Smokey Hill River (5-day, Deer Hunt)

Smokey Hill River sits on 179 acres of prestigious river bottom ground near Solomon, Kansas. Here you will find a large population of whitetail deer. In 2022 an official Boone and Crockett buck was shot on this property, net scoring 170”. The Deer primarily travel inside the tree line against the river. There are significant bedding areas in the oxbows along the river. Food sources on this property include many wild food sources known by many biologists to have exceptional crude protein levels. Crops such as Corn, Soybeans, Milo, and Wheat are rotated every year on this property. The convergence of the Solomon and Smoky Hill River make this a legendary property growing some world class whitetail. Hunters are asked to manage the deer on this property, by only harvesting mature bucks. Any deer taken below 140" or younger than 3 years old will result in a fine. This is a 5-day hunt, so by booking the first day of your hunt, you are automatically booked for the following 2 as well.

The property near Solomon, Kansas boasts an ideal environment for large whitetail deer, with its diverse range of biological habitats, including a riverbed, hardwood forests, and agricultural fields. Whitetail deer are abundant in the area, especially during the rut, attracted to the various food sources provided by the agricultural fields, as well as the shelter and cover provided by the hardwood forests. The deer travel along the riverbed and tree lines, making them a prime location for hunters to set up near. The hardwood forests offer excellent cover for deer, making it an ideal location for hunters to set up in tree stands and wait for deer to pass by. The dense tree lines also provide a rich source of food for deer, with a mix of deciduous species such as oaks, maples, and hickories, which produce acorns, nuts, and other food sources throughout the year. In addition, the agricultural fields provide an abundance of food for deer, as crops such as corn, soybeans, and wheat are highly attractive to the animals. However, this also means that hunters must be strategic in their approach, as the deer can be highly unpredictable and may not follow predictable patterns. Deer numbers increase during the rut and can be great for the late November and early December rifle season.

Nov. 2023 Rut report- IO hunters experienced several successful whitetail hunts. Field edges and active scrapes proved to be rut activity hotspots. Due to warmer weather in the 2023 season rattling was much less responsive to deer. Some were harvested using this strategy however. Overall, hunters enjoyed a 75% Success rate.

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Reservation fees are due at the time of booking, and are non-refundable. 50% of the outdoorsman fee will process 2 weeks after the draw results in this state are posted. If you are unsuccessful in the draw, reach out to IO and the situation will be handled accordingly. The remaining 50% will process 1 month prior to the hunt.

Cancellations made prior to placing a deposit will be taken care of immediately. Any cancellations needing made after placing a deposit will result in attempts to reschedule the hunt for a different season, or a different year. Please note that refunds are not guaranteed.

You are not legally allowed to access the property, for any adventure, prior to your selected access day. If you try to access the property at all before your selected date(s), without prior approval from IO, you will be subject to trespassing and punishments therein.