Game trails deluxe! A short drive outside of Abilene is this hunting oasis with an abundance of shinnery and mature Post Oak trees. It’s hard to take a step without walking on top of the Whitetail deer, feral hogs and Rio Grande turkey tracks. This place won’t last long. Give Dan Byerly a call at (325) 665-3489.
Description
Location
- Location
- From the overpass at Hawley, drive north along US Hwy 277 for 2.9 miles, take a left and cross over US Hwy 277 S to the access road, turn right onto the access road for 0.8 miles, and property is on the left. About 13 minutes north of Abilene, this property is extremely convenient to schools, shopping, and supplies. Less than two and a half hours from Lubbock, Midland, and Fort Worth.
Details
- Acreage:
There are approximately 540 acres of shinnery just off paved access. Additional acreage is available.
- Topography:
The property is relatively flat. The sand dunes have collected more in some places than others, so changes in elevation is slight.
- Rainfall and Elevation:
The average annual rainfall for Jones County is around 26 inches.
Elevation across the property is between 1721' and 1734'.
- Cover:
The heart of the shinnery, this place has an abundant mix of shin oak and post oak. Some areas have been opened up over the years, but the shin oak has reclaimed those areas. The wildlife have plenty of cover and thrive in this area.
- Fences:
Only a portion of the property is fenced and that fencing is old. The property has not been used for livestock so fencing has not been an issue. All the fences in the area are low fence barbed wire.
- Utilities:
Electricity has been installed to a central area along an abandoned oil field road. This area has been used as a base camp for hunters in the past. That electricity is serviced by Big Country Electric Cooperative. Buyer or buyer representative is responsible for verifying all utilities.
- Water:
The property does not have a water meter or a water well. It does have some areas that will seasonally collect rainfall. Neighbors have been successful drilling for water. A Hawley Water Supply line runs along the access road and the entry. Buyer or buyer representative is responsible for verifying all water.
- Hunting:
Hunting and the shinnery are synonymous. This property has lots of good mature oak trees putting off protein and plenty of cover to roam free. The neighbor helps to manage the property for hunting, so great care has been taken to make sure the hunting is excellent. The property has Whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, feral hogs, and plenty of varmints.
- Mineral Rights:
Mineral rights do not convey.
- Price:
The property is priced at $2,160,000.