Gove County Canyons

Gove County Canyons is a unique ranch with excellent grass and fencing, in an exceptional location. It has access to well-maintained county roads. Interstate 70 is just 22 miles to the north. The ranch supports a good population of white-tailed deer, mule deer, pheasants, and quail. Land The ranch has had a significant amount of fish fossils and shark teeth found and is in a great area for this to occur. It is located just a few miles from the famous Castle Rock formations South of Quinter, Kansas. The hunting on the property is first-rate with a mix of white-tailed deer, mule deer, bobwhite quail, pheasants, waterfowl, and some varmints. Recreation The hunting on the ranch is excellent for white-tailed deer and mule deer.  It is located in Game Management Unit 2 and tags are available by draw for non-residents and over for some seasons for residents.  There are landowner tags available for owners by draw.  The habitat on this ranch is fantastic for upland birds and there is a good amount of pheasants and quail.  There are also a few lesser prairie chickens on the ranch and in the area.  This habitat could be improved by leaving some small areas in habitat with limited or no grazing.  Additional grain sources such as small food plots would also help locate upland birds.  Agriculture Moisture has been excellent, and the grasses are in great condition. The ranch offers plenty of windbreaks and easy areas for cattle in case of a large snowstorm. The ranch has a diverse mix of grasses with warm and cool season grasses to provide diversity at different times during the grazing seasons. Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources No mineral rights will pass with land to buyer.  All water rights owned by seller pass with land to buyer. General Operations The seller leases the ranch to a local cattle producer.  Sale is subject to lease rights and current grazing season. Region & Climate The climate is very mild in this part of Kansas with warm summer temps ranging up to 100 degrees and cool nights in the 60s and 70s. It is a mild climate in the winter as well, with occasional cold snaps and moisture. Average rainfall for this area is 21-23 inches. Location This fine 1764+ /- acre ranch is centrally located in Kansas’s heart of grazing country. The ranch is just 22 miles south of I-70 and the great small town of Quinter, Kansas. Utica, Kansas, is just four miles to the southeast.