Property Details
368 premier acres in Jones County, Iowa...Farm is one of six farms owned by the same family (listing designations IAEA 0087-IAEA 0092). The parcels are all located on a 6 mile stretch of County Highway E-29 running from Onslow to Monmouth (Jones and Jackson Counties). This is DNR Zone 8. Acreage totals approximately 1300. Cattle are rotated between paddocks between farms. Cattle may be present normally, from March to October. However, the landowner is willing to move cattle out of hunting habitat in advance of a hunt.
The family wants to know by e-mail when a hunt will take place. Shotgun seasons are reserved for hunting by family members. Shotgun is available on IAEA 0089 and IAEA 0092. The fishing in the various ponds is available to lessee but the family reserves the right to also fish. Camping is possible on this property, next to the old Amish cabin and near Mineral Creek (cabin is a historical building and not to be used for camping.)
ATV's for hunting purposes only…care taken not to rut fields when ground is muddy. Landowner is available and willing to discuss deer movement, hunting habits on neighboring farms, etc. Food plots are O.K. and in good locations, the landowner is willing to hot wire to keep cattle out. Some clearing of trails for ATV's might also be possible. Good situation…feel free to check it out. Access gate on this property will require a key.
Bid includes premium for hunting liability insurance. Commercial operators must provide satisfactory evidence of commercial coverage. Current lease expires 9.1.18.