60th St, Blue Earth, MN 56013

This diverse hunting property is located east of East Chain in the southeastern portion of Martin County. These acres comprise upland native grass habitat with wetland habitat in the middle. In the northeast corner is a recently planted 10–row shelter belt. The diverse mix of native grasses and cattail slough makes for a good pheasant and white-tailed deer habitat year-round. When water conditions are right in the fall, this can become an excellent place to hunt ducks and Canada Geese. In the north central portion of the property is a water pump. This water pump pumps water onto the property from nearby flooded ag fields. The pump is a helpful addition in keeping the wetland acres full throughout the year. The property is enrolled entirely in the Minnesota RIM program which is managed by the county Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). RIM is a perpetual conservation program that protects the habitat for future generations. The local SWCD office may allow for additional habitat improvements such as planting food plots or planting additional trees. SWCD may also allow for native grass management practices such as burning with prior approval.