Elk City KS Prairie Dog Hunting

Greenwald's Gun Repair offers unguided prairie dog hunting across 2,600 acres in southwestern Kansas, with over 1,400 acres of active prairie dog towns spread across rolling hills and canyon country. This is a self-directed hunt—you bring your rifles, your ammo, and your patience for nonstop shooting.

Unlike guided hunts where you're confined to a guide's schedule and decisions, these unguided hunts let you hunt at your own pace. Most shooters average 200-300 rounds per day, though experienced hunters easily exceed that. The terrain varies from open prairie to canyon systems, giving you different angles and shot distances.

Shot distances typically range: - 10 feet to 200+ yards depending on the specific dog town - Some towns favor close-range .22 LR work - Larger towns allow longer-range practice at 100+ yards

.17 HMR and .22 LR rifles are the standard—low recoil, cheap ammo, quiet enough not to spook distant towns. Bring multiple rifles if possible. Barrel heating becomes real when you're shooting 300+ rounds per day.

Ranchers actively want these hunts. Prairie dogs damage grazing land with their tunnel systems, and cattle breaking legs in holes means dead livestock. Your shooting helps ranchers while giving you unlimited trigger time in a target-rich environment.

• •Dighton, Kansas — southwestern Kansas hunting country with elevation and varied terrain. Easy access to dog towns year-round. Combine with Kansas whitetail or upland bird season if timing works.

Greenwald's Gun Repair 130 South Vista Road Dighton, Kansas 67839 Phone: (620) 397-8283

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks handles licensing. Small game permit required. No bag limit on prairie dogs in Kansas. Check current season regulations before booking.