I bought 180 acres in N. Central KS. 3 years ago, for $575/acre. My brother farms it on a 1/3 to 2/3 share with me. It's darn good hunting, and real good farm ground. There is more land around there for sale now, for instance there is a half section of great hunting land for sale for $800/acre and there is another 1/4 section for also good for $900/acre.
So in just 3 years, land around there has gone up about 70% in value!
If I could afford more land right now, I'd buy the half section in a flash.
It's a great feeling hunting YOUR land, and getting returns on it to boot!