Blue River Whitetails

Kansas Deer Hunting and Kansas Turkey Hunting with

Blue River Whitetails

Your Kansas hunting experience will take place in Washington County in North Central Kansas. We offer Kansas trophy whitetail deer and Kansas spring turkey hunts.

We have leased thousands of privately owned acres of prime deer and turkey habitat for Kansas hunting. Our Kansas land consists of creek and river bottoms, rolling hills, CRP fields, hardwoods and cedar draws. Cropfields consist of milo, corn, soybean, wheat and alfalfa. The soil in North Central Kansas is some of the richest in the state. The Blue River Whitetails hunting area also has mast crops such as acorns that deer love, thus providing all the nutrients for growing Kansas trophy whitetails.

David Schotte is the owner and licensed guide of Blue River Whitetails. Living in the Hanover, Kansas area all of his life has given him an intimate knowledge of the land. Over his 34 years of Kansas deer hunting, David has had the opportunity to take several trophy deer and has helped friends do the same. His experience in archery and rifle hunting could possibly put you on the trail of the trophy whitetail of your dreams.

Kansas Deer Hunts

Kansas Turkey Hunts

Testimonials

Dave, Lisa & Preston, Once again I am totally overwhelmed by my great success in Kansas at Blue River Whitetails. For the last decade, I've been pursuing big mature whitetails in western midwestern USA & Canada. Never had I more success than with you folks. I'm taken back, 3 years, 3 bucks, 510" of horn. Where could a person go and have more success than that. 

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2012 Turkey Hunts

Kansas 2012 Turkey Season

at Blue River Whitetails was a huge success. Check out the great Rio's and Easterns that were taken this season in our photo album.

We would love to have you come out and join us for a Kansas turkey hunt you won't forget in 2013.

2011 Deer Hunts

Kansas 2011 Deer Season

at Blue River Whitetails had its challenging moments but the season ended in success with trophy whitetails being harvested and lifelong memories being made!

Spots are filling fast for 2012, so book your Kansas hunt of a lifetime today! 

Hardcore Hunting T.V. Hunts Kansas  

See Pro Staffer Jason Irish take a great buck on camera for "Hardcore Hunting T.V." Watch this episode now! Jason also films Preston Schotte taking a 150's buck during Kansas Rifle season. Watch the episode Preston Grows Up. 

Watch for these exciting Kansas hunts and others on the Pursuit Channel, Direct TV's 608 and Dish Network 240.

See us on Bass Pro Shops Next Generation

Blue River Whitetails had the pleasure of hunting and filming with Brandon Wikman, Bass Pro Shops Next Generation. Check out Brandon's Journal posts Hunting with Blue River Whitetails, The Best of Kansas or WiksWorld.com.

Hunting Publication Features

(2011, October). Whitetail Handbook. Field & Stream

(2009, August). Opening Day. Field & Stream 

(2008, October). Whitetail Handbook. Field & Stream 

(2008, February). Trophy Whitetails Forever, Part 2. North American Whitetail

(2007-08, December-January). Whitetail, Seek and Sneak. Field & Stream

BRW Hunting Action on Drury Outdoors Videos

Blue River Whitetails can been seen on Drury Outdoors videos such as "The Plot Thickens". Jason Irish makes a 140-yard muzzlelaoder shot with open sights, on a 135" 9-point buck. If you like turkey hunting, you must watch Drury Outdoors video "Longbeard Madness 7 & 8", "Longbeard Madness 9 & 10" , "Longbeard Madness 11". To catch a little predator hunting watch" Predator Madness".

Hunt Kansas Trophy Whitetails

The formula for Kansas trophy deer is simple. It all begins with good genetics, great nutrition from our rich soil and low hunting pressure (0.5 hunters per square mile.) Now all the deer need to reach world-class trophy potential is age. We have many great Kansas hunting opportunities on our properties, and we would love to have you come out and hunt with us. We are now booking for all the 2012 seasons.

Archery

Our Kansas archery hunts are from tree stands. Tree stands are located in key areas known for producing Kansas trophy whitetails. You are welcome to bring your own stands, or we can relocate ours if needed. Our main goal is to put you where the deer are so you may have the opportunity to take home a Kansas trophy. Safety belts are mandatory in all tree stands.

Rifle

Kansas rifle hunts are available from tree stands and ground blinds. Both very successful way of taking home your Kasas trophy deer. You will be hunting Kansas Unit 8. Safety belts are mandatory in all tree stands.

Muzzleloader

Kansas muzzleloader hunts are from tree stands and ground blinds. Early muzzleloader hunts are much like our archery hunts. Our late muzzleloader hunts are much like our rifle hunts. Safety belts are mandatory in all tree stands.

2012 Kansas Deer Season

Early Muzzleloader: Sept. 17 thru Sept. 30, 2012 

Youth and Disability: Sept. 8 thru Sept. 16, 2012 

Archery: Sept. 17 thru Dec. 31, 2012 

Regular Firearms: Nov. 28 thru Dec 9, 2012

Nonresident Deer applicants must apply online from April 1 thru April 27, 2012. The unit map is the same for rifle, muzzleloader and archery hunts. Blue River Whitetails is located in Unit 8. When filling out your application, under primary unit choose Unit #8 and the adjacent unit as #9. For your second choice mark Unit #9 for your primary, and Unit #8 for the adjacent unit. This will increase your odds of drawing. Make sure you mark the hunt type you will be hunting (ex. firearms, muzzleloader or archery.) The lottery drawing will be in the month of June and you will be notified by KDWP shortly after of your drawing status. The non-resident deer permit is $322.15 (includes a  $21.15 nonrefundable application fee). A Kansas hunting license is $72.15 and can be purchased via the KDWP website.

Hunts are semi-guided 5-day hunts

Blue River Whitetails will provide:

Lodging (6 nights)

Sighting in of bow or rifle

Tree stands, ground blinds

Field dressing and packing out game

Meat handling - Deliver to the local locker or taxidermist

What is not provided?

Personal items such as clothing, toiletries, etc.

Rifle, bow or muzzleloader, ammunition, hunting equipment, etc.

Kansas Nonresident Deer Permits and License

For pricing and booking dates call: 785-337-2530 or email.

Deposit

50% of cost of hunt to hold date. Balance due 60 days prior to arrival. Deposits are non-refundable.