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[dmc]

First post for me.  I came over from aldeer.  Have been reading on here for a few months and figured i would post.  I won a 3 day Kansas turkey hunt for 2015 and was hoping for some info.  I have never hunted outside of Alabama or with an outfitter.  The hunt is being done by Horseshoe hill outfitters in SE Kansas.  I figured i would have a better chance of finding someone with experience or info on this site than aldeer.  Anybody ever hunted with them or heard anything about them?  Its free so obviously i'm not real picky but i was trying to get some buddies to go with me and they would have to pay so i was hoping to not get them screwed over.  Also the dates i can choose from are april 12-15th, 27-30 or may 1-4.  I am guessing earlier the better with an outfitter but also didn't know when the kansas birds got fired up. Would prefer early May since our season ends at the end of April.  But would rather have the best hunting, whenever that would be.  any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[Gooserbat]

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Second:  I would opt for the May hunt.  Just because the hens are less likely to be a factor and if it's a reputable outfitter then hunting pressure wouldn't have been an issue.

[captin_hook]

 
You've come to the right place. Surely someone here will know about the place you're talking about.

[stone road turkey calls]

 

[lonnie sneed jr.]

 

[renegade19]

 

[BigStrutter]

 

[Ctburdchasr]

Hunting with an outfitter is a bit different obviously there is a customer businessman relationship, the majority of outfitters are "hunter mentality" meaning they are good old boys at heart.  That being said when bringing friends I learned on a spring bear hunt in Idaho with little lost outfitters, ( I highly recommend Corey Dailey out there) call them and ask about individual guides. Acreage/areas they hunt. If they hunt private land or public with one or multiple guides, two guides will usually split up you and any buddies at least during hunting times. Private land will increase late season trophies while public will usually mean a more challenging hunt towards the later part of the year. He majority of outfitters will be more an happy to work with you on any requests you have. Remember it is their job to get you a quality memory and a decent chance at success. The kill and the trophies are all on you. I wish you good luck I sincerely hope you and all your buddies tag out with a memorable trophy.

[memert116]

 

[slamman]

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[TnRidgeRunner]

Welcome, new member myself. Great group of guys. Have a blast in KS man... not something that comes along every day.

[tomstopper]

 

[DirtNap647]

 

[Mike Honcho]

In 2015 shotgun season starts on April 15