Property Description
39 Acres of Mature Hardwood Timber & Whitetail Hunting | Rock Island County, Illinois
Located approximately 5 miles north of Sherrard in Rock Island County, Illinois, this 39-acre recreational property offers outstanding whitetail hunting, mature hardwood timber, and exceptional seclusion. Surrounded by an expansive stretch of timber, this tract features rolling topography, a scenic rock-bottom creek, and established wildlife habitat. With approximately 35 acres of timber and 4 acres of food plot openings and brush, this property is well-suited for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a private recreational retreat.
The mature hardwood timber includes an impressive mix of black walnut, red oak, white oak, and cherry trees, offering natural beauty and potential timber value. A rock-bottom creek winds diagonally through the property, providing a natural water source and enhancing wildlife habitat. Deer sign is abundant, with heavily traveled trails resembling cattle paths, rubs scattered throughout the timber, and a history of impressive whitetail bucks harvested in the surrounding area. Wild turkeys and other wildlife are also plentiful.
In the northwest corner, an approximately 4.5-acre opening provides an established food plot area with clover and other green forage already in place. More than half of this opening has grown into shrubs and brush, creating additional cover while offering an opportunity to expand the usable food plot acreage through clearing. The combination of mature timber, natural travel corridors, water, and established food sources creates an excellent setup for whitetail deer hunting and wildlife management.
Seclusion is one of this property's defining features. Although 155th Avenue was originally platted to extend farther south, the constructed road ends approximately 1/10th of a mile before reaching the property. An established UTV trail provides access by side-by-side, ATV, utility tractor, or skid steer, but conventional road vehicles cannot reach the tract directly. This limited access contributes to the property's quiet, undisturbed setting. Located approximately 11 miles south of Quad City International Airport, this 39-acre tract offers a unique opportunity to own mature hardwood timber and quality hunting habitat in a secluded Rock Island County location.
Property details
- Total acreage: 39 acres
- County: Rock Island County, Illinois
- Nearest town: Sherrard, Illinois
- Approximately 35 acres of mature hardwood timber
- Approximately 4 acres of food plot openings and brush
- Approximately 4.5-acre opening with established forage and brush
- Rock-bottom creek winding through the property
- Access via established UTV/ATV trail
- Approximately 5 miles north of Sherrard, IL
- Approximately 11 miles south of Quad City International Airport
- Primary use: Hunting, recreation, and timber investment
Key features
- 39 acres of secluded recreational and hunting land
- Approximately 35 acres of mature hardwood timber
- Surrounded by an expansive stretch of timber
- Marketable hardwood species including black walnut, red oak, white oak, and cherry
- Rolling terrain with scenic rock-bottom creek
- Outstanding whitetail deer hunting habitat
- Heavily traveled deer trails and abundant rubs
- History of impressive whitetail bucks harvested nearby
- Excellent wild turkey hunting opportunities
- Established food plot area with clover and green forage
- Potential to expand food plots through brush clearing
- Natural wildlife travel corridors and bedding cover
- Secluded setting with established UTV/ATV trail access
- Approximately 5 miles north of Sherrard, Illinois
- Recreational investment with potential hardwood timber value
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Directions:
From Sherrard High School on 176th Ave W, go north on Coyne Center Rd for 1.5 miles. Turn west on 155th Ave and go 0.5 mile, and turn south staying on 155th Ave. Proceed south 0.5 mile to northeast corner of property.
