Searching for a premier Eastern North Carolina hunting property with exceptional investment potential? This remarkable 500-acre tract in Hyde County offers a rare opportunity to own a diverse recreational property that supports outstanding populations of whitetail deer, wild turkey, waterfowl, and trophy black bears. Featuring a mix of mature timber, cutover habitat, natural duck impoundment, saltwater marsh, and swamp, the property provides everything wildlife needs--food, water, cover, and security.
Located just a few miles north of Engelhard and adjoining the NC Game Lands, this property benefits from thousands of neighboring acres of protected wildlife habitat, creating exceptional hunting and fishing opportunities year after year.
Upon entering the gated property from Highway 264, you'll find more than 2 miles of established interior roads providing excellent access throughout the tract. The primary access road winds through mature timber while leading to the approximately 30-acre early-stage, natural, duck impoundment and roughly 25 acres of cutover that provide ideal bedding and browse for deer and bear. Continuing toward the Pamlico Sound shoreline, the road system offers easy access to multiple hunting locations while showcasing the property's incredible habitat diversity.
The mature timber provides outstanding wildlife cover, while the marshes, canals, and wetlands create excellent waterfowl habitat. Several bridges span interior canals, allowing convenient travel throughout the property and maximizing accessibility.
One of the property's standout features is its impressive waterfowl infrastructure. Seven elevated waterfowl blinds have been strategically positioned throughout productive potholes and marsh points on the sound that stretch along more than 5,000 feet of shoreline. These established hunting locations provide excellent opportunities during the winter migration and make this property ready for immediate enjoyment.
For big game hunters, established game trails weave throughout the timber, showing consistent activity from whitetail deer and Hyde County's renowned black bear population. Numerous stand locations offer excellent opportunities to hunt travel corridors and feeding areas. The property has a long history of successful hunting and has been carefully managed to support quality wildlife habitat.
For buyers looking to maximize the recreational potential, the property is only a short 10-minute boat ride from the Engelhard Wildlife Boat Ramp or for small craft there is a area that could be used as a boat ramp. The interior canal system provides a convenient location for temporary boat access, making early morning waterfowl hunts and fishing trips into the Pamlico Sound simple and efficient. There is a pier at the end of the main road where overnight ''tie ups'' could be utilized as well. The property also offers an excellent location for a future hunting camp or weekend retreat, subject to applicable permitting requirements.
Fishing in the canal on this property and the adjoining waters is second to none and fish can be caught all year! From shrimp in the cast net to big Bull Drum; it can all be done right from this property!
Whether you're searching for a private hunting retreat, recreational investment, timberland holding, or legacy property to enjoy for generations, this Hyde County tract offers a rare combination of habitat diversity, established hunting infrastructure, water access, and long-term investment potential.
Property Highlights:
- 500± acres Diverse habitat including mature timber, marsh, swamp, and cutover
- Approximately 30-acre natural duck impoundment
- Approximately 25 acres of cutover habitat
- Over 2 miles of established interior roads
- More than 5,000 feet of shoreline
- Seven established elevated waterfowl blinds
- Excellent populations of deer, turkey, ducks, and black bears
- Borders NC Game Lands
- Minutes from Engelhard and
