Chetolah Gold Road, Lot#WP001, Hays, KS 67601 - Ellis County

Located along the Smoky Hill River, just 11 miles southwest of Hays, KS, this unbelievable river bottom farm presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a top-notch whitetail hunting farm in one of the top trophy deer areas of the entire state. Spanning nearly 2 miles east to west along the Smoky Hill River basin, this farm presents a prime opportunity for pursuing trophy whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkeys, upland birds, and waterfowl all on the same farm. The Smoky Hill River has long held the reputation for producing Boone & Crocket caliber whitetail deer, and this farm includes all the details needed to hold and grow trophy caliber animals. With its prime location and exceptional features, this property is a refuge for hunting those bruiser whitetail bucks the Sunflower State is known for. With over 1.8 miles of Smoky Hill River running through the land, this property boasts a beautiful river frontage and abundant wildlife habitat. The large cottonwoods lining the river provide not only an incredibly picturesque landscape but also top-notch cover and habitat for trophy whitetail deer and all other wildlife that call this area home. Mature cedars within the cottonwoods further enhance the wildlife habitat and serve as ideal cover for accessing treestands.The south side of the river features 3 permanent hunting blinds strategically positioned overlooking the river bottom and crop fields. Multiple deer feeders along the south side of the river attract and sustain wildlife activity year-round. This farm's layout is ideal for early or late-season firearms deer season, while the large cottonwoods throughout the river bottom provide textbook treestand setups for archery hunting during the incredible Western Kansas whitetail rut. Additionally, the river attracts several Rio Grande turkeys, offering great hunting opportunities, with an endless number of roosting trees on the property. With 2 hunting blinds positioned north of the river, the current owner has the farm setup for hunting varying wind patterns and the ability to catch those rutting bucks transitioning from the river bottom cover to the crop field located north of the river. Just over 83 acres of cropland serve as incredible food plots for deer and turkeys while also generating income. 42 acres in the center of the farm are planted to alfalfa, creating an absolute honey hole for hunting whitetails in the Fall. 36 acres of the alfalfa is irrigated by a pivot. This high-protein food source also encourages optimal antler growth through the summer months! The western half of the property consists of over 136 acres of CRP that generate income from the property while also adding an excellent bedding habitat for deer and nesting cover for upland birds. Several pheasants were flushed from the CRP acres during our most recent visit. These CRP acres expire from the program in September of 2025, providing the opportunity to re-enroll in the program again or convert a portion or all of these acres to cropland!Quite simply, this Smoky Hill River farm checks all the boxes for the trophy whitetail hunter looking for their own piece of Kansas whitetail hunting heaven! Spanning nearly 2 miles east to west along one of the top trophy whitetail-producing river basins in the state, immense cover for holding deer to the property, flowing water through the river, a year-round food supply of high protein alfalfa, and completely setup with blinds and wildlife feeders to supplement the wildlife's food options this farm has it all!Contact land specialists Mitch Keeley and Adam Hann today for more information and to schedule a viewing of this incredible Smoky Hill River hunting property! Shown by appointment only.