New Listing
Crawford County, Illinois
drone shot from north property line facing south towards the Wabash river
view from south side of the property at Wabash river
part of the dirt path easement going in to property
Road sign of IL route 33
Road sign going towards dead end
start of 1/2 mile very secluded drive back to the property
more great deer trails
drone shot facing north
nature cedar tree patch ,great stand location
Several large size deer tracks
south side facing east - up the Wabash river
south side of property looking south down wabash river
Wabash river bend on SW side of the property
trees and small open areas
drone shot facing north from wabash river
trees and cover
west side of property creek and creek crossing
older rubs from previous years
west side creek that butts up to neighbor with serious trophy management pratices
older rubs from previous year
older rubs from previous year
Type of cover and plenty of big trees for tree stands
several deer paths
open area leading into thicket east side
drone shot facing south towards Wabash river
east side thicket
several tracks after fresh rain heading in and out of thicket
drone shot facing south towards Wabash river
some great deer paths
tracks leading in and out of thicket
small open pocket
drone shot shows big river bottom timber for miles
Facing North west across property from the Wabash river
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East Flat Rock 52.5
ID:
116342
Status:
New Listing
Price:
$262,500
Acres:
52.5
Address:
20920 E 290 th
City, State:
Flat Rock, Illinois
County:
Crawford
Zip Code:
62427
Lat/Long:
38.8793, -87.5444
Description
This property offers an exceptional setup for serious trophy whitetail hunting, combining guaranteed income with prime habitat structure and proven regional management.
Property Access & Security
- Access Control: The dirt easement through 116 acres of private, non-hunted land acts as a natural buffer, minimizing ambient human activity and vehicle noise near your borders.
- Property Sanctuary: Being completely secluded at the end of an easement creates a zero-pressure environment where mature bucks feel safe moving during daylight hours.
- Corridor & Water: Positioned along the Wabash River with adjacent timber on both sides, the acreage sits directly in a natural travel corridor with a perpetual water source.
Neighborhood Management & Sign
- Community Alignment: Direct confirmation from surrounding landowners and local hunters validates that the area is governed by strict age-structure management and harvest selectivity.
- Visible Sign: Heavy rubbing, deep scrapes, and beaten-down trail systems directly reflect a high-density population of mature, older-age-class bucks utilizing the parcel.
- Neighborhood Effect: Owning a thick sanctuary parcel inside a managed neighborhood means you benefit from the buck survival rates created by adjacent landowners without having to feed or manage the entire home range yourself.
Financial & CRP Details
- Guaranteed Income: The 36.50 acres brings in $6,658/year (~$182.41 per acre). That covers property taxes, maintenance, and supplemental habitat work across the remaining acreage.
- Expiration Timing: The old contract ends on September 30, 2026.
- Re-enrollment Status: Because CP22 (Riparian Forest Buffer) falls under Continuous CRP, expiring contracts qualify for re-enrollment on a first-come, first-served basis through your local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) office.
- Guaranteed Income New Re-enrollment is completed: The 36.50 acres will bring in $8877.00/year (~$243.20 per acre). That covers property taxes, maintenance, and supplemental habitat work across the remaining acreage.
- Expiration Timing: The contract ends on September 30, 2041.
Habitat Structure & Setup
- The 15-Year Sweet Spot: Plantings established around 2011 are in a prime stage of growth, creating high stem density, thermal cover, and thick security bedding.
- Mature River Timber: Adjacent mature hardwoods along the Wabash River offer preferred hard-mast production (like oaks and walnuts) and high-canopy roosting.
- Stand Placement: Focus initial stand locations on pinch points where mature timber meets the 15-year growth, especially near established trail intersections leading to the Wabash.
For more information or a private showing, contact Land Specialist, Kevin Boyer, at 217-232-0722.
Directions:
From Route 33, turn east onto E 290th Avenue. Continue past the “Dead End” sign to the south curve, where the road becomes E 275th Street. Follow the dirt road along E 275th Street to the next curve heading east. The road then becomes an easement road leading back to the property.
Approximate Distances from Nearby Locations:
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
| Flat Rock, IL | 5.31 miles |
| Vincennes, IN | 17.2 miles |
| Terre Haute, IN | 50.44 miles |
| Evansville, IN | 69.7 miles |
| Champaign, IL | 123 miles |
| Indianapolis, IN | 124 miles |
| Louisville, KY | 158 miles |
| St. Louis, MO | 169 miles |
| Peoria, IL | 209 miles |
| Nashville, TN | 219 miles |
| Chicago, IL | 232 miles |
Showing Instructions:
Contact Mossy Oak Properties Agent - Kevin Boyer - 1-217-232-0722 or kboyer@mossyoakproperties.com for viewing
Additional Details
Additional Info
Wildlife:
Dove, Geese, Small Game, Turkey, Ducks, Whitetail Deer
Recreation:
Bird Watching, Fishing, Hunting
Water Access:
River
Road Type:
Dirt, Gravel
Road Frontage:
Easement
Vegetation:
Brush, Natural State, Wooded
Current Use:
Hunting, Recreational
Possible Use:
Hunting, Recreational, Timber
Financial
Parcel ID:
9-3-17-000-004-000 (09317000004000)
Maps
Previous owner is not responsible for CRP contracts after purchase date.
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