Rader Lodge

Rader Lodge operates out of Glen Elder, Kansas, overlooking Waconda Lake—the state's third-largest reservoir. Jeff Rader has been running guided hunts here since 1986, building a reputation for thorough scouting, professional guides, and hard-working pointer dogs.

The property spans over 25,000 acres with rolling grasslands, hardwood groves, tree belts, and 12,000+ acres of waterfowl prairie potholes. This mix of habitat supports strong populations of wild pheasants, Rio Grande turkeys, quail, and migratory waterfowl.

• •Fully Guided Hunts include lodging, three meals daily, bird cleaning, and professional guides with German Shorthair Pointers. Hunts start with a hearty country breakfast, then field work with daily limits of 4 birds (you can shoot roosters and hens). Midday lunch break at the lodge, then back out to fill limits. Evenings feature relaxation, meal prep, and stories.

• •Liberated Season (Sept 1 - start of regular season): Controlled shooting area with wild birds plus thousands of liberated pheasants. Expect 200-300 bird flushes at a time.

• •Regular Season (Nov-Jan): Traditional Kansas pheasant hunting on 20,000+ acres of grasslands.

• •Self-Guided Hunts run $375/day (includes breakfast and meals at local eateries). Hunters bring their own dogs or rent dogs from the lodge. Access to private land; bird cleaning available for extra fee.

Rader Lodge specializes in self-guided Rio Grande turkey hunts on 30,000 acres of prime turkey habitat. Guides pre-scout and put hunters on birds, then offer optional daily guide services for $150/day.

Hunts run 3 days/4 nights, $1,300 per person (Unit 2). Archery turkey hunts available April 5-12; regular seasons April 18-28 (2024) and May 3-23 (2025).

Hunting methods: - Ground blinds with calling (yelping, clucking, purring, cackling) - Spot-and-stalk techniques - Decoy setups - Shotgun or archery

Guides handle pre-hunt scouting to locate roosting and travel patterns. Package includes 3 hearty evening meals and lodging. Permits not included.

Hunters typically see high success on their first bird with excellent chances at a second bird.

With habitat conservation expanding quail populations, Rader Lodge offers productive quail days. Clients typically encounter 10+ coveys per day across thousands of acres. Quail hunts combine well with pheasant trips for back-to-back wingshooting action.

Duck and goose hunting just outside a 13,000-acre waterfowl refuge. Expect mallards, geese, and other migratory species in feeding frenzies across Kansas cropland. Guides set up decoy spreads and handle field prep.

• •Combo Hunts: Early season combines morning pheasant hunts (quick limit) with afternoon dove hunts and evening white bass fishing. Later October: pheasants in the morning, walleye/catfish fishing afternoons.

Whitetail hunts focus on 140+ Pope and Young caliber bucks. 20 years of hunting these same lands means guides know travel patterns and prime locations. Hunters need patience and put in the time; guides handle scouting and field support.

The lodge overlooks Waconda Lake, just 1/4 mile south. Professional fishing guides target: - Walleye - Crappie - Catfish - White bass - Wipers

Fishing reports and seasonal availability posted on the website.

All guided hunts include lodging with satellite TV and wireless internet. Meals feature hearty country breakfasts, lunch breaks at the lodge, and evening dinners with stories from the day's hunt. Self-guided hunters use partner lodging facilities near hunting grounds with meals at local eateries.

• •Owner: Jeff Rader
• •Phone: 785-545-8852
• •Email: [email protected]
• •Address: 1299 Lori Lane, Beloit, KS 67420

Call or email to check availability. Peak seasons fill quickly. Trip Planner tool available on website. Email newsletter offers hunting and fishing specials.