JJ Sporting Lodge II

Hunting enthusiasts will appreciate this 280 +/- acres haven in North Dakota, complete with a hunting lodge and a roomy storage/shop building. Ideal for waterfowl, deer, and upland bird hunting, it also offers recreational opportunities. Experience the ultimate outdoor lifestyle here.

Land

The size and layout of the property is basically the entire north half of the section (1 mile by 1/2 mile), less and except 40 acres (the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter section).  This leaves a remaining balance of 280 +/- acres according to county records. The property itself is relatively flat and classified as “wetlands” which comes from a water fed inlet as its source. The vegetation consists of native plants and grasses that are typical for this type of property.
PLEASE NOTE: The current attached map of this listing is representative of the proposed boundary lines of the property but is not of record in McLean County at this time. The seller will provide a recorded survey for the buyer that will establish the agreed upon boundary lines of the property estimated to contain 280 acres, more or less.
 

Improvements

The lodge is a two story frame structure and a basement with an approximate 50′ x 31′ outside dimensions. A water well drilled to a depth of approximately 380′ and a  septic system with a drain field are onsite and service the lodge. Electric baseboard heating is in place throughout the three levels. The basic features are as follows.
Main Level: Consists of the living area with furniture and a faux wood burning stove (propane); kitchen area comes with a refrigerator, stove/oven and dishwasher along with chairs and a table in the dining room. There is a “Gun Room” (approximately 17′ x 13′) set up for the storage of shotguns, ammunition and required accessories and clothing. The laundry room has a washer and dryer along with two (2) additional freezers. Storage closets and a 1/2 bathroom are also located on the main level.
Second Floor: There are five (5) bedrooms (named Bluebill w/ full bath, Schooner Duck, Pintail, Mallard and Teal) which can sleep up to seven (7) people. A full bathroom with a shower (named Gadwall) is also located on this floor.
Basement: The basement is finished and includes a recreation room with a Brunswick pool table. There is also a sauna with a shower and a wine cellar. The electrical closet and hot water heater are located in the basement.
The storage building is steel frame and roof truss construction with sheet metal siding/roofing measured at 40′ x 56′ dimensions. The building has double sliding doors that provides a 18′ foot opening for easy access and plenty of parking space for pickup trucks and oversized vehicles. There is a separate access to the  150 SF shop room which includes tools, equipment and supplies. Much of the remainder of the building is being currently used for the storage of decoys, blinds, outboard motors and related miscellaneous equipment and accessories.
 

Recreation

JJ Sporting Lodge is in the heart of “Prairie Pothole Country” which is part of the The Central Flyway for the migration of waterfowl. With rolling hills, open prairie and river valleys it affords abundant game. The waterfowl numbers can be quite large most years during the migration season. Additionally, the area boasts an excellent pheasant, sharptail grouse and whitetail deer population. The Missouri River Valley has a good number of wild turkeys, squirrels, rabbits and an occasional moose or mountain lion.

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Region & Climate

The property is located in central North Dakota and not far from Turtle Lake, a small rural agricultural city known for its prairie landscape and outdoor recreation opportunities. The city hosts the annual Turtle Days celebration, featuring music, food vendors and games showcasing the community’s spirit.
The climate is classified as “semi-arid continental” with cold snowy winters and warm summers. The average annual high to low temperatures ranges from 59 degrees F to 29 degrees F along with average annual precipitation at approximately 18 inches and 38 inches of snowfall.

History

Turtle Lake, ND is a Northern Pacific Railroad town founded in 1905 in McLean County, North Dakota. It is known for its giant turtle statue, Rusty, and for hosting National and World championship turtle races annually in July. The city features a variety of businesses, including grain elevators, farm and implement stores, banks, hotels, and churches, serving the surrounding agricultural community.

Location

JJ Sporting Lodge II is located approximately 20 miles northeast of Turtle Lake, ND. The nearest major airports are located in Minot (approximately 1 hour away) and also Bismarck (approximately 1.5 hours away). Both Minot and Bismarck offer multiple options for services, shopping, dining and entertainment as you may need or desire.