28000 Ivy Bend Road, Stover, MO 65078 - Morgan County

Less than 30 minutes from Lake of the Ozarks, Guns and Reels Sportsman Ranch is 1,030+/- gorgeous acres of ranching and recreation. This hunting preserve offers an extraordinary experience, with open pasture, peaceful woods, and winding creeks to enjoy hunting, horseback riding, or ATV excursions on 32+ miles of trails. The property also boasts multiple ponds, a built-in shooting range, two beautiful cabins, and fiber wifi.

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What truly sets this property apart is the opportunity to find your own private herd of elk, sika, and monster whitetail deer roaming throughout the hunting preserve. Imagine waking up to the sight of majestic elk grazing in the meadows or tracking the elusive sika deer through the serene woods. With this turnkey, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, you can make these unforgettable moments a part of your everyday life. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this wildlife paradise.

The ranch is located in the Ozarks just outside of the small town of Stover, Missouri. The property boasts exquisite rock formations and spring-fed creeks, ideal areas for monster bucks to roam! The 1030+/- acre MDC Permitted hunting preserve and low fence cattle operation that will not only provide you with some of the largest White-tailed deer, Sika deer, and majestic Elk that you have ever seen, it will also reveal breathtaking views of the Ozark Mountains. You can enjoy the ranch from your choice of heated deer hunting stands that offer exceptional views during your deer/elk hunt or by exploring 32+ Miles of Diverse Trails. Whether you love Hunting, hiking, horseback riding, or ATV excursions, you will have a relaxing time.

The access is incredible, with three separate entrances off Ivy Bend Road. The first services the cattle operation, and the next two are beautifully built grand entrances with guard shacks entering the preserve. These three entrances give way to over 30 miles of well maintained interior roads.

The cattle ground has a hay barn, loafing sheds, and incredibly well-designed working facilities. Four ponds and two wells make getting water to the livestock a breeze. A custom build tower and long-range shooting facility are also located on the 250-acre tract. This range allows for up to 450 yard shots as well as a short range pistol range.

Water is abundant inside the preservefour separate wells service all the structures, waterers, and breeding facilities. Multiple ponds, including a 4-acre lake and another over an acre, make for great fishing. There are numerous springs and four main tributary creeks, with 3 having year-round water. One of the tributary creeks has had millions of years of running water and has formed a beautiful landscape in limestone, opening into an unexplored small cave.

The hunting on the property is unbelievable, with several hundred deer and the average buck harvested being over 175 and multiple well over 200. A large elk herd and a thriving Sika deer population have been established on the property. In addition, a substantialand healthy wild turkey population calls this property home. There are also 14 permanent hunting blinds located strategically throughout the preserve.

The breeding facilities include a fawn barn with numerous stalls for fawn success and an incredible chicken coop. The working facilities have an enclosed dark loading alley leading to a Preifert Hybrid Wildlife Chute. There are 16 deer pens, all with loafing sheds and four elk pens. The main workshop has a fantastic office area, including a kitchenette, a full bath, and a conference room. The other buildings at the breeding facility include a workshop/toy shed, walk-in cooler, and fuel barn.

Two chalet style cabins that mirror each other have been newly built on the property. Both cabins span 2,500 square feet and have three bedrooms, two baths, a family room, a kitchen upstairs, and two bedrooms, one bath, a family room, and a kitchen downstairs. The upgraded finishes include wood and tile floors, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances; both cabins come fully furnished.

The town hall is located just inside the middle grand entrance and is the perfect hang-out. Equipped with an office, bedroom, full bath, kitchen, and family room, the town hall is an ideal space for entertaining guests. In addition, the entire facility, from breeding operations, cabins, and town hall, to cattle operations, has been equipped with high-speed fiber optic internet.

This property would make a wonderful family retreat, business opportunity, or personal playground. *Additional contagious acreage available. Please call for more information or to schedule your private showing.