Whitetail deer hunting humbles even the most seasoned and discerning hunters. Bagging a trophy buck exceeding 150 inches marks a milestone achievement for many. Tales of bucks surpassing this threshold abound, but in reality, very few live up to the hype when deer are properly scored. Securing such a prized catch demands a convergence of factors, plus a stroke of luck. The paramount requirement is simple: you must hunt where the big deer live.
Kansas stands as a beacon for avid hunters. The state consistently contributes top entries to prestigious organizations like Pope & Young and Boone & Crockett, and it has become the quintessential destination for WTA clients seeking these milestone trophies. The state’s allure is no surprise, given its allocation of limited non-resident tags, exclusion of gun hunts during the rut, and stringent access restrictions due to the vast swaths of private lands.
Meticulously structured deer seasons range from mid-September muzzleloader hunts (with legal scopes) to October and November archery hunts (where crossbows are permitted) and the culmination in December rifle hunts. There’s an option tailored to your preferences.
For over 25 years, WTA has continually evolved to offer premier outfitter services in the Sunflower State, each equipped to deliver that elusive once-in-a-lifetime trophy. With limited availability and the impending April 26th application deadline for Kansas, procrastination is ill-advised. If you don’t intend to hunt Kansas in 2024, it is imperative to purchase a point to ensure a successful draw in the future.
Reach out to WTA TAGSÂ today to align your hunting aspirations and maximize your time in the stand this Fall.
The Ultimate in Kansas Whitetail Hunting
Muzzleloader: September 16–20, 2024 (1 Spot)
Archery/Muzzleloader: October 21–25, 2024 (2 Spots)
Located in the heart of big whitetail country, this outfitter has over 15,000 acres of strictly managed property. Some of this outfitter’s highlighted properties include primo ground bordering the Cheyenne Bottoms and Quivira National Wildlife Refuges, which provide critical sanctuary to sustain quality deer hunting year after year.
Trophy Whitetails in Central Kansas
Archery/Crossbow: November 11–17, 2024 (4 Spots)
Located in the heart of central Kansas’ big buck country, this outfitter offers some of the best whitetail hunting in the state. The high-quality genetics, friendly atmosphere, professional guides, and newly renovated hunting lodge will make for a very memorable and positive experience.
Unit 1 – Western Kansas Whitetails
Muzzleloader: September 16–20, 2024 (3 spots)
Archery/Crossbow: November 18–22, 2024 (3 spots)
This veteran outfitter offers rifle, muzzleloader, and archery whitetail hunts from his newly constructed lodge in western Kansas. WTA TAGS manager Eric Pawlak considers this outfitter’s archery hunt to be one of the best values in North America for whitetail. The outfitter controls over 20 miles of Long Branch Creek, Sapa Creek, and Rock Branch Creek, to name a few, in Unit 1 Kansas. These areas provide some of the best habitat for trophy-class whitetail deer. And with his preferred 135″ minimum, it’s an opportunity to harvest the whitetail of a lifetime.
Unit 5 – Kansas Trophy Whitetail Hunting
Muzzleloader: September 23–27, 2024 (2 Spots)
Archery/Crossbow : November 4–8, 2024 (1 Spot) or November 11–15, 2024 (1 Spot)
Central Kansas is known for producing big whitetail deer and has produced some of our clients’ best trophies. Along with great genetics, the crops in this part of the state provide the perfect feeding ground to grow these big Midwestern whitetails. Most importantly, this outfitter controls thousands of acres of private property, some of which borders the local wildlife refuges. These refuges provide sanctuary for deer to grow old and are home to some of the largest bucks in the state.
