Upland Game

Our pheasant population, due to 6 years of drought, had been poor. Last year showed a great comeback and we may approach the fantastic shooting of the past yet again. We shoot wild birds here, no put and take stuff. There is a lot of ground to hunt; we don't do any guiding, but may hunt with you. Maps and directions are provided to locations where you will find birds. A good dog is almost a must. Most local farmers are receptive to hunters and, if you ask, permission is usually forthcoming. There is a lot of public land available (WIHA) which generally is underhunted, because most people think it is overhunted. Quail are found in abandoned farmsteads and creek bottoms. Numbers are low but, like the pheasants, they are on the rise. We listen sympathetically to tales of missed birds, runaway dogs and skunk encounters.

Prairie Dogs: The area offers good sod poodle shooting, with most ranchers welcoming careful shooters. Unlike some areas though, we don't deify the critters or consider them cute lil' things, so there is usually an active eradication program going on. Dog shooters should check with me in advance by several weeks so I can check populations and permissions.

Other Game: We have ALOT of turkeys. Licenses may or may not be on a drawing basis. If you can get a license, I can usually get you a good location to hunt. Coyote callers are welcome, with a fairly good chance of calling in a few, with the occasional bobcat as a bonus. Waterfowl shooting is very spotty. We have good flights of birds but for the past few years, little water to hold them.

DEER HUNTING

I provide 'semi-guided' hunts for whitetail deer. This means that you will be taken to a good location where you will likely see a shootable deer. This is not TX-type hunting. We don't shoot over feeders or out of box blinds. Our deer are wild, free roaming, not ranch fed. Success is usually 100%.

Big bucks, really big bucks, are around but are smarter in most cases than the hunter. Patience and the willingness to hike to their hideouts are the keys to success. We sometimes do drives to move big bucks during the latter part of the season.

Non-residents must draw for a buck tag in Kansas; doe tags are generally available over the counter for a nominal fee. You may take two deer. These whitetail are grain fed and excellent table fare.