Mud Lake Rd, Bagley, MN 56621

If you're searching for a true Northwoods hunting property with exceptional habitat, diverse timber, and direct access to public land, this 40A± acre tract in Clearwater County deserves a close look. Located approximately 10 miles southeast of Bagley and 30 miles west of Bemidji, this property offers a tremendous opportunity to own a highly huntable parcel in an area known for strong populations of whitetail deer, black bear, turkey, and ruffed grouse.The property features a diverse mix of habitat with approximately a 50/50 blend of high ground and low ground, creating the type of edge and cover that wildlife depend on throughout the year. Timber species include a healthy mix of aspen, pine, birch, tamarack, alders, and scattered hardwoods. The property contains both marketable timber and younger regeneration, providing long-term value while creating excellent wildlife habitat.One of the most attractive aspects of this tract is its strategic location. The property enjoys easy access from a well-maintained county road along the east boundary and is situated directly across the road from state land. It also lies adjacent to the southern portion of the Upper Wild Rice Wildlife Management Area, placing thousands of acres of public wildlife habitat within immediate reach. This combination creates an ideal setting for hunters looking to capitalize on wildlife movement between public and private lands.The property's layout naturally funnels deer movement through several travel corridors and pinch points, creating multiple opportunities for stand locations. The extensive low ground provides outstanding bedding cover and security habitat, while the higher ground offers ideal locations for hunting setups and potential food plot locations. Whitetails moving between bedding areas, public land, and nearby agricultural fields frequently utilize these transition zones, making the property especially attractive for bow hunters seeking close-range opportunities.Along the western boundary, neighboring row crop fields provide a consistent food source that complements the property's exceptional bedding habitat. This creates a classic bedding-to-feeding pattern that experienced hunters recognize as a key ingredient for successful deer management and hunting. The western edge offers excellent opportunities for intercepting deer movement as animals transition between feeding and bedding areas during morning and evening travel periods.The dense cover, diverse age classes of timber, and abundant edge habitat also support healthy populations of black bear, wild turkey, and ruffed grouse. Whether your passion is deer hunting, bear hunting, grouse hunting, or simply owning a recreational property in northern Minnesota, this tract offers the habitat and location needed to produce memorable outdoor experiences.Properties that combine diverse timber, quality bedding cover, public land access, agricultural influence, and excellent hunting opportunities are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Whether you're looking for a dedicated hunting property, a long-term land investment, or a recreational retreat, this Clearwater County acreage offers outstanding potential.