Welcome to Gillespie Family Farms here in Gove County, Kansas! 

The small draws that run through the property are natural deer funnels to and from the ag field food sources. Deer use the wheat, corn, and milo fields as primary feeding ground and the draws and creek corridors as travel and bedding cover. Livestock tanks and ponds scattered across the property add water to the equation and give deer consistent reasons to move through the area.

The deer really like the milo. There are whitetails around, but our property is mainly Mule Deer.

The acreage is probably best-suited for rifle hunters. The bowhunting will be more of a challenge with the limited tree cover. 

We have about 1,875 acres in KS Unit 2 for mule deer. We have another 130 acres north of the GMU boundary in KS Unit 1 that Resident hunters can use during their hunt. The 130 acres isn't enough to reasonably offer to nonresident hunters with a Unit 1 tag.

We are located in between Grainfield and Grinnell with habitat consisting of dryland farmground and western Kansas plains. My family has worked this country since 1907, and I've farmed it my entire life, living in the same house I was born in. Now my youngest son farms alongside me, and between us we run a cow/calf and grain operation that produces wheat, corn, and milo. 

The total acreage is comprised of 4 different tracts about 5-15 miles apart from each other, giving hunters some options on where to set up throughout the day.

With I-70 within a few miles, getting here from Colby or further east along the interstate is straightforward. Grainfield is two miles out if you need fuel or a quick stop before you head to the field.

Please park on the side of the road where our parcels are, not on any neighboring roadside. And if you have a good day out here, we'd love to see your success photos.