Berry Farm a Bill Dance Signature Lake a Waterfowl Hunting Adventure 02.100010.00 ©2010 Looney Ricks Kiss Architects, Inc

Outdoor Properties, llc. - Berry Farm a Bill Dance Signature Lake a Waterfowl Hunting Adventure 02.100010.00 ©2010 Looney Ricks Kiss Architects, Inc. 02.10001.00 ©2010 Looney Ricks Kiss Architects, Inc. Property Summary Index page # Tract ‘B’ -Delta/DuckHunting Area Tract ‘A’ -ChicksawBluffs /LakeElizabeth Site Information Regional Assets andLocationMap 10-13 2-3 6-9 5 4 02.10001.00 ©2010 Looney Ricks Kiss Architects, Inc. Regional Assets and Location Maps INTERSTATE INTERSTATE 69 69 304 Memphis Berry Farms is comprised of two tracts of land located along the 8 Miles Chicksaw Bluffs in DeSoto County, and in the Mississippi Delta 61 agricultural lands of Tunica County Mississippi. The parcels are a 301 mere 33 mile drive from the Memphis International Airport along I-55 Hernando and I-69 and only a nine mile drive from the Casino Resorts in Tunica. Mississippi River 3 713 INTERSTATE Tunica 69 The nearby city of Hernando, 20 mile drive, offers a variety of services Old Mississippi 304 including hotels, restaurants, bait & tackle stores, fuel/convenience Casino OUTFITTERS stores, a Wal-Mart and a supermarket. The nearest convenience Resorts market/bait & tackle store is Outfitters Market, located seven miles Bait & Tackle / DeSoto County

Tunica County away at the corner of Old MS-304 and MS-301 along the approach Fuel / Market from Memphis. Hernando Village Tunica offers several world class casino resorts along the Mississippi Airpark River. Sam’s Town, Bally’s, Gold Strike, Horseshoe and Harrah’s 301 offer a full array of lodging, dining and entertainment venues.

Berry Farms is just five miles from Arkabutla Lake renowned regionally Tract ‘C’ Tract ‘A’ for excellent Crappie fishing as well as Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Sauger and Walleye. Being the closest U.S. Army Corps Pratt Road of Engineers project to the Memphis metropolitan area, the lake and Arkabutla Dam Road surrounding 37,000 acre land area draws over 2 million visitors a Arkabutla Tract ‘B’ INTERSTATE year. Twelve public-use recreational areas offer boat launching ramps, Lake picnic shelters, fishing piers, playgrounds, hiking and biking trails, 55 and a variety of camping areas with some offering electric hook-ups and waste stations. Arkabutla Lake also offers over 30,000 acres of DeSoto County land open for public hunting with more than 20 access areas. Tate County

Opportunity exists to leverage the unique location of Berry Farms 5 Miles 301 within the Memphis-Tunica corridor as well as the nearby attractions in Tunica to become a well supported venue for hunting and fishing in this region. Coldwater Memphis North Memphis International Tunica Airport Tunica Municipal Tunica Airport 20 Miles

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Tate County Tate Tunica County Tunica 10 Miles

3 Senatobia

Jackson 170 Miles

4 Berry Farm Site Information

Berry Farm offers two distinct parcels of land, each with different characteristics that can be leveraged into a unique outdoor experience.

Kirby Road Lake Elizabeth Tract ‘A’ is located along Chicksaw Bluffs in

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u gpm well pump. The steep topography around the D B Strunger Bayou Strunger lake creates several fingers between the ridges that Arkabutla Dam Road Arkabutla Dam Road Pratt Road provide an excellent habitat for fishing. Carefully planned habitat structures and habitat management

DeSoto County Tunica County ensure a paramount fishing experience. An area of flat topography along the south bank of the lake provides opportunity for a potential lodge building and associated site elements such as parking, picnic areas and boat launch. The steeper ridges around the lake offer an opportunity to develop small cabins for lease or to sell parcels for private single-family development.

Tract ‘B’ is located south of Arkabutla Dam Road in Tunica County with access from Arkabutla Dam Road. This tract is located in the Mississippi River

Tract ‘B’ u delta agricultural lands and is currently used for o ay B 200 acres t waterfowl. This tract is approximately 200 acres n a r o and consists of 15 converted aquaculture ponds m o C that hold thousands of ducks each year. Most of the e

a L surrounding land is currently used for agriculture and 3 allowed to flood in the winter months, providing and attractive feeding habitat for several species of game

Illinois Central Railroad birds and waterfowl.

* Acres are approximate based on county GIS data 0 1/4 1/2 3/4 1 mile 5 Tract ‘A’ 02.10001.00 ©2010 Looney Ricks Kiss Architects, Inc. Chicksaw Bluffs / Lake Elizabeth Secondary Secured Access from Williams Road DeSoto County, Mississippi (existing gate) 240 acres* Existing Well Pump Zoning Classification - “A” (Agricultural Check Dam 3,000 gpm / 3 phase electric Potential Access (serves Lake Elizabeth) District) to West Bank

• Bill Dance Signature Lake • Significant Landowner Investment in construction • Unusually large amount of shoreline due to deep coves D • Great trail access around lake property E L Lake Elizabeth 60 acres* • Populated with Whitetail, Turkey and small T with lake @ 245’ game A Secured Access • Fish feeders installed on lake / from Williams Road • New concrete boat ramp A • Lake flooded over willow tree habitat Spillway G Dam

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6 Tract ‘A’ Chicksaw Bluffs / Lake Elizabeth

Target Use Type: Lake / Fishing Lodge Facilities Cabins Recreational Activities 02.10001.00 ©2010 Looney Ricks Kiss Architects, Inc. Inc. Kiss Architects, 02.10001.00 ©2010 Looney Ricks Topography: Gently rolling to steep ridges around lake edges

Existing Vegetative Cover: Moderate to dense existing tree cover Existing 3,000 gpm, 3-phase electric well pump serves Lake Elizabeth Check dam separates upper and lower lake pools and provides access Existing gate provides secure access to the site at secondary entry opportunity to west bank of Lake Elizabeth point off Williams Road Existing Facilities: Existing well pump serving Lake Elizabeth Existing fence with gates in good condition Existing dam and concrete spillway Entry access from Williams Road

Utilities: Site not served by sanitary sewer, septic system required Three-phase electric service along Williams Road serves existing well pump

Upper pool of Lake Elizabeth as viewed from the check dam Lower pool of Lake Elizabeth looking south from check dam Flat area along south edge of the lake provides an opportunity for a lodge site with views across the dam to the Mississippi delta

Panoramic view from the dam looking south across the Mississippi View from lower dam looking east towards potential lodge site Wide concrete spillway disconnects west bank from the lower dam, a Delta / Agricultural Lands potential bridge or culvert would be needed to cross this structure and access the west bank from the lower dam 7 02.10001.00 ©2010 Looney Ricks Kiss Architects, Inc.

Existing stand of willows was maintained in-place to provide optimum Existing stand of willows was maintained in-place to provide optimum View north along top of main dam cover and habitat cover and habitat

View south along full length of Lake Elizabeth

Detailed lake planning exercise to differentiate the lake. View of sloped bank area showing proximity of wooded areas Bird’s eye view of lake construction looking south towards the dam

8 Tract ‘B’ Potential Site Access from Arkabutla Dam Road Secondary Access Secondary Access Arkabutla Dam Road Waterfowl Hunting Area Pratt Road

• 15 former aquaculture ponds • Strong access from highway to

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• Annual populations E Duck Hunting L • Good levee system and access to T Area each area A

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* Acres are approximate based on county GIS data

9 Existing Conditions of 02.10001.00 ©2010 Looney Ricks Kiss Architects, Inc. Lake Elizabeth 2009 This 60 acre lake located on the Charles Berry farm in A. Review of Fisheries Report for the Site C. Maps of the Lake: To be conducted during the spring 2010 G. Spawning Habitat southwestern Desoto County, MS is a Bill Dance Signature 1. Productivity: electro-fishing survey. 1. Species Lake. The Bill Dance fisheries design, construction, and The productivity of the forage base appears excellent 1. Underwater contour maps a. Type biological plan began in early 2007 and continues today. at this time. a. Source i. Natural – timber, submersed willows, aquatic 2. Water Level Control: b. Type vegetation The lake is designed to be a high quality Largemouth Bass The water level is holding in a desirable range. c. Contour Interval ii. Amount – 40% of total lake area fishing lake. In addition, the lake is stocked with forage 3. Relative Weight: d. GPS Compatible iii. Improvement Needed? - NONE species to include; Coppernose Bluegill, Redear, Fat Head Data will be collected in the spring of 2010, but appears 2. Underwater Photos or Videos Minnows. Additional stockings of Threadfin Shad and Golden to be normal on forage species and above 100% on a. Source/Availability H. Aquatic Vegetation Shiners are scheduled for 2010. Largemouth Bass. 1. Exotics: None 4. Forage: D. Water Level 2. Native: Filamentous algae is expected to somewhat Largemouth bass sizes will range from 3-5lb in 2010/2011, Sunfish population is excellent, other forage tobe 1. A well designed Emergency spillway is in place for high problematic in the spring. But, after an initial treatment 5-8lb in 2012, and 8lb+ in 2013 assuming the plan continues assessed in spring of 2010. rainfall events and there is also a large well for adding and fertilization begins the algae should diminish to be followed. The bottom contour of the lake was specifically 5. Genetics: water during dry periods. Well = 3,000 gpm significantly. designed by Bill Dance to congregate, load, and provide target All stocked species to date are selected for genetic health 2. Annual Fluctuation: areas for bass. This will deliver a high quality of experience to and stocked at targeted periods during the previous 3”-12” I. Fish Attractor Program: any level angler. years. F1 Largemouth Bass were stocked as the highly 3. Water Level Status in Spawning Season: 1. Type – Bill Dance Porcupine Fish Attractors desirable genetic strain. Expected to be at normal pool. 2. Amount/Number per year installed – NONE to date In addition, Lake Elizabeth has a tremendous amount of 6. Habitat: 4. Average Water Retention Rate 3. Potential for Expansion - YES prime habitat. A significant amount of Willow trees and brush Although the lake is deep, the perimeter has great a. Spring - Very Good were allowed to grow in the lake prior to fill. This “cover” coverage, the bottom is contoured well via Bill Dance b. Summer - Good J. Access: significantly improves the fishery for forage and bass habitat. design. Photos are attached. c. Fall - Good 1. Shoreline Fishing 7. Harvest: d. Winter - Very Good a. Current “I can’t wait to explore Lake Elizabeth and Harvest is not necessary at this time but will be in i. Type – Along Levees 2011. E. Stocking b. Potential for Expansion - YES chase the bass in the incredible habitat we have Forage Species - 2007 2. Boat Ramps created! There will be some monsters in there B. Water Quality Fathead minnows 96,000 a. Location options very soon!” 1. Current Level of Productivity: 1 (low), 2 (medium), 3 1.5-3” Coppernose 45,000 i. adjacent to large dam (high) 1.5-3” Redear 15,000 ii. rear of coves 3 High 1-2” Threadfin Shad 20,000 iii. at small levee at North end – Bill Dance 2. Alkalinity TBD - spring 2010 Bass – Spring 2009 thru Summer 2009 K. Aeration Potential: 3. Lime/Fertilization Program? 1,200 4” F1 Tiger Bass Excellent candidate for Aeration. The lake is very deep 12-48-8 water soluble fertilizer at the rate of 8 lbs./ 1,200 4” Florida Strain LMB and an aeration system will be very efficient in this lake. surface acre for the first application every year and 4 1,200 4” Northern Strain LMB / 150 8”-14” Native LMB Will also help the overall health of the lake tremendously. lbs./surface acre for every subsequent application on an 3,750 Adult 8” to 16” LMB Stocked in 2009 Aeration is very important for largemouth bass growth as needed basis. rate. 4. Thermocline? F. Fishing Pressure a. Expected from June through October. 1. By Species L. Feeder Potential: b. Expected to dissipate from November through a. Current Level- NONE This lake must have 15 fish feeders in 2010. May. b. Last 3 Years - NONE c. Depth TBD d. Will not occur once an aeration system is installed in the lake.

10 Existing Hunting Conditions

A. Waterfowl

The Berry Farm is located in a prime area for wintering waterfowl. Located close to the Mississippi River in the Mississippi Flyway the Property has a proven success rate for waterfowl hunting offering opportunities for both ducks

02.10001.00 ©2010 Looney Ricks Kiss Architects, Inc. Inc. Kiss Architects, 02.10001.00 ©2010 Looney Ricks and geese. The state of Mississippi has had a liberal 60 day season for some time and typically has the latest closing date allowed under Federal guidelines for waterfowl hunting thus offering both early and late season options.

The primary option for hunting on the Berry Farm is field hunting in both pits and blinds. This option provides for Future Land Plan for Duck Ponds Example Pond Planting and Management Plan hunting waterfowl over flooded agricultural fields in which waste grain from both rice and soybean harvests provide a necessary food source for wintering waterfowl. In addition Legend of Plan Symbols to the agricultural fields the Property has waterfowl hunting options in flooded ponds that contain both willow trees Corn Discharge Pipe and naturally occurring smart weed which is an excellent Rice, Soybean, Milo Drain Pipe source of food for waterfowl. There are currently numerous Moist Soils Unit hunting locations on the subject property. 3 Year Drain (PWIs) Permanent Water Sudan The access to the blinds and pits is good to excellent and Highs, Pads and the locations are served by a well drained road system and Internal Levees levee access that allows for the hunting locations to be easily Willow Trees accessed by vehicle or 4 wheeler/all terrain vehicles. Cypress Trees Willow & Cypress The property contains adequate area for resting and roosting Trees waterfowl in addition to the hunting opportunities so that the hunting pressure can be monitored and controlled to Example Pond Planting and Management Plan provide for consistency in the hunting success rates.

The property has excellent water sources and controls in place. The property consists of existing levees with flood control structures already in place that allow the hunting areas to be flooded to precise levels and at times that are productive with regard to hunting. The property has numerous subsurface wells that provide more than adequate water sources for flooding in addition to normal rainfall.

Example Pond Planting and Management Plan

View west along Arkabutla Dam Road with Tract ‘B’ and 3-phase View from Arkabutla Road south across adjacent agricultural land View looking across ponds toward railroad bounding western edge of overhead electric service on left side of the road Tract B

View south along access drive paralleling flooded agricultural fields View north across flooded agricultural fields toward Arkabutla Dam Abundance of waterfowl flocking to ponds and drainage way; note 3-phase electric service along drive Road

Thousands of ducks settled into ponds during extreme cold weather. Pintails preferred this pond with coffee bean vegetative cover. Closer look at those pintails.

Test waterfowl pond area Pond areas attract massive flocks of waterfowl Ducks on a pond

Generations of hunting experience Plentiful dryfield food areas

Full-limit ice hunt 2010 Lake Comorant Bayou whitetail corridor Pintails and Mallards!