Walnut Creek Encounters
We've recently had some prime dates clear up for archery season, November 9th through the 21st! Book your hunt now!
Walnut Creek Encounters is a 4th-Generation family farm located 30 miles south of Hays and 30 miles west of Great Bend. The farm consists of at least 2,000 acres. The majority of the land is west of 183 highway, south of state hwy 4, and east of Ness Co. Line, and north of Ave X in Rush County.
For spring turkey, Walnut Creek Encounters is in unit 4. This is a draw unit available to Kansas Residents only. No Non-resident Turkey Hunting permitted in this unit.
We look forward to sharing our piece of private Kansas with you!
We've recently had some prime dates clear up for archery season, November 9th through the 21st! Book your hunt now!
Walnut Creek Encounters is a 4th-Generation family farm located 30 miles south of Hays and 30 miles west of Great Bend. The farm consists of at least 2,000 acres. The majority of the land is west of 183 highway, south of state hwy 4, and east of Ness Co. Line, and north of Ave X in Rush County.
For spring turkey, Walnut Creek Encounters is in unit 4. This is a draw unit available to Kansas Residents only. No Non-resident Turkey Hunting permitted in this unit.
We look forward to sharing our piece of private Kansas with you!
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The corn adjacent to the creek bottoms looked amazing this year. The grass in the ungrazed areas was 1-2ft tall and with the well maintained timber, this property is extremely huntable. You can walk right out the back door of the house and be hunting turkeys and deer.
Tom Dombroski
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LandTrust Field Rep
Frequently Asked Questions
Property Access & Ground Rules
- Check In: After 12:00 AM
- Check Out: Before 12:00 AM
- Nearby Interstate: 20+ miles
- Nearby Highway: 0-10 miles
- Nearby Airport: 20+ miles
- Campfires: Not allowed
- Pets: Allowed on property
- ATV's: Not allowed
- Parking: Yes
- Vehicles: 6 Allowed
- Drive-in Access: No
- Walk-in Access: Yes
- Guests: 6 Allowed
Landowner Rules: Drive on roads only. Respect the property.
Cancellation Policy: Refunds are only available within 48 hours of the landowner accepting your booking request. View PolicyReviews (8)
5.0- DNDoug N
Our experience at Walnut Creek exceeded our expectations. Our lodgings were clean and very comfortable, with a full kitchen and plenty of room. They directed us where the best hunting opportunities on the property were and gave us plenty of options of where to hunt. We hunted mid-season, and while the birds were wily and made us work hard for the ones we got, we got into several coveys and a few roosters. We were into birds within five minutes of starting our hunt. Definitely plan on returning to Walnut Creek.
Reviewed by Guest on December 2023MGMaureen GDoug and his friends were so nice to host. We texted quite frequently to maintain contact. They left the house so nice that we barely knew they were there. They seemed to enenjoyed the hunt even though the birds were fewer in number. The rain (which we were grateful for) cut their hunt a little short, we hated that for them. We look forward to their return and further friendship.
Reviewed by Landowner on December 2023 - LFLinda F
Maureen exceeded our expectations. So willing to show us around- had easy property maps- had reserved signs on all land plats for us- the drought this year left limited birds but didn’t stop us from shooting roosters and seeing covey of quails. Many hens spotted. We will be back and thank you.
Reviewed by Guest on November 2023MGMaureen GAnother great hosting experience. Linda sent me messages many times before the trip. They were very self-sufficient although they did not see as many birds as we hoped, they seemed very happy with their experience and said they wanted to return. They were careful to stay on the lands they were told to hunt.
Reviewed by Landowner on November 2023 - DPDaniel P
The landowners and land both greatly exceeded my expectations. Friendly, outgoing, honest, and thoughtful in every way. I can't wait to book my next trip to this location.
Reviewed by Guest on May 2023MGMaureen GDaniel was a great guest! Very polite, and it was like an old friend we had not seen for a spell as soon as he arrived. We hope he will return to the wild west.
Reviewed by Landowner on May 2023 - KKKenny K
Had a great time. Maureen and family were most accommodating. They were eager to help me have a successful bird hunt. I also took advantage of their lodging opportunity which was very pleasant and convenient.
Reviewed by Guest on January 2023MGMaureen GKenny was another great Landtrust find. Respectful of property, courteous, and enjoyable. He and his four-legged friend were great hunters and visitors. We hope to see them again. Nice to have people who enjoy hunting and wide open spaces.
Reviewed by Landowner on January 2023 - CSCurt S
Maureen and her family were super nice folks. I met them first thing in the morning and her husband helped get us lined out for our hunt. Their son Justin was a big help when we needed direction. Bird numbers are down but we still managed to find a few birds and have a great weekend. There’s nothing like spending time with family and friends and watching my dog do what he loves to do. Thank you again to Maureen and her family for opening up their farm for others to enjoy.
Reviewed by Guest on November 2022MGMaureen GCurt and his hunting buddies were very nice and so glad to have met Curt. Hope he returns. So glad to have met him.
Reviewed by Landowner on November 2022 - TSTimothy S
Maureen and Jay were very gracious hosts. The land was perfect for our hunt. Couldn't have been more pleased.
Reviewed by Guest on January 2023MGMaureen GLandtrust has introduced us to another group of courteous, friendly, conscientious guests. They left things so nice. We only wish the bird populations were significant this year, but they did not complain. I hope to see them again.
Reviewed by Landowner on January 2023 - David K
I sure enjoyed hunting at Walnut Creek Encounters. Large mature Bucks get harvested in this area yearly. Heat and drought made the early season hunt pretty challenging this year in Kansas. Jay and Maureen are easy to deal with and are sure nice folks. Their farm contains a lot of cover, as well as AG fields.
Reviewed by Guest on September 2022MGMaureen GWe were very fortunate to have David as our guest. He was very courteous and respectful of our property. We enjoyed visiting with him and did not complain about the awful dry conditions that non of us had control over. We hope he will return when the Kansas weather is more favorable.
Reviewed by Landowner on September 2022 - John S
Maureen and Jay are wonderful people and awesome hosts. The Wildlife is plentiful as I saw several pheasants, deer and turkey during my stay. The lodging is comfortable and conveniently located. I will be returning!!
Reviewed by Guest on May 2022MGMaureen GJohn, was an awesome guest. He was most respectful of all property and land boundaries. He is an excellent communicator and let us know where is was and that all was OK. Hope to see him again in the future.
Reviewed by Landowner on April 2022
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