Within the open area, the best hunting opportunities will be found in the northeastern portion of the region in native prairies and CRP grasslands. Pheasant — Due to poor production last summer, there was a decrease in the spring calling survey. Despite this reduced production, the region maintained the highest regional harvest last year.
The roadside survey estimates trended down this summer. With reduced densities, success rates may decrease again in this region. Given its size and variability, this region will still be important to pheasant hunters and be a major contributor to the overall harvest. The northcentral portion of the region had the highest roadside densities this year. Quail — This region has enjoyed several years of well above average quail densities. The spring whistle survey increased this year, maintaining the above average spring densities.
However, the brood survey estimates decreased substantially across most of the region. Total regional harvest in was the highest in the state with good hunter success rates. Hunters in the area are becoming accustomed to the high densities experienced across the region in the past few years, making birds relatively easy to find; however, targeting edge habitat and weedy areas with nearby shrubs will be the most productive.
Densities appear best in the south-central portion of the region but several other areas across the region maintained good estimates as well. Prairie Chicken — Prairie Chicken hunting opportunities in the region should remain good. Production was likely improved with good spring moisture. This region includes some of the highest densities and access in the state for prairie chickens. Greater prairie-chickens occur throughout the Smoky Hills where large areas of native rangeland are intermixed with CRP and cropland.
The best hunting will be found in the central portion of the region, but several other areas support huntable densities of birds in appropriate habitat. Lesser prairie-chickens occur in a few counties in the southwestern portion of the region within the closed zone see map for unit boundaries. Pheasant — Opportunities will remain poor with pheasants occurring only in pockets of habitat, primarily in the northwestern portion of the region or areas managed for upland birds.
Spring crow counts decreased from While roadside surveys trended up, this can be attributed to slight improvements on a single route. Pheasant densities across the region are typically low, especially relative to other areas in central and western Kansas.
Quail — Spring densities trended up and summer estimates trended down, but neither were significant changes this year. Like many regions, the last five years have provided above average opportunity for quail. While densities will still be lower than western regions, the above average densities will provide better opportunities for those spending time in northeast Kansas this winter.
With the limited amount of nesting and roosting cover throughout much of this region, targeting areas with or near native grass is key for success. Roadside counts were highest in the northeastern portion of the region. Prairie Chicken — Very little prairie chicken range occurs in this region and opportunities are limited.
Opportunities for encounters are highest in the western edges of the region along the Flint Hills, where some large areas of native rangeland still exist. Pheasant — This region is outside the primary pheasant range and very limited hunting opportunities exist. Pheasants are occasionally found in the northwestern portion of the region at very low densities. Quail — Opportunities will be poor this year. While roadside estimates trended up this year, the improved production was not enough to recover from the three consecutive years of poor production.
Roadside surveys remained low this year, with this region having the lowest regional density for quail. While hunting will be slightly improved, the best opportunity will be on those areas specifically managed for upland birds. The best hunting will be in the western counties in grasslands extending east off the Flint Hills. Prairie Chicken — Greater prairie chicken populations have consistently declined over the long term in this region. Fire suppression and loss of native grassland has gradually reduced the amount of suitable habitat.
Hunting opportunities are limited, but chickens can be in large blocks of native rangeland along the edge of the Flint Hills. Pheasant — This region is on the eastern edge of the primary pheasant range in Kansas and offers limited opportunities. Pheasant densities have always been relatively low throughout the Flint Hills, with the highest densities found on the western edge of the region.
The spring crow counts and summer roadside survey both remained stable. The best opportunities will be in the northwest portion of the region along the Smoky Hills. Quail — After a significant increase in the spring calling survey and upward trend in the roadside brood counts, this region has above average quail densities and the highest regional density heading into fall.
Quail production can be impacted in the core of the Flint Hills with annual burning practices limiting nesting cover. Hunters will find the best success in areas that maintained nearby nesting cover and have retained shrub cover that has been removed from large areas of the region during invasive species control. High roadside estimates were scattered throughout this region this year.
Prairie Chicken — The Flint Hills is the largest intact tallgrass prairie in North America and has been a core habitat for greater prairie chickens for many years.
Management changes resulting in both areas of too little and too much prescribed fire have gradually degraded habitat quality and prairie chicken numbers have declined as a result. Burning was higher than average in , resulting in less nesting cover. Hunting opportunities will likely be similar to last year throughout the region. Pheasant — Roadside survey estimates were very similar to last summer. While roadside estimates are lower than the other major pheasant regions, this region boasted the highest hunter success rates last year.
Now Imagine that Olympic swimmer getting out of bed and waking up, warming up and preparing for the next competition. Of course the latter would give them the better chances of success. With this same thought in mind imagine taking a Frisky Game Bird out of a flight pen and putting them in a cramped cage with 10 or so other birds. Transporting them for hours and then hours longer stuck in the cage as you prepare for your hunt. Then immediately take them birds out and place them in a field and moments later send old yeller out to scare them up so you can begin your hunt.
That right there is the cause of the several complaints that we have received over the years that our birds would not fly.
This is something that Many hunters do not give a thought to when preparing a day hunting. What is needed when the birds are let loose out in the hunting area is for everyone to go have that last cup of coffee and let the birds move around for about 45 minutes and get there where-abouts back to them and then begin your hunt.
This is so important after transporting Game Birds out to a hunting area that we can not stress it enough. Let the birds get their facilities back to them and then go after them. If you do not have a hunting dog with you it is still important to prepare the birds in this way because most game birds do a lot of ground running but active, frisky game birds pop up and fly quicker.
This certification is the base requirement for obtaining a permit for game birds to be exported to other states. Some states Like Texas have an additional requirement for the Importation of Birds you have to have a health certification by a licensed veterinarian within 30 day of the export date. Our veterinarian does this inspection for a current fee of No matter if you are just Keeping your purchased birds in state or exporting them to another state make sure your suppliers flock is certified disease free to USDA and State NPIP standards.
Keeping in mind you may well want to eat your birds after the Hunt is over. Your Full Name. Where the Birds are going. Species and Quantity of each you are wanting. Pheasant Both Rooster And Hens. All sales of our game birds are conducted through prior arrangements with appointment times for the pick up of purchased birds.. We are not a retail walk in outlet, we are a private breeding farm that is open to everyone who has an appointment.
Kansas offers residents and out of state hunters some of the best game birds hunting in the US. If you have never hunted in Kansas before of you yearly partake in the sport of game bird hunting the information provided here will assist you in when to plan your trip and where to go for eventful prairie game bird hunting.
For information on our birds, please see our respective Quail , Pheasant and Chukar pages. For pricing, visit our Bird Pricing page. The best way to order birds is by filling out our bird order form. We use this form to keep track of how many birds we need to have on hand, for the date you would like to pick them up.
To guarantee that you will have birds, our order form is the best way to go. We do sell small quantities without the form, but keep in mind this is a first come first serve basis and all customers who have filled out the order form, will receive first dibs on birds.
Without a form, you will have to settle for whatever we have available at the time.
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