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The Mill Creek Ranch is a diversified ranch/farm/hunting property located in north central Kansas near Haddam (pop.195). Haddam is located just north of U.S. Highway 36 between Belleville (pop. 2,805) and Washington, Kansas (pop. 1,274). The area is characterized by rolling hills mixed with pasture and farmland that drain into wooded draws and creek bottoms with a variety of hardwood trees and cedar trees. Farming and ranching is the primary industry in the region; however, hunting is a growing part of the economy. The farm consists of 1,520 acres of mixed-use land in six (6) non-contiguous parcels in three general areas north, west and south from Haddam. The habitat for wildlife is considered outstanding on this property with a variety of farmland, pasture, CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) lands, creeks, draws and trees. The area is known for large whitetail deer, numerous turkey and excellent quail and pheasant hunting. A number of private hunting clubs and guided hunting operations exist in the area. The farm has strong income from CRP payments, agriculture leases and hunting.
LOCATION
The various tracts lie in Republic and Washington Counties, Kansas north, west and south of Haddam. Haddam is 32 miles northeast from Concordia, 75 miles northwest from Manhattan, Kansas and 25 miles south of Fairbury, Nebraska. Distances from major cities are Lincoln, NE (88 miles), Omaha (142 miles), Topeka, KS (153 miles), Kansas City (230 miles), and Wichita (135 miles).
The farm comprises 6 individual tracts that are identified by name and located as follows:
Iwert tract
Seven miles north of Haddam on Deer Road
Halferty tract
Four miles south and one mile east of Haddam on Eagle Road
Shea (East, West and Leo) tracts
Seven miles south of Haddam on Deer Road
Anderson tract
Seven miles south and one mile east of Haddam
Enyart tract
Four miles west and four miles south of Haddam
Devore tract
Three miles west and two miles south of Haddam on Hwy 36.
The tracts drain into different creek drainages such as Mill Creek, Gar Creek, Parsons Creek and Bowman Creek providing a variety of landscape, habitat and hunting areas.
AREA AND CLIMATE
North-central Kansas offers of variety of cultural, educational and sporting activities. Kansas State University at Manhattan, KS and the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, NE offer a variety of educational and sports activities. Architecture is offered from a number of limestone buildings in most surrounding towns including Belleville’s own Belleville High Banks with its limestone grandstand that holds thousands of race fans each year for the Belleville Midget Nationals, the premier event in midget auto racing. Belleville also offers the Republic County Courthouse which has been nominated to the National Register of Historic Places, the historic Blair Theater, the Boyer Gallery, classic car shows and festivals. Washington, Kansas offers the Washington County Historical Museum, Kansas Law Enforcement Museum, Allis Chalmer Museum and the Washington County Fair. Washington County State Lake is a 111-acre fishing lake just 10 miles north of town. The area offers a small town feel, yet close enough to several large metropolitan areas to provide many of the amenities of modern day life.
The climate of north central Kansas is characterized by large daily and annual variations in temperature. Warm summer temperatures last for about 6 months every year. Spring and fall are relatively short. Winters are cold. Precipitation is heaviest from May through September. Much of it falls during the late-evening or nighttime thunderstorms.
In winter average temperature is about 29 degrees F, and the average daily minimum temperature is about 18 degrees. In summer the average temperature is about 77 degrees, and the average daily maximum temperature is about 90 degrees.
The total annual precipitation is 31.84 inches. Of this, 23.41 inches, or 74 percent, usually falls in April through September. The growing season for most crops falls within this period. The average seasonal snowfall is 22.4 inches. On average, 7 days of the year have at least 1 inch of snow on the ground. The sun shines 77 percent of the time possible in summer and 62 percent in winter. The prevailing wind is from the south.
ACREAGE
The property includes 1,520.3 acres with the following land type/use:
CRP 590.1
Pasture 467.3
Draws & woods 236.9
Farmland 226.0
The acreage breakdown for each tract is as follows:
Property name, Land Type and, Acres
Halferty
CRP 119.9
Draws, woods 26.9
Total Acres 146.8
Iwert
CRP 203.5
Draws, woods 64.5
Pasture 10
Total Acres 278
Anderson
CRP 109.7
Draws, woods 8.3
Farmed 40
Total Acres 158
Shea
CRP 157
Draws, woods 48.4
Farmed 24.4
Pasture 168.2
Total Acres 398
Enyart
Draws, woods 10
Farmed 68
Total Acres 78
Devore
Woods, draw 78.8
Farmed 93.6
Pasture 289.1
Total Acres 461.5
Totals: 1520.3
WATER AND SOILS
Water is provided by a variety of sources. There are numerous creeks bisecting the various tracts which are headwaters of several larger drainages such as Mill Creek, Gar Creek, Parsons Creek and Bowman Creek. Additional water is supplied from springs, earthen ponds and windmills. There are several abandoned homestead sites that contain wells with windmills that are not functional.
Domestic well water is readily obtainable in the area. Enhancement of water resources for wildlife populations would be beneficial for the property.
Soils are generally Class II and III with occasional Class I and IV. The soils on the farmland tracts are generally loams, silty loams or silty clay loams. The upland soils tend to be shallow with occasional limestone rock outcroppings. Generally, the grassland is well sodded with native bluestem pastures.
AGRICULTURE
The property benefits from several agricultural activities. The 590.1 acres of CRP produces income of $30,542. A complete list of CRP contract details is available in our office. The farmland produces a variety of crops such as corn, beans and wheat. The pastures are warm season pastures with a predominance of bluestem grasses. The farmland and pasture annual cash rentals can produce upwards of $25,000. The farm produces a solid return on investment.
Depending on the owners desires, the property can be maximized for either agriculture or wildlife enhancement. Current management uses a balanced approach with a shifting emphasis on wildlife. Additional wildlife benefits could be obtained from a variety of wildlife enhancements such as population management, predator control, food plots and water features, controlled livestock grazing and increase of crop residue.
IMPROVEMENTS
The property is not improved with any functional buildings. There are generally boundary fences and a few interior fences that are in poor to fair condition. Water improvements consist of earthen ponds, springs and windmills. There are several old homestead sites on the property that paint its history.
RECREATION
The recreation potential of the property is very great with a variety of activities that include hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and photography, skeet shooting, hiking, horseback riding, four wheeling and so forth.
Recreation opportunities such as boating and fishing exist at nearby State lakes and parks such as Washington State Lake, Lovewell Lake and Jewell State Lake. Larger lakes are available within 50 miles including Waconda Lake, Milford Lake and Tuttle Creek Lake.
Hunting seasons vary and a list of seasons is available on the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks website www.kdwp.state.ks.us Generally, deer seasons include archery, muzzleloader and rifle season and begin October 1 and end December 15. Pheasant and Bobwhite Quail seasons open in early November and run until January 31. Respective bag limits per day and possession for pheasant and quail are 4/16 and 8/32. Spring Turkey season runs 4/9 to 5/18. Fall Turkey season runs 10/1 to 12/3 and 12/16 to 12/31.
Extended upland game bird seasons for preserve (raised and released) birds run from September 1 to April 1 providing seven months of hunting.
SUMMARY
The Mill Creek Hunting Ranch is a well cared for ranch and farm with excellent hunting and wildlife opportunity. The property is distributed in numerous tracts over a 7.5-mile radius, which allows for fresh hunting throughout the season. Potential for improved wildlife management exists on the habitat diverse properties allowing for excellent long-term multi-species hunting. The property has strong cash returns and the outlook for increased income exists from the wildlife enhancement opportunities. The area is highly regarded for big whitetail bucks, plentiful turkey and extended seasons for pheasant, quail and grouse through preserve hunting. This property offers the opportunity to own a diversified property in a renowned area.
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LOCATION: Haddam, Kansas |
PRICE: $1,300,000 |
CONTACT: John Stratman |
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