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125-Acre Hunting Lease | Vermilion County, Illinois
Available Immediately on a 1-Year Lease
Lease Price: $6,875
Located just 3 miles south of Indianola along the Edgar County line in East Central Illinois, this 125-acre hunting property offers an excellent combination of mature timber, thick cover, CRP grass, and productive agricultural ground. With strong deer and turkey populations, outstanding terrain features, and a variety of habitat types, this property is well suited for hunters looking for a versatile hunting opportunity. The property has not been hunted for the past two seasons, offering a fresh opportunity to explore its potential.
The property features a year-round creek, mature white oak trees, thick bedding cover, and a generous CRP tall-grass buffer separating the agricultural fields from the woods. An additional 9-acre CRP field provides even more cover and potential bedding habitat. The farmer plans to leave several rows of corn along the edge of the woods, while recent wind damage in the standing corn is likely to leave additional waste grain in the field, providing another potential food source for wildlife during the hunting season.
Hunters will appreciate the excellent layout and numerous natural features that create opportunities for strategic stand placement. Tight ditch top funnels, creek crossings, and varied terrain offer several potential travel corridors and hunting locations. Fresh deer sign is already evident throughout the property, including rub lines and early-season scrapes.
Access is another major advantage, with a drivable grass lane running around the field edge, making it convenient to reach different portions of the property. The lease includes immediate access upon signing and runs through the end of the 2027 spring turkey season.
Lease Details:
Location: Vermilion County, Illinois, approximately 3 miles south of Indianola on the Edgar County line
Acreage: 125 total acres with ~53 acres of woods and cover
Lease Price: $6,875
Term: One-year lease, through the end of the 2027 turkey season
Hunters: 3–4
Game: Whitetail deer, wild turkey, and small game
Availability: Immediate access upon signing
Restriction: No tree stands permitted in walnut trees. Owner retains the right to mushroom hunt in the spring.
With its diverse habitat, strong wildlife populations, excellent access, and two seasons without hunting pressure, this property presents a compelling opportunity for a small group of hunters looking for a quality hunting lease in east-central Illinois.
Contact Land Specialist Andrew Epperson for more details at 812-789-6688