, Ada, OK (Pontotoc County)

Located 19 miles East of Ada, Oklahomam this ranch has been owned and operated by the Nobles Foundation. It was high fenced in 1989. The fencing is 8 ft. tall, and electric charged to facilitate wildlife management inside the ranch. There is a nice 4 bedroom home the biologist has lived in for several years. It is in very good condition. There is a large metal framed building used for a teaching facility, meeting room, and sleeping quarters. The building will sleep a total of 32 people at a time. Restroom facilities are built to take care of large groups and there is a commercial kitchen in top condition. This is a very nice facility and and can be used as a hunting lodge, meeting room, or corporate retreat. There are several barns and outbuildings as well as feeders and hunting blinds that are top quality and will convey with the purchase of this ranch. The ranch has been used as an experimental research center for wildlife for many years. Studies have been made on whitetail deer, wild turkey, bluebirds, and other species. A creek runs through the ranch for approximately 2 miles. It is reported to run year round. Several large lakes are stocked with hybrid bass, channel catfish, native bass, and blue gill. The ranch has a rural water system run to the improvements, plus there are some wells. It is blessed with an abundance of water for wildlife and for recreation. There are some wetlands that provide excellent habitat for many different kinds of ducks. This is a water sports paradise. The wildlife on this ranch are second to none. There have been at least two bucks killed that scored over 200 B&C points. There are approximately 200 deer on the ranch at this time. They have not been fed protein or had any supplementmental feeding. Both of these practices are being implemented at this time. The results will be very interesting to see. Personally, I think it will produce great results, both in size and numbers increase. This ranch has been managed solely for the improvement of wildlife production. Every effort has been made to make the hunting and fishing as good as it can be. It is truly a one of a kind ranch, with the terrain and views that are exceptional. The rainfall is from 35-40 inches annually. The cover is excellent, and there are many hard wood tree species. The biologist has reported that there are over 500 plant species. You must see this ranch to understand the value and uniqueness of this property.