12 May "...I can remember that day as if it were yesterday; the beautiful outdoors confronted me from time to time with a crisp cold wind the kind that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand straight up. I'm blessed that I have the privilege to hunt on great land such as this and I'm thankful for MAHA!...O' I did see quite a few ducks, as well as a big buck..."
Now is the time we think back to those days when we may just now realize how good they were, even the slow days. Thank you Michael for the thoughts.
The Last HuntWhile the continuation of pictures from the last hunt may make it appear it was a long trip they reflect three days. These last two pictures are the end of the series from that hunt.
Late January, one field, uncounted number of hen points, three in the bag, one missed plus a covey point. It took the rest of the day from this morning hunt to the last hour of daylight to bag the last bird.
Farm ImprovementsRecent updates showing new fences and other farm land improvements is due to the increased income levels of farmers and the common approach to upgrade during good years. This is occurring in the MAHA land region just as it is in every agricultural region. We post it here to reflect reality and develop reasonable expectations. Each member needs to broaden their range of where they are willing to hunt as the density of "good spots" in any one locality will diminish. Likewise your Association is looking at reducing membership roles while sustaining its land leasing efforts.
Report: Kansas farm income more than doubled in 2007, Associated Press, May 9, 2008, Wichita, Kansas. "...The Kansas Farm Management Association says average net farm income in Kansas last year was $115,035. That compared with a statewide average of $46,593 the previous year..."
Kansas Deer InsightTalking to new members planning to hunt Kansas for the first time we were reminded what a successful open land hunter told us. Paraphrased it went something like this: It is tougher to stay put when you can see up to hundreds of yards in most directions. The perception is that nothing is out there as nothing can be seen. The reality is that most that hunt the open land miss movements that are nothing more than quick glimpses due to the slight roll of the contours and low ground cover of seemingly too short of grass to hide a deer. Missing that short window of partial movement is the mistake most make.
His proof of this is that most that hunt the open lands move too soon with their only eyes-on deer being tails running away. Those that get shot opportunity often miss due to misjudgment of ranges.
From this side of the telephone those that have tag-on success on north west Kansas and south central Kansas MAHA land do not tag small racks. |
