WILD TURKEY HUNTING

This 20 lbs and 9 inch bearded Rio Grande tom turkey was taken the opening morning, April 1, 2007, of the Kansas Spring Turkey Archery Season by your guide, Jim Gourley. 4 toms and 3 jakes were called within 15 yards of a Double Bull Blind in less than two hours in one spot(this is the same ground where we guide hunts). These birds liked the H.S.Strut 360 slate call with a hickory striker and a single Delta hen decoy. The bird was taken with a vintage 1982 Jennings Lightning compound bow, open Pride sights, Golden Key Futura release, Easton Gamegetter II shaft with Muzzy 100 four blade broadhead and a Grasshopper. To schedule a hunt contact Jim Gourley at 785-249-4316 or jim@setterdogs.com.  

Fully guided wild Rio Grande turkey hunting in beautiful north central Kansas! Hunt turkeys on the Saline River Valley and/or Smoky Hills near Lincoln, Kansas. This is all private hunting ground of 5000+ acres with a limited number of hunts scheduled. Turkeys will be called/stalked during the spring season, April 8, 2009 - May 31, 2009, and in the fall/winter seasons October 1-December 2, 2008; December 15-31, 2008; and January 5-31, 2009. The archery only season is April 1-7, 2009. We welcome hunters pursuing turkeys with a bow! In addition, we support the youth/disability season of April 1-7, 2009. We will be hunting Rio Grande toms in the 18-24 pound range and may also find the rare bearded hen, as well as the hybrid Rio Grande/Eastern birds. The Rio Grande tom pictured below is 22 pounds with an 11 inch beard.

The hunting lodge is a rustice farmhouse situated near the Saline River approximately 2 miles west of Lincoln, KS, most hunts will be within 10 miles of the lodge. The lodge sleeps 4 hunters comfortably with bathroom/shower, beds, satellite tv, central air, washer/dryer, stove, sink, refrigerator, and microwave. No smoking or pets indoors. Bag your turkeys early and experience river fishing for catfish and/or an exciting pigeon hunt over National Shoot to Retrieve Champion pointing dogs.

Fully Guided Turkey Hunting(2-4 hunters) - $250 per day per hunter which includes lodging, travel to/from the lodge to the field, pre-hunt scouting, decoys, Double Bull ground blind, calling(hunters are welcome to call too), and an experienced local guide. An individual hunter will be charged $350 per day so bring your friends to get the lower rate. You have the option to bag two bearded turkeys. A non-refundable deposit of 50%($125 per day per hunter) of the total fee is required prior to the hunt. Licenses, permits, game tags, meals, guns, ammo, bows, arrows, transportation to the lodge, and clothing not included. Several eating establishments are within 15 minutes of the lodge or bring your own food to prepare at the lodge or prepare your own great dish of turkey from your day hunt! Contact Jim Gourley at 785-249-4316 or jim@setterdogs.com to schedule a hunt.

To schedule a flight contact- Salina Airport Authority (approximately 50 miles from the lodge) - 1-800-428-4322 or Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (approximately 140 miles from the lodge) - 1-316-946-4700. Transportation to/from the airport is $1 per loaded mile.

In addition to the above to fly your own plane contact- Lincoln Municipal Airport(grass strip approximately 3 miles from lodge) - 1-785-524-5240, Minneapolis City/County Airport(hard surface strip approximately 35 miles from the lodge) - 1-785-392-3300. Transportation to/from the airport is $1 per loaded mile. 
 

Fishing - Fully Guided - $50 for the afternoon(Kansas Fishing License required).

Pigeon Hunting over Dogs(primarily wing shooting) - Fully Guided - $5 per bird. 

Go to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks web site to purchase a turkey permit and a Kansas Hunting License. A turkey permit and Kansas hunting license are required. All hunts are in Unit 3, mostly in Lincoln County, so only 1 turkey permit is needed, purchase a turkey game tag to pursue a second turkey. Bag Limit- One bearded turkey per permit and one bearded turkey per game tag where game tags are authorized(game tags are authorized in Units 2 and 3). The hunter is responsible for following all Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks regulations.

Contact Jim Gourley at 785-249-4316 or jim@setterdogs.com to schedule a hunt today!

Setter Dogs, guides, tenants and landowners are not responsible for injury, accidents, damages, and/or death to hunters or hunters' property.

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Jim Gourley, State Authorized Commercial Dog Trainer
Setter Dogs - State Inspected/Licensed
Beverly, KS
785-249-4316
jim@setterdogs.com
www.setterdogs.com