The Wallahachie Ranch is nearly 5,000 all contiguous acres straddling the Kansas and Oklahoma state line in Meade County, Kansas, and Beaver County, Oklahoma. Above average genetics of large whitetail and mule deer, desirable population of turkey, exceptional dove and quail hunting, and a variety of high-protein native browse in harmony with a model habitat. Eight domestic water wells are scattered throughout the ranch and there is one large irrigation well. Seven of the wells are equipped with solar pumps and water troughs for irrigating livestock and wildlife. The irrigation well has been recently updated, powered by a Duramax engine, and waters the seventy acres under pivot, providing a controllable year-round food source. Approximately one half of the irrigated pivot lies in each state. A 50’ x 60’ equipment barn and overhead grain bin are conveyed improvements, as well as a 65’ x 100’ metal building with rudimentary living quarters. The Wallahachie embodies the five most crucial keys to extraordinary deer: proven genetics, high protein-base native browse with intense supplemental feed program, equitable water, balanced cover, and large low-pressured neighboring ranches allowing greater odds for a significantly mature buck population. There are fourteen tower blind locations, multiple tree stands, and seven 1,000-pound broadcast feeders. One 24,000-pound bulk feeder, one 60,000-pound corn storage bin, and three 4,000-pound crush feeders have been placed methodically around the ranch. In the spring, a copious number of sheds are found lying on the ground near the feeding areas and in the wheat field. It is not uncommon to find twenty to thirty complete sets, not individual antlers, but sets of sheds. The average score of whitetail bucks over the past ten years is 170” gross. Depending on the year, different crops such as milo, wheat, cow peas, and alfalfa have been farmed solely for the benefit of the wildlife with great success. One of the greatest features of this ranch is its location straddling the Kansas and Oklahoma state line. This means longer seasons than just hunting in one state. Oklahoma tags can be purchased over the counter or online without any kind of draw system. One of the largest whitetails ever taken on the ranch scored 202-1/2” gross. The Wallahachie’s characteristics and location straddling the state line are attributes that are directly influential to the value of the ranch and inimitable when compared to other properties.
The Wallahachie ranch is a perfectly placed and strategically managed property straddling the Kansas and Oklahoma state line. The ranch encompasses nearly 5,000 all contiguous acres with some of the nation’s largest free-range whitetail and mule deer, a desirable population of turkey, exceptional dove and quail hunting, over two decades of intense supplemental feed program, harvest management, and a variety of high-protein native browse. All of these features come together on one property, curating the desired habitat complemented with equitable water year-round. Hunting on the ranch has been repeatedly featured on trophy deer hunting TV programs like Buck Ventures Outdoors and Major League Bowhunter. The Wallahachie embodies five of the most crucial keys to extraordinary deer quality and population:
Throughout many seasons observing deer patterns and movements, the tower blind locations, tree stands, and enormous grain feeders have been placed methodically maximizing the hunting opportunities. The antler sheds from the legendary whitetail “Kansas King” estimated at a net of 217” were found in the early nineties a few miles north of the ranch. Every year in the spring, a staggering amount of antler sheds are found lying on the ground near the feeding areas and in the wheat fields. It’s not uncommon to find twenty to thirty complete sets, not individual antlers, but matching sets of sheds. As management practices have been followed, the average score of cull and trophy bucks has continued to increase year over year. The average score of whitetail bucks over the past ten years is around 170” gross. Evaluating the surrounding area, food sources are limited in most cases. Having “the best groceries in town” and plenty of water is imperative in harboring wildlife. With an average of 21 to 24 inches of rainfall annually, a mile and a half of crooked creek, and seven water troughs throughout, the ranch maintains year-round water on site. Water coupled with the native browse and supplemental feed program is what holds the wildlife here. The rest of the characteristics and practices being followed create the environment to let them mature. A large 65’x 100’ equipment barn and overhead grain bin are conveyed improvements essential for storing feed, equipment, and stocking the ranch. Depending on the year, different crops such as milo, wheat, cow peas, and alfalfa have been farmed. Approximately 70 acres of land benefit from the current pivot planted in wheat and alfalfa. There is plumbing in place to the field currently farmed without any irrigation and could be completed. The addition of another irrigation system on the dry land farm ground would roughly double the number of irrigated acres currently being farmed. One of the greatest features of this ranch is its location straddling the Kansas and Oklahoma state line. This means longer and more desirable seasons than just hunting one state. Oklahoma tags can be purchased over the counter or online without any kind of draw system. One of the largest whitetails ever taken on the Wallahachie scored 202-1/2” gross and was taken on the Oklahoma side of the ranch. The opportunity to own a ranch in this area is uncommon. Having the chance at owning a property of this size that embodies characteristics and location the Wallahachie provides is uniquely matchless. More trophy free range whitetails have been regularly taken on the Wallahachie than the majority of hunters get to see in a lifetime of hunting.
The Wallahachie Ranch is, pure and simple, one of the most significant trophy deer hunting properties ever developed, much less offered to the market. Stradling the state line that divides Kansas and Oklahoma, this combined 4,892± all-contiguous acreage allows the owner to utilize the prized deer hunting permits from both states for whitetail and mule deer. The owners have worked diligently with professionals such as Jeff Danker to create what is unquestionably the best deer hunting environment around. Utilizing the low-fence approach, as opposed to a high-fenced property, allows superior genetics to prevail while at the same time lessen the typical high-fence genetic management challenges. The wide expanse of the variable topography over these 4,892± acres provides both generous food sources and, at the same time safe, uninterrupted bedding areas. There are seven water tanks/drinkers scattered throughout, along with the ample flows of Crooked Creek to provide plenty of surface water resources for the wildlife. The ranch is just a half mile north of the Cimarron River as an added water source. The ranch has been solely managed for the health and wealth of whitetail population and there is a major opportunity to expand the pursuit of other game and wing shooting. If you are a serious outdoorsman that dreams of an astonishing variety of fair-chase trophy bucks and finds joy in the passion for developing improvements, the Wallahachie has the components needed and is truly second to none.
Beaver County and Meade County are some of the least populated counties in Oklahoma and Kansas. Being home to less than 10,000 people in both counties combined, the area is more known for massive whitetail deer, trophy mule deer, dove, turkey, quail, and other migratory game birds. Roughly three hours northwest of Oklahoma City and three hours southwest of Wichita, Kansas, the ranch is located just north of Gate, Oklahoma, and west of Buffalo, Oklahoma straddling the Kansas state line. Buffalo provides the basic needs, including gas station, hardware, grocery store, hospital, and a few local restaurants. There are multiple municipal airports within an hour or less from the ranch in both Oklahoma and Kansas.
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Since the year 2000, the ranch has been operated totally in favor of trophy deer hunting thereby forgoing other production focuses or other agricultural pursuits. The original core of the ranch consisted of 1,563± acres and was established by Chipper Jones with a deer hunting mecca as the main goal in mind. Jeff Danker began hunting the Wallahachie around this same time and, according to him, the ranch had incredible genetics and already had some record book studs roaming around. The opportunity to expand the ranch on both sides of the state line became a reality for the current owners. By experience from the original purchase, the owners discovered the incredible value of the dual state hunting opportunities. The benefits the natural habitat provided and the ability to harbor wildlife with the characteristics of neighboring lands led them to understand that the chance for expansion was necessary and crucial. Chipper was dedicated to making the ranch a world-class low-fence trophy whitetail property and, therefore, held back no expense. A 70± acre water pivot was put in place and alfalfa was planted. Fifty-five acres of dry land was carved out and milo was planted. One 64,000-pound freefall feeder and another 12,000-pound corn feeder were placed in the bottom and filled year-round. A 400± acre sanctuary was put in place that was off limits and with a strategic plan in mind...give the deer a safe place with NO pressure! Over the years, many 170” B&C bucks were taken. Jeff filmed two 200” B&C bucks on the alfalfa under the pivot five yards apart that evening. It was July 26th, 2006, and he was doing an observation count for the DEMAP (Deer Management Assistant Program). It was mid-afternoon and he was perched in an observation tower that sits over the Duramax motor that runs the irrigation well. Deer began to flood into the field three hours before dark. At one time he counted ninety-nine deer in front of him in the field and two of them were 200” B&C with another five bucks that were well over 170” B&C. That night Jeff recalls he counted over sixty-five whitetail bucks total in one setting (This footage is on the Buck Ventures YouTube channel). Jeff ultimately harvested one of the 200” deer on Oct 30th that year, he scored 202-1/2” B&C. The other big deer was killed the next year by a neighbor scoring a little over 189” B&C with an estimation of around twenty plus inches broke off. Over the years, Jeff has personally shot a 202" B&C, 187" B&C, 171" B&C, 178"B &C, with several more in the 150's and 160's. Several guests have shot 189" B&C, a 173" B&C, a 176" B&C and one mule deer over 200" B&C. The deer are phenomenal, but to add to that the turkey, dove, and quail hunting are a best-kept secret of the Wallahachie.
Conveyed with the sale of the ranch are three 4,000-pound crush feeders, seven 1,000-pound ASF broadcast feeders, one 24,000-pound bulk feeder, one 60,000-pound corn storage bin, fourteen box blinds for hunting, and seven solar powered water troughs throughout the ranch for wildlife and livestock. Accessed by road frontage on both the Oklahoma and Kansas sides of the ranch. On the north end of the ranch, a 65’ x 100’ metal building with rudimentary living quarters provides a blank slate to customize or build out a suitable hunting lodge. Preliminary architectural drafts can be provided in regard to the possibilities for finish out. More centrally located southwest of the center pivot and wheat field, a 60’ x 50’ equipment barn used for storing feed and equipment is located at the top of a hill with an all-weather road leading to it. Electricity and water are on site at both structures.
A total of eight domestic water wells and one irrigation well are operating the center pivot powered by a Duramax diesel engine. One and a half miles of Crooked Creek winds through the eastern portion of the ranch providing a natural supplement for year-round surface water. A series of seven water wells with troughs powered by solar pumps are used as watering holes for the wildlife and there is one domestic well at the homesite on the far north end of the ranch.
Irrigation well on center pivot is permitted by both Kansas and Oklahoma as it straddles the state line.
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Wallahachie Ranch is pure and simple one of the most significant low-fence trophy hunting properties ever developed. The focus has been on the betterment and benefit of trophy deer hunting and sanctuary for turkey, dove, and bobwhite quail. The average mature whitetail found on the Wallahachie will range from 170” to 190”, with several being found in the 200” B&C range. A healthy population of mule deer and turkey are found on the ranch benefiting from the supplemental feeding program as well. The most underdeveloped and great potential to expand on is the wing shooting for dove and bobwhite quail. The ranch currently provides the habitat, and with further expansion and a feed program implemented that specifically targets these animals, there is opportunity to further emphasize such.
The Wallahachie is not your average weekend getaway or recreational place. It is home to some of the nation’s largest trophy whitetail deer, mule deer, bobwhite quail, migratory dove, and ducks. With the intense feed program encompassing nearly 5,000 acres, access to live water and equitable groundwater, coupled with elevation, a road system encompassing the ranch, and seclusion from the general public, the ranch is a mecca for those enthused by big deer and wing shooting.
The ranch has been operated solely for the pursuit of trophy deer hunting thereby forgoing other forms of income production or other recreational pursuits. There is a great opportunity to expand the operation in terms of hunting and recreation, adding other components to the ranch that could complement the current operation recreationally and agriculturally.
