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4 Eric Dunn, the former owner of Hooray Ranch, a world-class hunting and entertainment des- tination property in central Kansas, attributes the quick sale to two key factors; Whitetail Properties' expertise in marketing rural land and the company's culture. "Whether we're buying properties or hunting together, they're the kind of people we relate to," says Dunn, who created the 2,239-acre ranch with his wife, Wendy, in 2012. "We've formed a little family of buying and selling world-class properties with Whitetail Proper- ties, and they really fit our culture." Hooray Ranch, one of the finest hunting and entertainment venues in the nation, was listed for $32 million, making it one of the largest projects in the company's history. The 2,239-acre property is spread across five counties in central Kansas: Harper, Kingman, Reno, Stafford and Sumner. Complete with premium blinds, water control features, duck impoundments and incredible food sources. "Every detail of Hooray Ranch, from the con- struction of the facilities and entertainment venues to the meticulous development and manicuring of the 11 hunting properties, was handcrafted from scratch to create this one- LEGACY T h e I c o n i c H o o r a y R a n c h S e l l s i n J u s t T w o W e e k s A changes hands of-a-kind outdoor experience," says Todd Bigbee, Whitetail Properties Land Specialist. The ranch features intensely managed prime wildlife habitat known for exceptional hunting, including giant deer, wild turkey and most notably, waterfowl. The property is also well respected for its private event accommoda- tions, excellent cuisine and many other world- class amenities. The campus features seven buildings developed for exceptional entertainment and comfort to enrich the hunting experience. The property's centerpiece is The Refuge, a 9,000-square-foot lodge and event center featuring 14 suites with a full bath, four bedrooms sharing two baths, a commercial kitchen, large great room, exercise area, massage room, sauna, conference room and two outdoor bars. Additional living and entertaining facilities range from the 10,000-square-foot Mallard Mansion, a five-bedroom home for the own- er, family and friends, to the 800-square-foot Honker House, a cozy cabin created for privacy and solitude for a couple or personal space. "It was about so much more than just selling the property, said Bigbee" "For the owners of