Buck Country Outfitters has been going strong for 25 years. The owner has decided it’s time to retire and is ready to train the next owner to be successful! Their great reputation has led to repeat clients making up approximately 65-70% of bookings. This profitable business includes 6000 acres of leases, 318 acres of owned land and the 4-year-old lodge. As you drive down the lane approaching the beautiful stone-faced lodge, you can’t help but know you’re in big buck country! As you enter the property, you pass over the year-round creek through the newly constructed covered bridge and see the lodge directly ahead. Entering the enormous 7800 +/- sq ft lodge is exactly what you would expect of a high-end hunting lodge. The beautiful stained concrete floors blend well with the natural wood interior. The open floor plan allows for plenty of lounging room, dining area as well as recreation suc...
Buck Country Outfitters has been going strong for 25 years. The owner has decided it’s time to retire and is ready to train the next owner to be successful! Their great reputation has led to repeat clients making up approximately 65-70% of bookings. This profitable business includes 6000 acres of leases, 318 acres of owned land and the 4-year-old lodge. As you drive down the lane approaching the beautiful stone-faced lodge, you can’t help but know you’re in big buck country! As you enter the property, you pass over the year-round creek through the newly constructed covered bridge and see the lodge directly ahead. Entering the enormous 7800 +/- sq ft lodge is exactly what you would expect of a high-end hunting lodge. The beautiful stained concrete floors blend well with the natural wood interior. The open floor plan allows for plenty of lounging room, dining area as well as recreation such as ping pong, corn hole, and foosball with room to spare. The interior is well decorated with taxidermy including bucks that were harvested by clients up to 196”! 14 bunk rooms will comfortably sleep, 25 clients and staff. The large men's communal bathroom has 4 shower stalls and 4 toilet stalls. There is also a well-equipped women’s bathroom. The large kitchen has a commercial gas stove and can easily manage the demand of feeding a full house. All furnishings, appliances, taxidermy, and décor remain with the business. The 318 acres of the owned land is centered among a continuous block of approximately 2500 acres of leased land as well as another 3500 acres leased in the near vicinity. The leased land is on long-term contracts and will transfer with the business. The real estate being sold is made up of rolling to steep hills covered in young to middle-aged timber with multiple year-round springs. Clients have been known to slip under the large rock bluff and search for Native-American artifacts. The property features a large 28-acre +/- food plot planted to soybeans. This plot is centrally located to draw and hold deer within the confines of the property they manage and control. There are also several smaller food plots as well as additional flat land that can be cleared to pack in even more year-round food. The business property included with the sale follows Kubota tractor w/ FEL, forks, bush hog, tiller, 2014 and 2019 Polaris ranger crew cab 6 seat UTV, new 4 wheeler, 2012 f-350 crew cab with vinyl wrap, utility trailer, 150 stands, 4 shooting houses, and more!
Property Features:
- 25-year-old buck country outfitters-turn key outfitting business with everything needed to continue operating
- Newer 7800 +/- sq ft lodge capable of sleeping 25+ clients and staff
- 318 +/- acres of owned hunting land and an additional 6000 +/- acres on long term lease
- 60-60% repeat clients
- High success rates on 130
- All furnishings and decor including taxidermy remain with the business
- Newly constructed wooden covered bridge and iron gate property entrance
- Property has food plots and stands, in place and owners are gearing up for another totally booked hunting season
- Sellers are willing to train new owners
- Experienced manager is willing to stay on with new owners
- Business property also included: Kubota tractor w/ FEL, forks, bush hog, tiller, 2 Polaris ranger crew cab 6 seat utvs, a new ATV, 2012 f-350 crew cab with vinyl BCO wrap, utility trailer, 150 stands, and 4 shooting houses
- Additional potential revenue streams: Controlled shooting area for upland birds; event venue for weddings, family reunions, etc.; corporate retreats; vacation rental for small to large groups, etc
- 55 +/- miles to Nashville Int. Airport; 96 +/- miles to Louisville Int. Airport; 5 ½ +/- hours to Atlanta; 7 ¾ +/- hours to Charlotte; 4.5 +/- hours to Birmingham; 11 +/- hours to Orlando; 7 ½ +/- hours to Pittsburgh