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Where is the best pheasant hunting in KS? ›

Hunting in the Flint Hills of Kansas

Hunting pheasant in the Kansas Flint Hills draws many sportsmen and women to the fields each fall to chase the wily ringneck pheasant, the bobwhite quail and those big Kansas whitetails.

Hunters are encouraged to do everything possible, so the game they shoot does not fall on private lands where they do not have permission. All efforts should be made to contact the landowner to get permission to retrieve such a game.

No persons shall take migratory game birds:

With a shotgun of any description capable of holding more than three shells, unless it is plugged with a one-piece filler, incapable of removal without disassembling the gun, so its total capacity does not exceed three shells.

Pheasants – This region, located on the eastern edge of the primary pheasant range in Kansas, offers limited opportunities. Pheasant densities have always been low in the Flint Hills, with the highest densities on the western edge of the region.

And Barber County is not just any county; it is the #1 Boone and Crockett-producing county in all of Kansas! With over 12,000 acres of managed hunting land in Barber County alone, the opportunities are endless!

In Kansas, “Hunt-On-Your-Own-Land Permits” are available to resident or non-resident landowners or tenants who actively engage in agricultural practices on 80 acres or more of Kansas property. To qualify as a nonresident landowner, a person must own property in fee simple ownership with their name on the deed.

When authorized, the permits will allow the landowner to kill a prescribed number of deer on the property. Taking antlerless deer will be emphasized during control operations. Permits and possession tags will be assigned to the landowner and the landowner will be responsible for the control operation.

It is unlawful to hunt wildlife with a killing device within 150 yards (or 50 yards using archery tackle) of a residence or building devoted to human occupancy without written permission from the owner or occupant. EXCEPTIONS: Persons lawfully protecting themselves, others or property (Code 05.10).

Legal shot is steel, bismuth-tin, tungsten-polymer, tungsten-iron, tungsten matrix, tungsten-nickle-iron, tungsten-ironnickel- tin, and steel shot coated with copper, nickel, zinc chromate, or zinc chloride. It is illegal to possess lead shot while hunting waterfowl or hunting in a Non-Toxic-Shot-Only area.

What ammo is best for pheasant hunting? ›

From experience, steel 3's and 4's in 12 or 20 gauges seem to do the job quite well on pheasants and steel 6's or 7's are good for quail and woodco*ck hunting. Extra speed in steel loads is generally necessary to impart greater striking force on the game being shot because steel is lighter than lead.

Absolutely. A . 22 rifle is a great weapon for all kinds of hunting. Of course to hit a bird, particularly on the wing (it's flying) you need to be a great shot, even better, a top-drawer shooter.

The Glen Elder Wildlife Area is a popular hunting destination in Kansas, covering over 12,500 acres. The area has diverse habitats that are home to various bird species, including pheasants, quails, and doves.

The southeast region of the state is usually the top quail producer.

The central states of Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma are still a stronghold and perhaps the best bet for a traveling hunter. Bobwhite quail rely on mosaics of vegetative cover and habitat connectivity.

Experience why South Dakota is home to the greatest pheasant hunting. The greatest number of birds in the nation and the best fields — with plenty of public access — make for the greatest traditions and memories you could ever find.

Very shallow cattail marshes, ditches and sloughs, and stream corridors with brushy edges can be great winter cover for pheasants. The plants are tall and grow densely, which shelter the birds from cold winds and rain/snow throughout the fall and winter. They also provide great protection from predators.

With rolling hills and endless prairies, South Dakota is home to the best pheasant hunting in the country. With abundant public land hunting opportunities, pheasant hunters have access to some of the greatest spots to chase birds and work their dogs.

The ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) may be the most popular game bird in the state of Kansas, with between 110,000 and 150,000 hunters pursuing the species each season. Outdoorsmen and women in Kansas can purchase their hunting or fishing licenses online by visiting gooutdoorskansas.com.