Welcome to Fowl Plains
is simple, to provide an unmatched experience that leaves our hunters counting down the days until the following year. We strive to be much more than a guide service. We want to build relationship that last a lifetime. We enjoy sharing a common bond with each hunter that comes into camp. Whether it’s the love of the hunt, the dogs working, or being outdoor on the breathtaking Kansas Plains.
Your Premier Kansas waterfowl hunting outfitter
Fowl Plains Mission
"We would like to thank everyone for
choosing Fowl Plains for your waterfowl hunt of a lifetime. We promise to continue to strive towards excellence and providing you with the best experience possible. We thank you for your business."
Thank you
- Chase, Meghan, and Cody
The Lodge - see more
656 w barton county rd Great Bend Kansas
Gate Key -
Closet Airport - Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport. Approx. 2 hours.
Garage/ mudroom
Living room
Kitchen
Dining room
4 bedrooms
two full bathroom
What to expect
Average Timeline
4-5am Wakeup call
Arrive to hunting location
set up
hunt
pack up
brunch
Guides Scout in the afternoon
Option to add on a pheasant hunt*
Timeline subject to change depending on conditions
WHAT DOES THE AVERAGE DAY LOOK LIKE?
What to Bring
Planning on bringing your dog?
Bird Processing?
Afternoon options
When do we arrive?
Where to get Kansas Hunting License?
Mornings start with coffee and continental style breakfast. You have the option to help set up the blinds and decoys or sleep in. If you decide to sleep in the guides will drop you a pin for the hunting location.
Most hunters drive themselves to the field because they have all of their gear. If you want to ride with a guide please let us know ahead of time. After the morning hunt we will return back to the lodge for breakfast or lunch. There will be a sit down dinner in the evening.
*You do not need to help set up - if you would like to you are more than welcome.*
The afternoon before your first hunt. Check in is 5pm. Check out 2pm
shotgun 12 or 20 gauge is recommended
Ammunition
Hunting boots - warm/ waterproof
outerwear - patterned camo outer layer and warm under layer
gloves - warm/ waterproof recommended
eye & ear protection
Yes we allow dogs as long as you book the lodge and hunt to yourself (group of 8). Dogs also are not allowed in the lodge. Please bring a kennel - the dogs can stay in the attached garage. We also have the right to ask you to take your dog to the truck if it's disrupting the hunt.
We provide bird processing. Everyone takes home their birds - no exceptions.
Things to do in town -
Dry Lake Brewing - Only open Thursday - Sunday
Ellinwood Underground Tours
Hatchet Axtion ( Axe throwing)
Quivira national wildlife refuge
Cheyenne Bottoms
You need a federal waterfowl stamp
resident or non-resident small game hunting license
Kansas HIP certification
Kansas State waterfowl permit
All licensing need to be purchased ahead of time
How far away are we hunting?
Anywhere from 5 minutes to an hour and half. Depends on the conditions
WHAT TO EXPECT
What does the average day look like?
Mornings start with coffee and continental style breakfast. You have the option to help set up the blinds and decoys or sleep in. If you decide to sleep in the guides will drop you a pin for the hunting location.
Most hunters drive themselves to the field because they have all of their gear. If you want to ride with a guide please let us know ahead of time. After the morning hunt we will return back to the lodge where brunch will be provided. Also a sit down dinner is provided as well.
MORE COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
*You do not need to help set up - if you would like to you are more than welcome.*
Alcohol That is provided at the lodge
Beer
Liquor
Busch Light
Bud light
Coors Light
Michelob Ultra
Titos
Makers Mark
Gin
Captain Morgan
Tequila
Client Experience
“Our experience at Fowl Plains was simply amazing. One can expect an experience that is outlined in exact detail as depicted on their website. From the premier hospitality to the exceptional hunting, you will not find an outfitter that offers a better “total package”.
The guide service is top notch. You can trust the guides. The amount of experience between the ownership of the lodge and the guides is shown immediately while out in the field.
Awesome photos and greats laughs.”
Austin
Client Experience
"Absolutely great experience at Fowl Plains with our group. The food was great and the hunting was even better. You can tell each member of the staff truly cares about providing the best experience possible for the guest. I cannot thank Chase, Meghan, Cody, Logan, and Jensen enough for their hard work and hospitality.
Can’t wait to go back next year!"
Colton
Client Experience
"Chase, Meghan, Cody and the all of the staff at Fowl Plains work their butts off to make hunting with them a memorable experience. The accommodations are first class and the food is top notch.
Everyone at Fowl Plains goes out of their way to make sure things are taken care of when you're with them. The crew at Fowl Plains make you feel like family, great memories and awesome hunting and many laughs were had by all in the group.
If you're looking for an outstanding water fowling experience Fowl Plains gives you the total package. Our group is counting down the days until we get to do it again."
Dennis
Client Experience
"From the moment I sent an email to Fowl Plains all the way through the last day of the hunt was a great experience. Cody responded quickly to my email and provided a ton of information on what they offer and was extremely easy to work with. It wasn’t like pulling teeth to get information like all the other outfitters I talked to. From the second you arrive at the lodge you start to understand that this isn’t just a job for the fowl plains team and you aren’t just another customer, this is a passion and they care about the experience on a personal level for everyone that walks in their door. EVERYONE on the fowl plains team was great and worked extremely hard to provide that amazing experience each day. From finding the birds (they literally never stop looking), to the experience in the blind and the amazing home cooked meals each day, there’s no other outfitter I would recommend. If you are looking for an experience that goes far beyond the blind then reach out to Fowl Plains to book your next hunt because you will not be disappointed."
TJ
Client Experience
"I’ve hunted with Fowl Plains twice now and can tell you, I’ll be back every year for as long as they keep running the outfit. The whole staff does a phenomenal job hosting and getting to know each person. Everyone involved has become a friend. The whole experience is personable and intimate. Having dinner every night with Chase, Meghan, Cody, and the whole guide staff is awesome. You can tell they genuinely love what they do and they treat you like family. Keep up the great work guys, already can’t wait to come back!"
Justin
Client Experience
"This is the crew you want to spend time with in the blind! They do it right, no shortcuts, no bs and they put in the work to put you on the birds! I've been lucky enough to hunt here the last couple of years and I'll be heading back this season as well. If you want an all around great experience, Chase, Meghan and Cody are going to make that happen!"
Mason
Client Experience
"If you are looking for a guided waterfowl hunt I highly recommend Fowl Plains in Central Kansas. You won’t find harder workers than Chase and Cody and their guides when it comes to scouting, getting you on, and killing birds. Meghan does all the cooking and will go on hunts and provides professional photography to capture those memories. Most importantly it’s more than a hunt, they’re all just good down to earth people who wanna hang out, tell stories over a drink and dinner, get to know you and provide you with the best experience possible. Give em a call!"
Caleb
