Pan Creek

Pan Creek 145 offers premier Elk County, Kansas hunting with 56± acres of farmland planted in winter grains and brassica forage. Elevated native-grass bedding cover, heavy timber travel corridors and nearly ½ mile of Pan Creek create exceptional whitetail habitat. Surrounded by large livestock ranches, this lightly hunted tract provides a major fall and winter food source. Land Pan Creek 145 is an exceptional 145± acre recreational and agricultural property located in Elk County, Kansas—an area recognized for quality whitetail deer and abundant wild turkey populations. Its combination of productive farmland, live water, mature timber, native-grass cover, varied topography, and agricultural history creates a highly functional hunting and land-investment property.

Originally part of the larger Pickett Ranch, this tract has been utilized primarily for agricultural production and winter feeding for decades while experiencing relatively light hunting pressure. That longstanding agricultural use has provided a dependable seasonal food resource benefiting wildlife throughout the immediate area.

Approximately 56± acres of farmland are currently planted in a diverse fall forage mixture of barley, ryegrass, turnips, and Essex rape. With much of the surrounding countryside consisting of expansive livestock ranches and native grass, these cultivated acres provide a concentrated source of high-quality forage during the critical fall and winter months when naturally available food becomes less abundant.

The southern portion of the property rises into higher elevations characterized by overgrown native pasture, scattered timber, brush, and pockets of dense cover. These secluded areas provide excellent bedding and security habitat, allowing deer to remain protected during daylight hours before transitioning toward lower elevations and feeding areas.

Approximately 40± acres of timber and wooded habitat add another important dimension to the property. Mature timber, wooded draws, creek bottoms, and natural pinch points create protected movement routes and transition areas that can be strategically utilized for hunting setups.

Water is one of Pan Creek 145’s defining features. Pan Creek flows through the property for nearly one-half mile and is complemented by approximately one additional mile of secondary creeks and natural drainages, along with a centrally located pond. This network provides dependable water, productive riparian habitat, security cover, and natural wildlife corridors connecting different portions of the property.

The relationship between these habitat features is what gives Pan Creek 145 its recreational potential. Elevated bedding areas, timbered creek systems, dependable water, and productive farmland allow wildlife to meet multiple needs within a relatively compact area while providing the landowner numerous opportunities for strategic habitat and hunting management.

Beyond recreation, the property offers productive agricultural acreage, potential farm income, livestock opportunities, complete perimeter fencing, county-maintained road frontage, and nearby public utilities that could support a future homesite or hunting cabin.

For a buyer seeking a manageable Kansas property with strong hunting attributes, agricultural utility, live water, income potential, and opportunities for continued wildlife management, Pan Creek 145 offers an uncommon combination of productive land and recreational value.

Improvements Completely fenced, county maintained road frontage, income stream opportunities, public utilities nearby for a home place or cabin.

The property has a pond centrally located on the property.

Pan Creek flows through the property for nearly one-half mile, complemented by approximately one additional mile of secondary creeks and natural drainages. Together, these waterways significantly enhance the property by providing reliable water sources, security cover, diverse riparian habitat, and important travel corridors for whitetail deer, turkey, and other wildlife. The combination of creek bottoms, timbered drainages, and adjoining habitat creates natural movement routes connecting bedding areas with the property’s abundant food sources.

Highlights and features

Fall forage planted in barley, ryegrass, turnips, and Essex rape

Excellent fall and winter wildlife food source

Surrounded by large livestock ranches

Higher elevations across the southern portion of the property

Overgrown native pasture providing excellent bedding and security cover

Pockets of trees and brush throughout the elevated bedding areas

Heavy timber providing natural whitetail travel corridors

Pan Creek and associated creek-bottom habitat

Natural bedding-to-feeding movement patterns

Excellent whitetail deer habitat

Abundant wild turkey habitat

Agricultural income potential

Livestock and grazing opportunities, customized to fit hunters

Existing fencing and gating

County road frontage, great access throughout

Excellent combination of food, water, bedding, security cover, and travel corridors

Rural water line and electric power nearby

Abundant amount of Black Walnut timber

Agriculture The region receives approximately 32 to 35 inches of average annual precipitation, with nearly three-quarters of the rainfall occurring during the primary growing season from April through September. This favorable moisture pattern promotes production of warm-season native grasses while providing reliable forage for grazing livestock throughout much of the year.

Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources Any mineral rights owned will be conveyed, seller does not warrant the amount of minerals owned.