Property Description
80± Acres Hunting Land with Income & Timber | Fulton County, Illinois
This 80± acre property in Fulton County, Illinois is located near Marietta and is built for serious whitetail hunting, recreational use, and farmland income. With a strong mix of timber and tillable acreage, this tract offers the ideal setup for hunters looking to consistently target trophy-class deer in West Central Illinois.
The property features approximately 52 acres of timber with thick ridges, natural cover, and a creek system that supports excellent wildlife movement. Several secluded coves create ideal locations for food plots, and a custom-built waterhole within the standing bean field has proven to be a consistent draw for mature bucks.
This farm has a strong recent history of deer activity, with multiple high-quality bucks captured on trail camera and no bucks harvested during the 2025 season. The standing bean field attracted large numbers of deer late season, and shed hunting confirmed strong carryover of mature deer heading into the next season.
The internal trail system provides access throughout the property, making it easy to hunt effectively based on wind and conditions. Whether you're looking to develop a top-end hunting property or secure a recreational tract with income, this farm is ready for immediate use and improvement.
The property includes approximately 28 acres of tillable ground currently generating $4,200 annually in cash rent at a rate of $150 per acre on a one-year agreement, providing a solid income stream while enhancing wildlife habitat.
Property details
- Acreage: 80± acres
- County and state: Fulton County, Illinois
- Nearest town: Marietta, IL
- Acreage breakdown: 28± tillable acres, 52± timber acres
- Location note: Located in West Central Illinois near Marietta
- Water features: Creek and custom-built waterhole
- Access: Internal trail/road system throughout property
Income and return potential
- 28 acres tillable times $150/acre = $4,200 annual cash rent
- Current one-year cash rent agreement in place
- Total estimated annual income: $4,200
- Income figures should be verified by buyer
Key features
- 80± acres in Fulton County, Illinois
- 28± acres of income-producing tillable ground
- $4,200 annual cash rent income
- 52± acres of thick timber with strong habitat
- Excellent trophy whitetail hunting potential
- No bucks harvested during the 2025 season
- Impressive recent trail camera history
- Custom-built waterhole for wildlife attraction
- Standing bean field for late-season food source
- Multiple secluded food plot locations
- Creek running through the property
- Internal road system for full access
- Strong deer and wildlife presence
- Located near Marietta in a proven hunting area
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Directions:
Located approx 1 mile east of Marietta.
