Eastern Nebraska Platte River Ranch
Clarks, NE 68628
Merrick County, Nebraska
Farm Description
Habitat, Cover, & Food. This combination is what makes this property so special. Sub irrigated grass meadows provide excellent forage for cattle and bedding areas and habitat for the wildlife. Whitetail deer, turkey, upland birds, river fishing, waterfowl and predator hunting all are found on this property. This area is well known for the whitetail deer, waterfowl & turkey populations. Mature timber inhabits the islands and provides many stand opportunities as well as waterfowl blind cover along the shorelines. With approximately 1 mile of Platte River frontage, multiple waterfowl blind locations are present and ready for the new buyer to develop to their individual hunting style. The crop fields provide outstanding cover and food for the large deer numbers that call this ranch home. The hay meadow/pasture along the river could be developed for an unbelievable waterfowl and fishing pond. With electricity located on the property, keeping the water open throughout the coldest winter months would be easy with an Ice Eater and provide world class late season hunting. Atv trails provide access in the timber for smooth transitions from stand to stand. This property offers top notch recreational and hunting opportunities, plus the additional crop and pasture income provide a one of a kind Platte River property. The property is located 90 minutes from Lincoln, 2 hours from Omaha, and 45 minutes from Grand Island. Property Breakdown 107.27 acres of crop 8 acres of hay Remaining in good pasture grass, timber, and Platte River frontage.