Quick Tips
- Use GOHUNT Maps to help navigate public and private lands
- Private access can drastically help the odds of success
- Public access opportunities can be found throughout the unit
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 120"-140" | 150"+ |
| Whitetail Deer | 120"-150" | 170"+ |
On The Ground
Located in the south central part of the state, right on the Kansas border. This area offers exceptional hunting opportunities, especially for bucks. While public lands are scarce, hunters can still capitalize on various non-traditional access options, including Open Fields and Waters Program lands and wildlife management areas.
Private land will be your biggest hurdle here. Highly suggest securing private access, but hunters who do their research can find great public hunting options.
Terrain
Most of this area is comprised of private agricultural lands, which does create access issues, but also facilitates excellent herd health and antler growth. With minimal elevation fluctuations, apart from occasional creek and river beds, navigating the unit is straightforward and effortless for hunters.
Roughly 4977 sq. miles
4% Public land
Vegetation
The majority of this region comprises agricultural crop lands, interspersed with scattered stands of mature hardwoods. Ground cover thrives within these wooded areas, creating prime deer habitat. Numerous creeks, rivers, and reservoirs dot the landscape.
Access
Given the scarcity of public lands, hunters must depend on maps and e-scouting to uncover viable hunting prospects. While there are some scattered state-owned parcels, hunters can also explore wildlife management areas and lands enrolled in the Open Fields and Waters Program for additional access opportunities. State owned pieces of lands are scarce and spread throughout the unit and there are some decently size pieces of state land on the western edge of the unit. Open Fields and Waters lands are spread throughout the unit but the biggest concentration of these is found in the southwest corner of the unit.
Camping and Lodging
Modern lodging options are spread throughout the unit in the many cities, towns, and communities. Sporting goods can be found unit wide with the best selection being found in the larger cities. Groceries and personal needs can be met in nearly every town. Primary highways cross cross the unit and make accessing the hunting areas very simple and straight forward.
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