There are lots of Outfitters in KS. Fifteen years ago permission from farmers was all that was necessary and they were glad for you to help reduce the deer population on their property. Today the "cash crop" (deer) is what drives most farmers to lease their land. It's getting more and more expensive to lease land to hunt, and since there are limited public hunting areas in KS, it is going to impact the bowhunting of many hunters in the future, unless you have deep pockets, own your own land, or you have other connections that will put you on a deer stand. I certainly don't blame the farmers, it's the Outfitters who are driving up the lease costs for the average guy. In other words, why not lease the place for thousands of dollars as opposed to letting someone hunt for free. There is a ray of hope in all this , as I talked to an old farmer this spring about hunting on his property. I asked him how much for the lease, and he replied, "I don't lease any more, I had a bad experience with that, no charge, respect my property, and you can buy me a present if you get a big old buck!" Sorry if this is off topic, but this is my perception of bowhunting in KS at this time. If you have a good hunting spot, and you are not being charged an arm and a leg, be thankful!
