Wayne County – 80 Acres Excellent Hunting With Outstanding Income
If you are in the market for an outstanding hunting property that will help pay for itself, then this is one you need to take a look at. This farm is generating a 3.7% return on investment at the asking price. This is an unheard-of return on hunting land.
PIN: 15-09-011-004
The West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 9, Township 2 South, Range 9 East 3rd P.M., Wayne County, Illinois
Directions: From Fairfield, IL go East on Highway 15 7 miles. The property is just south of Highway 15.
(Approx. 40mi. E of Mt. Vernon, IL; Approx. 60 miles NW of Evansville, IN)
Lot Size: 80 acres
Tillable Acres: 75.97 acres in CRP Tree Program (CP23) paying $9,268/yr expires 9/30/2033. The current owner’s have taken care of all timber management on this farm which has almost perfect straight crop rows of trees planted every 10′. They have also conducted a CRP tree thinning in May of 2025 and there is no additional maintenance required. This farm has over $74,000 remaining CRP income left on its contract.
Mineral Rights: Sellers retain no mineral rights; however, subject to any prior reservations. There are currently multiple producing oil wells on this farm. From January to August of 2025 the oil income on this farm totals $2,765 with an average monthly income of $346. All oil income and production will transfer to the new buyers.
Possession: At closing
Rent Agreement: CRP payments will be pro-rated to the date of closing.
Soil Types Tillable Acreage: Sexton, Evansville, Uniontown
Crop Productivity Index: 104.6
Real Estate Taxes: $2,334.14 (2024 real estate taxes)
If you are in the market for a serious hunting/recreation tract with outstanding income then you need to take a look at this farm. The 80 acres in nearly all income producing, and also offers some of the best deer hunting in the area. The established trees provide adequate cover to hold a large population of whitetail. Additionally with open farmland on three sides this is an ideally located tract where the deer with naturally funnel towards. The Little Wabash River is just south of this farm where the large bucks are known to travel. The farm also has well maintained lease roads throughout the property which are ideal for quietly maneuvering during hunting season. Along with outstanding hunting this farm offers amazing income through both CRP and oil production. The total income this farm will generate for 2025 is $13,420.
Hunting tracts with this good of income are nearly impossible to find. This is truly a recreational tract that will help pay for itself.
