Nate Ammons

Beautiful rolling terrain, exceptional habitat diversity, strategic hunting access, and outstanding recreational opportunities highlight this 84± acre hunting and recreational property located approximately 6 miles southwest of Ottumwa, Iowa. This picturesque Southern Iowa farm offers an attractive combination of rolling hills, scenic creek bottoms, native warm-season grasses, timber, brush, and open ground, creating an ideal mix of habitat for whitetail deer, wild turkey, and other wildlife. The property’s diverse terrain and natural features provide excellent bedding cover, travel corridors, and opportunities for strategic food plot development, making it an appealing property for hunters looking to establish and manage their own recreational retreat. One of the farm’s most desirable hunting features is its southern access, providing excellent opportunities to enter and exit the property while taking advantage of predominant fall winds. A well-established trail system provides convenient access throughout the farm by ATV, UTV, and smaller farm equipment, making it easy to navigate the property, maintain food plots, and manage wildlife habitat. The combination of rolling topography, natural pinch points, timbered draws, and Brush Creek creates numerous potential stand and blind locations to accommodate different wind directions, seasonal patterns, and deer movement. Whether hunting early-season food sources, the November rut, or late-season feeding patterns, this property offers the versatility, accessibility, and layout serious whitetail hunters appreciate. The farm offers approximately 25 acres of open ground previously enrolled in CRP, currently consisting primarily of established native warm-season grasses providing valuable bedding and security cover. With the previous CRP contracts expired, these acres offer considerable flexibility for the next owner to maintain the existing habitat, expand food plot opportunities, convert portions to agricultural production, or implement a combination of uses to suit their goals. Portions of the open ground have recently been converted to food plots, while additional areas provide exciting opportunities for strategically located food sources among existing bedding areas, timber, and natural travel corridors. Separate from these 25± acres, an additional 4.86 acres are enrolled in the CP22 Tree Buffer CRP program, generating $1,458 in annual income with a contract expiration of September 30, 2039. The combination of established cover, flexible open acreage, and ongoing conservation practices offers an excellent foundation for further wildlife habitat development and recreational enjoyment. Water is another attractive feature, with a scenic pond offering fishing and recreational enjoyment while serving as a valuable wildlife water source. Additionally, Brush Creek winds through the property, adding character, habitat diversity, and a natural travel corridor connecting surrounding blocks of wildlife habitat. The combination of food, water, cover, and favorable terrain provides many of the characteristics hunters seek in a quality Southern Iowa recreational farm. Despite offering good frontage along a county-maintained road, the property maintains an impressive sense of seclusion, with established trees and brush providing a natural screen from the roadway. Near the entrance is a 30’ x 30’ pole building with electricity and water, offering convenient storage for tractors, equipment, ATVs, UTVs, and recreational gear. The building also provides a practical base for hunting trips, camping, equipment maintenance, and processing harvested game. Beyond the outstanding hunting opportunities, the property’s scenic landscape, privacy, and convenient access make it an attractive candidate for a future rural residence or weekend recreational getaway, subject to applicable building requirements. Imagine enjoying the peace and beauty of rural Southern Iowa with exceptional hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation right outside your door. Located approximately 6 miles southwest of Ottumwa and just 2 miles from paved Lake Road, this property combines convenient accessibility with the privacy and natural beauty recreational buyers seek. Southern Iowa is widely recognized for its whitetail hunting tradition, and this 84± acre farm offers an exciting combination of established wildlife habitat, strategic hunting opportunities, recreational improvements, and future potential. Whether you’re looking for a dedicated hunting property, a place to invest in wildlife habitat, or a scenic rural retreat, this Wapello County farm deserves a closer look.

This 98± acre Monroe County, Iowa tract is a premier hunting and recreational property located just southwest of Albia in a proven, low-pressure “sleeper” neighborhood with a long-standing reputation for producing top-end trophy whitetails. The farm is nearly all timber and serves as a key travel corridor connecting thousands of acres of surrounding habitat including hardwood timber, pasture, and crop ground. A seasonal creek/ditch combined with rugged terrain features runs through the heart of the property, creating a natural funnel that concentrates wildlife movement for miles—making this farm hunt exceptionally well, especially during the rut. This tract not only captures movement from surrounding farms in all directions, but also acts as a primary bedding area for deer that live on and around the property. It functions as a central pinch point and transition zone for adjoining properties and nearby cover, naturally pulling deer through the farm while holding a resident population that calls this property home. With south access, hunters can effectively set up for a wide range of wind directions and seasonal patterns, and a small established food plot just behind the cabin provides a reliable food source and ideal setup for early and late season opportunities. The area is tightly held by a handful of large landowners, resulting in limited hunting pressure and a strong age structure. The current owners have developed and managed the property over the past 15 years, primarily focusing on recreational hunting and maintaining a balanced doe population, while selectively harvesting mature bucks when the opportunity presented itself—allowing the area’s natural age structure to develop and consistently produce quality deer. This neighborhood consistently produces high-caliber whitetails year after year. Improvements on the property provide both function and a unique recreational experience. A nostalgic cabin, complete with a wood stove and all the basic amenities, offers a comfortable basecamp for weekend stays or extended visits. The setting brings you back to the good old days of deer camp, with a true throwback feel that’s getting harder to find. The cabin is well kept, neat, and clean—ready to enjoy from day one. The setting is private and tucked off the road, creating a secluded feel while still being just minutes from Albia. The surrounding area allows space for additional campers, tents, and outdoor gatherings. A 24’ x 36’ pole building with concrete floor, electric, and two overhead doors provides excellent storage for equipment, ATVs, and tools. The farm features an extensive trail system throughout the mature hardwood timber, allowing easy access to stand locations, quiet entry/exit routes, and year-round recreational use including ATV/UTV riding and hiking. Key Highlights: 98± acres in Monroe County, Iowa Proven trophy whitetail area with decades of history Prime funnel property connecting large blocks of habitat Major bedding, travel corridor, and pinch point location Seasonal creek/ditch with rugged terrain features South access for ideal hunting setups in multiple conditions Established food plot near cabin Mature hardwood timber with strong cover and travel corridors Low-pressure neighborhood with large surrounding landowners Cabin with wood stove and basic amenities, clean and well kept 24’ x 36’ pole building with concrete and electric Extensive trail system throughout the property Secluded setting just ~4 miles from Albia Excellent future building site potential This property offers a rare combination of proven hunting performance, strong location, functional improvements, and year-round recreational appeal. It’s the type of farm that checks the boxes for serious hunters as well as buyers looking for a private getaway with long-term upside.