Kevin Boyer

$39,500

0.19 Acres

Cave In Rock, Illinois, 62919

** Saline Landing Cabin - A Rare Opportunity on Private Saline Landing! **Opportunities like this don't come around often! Cabins at Private Saline Landing, located between Shawnee town and Eddyville in Southern Illinois, are rarely offered for sale. Most have been passed down through generations, making this a truly unique chance to own a piece of this highly sought-after river community.This 2-bedroom, 1-bath cabin is ready for your family to enjoy and features:* Spacious kitchen and living room* Huge second-floor deck/balcony, perfect for outdoor dining, entertaining, or relaxing* Lower-level bathroom with shower and tub* Open-concept lower level with abundant storage* Large carport with plenty of room for vehicles and equipment* Fire pit for evenings with family and friendsAs an owner at Private Saline Landing, you'll enjoy exclusive access to a private boat ramp on the Saline River, just before it flows into the Ohio River. This location offers an incredible advantage, providing quick access to boating, fishing, and water recreation while saving over **35 minutes** of travel compared to launching at Shawnee town.Outdoor enthusiasts will love being less than 1/2 mile from thousands of acres of Shawnee National Forest, offering exceptional hunting, hiking, wildlife viewing, and endless opportunities to explore one of Southern Illinois' most beautiful natural areas.Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, a hunting cabin, a fishing retreat, or a place to make lasting family memories, this property checks all the boxes.Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a cabin in one of Southern Illinois' most desirable private river communities.*Cabin is being sold with a bill of sale for the cabin. No deed. The cabin is setting on a lot that has a yearly lease agreement of $1200.00 starting on April 1 and running for 1 year. The $1200.00 lease payment is due by April 15 of each year. For more information or a private showing, contact Land Specialist, Kevin Boyer, at 217-232-0722 or via email at #Cabin #SouthernIllinois #ShawneeNationalForest #OhioRiver #SalineRiver #Fishing #Boating #Hunting #RiverCabin #RealEstate #MossyOakProperties

$267,750

63 Acres

Lawrenceville, Illinois, 62427

63± acres of diverse hunting and recreational land located on the north edge of Lawrenceville in Lawrence County, Illinois. This unique property offers a rare combination of habitat, seclusion, and surrounding land management that allows it to hunt much bigger than its acreage suggests.Access is via a dead-end road leading to a private gate, followed by an easement into the property-providing excellent privacy and minimal disturbance, ideal for a secluded hunting setup.This tract supports a wide variety of wildlife including whitetail deer, turkey, ducks, geese, and small game. Multiple bucks were observed while walking the property, along with tom turkeys, hens, and active waterfowl, demonstrating strong and consistent wildlife activity.The surrounding area is a major advantage, with neighboring properties managed for trophy whitetail. Additionally, approximately 40 acres to the northeast is city-owned with no hunting pressure, creating a natural sanctuary that helps hold and grow mature deer in the area.The property's layout and natural features create excellent wildlife movement and hunting opportunities. A ditch/slough with water along the western neighboring property helps funnel deer and turkey directly through this tract. To the north, a tree line and levee provide both screening and structure, along with north- and south-facing slopes that offer ideal bedding areas depending on wind and weather conditions.Habitat diversity is a key strength, featuring thick bedding cover, open mature timber, and natural terrain variation including 4-6 foot levees and humps associated with past waterfowl use. Crop fields border the property on three sides, supplying a strong external food source.An existing gas/power right-of-way offers an excellent location for establishing a food plot, further enhancing the property's ability to attract and hold wildlife.Conveniently located just off IL Route 1 and Route 50, this property offers a rare balance of accessibility and seclusion-making it an ideal choice for a dedicated hunting tract or weekend recreational retreat.2 miles from Lawrenceville, IL.9.4 miles from Vincennes , IN.63.3 miles from Terre Haute, IN.65.8 miles from Evansville, IN.136 miles from Indianapolis, IN.144 miles from St Louis , MO.For the most accurate information, contact Land Specialist, Kevin Boyer, at 217-232-0722 .

$1,157,000

185.25 Acres

Golconda, Illinois, 62938

Premier 185.25± Acre Trophy Whitetail Farm | Pope County, IllinoisWelcome to one of Southern Illinois' premier trophy whitetail properties. Encompassing 185.25± acres in the heart of Pope County, this exceptional hunting farm offers a rare combination of proven genetics, outstanding wildlife habitat, long-term conservation management, and unmatched seclusion.The family acquired the original and largest parcel of this remarkable property on War Bluff Ridge in 1957-the same year Illinois held its first modern deer season. Since then, nearly seven decades of careful stewardship have established a hunting legacy that continues today. The farm has consistently produced mature whitetails, with numerous bucks scoring from the 150-160-inch range (8-points) and 150-180+ inches (8-points and larger), making it one of the region's most proven trophy-producing farms.Bordered by the Shawnee National Forest on three sides, with no public access through the property, this secluded farm provides exceptional privacy and security for wildlife. The surrounding National Forest creates the feeling of hunting a much larger property, with this 185.25± acre tract effectively functioning like a 500- to 1,000-acre hunting property.The surrounding landscape creates an ideal wildlife environment. Thousands of nearby acres of agricultural fields provide dependable food sources, while the surrounding hardwood timber, rugged ridges, deep draws, and dense bedding cover provide everything needed to grow and hold mature whitetails. The property naturally funnels deer movement between bedding areas, food plots, and neighboring crop fields, creating exceptional hunting opportunities throughout the entire season. Wild turkey and numerous other native wildlife species also thrive throughout the property.Adding even more value, the farm lies just 1,458 feet from the 525+ acre War Bluff Sanctuary, a protected no-hunting preserve owned by the Illinois Audubon Society. Combined with neighboring landowners who actively practice Quality Deer Management (QDM), this creates one of the finest neighborhoods in Southern Illinois for producing mature trophy bucks.Since the early 1990s, this property has been intensively managed through professional wildlife habitat improvement practices designed to maximize carrying capacity and year-round wildlife use. Improvements include:25.06 acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)Annual CRP income of approximately $3195 with contracts extending through 2031Native warm-season grass establishmentCool-season forage and clover plantingsEstablished food plotsTimber Stand Improvement (TSI)Prescribed fire managementWater hole developmentInvasive species controlHabitat enhancement projects completed in partnership with the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), Quail Forever, and Quail UnlimitedThese ongoing improvements have created outstanding cover, browse, bedding areas, and travel corridors that consistently attract and hold mature whitetails while benefiting turkey, quail, songbirds, and countless other wildlife species.The property also includes a comfortable, fully self-sufficient off-grid cabin, providing the perfect hunting camp or weekend retreat. Whether you're enjoying deer season, spring turkey hunting, or simply escaping into the Shawnee National Forest, the cabin offers a private and relaxing base camp in one of Illinois' most scenic settings.In addition to world-class hunting, Pope County offers an abundance of outdoor recreation. Nearby opportunities include fishing, kayaking, canoeing, boating, hiking, horseback riding, camping, UTV trail riding, and exploring some of Southern Illinois' most iconic destinations, including Garden of the Gods, Cave-In-Rock State Park, Lusk Creek Wilderness, Little Grand Canyon, Bell Smith Springs, Rim Rock Recreation Area, and countless miles of scenic trails throughout the Shawnee National Forest.Whether you're searching for a legacy hunting property to pass down through generations, a secluded recreational retreat, or a proven trophy whitetail farm backed by nearly 70 years of hunting history and decades of professional habitat management, this exceptional Pope County property represents one of the rarest opportunities available in Southern Illinois.Property Highlights185.25± acresBordered by Shawnee National Forest on three sidesNo public access through the propertyNearly 70 years of documented hunting historyConsistent producer of mature trophy whitetailsLocated just 1,458 feet from the 525+ acre War Bluff Sanctuary40.94 acres enrolled in CRPApproximately $4,894 in annual CRP income through 2031Established food plots and wildlife openingsExtensive trail systemWater holes and habitat improvementsTimber Stand Improvement (TSI) completedNative warm-season grasses and prescribed burn managementFully self-sufficient off-grid hunting cabinOutstanding turkey huntingExcellent recreational opportunities throughout the Shawnee National ForestA true legacy property offering exceptional hunting, recreation, conservation, and income potentialSchedule Your Private ShowingProperties of this caliber rarely become available. This is an opportunity to own one of Southern Illinois' premier trophy whitetail farms, combining nearly seven decades of proven hunting success, exceptional habitat, CRP income, and unmatched privacy.To schedule your private showing or to request additional information, contact:Kevin BoyerCertified Land SpecialistMossy Oak Properties Illinois Land & LifestyleCell: 217-592-8426 Email: Private showings are by appointment only. Please do not enter the property without a scheduled showing accompanied by the listing agent.