4750 Peabody Rd Junction, IL 62954

This is far more than simply a hunting property. It is a legacy farm with a documented history of producing giant whitetails, outstanding recreational amenities, exceptional infrastructure, and a proven management program that has been refined over more than two decades. Opportunities to own a property of this caliber are exceedingly rare. This premier whitetail hunting farm in Gallatin County, Illinois represents one of the finest turnkey hunting properties to come to market in Southern Illinois. After more than two decades of intensive management, the farm has established itself as a destination property capable of producing world-class whitetails while providing exceptional lodging, hunting infrastructure, and recreational amenities. For the past 22 years, the property has been managed under a strict Quality Deer Management program with remarkable results. The average score of the top five whitetails harvested on the farm is an astounding 170 inches, while the largest buck harvested grossed over 184 inches. The current owner manages approximately 2,200 contiguous acres, consisting of this 605 acre farm along with surrounding leased properties, creating an expansive, low-pressure environment that consistently produces mature bucks. The centerpiece of the property is a beautifully appointed 2,300-square-foot lodge overlooking a stocked lake. The fully furnished lodge features two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a half bath, providing comfortable accommodations for family, friends, or hunting guests. A separate 2006 model, 3-bedroom, 2-bath mobile home offers additional lodging, while the dedicated "Buck Hut" includes three bunk beds and a full bathroom to comfortably accommodate larger hunting groups. The improvements are designed for serious hunters and land managers. A walk-in game cooler simplifies game processing, while a massive 25' x 120' seven-bay equipment shed provides ample storage for tractors, implements, ATVs, and hunting equipment. Multiple carports with concrete bases and a large gravel parking area further enhance the property's functionality. The habitat has been carefully developed to maximize both wildlife carrying capacity and huntability. Approximately 74 acres of established food plots are strategically positioned throughout the farm, including roughly 50 acres planted in perennial clover and alfalfa and 24 acres dedicated to annual corn and soybean plantings. This carefully designed layout provides year-round nutrition while allowing hunters to access stands without disturbing key bedding areas. Seventeen tower blinds and fifty-four custom steel ladder stands are included with the property, creating a truly turnkey hunting operation. Miles of edge habitat and high-quality transition cover connect bedding and feeding areas throughout the farm, while rolling topography, creek-bottom terrain, numerous funnels, and natural pinch points consistently concentrate deer movement. One of the property's defining features is its extensive water resources. More than three miles of frontage along Eagle Creek create a major rut travel corridor that has long been recognized as one of the farm's greatest hunting assets. Eagle Creek, along with multiple lakes and ponds, provides abundant water throughout the property while enhancing wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities. The stocked lake offers outstanding fishing, having produced bass exceeding nine pounds as well as excellent crappie fishing. An established gravel access road, extensive trail system, and multiple gated entry points provide true 360-degree access around the property, allowing hunters to reach stands efficiently while minimizing disturbance.