Late season public lands, N. Kansas

[MrRedNWhite]

I would like to do one more trip with the dog before season end. Considering Hays and N. Central Kansas area for pheasant.

How is the public land in that area - have a setter, so need pretty good cover. If I'm willing to drive and walk, which I am, is it worth the time and license for one trip? Can probably commit 3-4 full days.

My other options are public lands in Western Oklahoma (already have license) for quail. Have already been there this year - got a lot of pressure early and the sand burrs were brutal. I also like exploring new areas with the dog.

Thank you for any suggestions.

 

[birddude]

You will probably do a lot of walking and not much shooting. Treat it like an exploring/hiking vacation and try to find a plat book. I'll be there next week doing just that. My expectations are low, but I need a new area. It usually takes us about 3 or 4 years before we've knocked on enough doors to ground for two guys for a week. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

 

[Matte]

It has bern a good year. North goe further north and get away from the wind farms.

 

[Chessie 67]

Also, I believe if you buy a license now, its good for one year from date of purchase…

 

[MrRedNWhite]

You will probably do a lot of walking and not much shooting. Treat it like an exploring/hiking vacation and try to find a plat book. I'll be there next week doing just that. My expectations are low, but I need a new area. It usually takes us about 3 or 4 years before we've knocked on enough doors to ground for two guys for a week. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

What is the plat book? Is that like South Dakota's public hunting atlas?

I've looked around online for anyone offering private land for self guided, but haven't seen much