Turks Pond Farm & Hunt
1280+/- Acres of exceptional agricultural, recreational & CRP ground in Baca County approximately 13+/- miles Northeast of Springfield, Colorado with good access via maintained county roads. Turks Pond Farm & Hunt is a superior example of a property with exceptional surface and ground water, abundant wildlife habitat and a proven agricultural operation. LandA diverse combination farm teeming with abundant hunting and fishing opportunities all combined with plenty of potential for an income stream from farming and hunting/fishing. Turks Pond Farm & Hunt sits on the plains of southeast Colorado in an area known for its preeminent grassland and farmland. This property is highlighted by its exceptional stands of native grasses and agricultural ground coupled with brushy ravines draining into a couple stock tanks on the northern end of the property and bordering the 55+/- Acre Turk's pond reservoir. The soils on the property are great with large-scale agricultural operations being common in the area growing corn, milo, and a variety of small grains. ImprovementsThe property has no existing structures but has six exceptional water wells and good fence on the northern boundary. There are utility lines bisecting the property running to each well location. RecreationWith frontage on a 55+/- Acre reservoir this property is the perfect combination property for all types of game animals and sport fish. The property is located in Colorado game management unit 139 with landowner tags available for deer and turkey with both species frequenting its grounds regularly. The quality of deer in this area is superb with large whitetail and mule deer bucks feeding on agricultural fields and retreating to bedding cover. With the right blend of nesting, brooding, and escape cover the upland birds flourish on this piece of ground with strong populations of both pheasants and quail on years with ample moisture. The potential for upland game bird hunting on this property is great with an existing population of wild birds and plenty of opportunity to enhance the habitat in place. Waterfowl hunting on the property is world-class with tens of thousands of migrating ducks & geese using Turks Pond as a wintering spot and feeding on the numerous grain fields in the area. Turks pond has been well-known as a major refuge for waterfowl and was turned into a state wildlife area and waterfowl refuge. The fact that this property borders the refuge makes the idea of a waterfowl club or a valuable lease very viable. The reservoir is also well known for its numerous fishing opportunities with bass, wiper, catfish, saugeye, bluegill, and seasonal trout fishing. The hunting and fishing resources on this property are exceptional with sporting opportunities year-round. AgricultureThere is 320+/- acres of dryland farmground that has been put into winter wheat the past few years. There are 620+/- acres on the property enrolled in CRP that is well-sodded native grass. A copy of the CRP contracts can be provided upon request. Water/Mineral Rights & Natural ResourcesThe property has an abundance of ground water resources with 6 commingled irrigation wells that are said to be 600-1200gpm wells. There is an impressive total 3087.5 acre-feet of commingled annual appropriated water. There are two pivot points in the 371+/- Acres of farmland which could be placed into operational use with new well pumps & sprinklers. Region & ClimateThe property is approximately a 20+/- minute drive to the town of Springfield and a 45+/- minute drive to Lamar, Colorado. Baca county is made up of large farming and ranching operations with abundant hunting and fishing opportunities.
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