Call of the Wild Outfitters

Call of the Wild Outfitters operates in central Kansas near Stafford, offering fully-guided and semi-guided hunts across over 45,000 acres of prime whitetail habitat within a 50-mile radius of their camp. The operation is bonded and insured—a distinction Jim Call emphasizes as key to staying in business the right way: legally, safely, and focused on client success.

• •Rifle hunts (December 2-13, extended seasons through January)
• •Archery hunts (September 14 through December 31)
• •Muzzleloader hunts (Early season September 14-27)
• •Turkey hunts (Spring season April 14-May 31, plus youth and early archery seasons)
• •Upland game (Pheasant and quail included free if you harvest early)
• •Waterfowl (Available to clients who finish their deer tag early)

All hunts occur on private land with no high fences. The terrain consists of shelter belts, dry creek beds, timber areas, CRP grassland, and river bottoms. The operation actively manages habitat through food plots, mineral licks, pumped water sources, and rotated agricultural crops: corn, soybeans, alfalfa, wheat, and rye.

Trophy standard: Only bucks scoring 140 inches or above are harvested. Clients who shoot a buck below 130 inches pay a fine. No hidden trophy fees—the price covers everything.

Nine experienced guides monitor deer movement, assist with field dressing, pack lunches, and focus on putting clients on birds and bucks. Semi-guided and fully-guided options available. The operation emphasizes that guides take pride in top-notch customer service and want you going home happy.

Four lodge-type houses in the same area near Stafford:

Henderson House B&B - 518 W Stafford, Stafford, KS 67578 - Single queen beds (1-3 per room) - Private facilities - Enclosed six-seater heated hot tub - Contact: Jim Call (620) 727-1444 or Anna (620) 664-8150

Weide House B&B - 302 N. Green, Stafford, KS 67578 - Single queen beds - Private facilities - Same contact: Jim Call (620) 727-1444 or Anna (620) 664-8150

Meals included: Continental breakfast daily plus home-cooked dinners with homemade soups, pies, pastries, and full-course evening meals. Packed lunches available for the field.

• •Kansas hunting license: $97.50
• •Nonresident deer permit application: April 1-24
• •Nonresident deer tag: $442.50
• •Hunter safety card required if born after July 1, 1957
• •Hunter orange clothing required
• •Apply through kdwpt.state.ks.us or (800) 918-2877

• •Quivira Wildlife Refuge (6 miles north, 7 miles east) – fishing, hiking, bird-watching
• •On-campus – ping pong, pool table, VCR/DVD theater, basketball court, picnic areas

Every year Call of the Wild takes approximately 10 kids from local hunter safety courses on free hunts. Lodging, meals, and guide time are donated. Saturday hunts with Sunday redemption opportunity if needed.

"We have been in the outfitting business a long time and intend on staying in the business, by doing business the right way: legally, safely, and giving you the best opportunity to have a successful hunting experience." — Jim Call

• •Bonded and insured operation
• •Many repeat clients with references readily available
• •Kansas ranks #1 or #2 for trophy whitetail hunting
• •No high-fence hunting – fair chase on natural habitat
• •Comfortable infrastructure – heated towers, quality stands, reliable facilities
• •Full transparency – no trophy fees, clear pricing structure

Client testimonials consistently mention outstanding hospitality, exceptional food, knowledgeable guides, and successful hunts with bucks in the 140-inch+ range.