Aurora County 160

Ranch Description

This 160-Acre parcel NW of Stickney, SD, offers excellent waterfowl hunting with abundant wildlife. Once farmed, it's now grassland with approx. 30 acres of hay and 130 acres for grazing. Ideal for upland birds, deer, and premier waterfowl hunting. A perfect mix of income potential and recreational opportunity.

Land

This 160-Acre parcel in Aurora County, South Dakota, offers a great combination of grazing, hay production, and recreational opportunity. Located just northwest of Stickney, the property has excellent access with a well-maintained gravel road along 260th Street and a section line road bordering the west side. The land is fairly flat and features a centrally located dugout, providing water for livestock and wildlife.

Currently, 30 acres are utilized as hay ground, while the remaining 130 acres are dedicated to grazing cattle. The property is fenced with barbed wire and provides decent containment, though some sections may need repair or improvement. It carries an average CPI of 41.9, offering modest agricultural productivity. While previously farmed, the land has been converted back to grass, providing sustainable forage for livestock. The current owners run approximately 30 cow/calf pairs on the pasture during a typical 5-month grazing season.

In addition to the agricultural value, the property is an outstanding recreational opportunity. It lies in a prime waterfowl flyway, offering excellent duck and goose hunting. Upland bird hunting is also exceptional, with strong populations of pheasants and other game birds. The property provides good deer hunting today, with the potential to improve habitat further for even better whitetail opportunities.

Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources

This property is subject to both a perpetual wetland easement and a perpetual grassland easement held by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The wetland easement protects the natural wetland areas from being drained, filled, leveled, or otherwise altered in a way that would impact the hydrology or water features. The grassland easement prohibits the land from being broken or tilled, preserving the native prairie habitat. However, both easements allow for normal agricultural use such as cattle grazing and haying, as long as those activities do not destroy or modify the protected wetlands or grasslands. The presence of these easements ensures long-term conservation of valuable wildlife habitat-especially for waterfowl and upland birds-while still allowing the landowner to utilize the property for productive agricultural purposes.

Region & Climate

Aurora County sits in a great part of South Dakota for both farming and hunting. The area has a good balance of open grassland, crop ground, and wetlands that support both agriculture and wildlife. Summers are warm and usually bring enough moisture for hay and pasture, while winters are cold but manageable. It's a region well known for strong waterfowl numbers, pheasants, and plenty of deer, making it a great fit for anyone looking for land that offers both income and recreation.

Location

No warranties about the location of the fence lines will be made in relationship to the deeded property lines. Property is being sold as the location of the fences currently exist, based on boundaries shown on the legal description