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1350 acre Proven Hunting Ranch For Sale in Ripley County, Missouri
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The Hoot Owl Ranch: A 1,356-Acre Turn-Key Hunting Legacy
Rarely does a property with such meticulous preparation enter the market. 698 Hoot Owl Lane is an impressive 1,356 +/- acre hunting paradise nestled in the rugged Ozark foothills of Ripley County, just 30 minutes from Poplar Bluff. This is not merely a tract of land; it is a fully engineered wildlife sanctuary designed for the elite hunter. The property features a sophisticated internal infrastructure with miles of accessible trails and over 20 established food plots, all strategically positioned to leverage the land's natural travel corridors.<!--> Predominantly comprised of managed timber thinned for optimal wildlife support, the farm boasts an incredible diversity of habitat including rolling ridges, deep hollows, and fertile bottomlands anchored by two year-round creeks.-->
Water is a foundational asset of this estate, featuring the North Prong of Beaver Dam Creek and sections of Hurricane Creek flowing through the property. These live water systems, complemented by multiple natural springs and strategic stock ponds, provide a permanent and abundant water source for both livestock and wildlife.
To further enhance its exclusivity, the acreage adjoins government land and other sizeable ranches, effectively extending your hunting range and ensuring a fortress of privacy from future development. The residential and utility components of the farm are as robust as the land itself. A low maintenace 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom lodge serves as the ultimate basecamp, offering a warm, wood-burning fireplace and 2,000 square feet of comfortable living space to recount the day's hunt.<!--> The compound is built for function, storage and maintenance, featuring garages and carports for the whole fleet, a dedicated workshop/hobby area, and multiple outbuildings.--> Offered as a completely turn-key retreat, the sale includes established blinds, feeders, and essential equipment, allowing the new owner to step into 2 decades of habitat management on day one.<!--> Properties of this magnitude-possessing both the infrastructure for trophy whitetail and turkey and the acreage to sustain a generational legacy-are becoming a vanishing breed in the American Midwest.
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