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Hi guys I'd like to plan a trip to Kansas for quail. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Looking for wild quail on private or public land. Or should I just go back to wisconsin? I've got good dogs just need to put them on wild quail. Can you find birds on public land without having a guide service? I've always found plenty of grouse in wisconsin I'm just looking for some wild quail. Any local advice would be appreciated.
 
Well this is a tough year. There are some quail around and you can find them on some public ground. But for example the bird numbers in the flint hills area is down 70% from last year according to the KDWP brood survey. My hunting would support that number.
 
Few quail in NW KS where I hunt.
 
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You can find them on public land.... Have not been in the state for a few years, and am mainly pheasant hunting this year. But we ran into quail in Washington, Clay and Marshall Counties.... Good luck! DH
 
I've had a difficult time finding them this year, but there is plenty of public land and WIHA to walk.:D Good luck to you.
 
If you have good dogs and a public access map, I wouldn't see a need for a guide service.
 
Are you passing through or going out of your way? Kansas is as good of place as any. Numbers are down but there are quail out there. If you put some time in I'm sure you could put the dogs on a few. Mead and Clark county in the southwest are worth a look. Quivira Wildlife Area; southern Barton, Stafford, Reno, Rice counties in central part of state could be productive. Northwest; Smokeyhill river basin, northern Rush, southern Ellis and Russell counties. Hope this helps and enjoy the holidays.:)
 
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Thanks for all the advice. I really appreciate it! I'd like to head to Kansas in 2012....
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better to wait and see what kind of summer they draw this year......one more kick-ass drought in the spring and summer of '12 will make many areas basically void of cover and of course, birds.....watch the spring and see how the winter wheat harvest shapes up....that is the key to Kansas bird reproduction.
 
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