Pipe Creek Guide Service
Pipe Creek Guide Service operates a fully guided hunting operation across exclusive private land in Ottawa, Cloud, and Saline counties, located near Minneapolis, Kansas—about 25 miles north of Salina off Interstate 135. The operation spans 50+ individual farms with rolling terrain, river and creek b...
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Pipe Creek Guide Service operates a fully guided hunting operation across exclusive private land in Ottawa, Cloud, and Saline counties, located near Minneapolis, Kansas—about 25 miles north of Salina off Interstate 135. The operation spans 50+ individual farms with rolling terrain, river and creek bottoms, and a mix of crops: soybeans, corn, milo, alfalfa, and wheat.
Unlike many outfitters, Pipe Creek enforces a 140-inch minimum buck policy. This isn't just a preference—it's enforced with financial penalties:
- •130-140" bucks: $1,000 fine
- •Under 130" bucks: $1,500 fine
This management strategy has paid off. Hunters report consistent success on mature bucks, with many taking personal bests. One hunter harvested a 200" buck after 10+ years of repeat visits. In 2022, guide client Jason Diamond took a velvet 197 6/8 buck during Kansas muzzleloader season—the second-largest velvet whitetail ever taken in Kansas with a muzzleloader.
Stand infrastructure: - 300+ ladder stands - 40-50 box blinds (elevated and ground-level) - Numerous ground blinds in timber - All stands flagged with pink ribbon and DOT reflector tape for safe navigation in dark
Feeding program: - 42 feeders on property - 75+ tons of corn distributed annually
Lodge accommodations: - 6,400 square feet (expanded 2001, 2009, 2023) - 6 bedrooms with separate beds - 6 bathrooms - 4 fully furnished kitchens (coffee, filters, spices, utensils included) - Multiple gas grills - High-speed Starlink internet - Large flat-screen TVs - Walk-in cooler and freezers for meat storage - Located 7 miles from Minneapolis for supplies
Whitetail Deer:
| Hunt Type | Duration | 2026 Rate | 2027 Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bow Hunt | 5.5 days | $4,250 | $4,500 |
| Muzzleloader | 6 days | $4,500 | $5,000 |
| Rifle (Week 1) | 5 days | $4,750 | $5,000 |
| Rifle (Week 2) | 5.5 days | $4,750 | $5,000 |
Kids under 16: half price. 50% deposit required within 10 days of booking. Non-resident deer tag: $554.53 (includes license). Additional non-resident hunting license: $99.50.
Muzzleloader Season (Late September): Hunts over standing crops when bucks are in bachelor groups and patternable. Mostly fold-chair hunting at field edges. Generally warm, hunt mornings/evenings only.
- •Archery Season (Late October-November): Pre-rut through post-rut. 300 ladder stands positioned for each wind direction at pinch points, travel corridors, crossings, and bedding areas.
Rifle Season (Late November-Early December): Post-rut hunting with corn-baited box blinds. Hunters report seeing 10-70 deer per sit depending on conditions. Portable heaters recommended. Shooting range on-site for sight-in. :::
Turkey Hunts: - 3-day fully/semi-guided hunts: $1,750 - Rio Grande turkeys only (one bird per hunt) - Hunt units 2 and 3 - Non-resident tag: $62.50 | Youth tag: $12.50 | License: $99.50 - Average herd has 5-25 gobblers on roost; hunters see 10-15 different gobblers daily - Mature Kansas Rio Grande average: 9-11" beard, 1-1.75" spurs
Predator Hunts: - $600/day (includes lodge and guide) - Coyotes and bobcats - Minimum 3 days recommended - Non-resident bobcat tag: $100 (one cat) - Unlimited coyotes - Trapping welcome
Upland Bird Hunts: - Pheasant and quail available
Guides conduct detailed pre-hunt briefings reviewing aerial photos, wind direction, previous observations, and stand placement strategy. Hunters can self-transport to farms or use guide pickups. Four 4x4 trucks available on-site. Communication encouraged—text or call with questions during hunt. Guides handle all tracking, retrieval, field dressing, quartering, and caping after harvest.
E-Bike Rentals: Two foldable e-bikes with large baskets, Kolpin bow/rifle rack grips, and phone holders. $200 per week. Dual hitch receiver bike carriers also available.
Nearest airports: - Wichita: 2 hours straight up I-135 (closest commercial airport) - Kansas City: 3.5 hours away; small planes fly Salina route 25 miles from lodge - Salina: 25 miles away - Airport pickups available (fee applies; arrangements required)
"I've hunted whitetails with Todd at Pipe Creek Guide Service for 10+ years and have taken a trophy buck most every time. My best one scored 200'."
"Top Notch guide service. Professional and productive, challenging and exciting. Amazing lodge, comfortable beds and full kitchen. Customer service and hunting is absolutely class A."
"Excellent pheasant/quail hunting. The lodge is clean, modern and well appointed."
[email protected] | (785) 392-7441 | www.pipecreekhunts.com