202 Acres of Premier Hunting

Land Description

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Escape to over 200 acres of natural beauty and rich wildlife just minutes from Atkinson, NC. Towering timber stands, thriving food plots, and miles of clean trails create a true outdoorsman's retreat. Whether you're managing timber, hunting trophy deer, or building a private getaway - this property has it all. Call Chase Furlough at to schedule a showing today.

Prime Timber and Wildlife Acreage Near Atkinson, Pender County, Nc

Discover a rare offering just outside the town of Atkinson, in Pender County, North Carolina approximately 202 acres acreage to be confirmed by a forthcoming boundary survey. This property is accessed via Atkinson Cemetery Road, and lies in a rural but reachable location, within about 30 miles of Wilmington, NC and roughly 90 miles to Raleigh. Driving distance to Durham is about 132 miles.

Timber & Forestry

This is primarily a timber property, with multiple age classes of forest Stand 1 was replanted in 2014 and has rebounded with a very high survival rate.

Stand 2 was planted in 2009 and is maturing.

Stand 3 dates to the late 1990S, but was thinned in 2020, improving structure and health.

These varied stands create both short-term and long-term timber opportunity and diversity across age and density.

Wildlife & Food Plots

There are three main food plots strategically placed across the property Two plots are just over 3 acres each.

The third is just over 1.5 acres.

Each food plot includes its own watering hole, allowing game full access to food and water in one location. The plots and the internal 2.5-Mile trail system are well manicured and very well drained, promoting high quality forage. Trails are established, clean, and allow easy access.

As well as the main foodplots that are planted in forager mixed such as Oats and Turnips there are 4 micro acre food plots that are annually planted in Chufa that are a main attraction and food source for wild turkeys.

Scattered throughout the timber you'll find white oak trees that have been carefully managed by the owner. These oaks, especially those along the elevation changes near the fingers that run off Colvins Creek, are major assets for whitetail deer, providing mast sweet acorns when in season.

Beyond white oaks, two additional nutrient sources that thrive here and are beloved by wildlife are American beautyberry

Honeysuckle

These species create supplemental food sources and attract various game.

Wildlife Sign & Game

Wildlife presence on this tract is outstanding. On every walk you'll encounter scrapes, rub lines, and-on the northeast side-bear scat, indicating regular use by black bears. The deer herd is strong, including mature, high-quality bucks. You'll also find Wild turkeys

Small game squirrels, rabbits The property supports a well balanced ecosystem for a trophy hunting or wildlife management investor.

Soil & Terrain

The soils here fall within the Pender series, characteristic of the local coastal plain deep, loamy, moderately well drained soils, formed in loamy coastal plain sediments. Also present locally are Norfolk sandy loam and Norfolk fine sandy loam types, with light surface soils grading into yellow, friable sandy clay subsoil. These soils generally offer good conditions for forestry and wildlife habitat, with moderate moisture retention in better drained spots.

Topography is gentle to moderately rolling, especially closer to the creek fingers, providing natural drainage and contour variation.

Boundary & Access Features

To define and protect the entrance, there is a -mile privacy berm along the access road. This berm helps mark the boundary clearly, and provides a buffer from unwanted traffic. The boundary is well defined near the access, and internal trails help navigate the property.

Location & Area Context

This tract sits just outside Atkinson, in a region that balances rural quiet with access to services. Atkinson itself is a small town in Pender County. The property offers a country living feel while being within reasonable reach of larger urban centers Wilmington is about 30 miles away, Raleigh about 90 miles, and Durham about 132 miles by road.

This property presents an excellent mix of timber investment, recreational potential, and wildlife habitat. With a clear access route, strong wildlife sign, mature and younger timber stands, and carefully placed food plots and water sources, it is a turnkey option for the serious landowner. Survey confirmation of acreage will be completed by the seller prior to closing.

For more information on this and other land for sale in Pender County, contact Chase Furlough at or by email at or visit .