Mallards and Maize
Cty Rd 57 : Kersey, CO 80644
Weld County, Colorado
Ranch Description
Hunting and harvest abound on this 136 acre rural property just 10 minutes south of Kersey, Colorado. With nearly 60 acres of irrigated farm ground, a 5+ acre pond, Lower Latham Ditch water rights, excellent waterfowl hunting and upland bird cover, Mallards and Maize is perfect for the recreational buyer looking to generate annual farm income.
Land
The gentle sloping farm ground and cattail basin offer an excellent dove, duck, goose and pheasant hunting property within 4 miles of the South Platte River. With a Conservation Easement in place and a cash lease with a local farmer, this property gives the buyers a chance to preserve a lifetime of recreational adventure while maintaining irrigated row crop farming and possibly qualifying for 1031 exchange tax benefits Please consult your accountant.
The northeast portion of the property includes pasture ground with some mature trees and open hillside sloping down to the lower elevation where the Lower Latham Ditch flows through the property. The pond sits in the north center of the property and the pivot irrigated farm ground gently rises from the marsh land up the southwest corner of the property near the entrance.
Based on the conservation easement, the property breaks down into these main areas 45.3 acres of marshland, canal and pond
56.8 acres of irrigated farm ground
33.9 acres of upland habitat and grass
Improvements
There is a small shed located between the pond and the pivot base, but no other buildings besides the hunting blinds exist. The conservation easement in place prohibits other buildings or permanent residential structures from being built. Please read the attached conservation easement. Electricity is run to the pivot base and power is supplied by XCel Energy.
Recreation
Hunters start off the autumn pursuits with dove season on September 1st before the Fall temperatures drop. Early mornings find doves traveling from roost to feed and then to water, using the trees on the northeast corner and migrating from field to field. The use of decoys brings in the baseball sized speed targets into manageable range for youth and people of all ages.
Waterfowlers can expect excellent duck and goose hunting on this property, starting with Teal season in mid September. Five hunting blinds were originally set up around the pond to handle any wind direction and variable spreads of decoys. The pond in roughly knee-height deep so managing decoy spreads is easy. With close proximity to the South Platte River, a variety of species and ducks and Canadian geese frequent the pond and cut corn field, where an in-ground pit blind can host up to 4 hunters.
Mallards, Wigeon, Teal, Gadwall, Goldeneye and Geese use the pond throughout the year until the winter temps ice over the pond. Adding a couple ice eaters or aerators would ensure a longer hunting season lasting into January for big honkers and lessers as they migrate south. Electricity is located adjacent to the pond allowing for ease of access to power.
Pheasant hunting really turns on when the corn is cut and the first snows arrive. Birds move out from the corn to congregate in the tree rows, moving from grain fields to cover. A trusty bird dog and a morning on the farm makes for some exciting hunts for roosters with friends and family during the holiday months.
Agriculture
Farming operations on the property include a local farmer cash lease that generates around $13,000 annually. Currently corn is planted on the irrigated half-pivot of approximately 60 acres and will be harvested in the late Fall of 2025, and the farmer plans to work the ground in 2026 as well. Crops rotate between corn and alfalfa. The Conservation Easement attached offers habitat management plans to follow, providing for excellent waterfowl and upland habitat maintenance.
Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources
The Lower Latham Ditch runs through the property, supplying the half circle pivot with ample water rights for irrigating the almost 60 acres of farm ground and perimeter upland bird habitat. Water shares include 1 share of Lower Latham Ditch, 1 share of Lower Latham Extension, and 2 shares of Bailey Lateral Ditch Rights. The Lower Latham Ditch Company maintains the ditch road but it can be used for access to the property.
The 5.4 acre pond is only a few feet deep, offering excellent feeding and loafing water for ducks and geese. The pond level stays full throughout the year. Periodical maintenance of the pond and surrounding marsh land is approved by the conservation easement, allowing for habitat and pond improvements. There is a small shed located between the pond and the pivot base, but no other buildings besides the hunting blinds exist. The conservation easement in place prohibits other buildings or permanent residential structures from being built. Please read the attached conservation easement. Electricity is run to the pivot base.
There are no mineral rights oil, gas, etc. included in the sale. Seller will retain all mineral rights.
Location
Kersey, Colorado is a small agricultural town nestled in Weld County along the South Platte River, offering a peaceful country living experience with a strong sense of community. The area enjoys a semi-arid climate, featuring hot, dry summers with temperatures often reaching the 90s, and cold winters that can dip into the teens. With nearly 240 sunny days a year, it's a great place for outdoor enthusiasts.
Seller Trustee is a licensed Broker in the state of Colorado.
Directions to Ranch
From Kersey, Colorado, head south on Cty Rd 53 (1st St.) to Cty. Rd 50, take a left heading east and drive 2 miles to Cty Rd 57, take a right and head south about.4 miles to the entrance on the left.
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