Ryan grew up in southern Iowa on a farm near Albia, raising hogs and cattle. He was only gone from Albia for college and Air National Guard duty over the years. As a family with 4 sons and 1 daughter, our father took us hunting, be it for squirrel, whitetail deer or turkey. He instilled in us a love for the land and the outdoors. In 2003 Ryan became a member of the Iowa Air National Guard and in 2012 he graduated from Iowa State University with a major in Business Management. In 2013, Ryan became a licensed Realtor® joining his father, Alan, and brother, Nate, at Hawkeye Farm Mgmt & Real Estate.
Ryan’s great upbringing along with his membership in the Iowa National Air guard have instilled in him a sense of pride in what he does; he lives by the philosophy of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all he does. He is passionate about quality land practices; whether for hunting or farming. Knowing that farms need the proper attention to grow quality crops or quality wildlife. Since starting his career at Hawkeye Farm Mgmt & Real Estate, he now manages approximately 1500 acres for 3 clients; negotiating new leases, comparing rents with CRP rates and general maintenance. In April 2015 Ryan married his wife Brittney. They share their home in Albia with their two children Berkley and Harrison and two dogs Allie and Zoey.
Ryan is co-owner of Hawkeye Farm Mgmt & Real Estate along with his father Alan and brother Nate. Ryan has been a member of the Iowa Air National Guard since 2003. He is a member of the Southeast Iowa Board of Realtors, a board member of the Albia Chamber of Commerce and Vice President of the Monroe County Hospital Foundation Board. He not only believes strongly in quality land practices and care of the land but in care of the community he lives in. Contact Ryan at (641) 777-2955 or email him at ryan@uciowa.com.
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.
Nate Ammons
Ryan Ammons