Elk River Outfitters Kansas

Elk River Outfitters started in 2009 when the owner leased 3,000 acres for his grandson to hunt Kansas whitetail. What began as a private hunting opportunity expanded into a full outfitting operation after realizing how good the hunting actually was. His grandson has taken two bucks over 200 inches—one with a rifle and a double drop tine with a bow. They've added ground since then.

The operation runs out of Moline, Kansas (southeast corner, near the junction of highways 160 and 99), about 1 hour 15 minutes from Wichita.

Guided and semi-guided hunts available for bow, muzzleloader, and rifle. Their leases in Elk County and Chautauqua County get minimal hunting pressure and consistently produce trophy-class bucks year after year.

Pricing (lodging included): - Bow: 5 days – $3,000 - Muzzleloader: 5 days – $3,000 - Rifle: 5 days – $3,000 (early season), $3,000 (late season) - Youth hunts: $2,500

• •Immature buck fine: $500 penalty for any hunter 17+ who takes a buck scoring 135 or less. Management has final say.

• •After the kill: Deer are picked up and transported to their on-site cleaning facility. Caping is available.

Bobcats and coyotes are abundant in this part of Kansas. Both predators thrive in the cover that also produces good turkey habitat. They use prey distress calls, bobcat sounds, and coyote sounds to bring them in.

Dates: - Bobcat: January 2 – February 15 - Coyote: January 2 – March 15

Pricing (lodging included): - 3 days, fully-guided or semi-guided: $900/person

Rio Grande turkeys are plentiful here. Semi-guided hunts during spring season.

Pricing (lodging included): - 3 days, semi-guided: $900/person

Cottontail rabbits are abundant. Added to their lineup in 2021. Semi-guided hunts available.

Pricing (lodging included): - $200/day, semi-guided

• •Phone: (620) 205-8586
• •Address: 414 N Pine St, Moline, KS 67353

Deposit requirements: - Deer hunts: $500 deposit (7 working days) - Predator hunts: $200 deposit (7 working days) - Rabbit hunts: $50 deposit - Turkey hunts: $200 deposit (7 working days)

Personal checks accepted for deposits only. Balance due upon arrival—cash only. No cash, no hunt.

• •Valid hunting license (must apply through Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, April 1-24 annually)
• •Valid hunter safety card in your possession
• •Tree stand safety harness required (bring your own)
• •Rifle hunters: blaze orange cap and vest (200 square inches minimum)
• •All Kansas hunting regulations apply
• •Must sign liability release waiver
• •Respect landowner's property and livestock

• •Youth hunts are offered by Kansas Fish and Game (usually early September). Must be 16 or younger and accompanied by an adult.

Airport access: Wichita Mid-Continent Airport is the nearest major airport. Transportation to/from Wichita available for $100 additional fee.

Leases spread across Elk County and Chautauqua County in the Flint Hills region. Multiple privately leased tracts available. They've expanded over the years—recent additions included 700 acres in two separate tracts (400 and 320 acres) specifically selected as prime whitetail habitat.

• •Management notes: Food plots are maintained regularly for habitat improvement and to support good deer and turkey populations.

• •Call or text: (620) 205-8586
• •Address: 414 N Pine St, Moline, KS 67353
• •Location: Southeast Kansas (Elk County/Chautauqua County, Flint Hills region)