KANSAS DEER HUNTING
2026 WHITETAIL HUNTING RATES:
- $4250 - 5 1/2 Day Bow Hunt
- $4500 - 6 Day Muzzleloader Hunt
- $4750 - 5 Day Rifle Hunt (1st week)
- $4750 - 5 1/2 Day Rifle Hunt (2nd week)
2027 WHITETAIL HUNTING RATES:
- $4500 - 5 1/2 Day Bow Hunt
- $5000 - 6 Day Muzzleloader Hunt
- $5000 - 5 Day Rifle Hunt (1st week)
- $5000 - 5 1/2 Day Rifle Hunt (2nd week)
Kids under 16 are half price.
Hunting E-Bikes are available for $200 a week.
DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT INFO:
50% deposit is due to lock in your spot. In the event that you do not successfully draw, we will roll your deposit into the following year. At that point your are almost guaranteed to draw. The remaining balance will be due upon arrival before the hunt. Cash is best for your remaining balance but we also take credit cards or checks there as well.
Kansas Trophy Deer Hunts at its finest! Pipe Creek Guide Service is located in North Central Kansas, right in the heart of the best Kansas Whitetail Deer hunting in the state. We hunt on 17,000 acres and growing in Ottawa, Saline, and Cloud Counties. This acreage consists of 50+ farms. Our properties include rolling terrain and are located along creek and river bottoms, with an abundance of agricultural fields consisting of soybeans, corn, milo, alfalfa, and wheat. Within this rich soil landscape, Kansas Whitetails have no shortage of food whatsoever; it’s in every direction and all around them 24/7. Of course, on top of all that food, we have 42 feeders spitting 75+ tons of corn out each year.
Our Kansas Bucks get the protein they need for horn growth easily, so they can produce massive racks. Our young up-and-coming monster, Kansas Whitetail, will have a 2 1/2 year old rack that will score 125" easily, and many will score much better than that. Most of our 3 1/2 year-old Kansas Bucks will carry a 140"–150" class rack, but there are many exceptions to that rule. We have seen many cases where they scored much higher at 3 1/2. Once that Kansas Whitetail Buck reaches 4 1/2, he has reached the class everyone is looking for: he has become a Monster Kansas Whitetail! From here on, they can explode in mass and tine length depending on his breeding demeanor, and what he will become is anybody's guess. One thing you can count on is that he will be big! This is why we so strongly believe in the management of our Kansas Whitetail Deer and have a minimum rack score of 140". If you let these bucks go, you will have a better chance at a big one. We do not have trophy fees because we want you to shoot a Giant Kansas Buck. We do, however, impose a fine on hunters that shoot small bucks as follows: 130" -140": $1000 fine; under 130": $1500 fine. This, as you can tell, is very important to our future and is the only way we can be sure that we will have a constant supply of Big Kansas Whitetail Deer to hunt every year.
OUR HUNTING LODGE:
Our Lodge is located 7 miles from the town of Minneapolis. The word Minneapolis is a two-part word composed of a Greek word (polis – city) and an Indian word meaning water. We have many creek drainages that flow into several rivers that run through our area. Having said this, you can better understand that the more creek and river drainages you have, the more habitats for wildlife you will have as well.
Come stay in our spacious 6,400 square foot hunting lodge - built with the hunter in mind! The lodge boasts separate bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, big flat-screen TVs, Elk horn chandeliers, and 4 fully furnished kitchens with all the spices and utensils, down to the coffee and filters. There are several gas grills on site if you want to grill. We do not provide the meals, but we have all the accommodations for you to cook if you want. We are located just 7 miles from the town of Minneapolis, Kansas, where you can find most anything you need, including grocery stores, liquor stores, gas stations, and restaurants. We can provide the evening meal for a small additional fee if you would like. Let us know if you want the meal option. We (the guides) want to spend our time making sure the hunters have a good hunt and are seeing the Monster Kansas Bucks, not cooking. If arrangements are made in advance, we can take care of it. Generally, my wife has it catered or brought in by an excellent local cook.
The lodge also provides high-speed Starlink internet so you can stay connected throughout your hunt.
HUNT & LICENSE FEES:
Hunt prices are provided at the top of this page. We require a 50% deposit to secure your spot within 10 days of booking your dates. Here at Pipe Creek Guide Service, we want your experience to be the best possible hunt of your dreams, and to make that happen, we need to collect hunters’ deposits and secure dates well in advance. All hunters will need to apply for the Kansas non-resident deer tag ($554.53, now includes the hunting license) in April. This must be done by the last business day in April. If you book a hunt with us, we will help you get that done on time. We will be in touch several times to ensure you don't have any questions or problems with the application. It’s not a guaranteed draw, but the odds are very high (we just don't have problems with people not drawing). However, you have to apply to get it. Hunters will also need a Kansas non-resident hunting license, which is $99.50. (This is now included in the price of the tag application.) Kids under 16, non-residents are $42.50.
MUZZLELOADER SEASON:
Muzzleloader is the first season of the year it is in late September. At this time of year, we are hunting over standing crops. Kansas Whitetail Bucks are in bachelor groups and are patternable!! They are living in the soybean, milo, and corn fields. The corn is generally cut by the time the season starts, so we don’t have to fight that as cover. Other than trail pictures, this is when we see for the first time what Kansas has to offer. We see some of the biggest bucks of the year for the first time during this season. We use our 300+ ladder stands and 40+ box blinds, but mostly at this time we hunt from a folding chair tucked along the edge of the field. There is a lot of cover with the crops standing, and the weeds and trees are still leafing out. It’s generally warm during this hunt, so we only hunt mornings and evenings. The great part of this hunt is that if you spot a big Kansas buck feeding in an area and you can’t get a shot, he will be there again tomorrow. We like to have you at ground level most of the time so that if you need to adjust a little to make a shot, you can move with all the cover and get the job done. Also in Kansas during this time of year, our bucks tend to bed in very unlikely-looking areas that one could never guess a deer to be. Many times, there is just no way to put a stand in those areas. As with all Kansas deer hunts, weather plays a big part, but this is generally a highly successful hunt.
ARCHERY SEASON:
For our Kansas archery deer hunts, we currently have around 300 ladder stands up on our farms, and we are continuously adding more. We try to have one for each wind direction in each pinch point, travel corridor, river or creek crossing, and bedding area. All the stands are flagged every 10-15 feet to the edge of the field with pink ribbon, and on the pink ribbon, we put DOT reflector tape. There is nothing worse than not being able to find your stand in the morning in the dark. We have taken every precaution to ensure that a blind man can find our stands. We only offer Bow hunts during the pre-rut, rut, and beginning of the post-rut. This is late October and November. We only believe in running hunts when it’s the best possible time to kill a Trophy Kansas Buck.
RIFLE SEASON:
Our Kansas rifle hunts are in late November and early December. The Rifle season starts the first Wednesday after Thanksgiving. We have 40+ box blinds and are adding/upgrading more each year. Some of these blinds are elevated, and some are not, depending on the situation of the farm. These are set up facing areas where deer generally feed. We also corn up these areas several days before the season starts and keep them baited during the season as needed. This is post-rut, and the hunter will probably see some chasing, but it’s not flat-out rut; it's tapering off. Kansas Whitetail have been through a lot by now and need energy, so corn is particularly appealing to them at this time. The hunter should see anywhere from 10 to 70 deer per sit, depending on the farm, weather, and other conditions. We recommend that you bring a portable heater with you to take to the blinds if needed. This time of year, the weather is unpredictable, and it can be cold. We have a shooting range for you to check your gun, especially if you fly. The worst thing that can happen is to have the Kansas Deer of your dreams in front of you and have a miss.
ABOUT YOUR HUNT:
The thing that we feel strongly about is the one-on-one interaction with each hunter before each hunt. We firmly believe that this has led to our continuous success. We will sit down with each hunter, go over aerial photos, and discuss wind direction for the next hunt. We discuss what he has seen during each previous hunt and the particulars of those things that he saw. Then make a plan to place that hunter in the best possible spot for a successful hunt each and every time. Wind direction is very important to us, and we will discuss with you before and after each hunt which caliber of bucks you saw and what we think or want you to do regarding which stand or blind we want you in next.
We will help you reach the stands in several ways. We can drop you off and pick you up, but that can be frustrating in many cases. The best option is for you to drive to the farm on your own. We will make certain you can get there easily and return without any problems, or we will take you. We have several 4x4 trucks on site for hunters to use if needed.
Communication is a must during the hunt as well. Don’t be afraid to text or call one of us with questions; that’s what we are here for. Of course, the call we are all waiting on is the one where we hear BBD! You shoot your Kansas Trophy Buck, and we will do the rest: we will help track and retrieve, no matter what the situation. We will skin and cape it after pictures, of course, and quarter it up so it’s ready for you to take home. We can cape out the head also if needed for flying, or to take into your state for a small fee. We have a walk-in cooler and freezers for your meat. We generally like to put your Kansas Trophy Whitetail in our walk-in cooler for a little while until we have time to get the photos you deserve.
HUNTING EBIKES FOR RENT:
We have 2 EBikes outfitted for hunting: a large basket, Kolpin bow/rifle rack grips, and a phone holder. These EBikes are foldable for easy transport. We also have 2" hitch receiver dual bike carriers as well. Rate: $200 per week.
GETTING HERE:
If you are considering flying, you can fly to Wichita or Kansas City. Kansas City is 3 1/2 hours from us, but it’s a very easy drive. Kansas City also has a small plane that flies several times a day to Salin, which is only 25 miles from us. Wichita is 2 hours straight up I135 highway. Most hunters fly into here because it’s the closest commercial Airport. Airport pickup is available at Wichita or Salina, provided arrangements are made with us in advance. We charge a small fee for pick-up and drop-off.
If you’re looking for a Kansas Deer Hunt of a lifetime, want to get away, relax, and enjoy all Kansas has to offer, look no further. We are dedicated to providing the best possible hunt for one of our Kansas Whitetail and giving the hunter what he or she deserves. We strive to do the best possible job at giving you a great experience, one you won’t soon forget.
