Scattered Acres Outfitting

Scattered Acres Outfitting LLC is a family-owned hunting outfitter run by Robert and Sheila Rogge in Washington County, North Central Kansas—just outside Palmer and Linn, about an hour from Manhattan Regional Airport. The operation specializes in fully guided hunts for pheasant, whitetail deer, and turkey across thousands of acres of private land and controlled shooting areas (CSAs).

Pheasant hunts include guide and dog service on wild birds, CSA hunts, or combination packages. Options range from quick day hunts ($320-$375/hunter) to multi-day lodging packages ($650-$675/hunter). They also offer European-style tower shoots with birds released 100 feet in the air and specialty late-season CSA hunts in February using $27.50 permits instead of full hunting licenses.

Pheasant Hunt Pricing: - Combo Hunt (wild AM/CSA PM): $375/day or $675/night with lodging - CSA Hunt: $320/day or $650/night with lodging - European Tower Shoots: $125-$335/hunter (5-15 birds) - Extra birds: $25/pheasant or $18/chukar

Scattered Acres books only a small number of deer hunters per season to minimize pressure and maximize quality. They offer separate archery-only properties plus rifle and muzzleloader hunts. Kansas is a draw state for whitetail, and hunters apply through the state for Unit 8 tags (where Scattered Acres operates). The property has been managed for quality deer hunting for over a decade.

Deer Hunt Pricing: - 7-Day Archery Hunt: $3,500/hunter - 7-Day Rifle/Muzzleloader Hunt: $3,800/hunter - Late Season Firearm Hunt (December): $4,500/hunter - Youth under 17: $1,500

Rio Grande, Eastern, and Hybrid turkey hunts. The property sits on the border of all three subspecies territory, so hunters can theoretically work toward a Grand Slam in one trip. Limited hunters per season keeps pressure low.

Pheasant-and-fishing combinations, deer-and-pheasant multi-day packages, and corporate retreat hunts. All combo packages include 4-7 days, lodging, and meals. Pricing available by quote.

"Lodging at Scattered Acres is second to none. The lodges are beautiful and offer rustic living with modern amenities."

Pheasant Run Lodge: Sleeps 10 guests (5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths) Deer Crossing Lodge: Sleeps 13 guests (6 bedrooms, 4 baths)

Both feature: - Large living and dining areas - Grills and outdoor spaces - Washers, dryers, and Wi-Fi - Sunset views over Kansas plains

Heated Shop: Full bar, pool table, ping-pong, cornhole, card tables, and ground-level truck parking for dog kennels.

On-Site Facilities: - Dog kennels with automatic water and enclosed houses - Game cleaning room with bird bagging and deer hanging racks - Two shooting decks with sporting clay thrower for pre-hunt practice - Onsite shooting range - Multiple ponds stocked with bass, crappie, and catfish

Fishing Trips: Half-day and full-day guided trips on Milford Lake (20,000 acres), Kansas's largest lake. Native species include walleye, bass, and wiper. Tackle included; trips can combine with hunting packages.

Sporting Clays: Two-station clay shooting course available year-round.

Event Hosting: The lodges host weddings, receptions, reunions, corporate meetings, and holiday gatherings.

Sheila and Robert Rogge grew up in the area where Scattered Acres now operates—Sheila's childhood farm is less than half a mile from the main lodge. Both were taught to hunt, fish, and trap by their fathers and now run the outfitting business to share that experience with others. The company explicitly welcomes youth and women hunters and emphasizes family hunting trips and group memories.

Address: 1490 5th Road, Palmer, KS 66962 Phone: (785) 770-7440 Email: [email protected]

The property sits on the edge of the Flint Hills with a mix of open prairies, crop fields, and wooded thickets—prime habitat for game birds and deer. One hour from Manhattan Regional Airport.

• •50% deposit required to secure dates
• •Deposits are non-refundable but transferable to future hunts or substitute guests
• •Most multi-day packages require minimum 4 hunters
• •Kansas hunting licenses required for combo/native bird hunts; CSA hunts only need CSA permits