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Samson of the Cimarron Ranch
Spanning approximately 3,063 acres in Seward County, Kansas, this historic grass ranch offers a rare combination of productive ranching infrastructure, dependable water, outstanding wildlife habitat, and long-term income. The property features approximately three miles of the Cimarron River, creating a diverse landscape and serving as the centerpiece of both the ranching and recreational opportunities found throughout the property.
The ranch is exceptionally well set up for a first-class cattle operation. Fencing, working pens, water wells, and livestock tanks are all in excellent condition, allowing a new owner to begin operating immediately. Water tanks are strategically located throughout the ranch, providing dependable water for cattle while also benefiting the abundant wildlife. The thoughtful placement of the water system helps distribute livestock across the property and makes the ranch both efficient and manageable.
The Cimarron River corridor is well known for producing some of the largest whitetail deer in Kansas, and this ranch has the history and current deer population to prove it. The combination of river-bottom habitat, native grass, cover, water, and limited disturbance creates ideal conditions for growing and holding mature whitetail bucks. The ranch also supports several coveys of quail, offering excellent upland bird hunting and adding another dimension to the recreational value of the property.
Waterfowl hunting is another major highlight. This stretch of the Cimarron River holds an abundance of water, creating exceptional habitat for migrating ducks. The river, adjoining cover, and dependable water sources make the ranch capable of providing incredible duck hunting throughout the season. Few properties offer this level of opportunity for whitetail deer, waterfowl, and upland birds on the same ranch.
In addition to its ranching and recreational attributes, approximately 888.3 acres are enrolled in a Grassland Conservation Reserve Program contract. The contract provides approximately $15,990 in annual income, with portions of the contract extending through 2037 and 2038. This income adds meaningful financial support while allowing the land to remain in productive grass and continue supporting grazing and wildlife habitat, subject to the terms of the CRP agreement.
With its scale, three miles of Cimarron River frontage, excellent cattle infrastructure, dependable water system, strong recreational history, and long-term Grassland CRP income, this 3,063-acre ranch represents a truly unique opportunity in southwest Kansas. It is a property that can serve as a top-notch working cattle ranch, a premier hunting destination, or a legacy land investment capable of being enjoyed for generations.
