What’s it actually like to hunt at Bow Creek Ranch?
It starts with a handshake at the lodge—and ends with a story you’ll talk about for seasons to come.
While every hunter and every species is different, the structure of a guided hunt here follows a rhythm that’s been fine-tuned over years of hosting guests across Kansas’s open prairie. Here’s what a typical experience looks like—from the hunter’s perspective.
Arrival and Lodge Check-In
Hunters usually arrive the afternoon before their first hunt. After a quick tour of the lodge—which includes three bedrooms, a full kitchen, two full bathrooms, and fiber-backed Wi-Fi—you’ll settle in, meet your guide, and discuss plans for the following day.
Dinner that evening is hearty and home-cooked, served family-style and built around comfort. Over the meal, your guide will walk you through the schedule and field plans, tailoring the hunt to your preferred pace, weapon, and target species.
Whether it’s pheasant, dove, predator, or yak, everything is structured around your goals.
Morning of the Hunt
You’ll start with a light breakfast and coffee at the lodge before heading out to the field.
For upland and dove hunts, you may be walking native grasses, crop field edges, or draws where birds naturally hold. For predator and yak hunts, you’ll set up in cover, watch the wind, and scan with optics. In every case, your guide is right there to help with direction, timing, and terrain.
Every hunt is private. You won’t be bumped up against other groups, and you’ll never feel rushed.
The Action in the Field
In a typical upland hunt, birds flush from thick CRP strips and draw lines, with pointing dogs working hard ahead. Shooters rotate in and out to keep energy high and shots fresh.
Dove hunts take place over small ponds and watering tanks, especially productive during early September’s opener.
Predator hunts are more strategic, using electronic calls and natural terrain to pull coyotes into range. For thermal night hunts (January–March), you’ll scan open fields under big prairie skies—some of the most exciting hunting Kansas has to offer.
And yak hunts? They’re a different kind of intensity altogether. You may spend hours glassing from a distance before carefully planning a stalk. The moment a bull steps into view, the landscape goes quiet.
After the Shot
Once your hunt wraps up, you’ll return to the lodge for a hot lunch or dinner, depending on your schedule.
For bird hunts, game is processed and packaged on-site. For yak and predator hunts, our team helps with recovery, cooling, and prepping the animal for local locker processing if needed.
Most guests wind down the day at the lodge with their boots off, a drink in hand, and stories flowing. It’s more than a transaction—it’s a tradition.
Ready to Plan Your Day at Bow Creek?
We host one group at a time—and every hunt is tailored to you.
📞 Call us at (308) 212-0100
📧 Email bowcreekranchoutfitters@gmail.com
