timber, fields, a comfortable cottage, and that ridge-top feeling you can’t quite put into words until you stand there yourself. Looking for more acreage? There is a total of $109+/- acres available for purchase here! Want to tour this Driftless ridge retreat? Contact Coltyn Bettis today at (608)633-1087 and schedule your own private tour.

Experience the ultimate Western Wisconsin recreation and hunting retreat with this incredible 3,000± ft of Trempealeau River frontage. This 126± acre property features an exceptional blend of rolling hardwoods, grassy draws, and scenic wetlands, creating diverse habitat for trophy whitetails, turkey, and waterfowl. The river offers endless opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing, while established UTV trails and a solid driveway provide excellent access to multiple proven stand sites. The mix of timber, bedding cover, and river-bottom terrain forms a natural wildlife travel corridor ideal for year-round enjoyment. Owned by the same family for over 25 years, this legacy property is ready for its next chapter—perfect for the avid outdoorsman seeking solitude, adventure, and investment-grade land in Wisconsin’s Driftless Region.