Elk Creek Farm & Hunt

Ranch Description

Elk Creek runs through the heart of this property, creating a beautiful timbered creek bottom with mature oak trees and excellent wildlife habitat. The land supports trophy whitetail deer, turkeys, and other game. Pasture on the north side and dryland cropland on the south provide income potential. A 3-bed, 2-bath log cabin and multiple outbuildings complete this versatile property.

Land

This exceptional 118 acre property in Nuckolls County, Nebraska offers a rare blend of productive land, mature timber, water, and recreational opportunity. The farm includes approximately 24 acres of dryland cropland, 25 acres of pasture, and an impressive 62 acres of mature hardwood timber featuring oak trees and diverse native cover. Elk Creek winds through the property, providing a reliable water source and creating ideal habitat for wildlife.

Improvements include a rustic 3-bedroom, 2-bath log cabin with a detached two stall garage and multiple outbuildings. With thoughtful updates, the cabin would make an outstanding hunting retreat or weekend getaway with direct access to the land and wildlife right outside the door.

The property offers exceptional hunting opportunities, including whitetail deer, turkey, upland birds, and predators. The combination of mature timber, established food sources, natural travel corridors, and year-round water makes this a premier recreational tract. Additionally, the pasture is fenced for grazing, providing potential supplemental income. This is a versatile property with strong recreational appeal, income potential, and long term value in a highly desirable area of south central Nebraska.

Improvements

The property is improved with a 1,624 square foot log cabin featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms. In addition to the home, there are multiple outbuildings, including a two stall detached garage, two barns, and several additional smaller buildings that provide ample storage and functionality.

The land is well suited for livestock, with four-strand barbed wire fencing on three sides of the property and natural borders along the adjacent crop fields. A private well on the property supplies water to both the residence and the automatic livestock waterer, ensuring a reliable, year round water source. These improvements make the property ideal for cattle, horses, or other livestock operations.

Recreation

This property hosts multiple species of wild game and features a scenic creek running through it, offering the opportunity to fish as well. Open grass areas provide habitat for upland game, but the primary focus will be the monster whitetail deer and abundant turkey population found on the property.

If you are looking for a property to hunt trophy whitetail deer or pursue spring gobblers, this tract offers plentiful opportunities across a variety of game species. Large oak trees lining the creek bottom drop acorns each fall, providing an excellent natural food source for deer. The existing agricultural fields offer ideal locations for planting food plots to attract and hold deer later in the season.

Beyond hunting, this diverse property also lends itself well to outdoor recreation such as hiking, camping, and ATV use, making it an excellent all-around recreational retreat.

Agriculture

The property offers a diverse mix of productive agricultural land. Approximately 25 acres of dryland cropland are currently in production and have been operated under a 1/3 crop-share lease in previous years, providing a history of dependable farming use and income potential.

In addition, the property includes 91 acres of grass and timber, well-suited for livestock. This acreage has supported seasonal cattle grazing during the spring, summer, and fall months, offering strong pasture value complemented by natural timber cover.

This combination of tillable farmland and grazing ground makes the property ideal for agricultural operators, investors, or those seeking a versatile tract with both income and recreational appeal.

Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources

All appurtenant water/mineral rights associated with this property will transfer to the Buyer at Closing.

Region & Climate

Winters Dec-Feb cold. Average daytime highs in winter months range from the mid 30s F and overnight lows often drop into the teens or low 20s F

Summers Jun-Aug Warm to hot. July is typically the warmest month, with highs around around 89-90 F and lows in the upper 60s F

Annual precipitation Nelson gets around 25-28 inches of total precipitation each year.

Snowfall Occurs mainly from late fall through early spring, with January often seeing the most snow. Total yearly snowfall in Nelson is modest roughly ~10 - 11 inches.

Location

This property is located just west of Nelson, Nebraska, approximately 3 miles outside of town on Road PQ.