Des Arc, AR (Prairie County)

Mars Ranch is a very diverse property which affords it the many opportunities it currently has. From good rich farm ground on the west side, to gently rolling pasture land and prairie-grass land on the north, and rich bottom-land hardwood timber on the south and east side the culmination make this property one of the best and most diverse recreational investment properties we have seen.

Finding good hunting property along the White River is rare and the Mars Ranch Sporting Club brings with it a history of hunting success that is exclusive to the area it lies within. In the +/- 500 acres of bottomland hardwoods along the river, a system of levees, water control structures, and moist soil waterfowl impoundments allow the owners to manage water across the property for seasonal duck hunting. A good history of duck hunting success is proven on the property and with a few minor improvements one could make the property even more special and enjoyable. Vehicle access can get you and your family or friends to a variety of hunting locations or a short boat ride or ATV rides can take you into all the hunting locations. In addition to the well-known duck hunting on the property, deer and turkey hunting are exceptionally good as well. Hunting on the Mars Ranch is so good due to three key factors: its geographic location along the White River, its current wildlife management practices, and the fact that the property adjoins Wattensaw Wildlife Management Area - a 19,154 acre wildlife area dedicated to managing wildlife. Not excluding the White River, the Mars Ranch also has several fishing reservoirs that are stocked with bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. If you need a break from hunting or farming, the Mars Ranch Sporting Club has miles of roads and trails for ATV riding and several river sandbars provide a place to take a picnic lunch or camp for the weekend. The current owners of the property have a lifetime of great family memories along this old historic river and its sandbars and willow beaches.

The diverse geography of the Mars Ranch includes agricultural cropland, pasture land, plantation pine, bottomland hardwood timber, river frontage, and more. Current income and income potential include conservation reserve program (CRP), grassland reserve program (GRP), farming income, timber income, hunting income, and more. In summary, this is a true recreational investment property in a historic area along the banks of the White River. A history of hunting success and a solid investment opportunity for an individual, a family, or a small group of hunters this property is a very rare find.

Location:

The Mars Ranch Sporting Club is located in located off Arkansas HWY 323 just south from Des Arc, AR and along the White River

55 miles Little Rock, AR

105 miles Memphis, TN

201 miles Monroe, LA

320 miles St. Louis, MO

340 miles Birmingham, AL

Recognized Hunting Properties in the Area:

Calotche Blackwater Duck Club

Hackberry Farms

Straight Lake

Wattensaw WMA

Cache River Wildlife Refuge (Sanctuary) just across the river

White and Cache Rivers

Property Highlights:

Tillable Farm ground Income with current farmer in place

Mature Plantation Pine and Hardwood Timber (income potential)

CRP income 1 year remaining

GRP income 3.5 years remaining

Wetlands Restoration Program designed flooded timber and moist soil duck hunting

Flooded Timber Duck Hunting

Multiple Lakes providing good fishing opportunities year round

Multiple Sloughs and Willow Breaks Providing Excellent Hunting

Proven Waterfowl Hunting Areas

Proven Whitetail Deer Hunting

Abundant Wild Turkeys

Some coveys of Wild Quail are in place on the Mars Ranch

Easy accessibility via vehicle, ATV, or boat

Convenient access from paved HWY 323 and then private gravel road (Burgess Road) onto property

Gates and fencing help keep the property private, easily managed, and very excusive

Good road system throughout

Water Delivery/Management:

2 operational wells

Various surface water options, reservoirs, canals, and ditches good infrastructure in place

Levee system(s), pipes, and water control structures in place

Conservation Programs:

CRP with Annual Income of $10,218.00 contract period 10/01/2010 - 09/30/2020

GRP with Annual Income of $4,456.00 contract period 09/29/2003 - 09/30/2023

WRP one-time payment already made

Hunting:

Mars Ranch has been privately hunted since its inception. There is no current hunting lease on the property. Its reported that good numbers of mallards and other waterfowl use the property each year and though limited due to age and other interests, the owners and their family members still enjoy quality duck hunting in the bottomland hardwood acreage next to the White River. Whitetail deer in the 160+ range have been harvested off this property. The family has not allow turkey hunting on Mars Ranch and the wild turkey numbers are abundant. Largemouth Bass, crappie, catfish, and more are available in all the lakes.

Mineral Rights:

All owned by Seller (if any) shall be transferred, but the Seller does not warrant or guarantee ownership

Offering Price:

Asking Price:

Please call for more information about this property. The property is being marketing to sell as one parcel however Seller will entertain selling the property in two parcels. All inquiries should be directed to Wellons Real Estate by calling 501.482.LAND or [email removed]

Listing/Showing Info:

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