Property Category: Recreational

Words can’t fully describe Fowl Weather Waterfowl Paradise! Not only is it a multi-use property with the diversity of waterfowl that are taken here in quantity, but whitetail deer, wild turkey, and maybe more importantly snow geese also inhabit this area. Less than 1/2 mile to the north is a major staging area sand-pit that hold thousands of migrating waterfowl. This adds to the constant waterfowl traffic during migration times. In the Spring, approximately 500,000 snow geese stage in this protected area close to this property. The Seller has detailed photo and harvest logs for showings. One step on this property you can tell this is a serious hunting property. In addition to waterfowl hunting, there are excellent fishing opportunities for bass, crappie, and bluegill, and has been recently stocked with bait minnows, walleye and yellow perch.

The improvements here are very well maintained. This property can host all of your hunting buddies and then some. There are multiple cabins with electricity, running water, etc… plus many RV hookups convenient for a fifth wheel or RV. The main home is stunning with views of the lake and a deck to enjoy all of the wildlife. Plus, there is an insulated shop with cement floor to keep all of your toys. A full description of the improvements are listed below.

STRUCTURES ON MAIN PROPERTY

1. Residence
a. Approximately 1,500 SF of living space (30’ x 50’)
b. Built in summer of 2024
c. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms
d. Tornado shelter with poured concrete and steel door
e. Slab on grade – no basement
f. On septic leach field which is north of home
g. On well water (well located on SW corner of shop building
h. Central air and electric furnace

2. Shop Building
a. Approximately 2,400 SF in total (40’ x 60’)
b. Approximately 800 SF of sectioned off club house space with sink and full bathroom
c. Built in Spring of 2019
d. Connected to same well as house
e. Connected to same sewer system as house
f. Main shop heated by propane heater
g. Club house space heated by hotel type unit on wall with heat/air

3. Green Guest Cabin
a. Approximately 320 SF plus bathroom (20’ x 16’)
b. Only original structure on property
c. Interior and exterior updated in fall of 2018
d. Used as guest house and currently has a king size bed
e. Has own septic tank but no leech field (tank only)
f. Heated by hotel type unit on wall that has heat/air
g. Baseboard heat in bathroom

STRUCTURES ON NORTH 6 ACRE PROPERTY

1. Main cabin (aka “Eagles Nest”)
a. Approximately 1,000 SF of living space (27’ x 37’)
b. Two bedrooms and one bathroom
c. Was originally part of old church camp then updated by prior owner
d. Interior updates installed in summer of 2025
e. Used as guest cabin and second lodge for hunters
f. On own septic system (leech field)
g. On shared well with all buildings on 6 acre property
h. Has central heat and air (all electric)

2. Larger guest cabin (aka “Snow Goose”)
a. Approximately 660 SF (30’ x 22’)
b. One bedroom, one bathroom
c. Interior updated in summer of 2025
d. Exterior log sided in summer of 2025
e. On shared septic system with other guest cabin (leech field)
f. On shared well with all buildings on 6 acre property
g. Central heat and air (all electric)

3. Smaller guest cabin (aka “Pintail”)
a. Approximately 430 SF (18’ x 24’)
b. One bedroom, one bathroom
c. Interior updated in summer of 2025
d. Exterior log sided in summer of 2025
e. On shared septic system with snow goose cabin
f. On shared well with all buildings on 6 acre property
g. Hotel type heating/cooling unit on wall (all electric)

4. Storage Building (aka “Blue Goose”)
a. Approximately 430 SF (18’ x 24’)
b. Converted from guest home to storage shed in 2025 – all walls removed
c. Electric and water turned off to cabin
d. Used solely for decoy and other tool storage

5. Fence
a. New green treated 4 strand lumber fence installed on East, West & North sides in 2025
b. Fence has wire installed around bottom two feet to keep dogs from leaving property
c. New gate installed on property on East side in 2025

DUCK BLINDS

1. East Main Lake Blind (aka “South Blind”)
a. 18’ poured concrete pit blind
b. Wooden constructed roof and bench inside
c. Comfortably hunts 5 hunters
d. Blind was on property when current owner purchased it in 2018
e. Used as main South wind hunting option

2. East Steel Pit on East sand area (aka “East pit”)
a. 18’ long steel pit with steel storage lid
b. Wooden framed bench inside
c. Comfortably hunts 6 hunters
d. Has temporary lids for hunting season constructed from wood
e. Purchased new four years ago from huntinpits.com in Geneva, NE
f. Used primarily late season for geese or rare East wind hunt

3. Aluminum Frame Blind on North bank of north slough (aka “North Slough”)
a. 10’ aluminum framed blind bought new in 2024 in Schuyler, NE
b. Placed on top of green treated deck platform built in 2024
c. Used early season for teal and on high NW wind days
d. Comfortably hunts 4 hunters
e. Power is located about 20’ behind this blind and used for an aerator

4. Steel Pit on West Sand Area (aka “Kohler Pit”)
a. 12’ Kohler Pit blind purchased in 2019
b. Comfortably hunts 4 hunters
c. Can run an aerator in front with power from blind to south of it
d. Used extensively for geese and ducks on West wind days

5. Concrete Blind on Main Slough (aka “Concrete slough”)
a. 20’ poured concrete pit blind
b. Wooden roof and wooden bench inside
c. Comfortably seats 6 hunters
d. Has 110 power plug in inside blind
e. Has historically been used to run two ice eaters on slough
f. Used extensively on North wind days for ducks and geese
g. Was on property when current owner bought it in 2018

6. Wooden above ground blind on Main Slough (aka “Piano Blind”)
a. 16’ wooden blind on north side of main slough
b. Comfortably seats 4 hunters
c. Usually put aerator in front of it from concrete slough blind
d. Built in 2019 or 2020?
e. Dog box added on 2026
f. Main hunting option on northwest, north or west wind days

7. West Slough Blind (aka “West blind”)
a. Constructed in 2018
b. Wooden sides and concrete floor
c. 18’ long and comfortably hunts 5
d. Has 110 power outlet in blind
e. Rarely used except for blizzard type conditions

Platte River Waterfowl Lore was better known as The Drakes Nest Hunting Club and is located in Darr, Nebraska just ten miles west of Lexington, Nebraska off Interstate 80 at exit 231. The Drakes Nest Hunting Club was a quality waterfowl hunting destination for hunters from all over the country that wanted a top notch waterfowl hunting experience and a wine and dine experience after the hunt. This business ran successfully for nearly 30 years.

This property sits smack dab in the middle of the Central Flyway so during migration times the sky is full of waterfowl. The Seller has maintained this property over the years with weed and tree management, specifically cottonwood tree removal and Phragmites grass removal. This specific type of grass is an invasive grass that absorbs water and spreads. With this maintenance, the river corridor is wide here, and conducive for waterfowl.

Platte River Waterfowl Lore can also be considered a multi species property as many wild turkeys and white tail deer inhabit the property as well. After the morning hunt, enjoy sitting in the cabin and watch the wildlife come alive. Turkeys will come to the patio window and strut in front of you while wood ducks and other waterfowl land in the pond just off the patio.

Some of the amenities that come with this property include, a top notch propane heated deer stand located in a strategic location, big game hoist to hang your game, a processing table with hole in the center to dispose of scraps, good trails around the property and nearly 22± acres to plant a food plot. No matter what your quarry is, the desirability for a waterfowl spot is at a premium. This property is set up to start enjoying right out of the gate. Please contact me, Jon Farley, to show you this fabulous retreat as I was a guest here for many years and can explain many of the feature benefits that are associated with this top notch hunting property.

Agent note: the east/west fence quality is excellent. The road into the property is excellent!

Buildings:

48×84 barndominium completely updated with outdoor patio
Two bedrooms
Spacious open kitchen, living room area
Double stack Kitchen Aid oven/microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher
Massive 42×55 multi use attached garage
1 full bathroom, with 1 toilet and sink in the laundry room

Cabin sleeps 6 people:
Mini split air conditioning
Propane heater
Wood burning stove
Electricity
Inside running water
Kitchen area
Patio facing the pond
The cabin does not have a bathroom, but there is a “head” just off the patio outside
The domestic well next to the main dwelling also feed water to the cabin.

Legal Description: 31-10-22 00003050 That part of Govt Lots 4 & 5 lying S of I-80 & Accretion (181.41) (31-10-22) Dawson County Nebraska

Taxes: $3,080.76

Address: 42610 Drive 755, Lexington, NE 68850
County: Dawson