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Property Description:
The Drop Tine Ranch seriously is the outdoorsman's dream come true. It will provide you with over 700 acres of contiguous hunting opportunity. The property itself is 160 acres, PLUS it directly borders the 581 acre Knudson State Wildlife Area which has both sides of the South Platte River! This SWA has the longest and most difficult public access (miles away from the property) of any on the South Platte (over 1/2 mile long) and public hunters are rarely seen! Located just 3 miles south of Sterling Colorado (elevation 3900' & population of 12,000) This property is named after the massive drop tine whitetail sheds that are found on the property (the 150+ inch non-typical deer is still out there..see photo below!) The Drop Tine Ranch has a rare combination of trophy ingredients rarely found on the market. The beautiful Pawnee creek gently meanders for over a quarter mile through the property. This is a warm water creek that stays open in the deepest winter freeze and offers just incredible waterfowl hunting. The front 60+ acres of productive farm ground provided approx. $30,000 in gross farming revenue in 2007 and doubles as the perfect food plot! You can hunt geese and ducks in your front yard as they cross between the South Platte River and the crops. As we all know, "Water is King" and with 18 Shares on Sterling #1 Ditch, you can count on a wise long term investment. These water shares would also make it very possible to create/fill a pond near the creek to take the waterfowl hunting to the ultimate next level! Now for the trophy deer hunting. Since the acreage meets the minimum 160 acres for a private land owner permit, you are almost guaranteed a deer tag every year (unit 96 1-2 preference points for non-landowner tags) The landowner tags sell for over $2000, but why do that when you have some of the state's largest whitetails roaming your ground? The current owners have harvested bucks in the 130-160 range with long bows. . . imagine the possibilities with a rifle! The quality of the resident deer can only be explained by viewing these massive sheds and trail cam pictures taken on the property. (ask me for a link to the virtual tour) The genetics are simply staggering and the biggest bucks have yet to be taken. Rubs, scrapes, lickin' branches, sign, deer trails, bedding areas and good stand locations are found all over the property and the neighboring state wildlife area. Needless to say, if you are a fanatic white tailed deer hunter, you will find this property irresistible! The Drop Tine comes complete with a 1,600 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bath log sided home which has been totally updated inside and out. With all new flooring, kitchen, Pella windows, sun room, well, furnace, water heater, and steel roof it is the perfect getaway. Next to the home is a large, picture perfect, red barn with a new steel roof waiting for your horses, tools and toys! I just can't say enough about this property. You will just have to come to see it, to believe it. Call today to schedule your showing. Don't forget to bring your shotgun and your camera. . . you WILL need them both. (PS I would have said Bow/Rifle too, but that will be YOU next year sitting in the deer stand!)