TBD County Road 170, Agate, CO 80101 - Elbert County

The Bijou Creek Farm (710-acres) is situated one hour east of Denver, Colorado along the cottonwood lined Bijou Creek bottom. It offers exceptional hunting opportunities, specifically for trophy-worthy whitetail, mule deer and antelope. With its unique creek bottom habitat, ample water resources, and newly planted alfalfa pivot (75ac) that attract wildlife, this farm is an outdoorsman’s paradise while also providing good income (alfalfa and CRP).

Land

The land is a good variety of habitat, including treed river bottom, irrigated (75 acres) and CRP((294 acres). The heavily treed cottonwood bottom known as East Bijou Creek runs for over a mile on the property. Along the way you will find multiple year-round ponds. The 75-acre pivot serve by adjudicated water rights has newly planted alfalfa, serving as a massive food source for wildlife. The property is well-equipped with water resources, with wildlife ponds and stock tanks. The farm also benefits from a CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) contract, providing an annual income of approximately $7,200. The property also generates additional substantial income on the alfalfa crop.

Recreation

This property has become a true wildlife Mecca. Currently the property holds mule deer, turkeys, elk, antelope and a very healthy population of whitetail deer. Trophy mule deer up to 200 inches have been taken on the ranch. Whitetail in the 150 range are common and in large numbers. The whitetail hunting has been greatly enhanced through the implementation of pivot and is seeing bigger and bigger bucks each year. Multiple pond on the property also makes for a fun duck hunt! Located in GMU 105 and landowner tags are available!

Location

Just 60 miles east of Denver on I-70, the properties accessibility to Denver and Front Range makes it an ideal retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and those looking to enjoy the beauty of rural Colorado while still being within close reach of the city.

With its abundant water resources, food sources, and expansive creek bottom, East Bijou Creek Farm is a haven for wildlife and recreation. It is hard to find a property like this so close to Denver/ Front Range.