While many recreational farms come to market each year, very few offer this level of completeness or possess the qualities needed to consistently create a high-quality outdoor experience. This turn-key, Cadillac 186.41-acre m/l hunting farm in Davis County, Iowa presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully developed, income-producing recreational property with exceptional feel and documented performance. Located near Floris along the Wapello/Davis County line, just south of Ottumwa in Section 18 of Salt Creek Township, this farm combines substantial income, thoughtful design, and years of proven hunting success.
At the core of the property are 116.36 acres enrolled in CRP, generating over $19,500 in annual income through two active contracts expiring in 2027. One contract is enrolled in CP38E-2, emphasizing native grasses and high-quality habitat cover, while the second is in CP1, implementing native grasses and legumes. These programs create expansive bedding cover, edge habitat, and natural travel corridors that directly contribute to the farm’s outstanding wildlife holding capacity.
A standout feature of this property is the 11.45 acres of NRCS-approved, income-producing food plots. These plots have been historically in a corn and soybean rotation, along with clover and brassica blends, providing consistent warm and cool-season nutrition. This allows the owner to get paid to food plot while maintaining a reliable, high-quality food source that holds deer and turkey on the property year round.
The farm is located in a highly regarded area known for producing strong whitetail genetics and offering extensive opportunity for big buck harvest. The tract itself boasts an excellent, well-documented hunting history, with consistent success on high-quality whitetail deer, along with strong turkey populations and excellent shed hunting. The diverse habitat also provides opportunities for mushroom hunting and upland bird hunting, making this a true year-round recreational property.
Recreational improvements are extensive and intentionally designed. The property features three new 6x7 Redneck tower blinds (negotiable) positioned in strategic locations, numerous thoughtfully placed treestand locations, and a layout defined by natural pinch points, funnels, creek bottom travel routes, hardwood timber, and thick bedding cover. These elements combine to create high-percentage hunting setups that favor all wind directions.
Access and huntability are where this farm truly separates itself. The property offers multiple access points, including road frontage on Silver Trail to the north, as well as a well-maintained lane providing access from the east to the interior of the farm. This design allows an owner to enter and exit the property on predominant winds with minimal disturbance, a critical component in consistently hunting mature whitetails. A custom steel gate entrance provides security and completes the polished, turn-key feel of the property.
This is not a project farm or a work-in-progress—it is a finished, thoughtfully managed southern Iowa hunting farm ready for immediate enjoyment and long-term investment.
The adjoining parcel to the east would complement this property exceptionally well. Prospective Buyers should note that the adjoin land consisting of 191.36 acres can be purchased in addition to this offering.
Contiguous land is available to the east. Please reference Peoples Company listing #19141.
There is an access easement along the east boundary of the property that benefits an adjacent parcel of land to the south. Please contact the Listing Agent for details regarding the access easement.
