Ellis Ave. , Ellis, KS 67637(Ellis County)

Along the Smoky Hill River in Western Kansas lies this incredible hunting and cattle ranch that offers excellent opportunities for harvesting trophy deer and turkey and flushing multiple coveys of quail, as well as exceptional grass and adequate acres for grazing a fair sized cattle herd. Nearly a mile of the Smoky Hill River bends through the Northern portion of the property creating a safe haven for whitetail deer throughout this area. The riverbed consists of towering cottonwoods perfect for treestands and turkey roosts, as well as tall grass allowing for stealthy travel for rutting bucks in the Fall. The outlying flats are lined with dense thickets covering several acres. These thickets create perfect bedding for deer and sufficient shelter for upland birds. The Smoky Hill River provides a great source of water for wildlife and is a supplemental water source for the livestock, as there is a good water well, hydrant, and tank located just south of the river on the property. Over 600 acres of native grass provides excellent grazing for cattle and the property has been well-maintained for grazing. There are good fences in place around the entire perimeter of the property, corrals next to the water hydrant and tank, and excellent access to the land along the all-weather blacktop Ellis Avenue. This river property offers endless recreational and ranching opportunities all in a very scenic and convenient location only 9 miles East of Cedar Bluff Reservoir and less than 15 miles from Hays, Kansas. This is truly a one of a kind opportunity to own an extraordinary property along the Smoky Hill River.  

Property Features:

- Located 11 miles south of Ellis along Ellis Avenue. Excellent blacktop road access on the western edge of the property

- The Smoky Hill River bends through the northern half of the property for nearly a full mile creating abundant habitat for whitetail deer, mule deer, quail, and turkeys

- Dense areas of plum thickets line both sides of the Smoky Hill River creating perfect bedding cover for deer and plentiful protection for many coveys of quail

- Excellent water throughout the riverbed as well as a water well located just south of the river providing plentiful water for livestock and wildlife

- Large cottonwoods scattered throughout the river bottom provide great locations for multiple treestand setups along the river

- Large bluffs line the northern edge of the property creating a unique location for scouting the river bottom and the thicket lined flats lying below. Excellent area of the property to setup for all firearms deer seasons as well

- The large, expansive pastures neighboring to the south stretch for several miles without any roads. The many cuts, breaks, and rugged terrain of these large blocks of pasture hold many mule deer and whitetails

- The neighboring lands lying north of the river bottom quickly adjust to flat fertile crop fields, providing excellent food sources for wildlife, only further increasing the deer and turkey populations in this general area

- Exceptional grass throughout this property makes for excellent grazing for livestock. Good perimeter fence and multiple water sources

- Currently an excellent tenant in place leasing the pasture for grazing. Lease expires on March 1, 2018, but current tenant would agree to continue leasing the property if new owner permitted

- Sellers believe to own all mineral rights. All of the Sellers minerals will pass to the Buyer at date of closing

- Legal Description: 628 +/- acres situated within Section 9, Township 15 South, Range 20 West less a tract, & a tract within the SW/4 of Section 4, Township 15 South, Range 20 West of the 6th P.M. in Ellis County, Kansas