40± Acres | Income-Producing Hunting Farm | Edwards County, Illinois

Located just north of West Salem in the heart of Edwards County, this 40± acre farm is the kind of property that consistently hunts bigger than its acreage. With a blend of productive tillable ground, mature timber, rolling terrain, and excellent natural funnels, this farm offers everything serious whitetail hunters look for.
Approximately 27 acres are currently planted in soybeans, providing annual farm income while supplying a highly attractive food source throughout the growing season. A beautiful wooded ravine winds through the center of the property, naturally dividing the farm into three separate fields. This unique layout creates multiple secluded feeding areas connected by timbered travel corridors, allowing deer to move comfortably from cover to food while remaining hidden.
The timbered ravine serves as the property's backbone, offering security cover and natural travel routes that funnel deer movement into several predictable stand locations. The larger southern field is an ideal destination food source, while the two smaller fields create staging areas where mature bucks can linger until the last minutes of daylight. During the rut, the timber connecting these fields becomes an ideal cruising corridor as bucks travel between bedding cover and food sources.
Access from the county road provides convenient entry, while the rolling topography and wooded draws help hunters slip into stands with minimal disturbance. Whether you're hunting early-season soybean patterns or chasing rutting bucks through the timber, this farm offers opportunities throughout the entire season.
In addition to its exceptional recreational value, the productive tillable acreage provides income to help offset ownership costs, making this an attractive investment as well as a premier hunting property.

Property Highlights
40± acres in Edwards County, Illinois
Located just north of West Salem
Approximately 27± acres of productive tillable ground
Soybeans currently planted
Wooded ravine connecting all three fields
Rolling hills with excellent topography
Multiple natural funnels and pinch points
Outstanding edge habitat and staging areas
Excellent stand locations for varying wind directions
Strong income potential from tillable acreage
Ideal combination of recreation, hunting, and investment

Small farms with this much edge, cover, and income-producing acreage are becoming increasingly difficult to find. If you've been searching for a manageable hunting property with the habitat to attract and hold mature whitetails, this Edwards County farm deserves a look.