Non-Resident Hunters
As of December 12, 2009 we have a non-resident membership over 46% of the total members. Hunters currently come from 36 states.
This map shows driving distances in hours from the Kansas City International (MCI) airport to the farthest locations in specific regions of each state where the Association leases land.
The benefit to the do it yourself non-resident hunter that Mid-America Hunting Association provides is a friendly point of contact in the area, confidence he will be hunting private lease land and a lodging listings.
There is no guess work. Long before leaving his home state the self guided hunter will know exactly where he will be hunting and where he will lodge. When the hunter pulls out of his driveway he is driving directly to his hunting ground without any delay to check in or knock on doors. The hunter hunts until his last possible moment then departs for home. Anytime the hunter is not hunting it is at his election.
Confidence applying for membership is a safe decision comes from three sources. First we have been in continual existence since 1965. To have lasted that long we would have to provide the hunter with what it is he wants.
The second source of confidence is we want our hunters for a yearly tradition of hunting with us for as often as they may like. To ensure they come back we have to make sure their hunting trips are as successful as possible.
This organization would not have and will not survive with a high turnover of hunters. We have quality hunting that attracts and keeps a quality hunter that in turn protects the land, wildlife and the club. The quality hunter is who we screen applicants for. Not all who apply are accepted and the interview is the step before the application is sent in. The benefit to you on joining is you are associated with mature, reasonable sportsmen that you would not hesitate to spend time talking with.
We do not guide, however be assured we will not leave the do it yourself hunter to his own resources. We will recommend hunting regions and properties to the non-resident hunter that are historic producers of quality game then focus him to specific properties. He is free to hunt these properties, scout out his own or simply pick up and move onto another lease elsewhere on a different type of habitat.
True Country
Pack a luch every day for the coutry side is as it looks in this picture. Just about as "rural" as you can get.
From Kevin, a long time quail hunter. A day when he could not even get away from the truck before his dog pointed a covey.
Non-resident hunters fall into two categories in terms of traveling our way to hunt. Those that fly in and those that drive in. For those that fly in they do so for two basic reasons. The first is to scout. Typically, this is done during two periods. The first is during spring turkey season with a turkey hunt overlapping a deer scouting trip. The second is during an early September combination dove hunt and deer scout. Waterfowl and upland hunters rarely scout and may travel to our leases during the hunting trip and rest assured they will be recommended to productive habitat.
The other category of hunters that fly in do so to deer hunt during the season without scouting. In both cases of a combination dove or turkey hunt and deer scout trip or flying out during the season it generally goes like this. Fly into Kansas City International Airport, get a rental car and drive to a hunting spot.
The two considerations when deciding to rent a vehicle are the probability of rain and peak or off peak periods. Rain is a concern as it takes as little as a 1/4 inch to make many of our country roads impassible to two wheel drive vehicles. Peak rental periods out here are the most popular hunting seasons of opening week of Kansas pheasant (starting the second Saturday in November) and Missouri rifle deer season which may overlap the Kansas pheasant season starting the second Saturday in November.
During off peak periods hunters have reserved the lower cost two wheel drive vehicles and upgraded on the spot to an SUV if it should rain right before their arrival or be predicted during their trip. During peak periods SUVs must be reserved in advance of the hunt.
The next stop is at a convenience store, gas stations, any Wal-Mart or many other places on the way and pick up a license over the counter if not having all ready purchased on online. Remember for those that have drawn and received their deer tags through the mail the basic hunting license is also required. If not having purchased one through the mail buy one enroute to the hunting spot.
For those hunters driving in simply travel to the hunting location and begin hunting. No check in or checking out with the landowner or stopping by the Association office is required. All hunters must do is make their reservations to hunt at the Association office by telephone. Hunters may begin hunting the first moment of arrival to the last light of the last day of their trip. Hunt one day or thirty, it is up to the hunter. Our Association maps will get all hunters to the right property and once there the ground is marked with our unique Association hunting signs.
Finding the actual spot to hunt will take some scouting as this is a hunt on your own Association. Our land managers will give recommendations on where to hunt, but it will be the hunter that picks the actual places and to hunt it his own way.
For the single non-resident hunter traveling to our area we offer a buddy hunt system where we team up hunters from their home state as well as with local hunters. This allows the non-resident hunter who enjoys to hunt with others the chance to do so even if his home state buddies would rather stay home. Combine this with our lodging listing and the ability to make hunting reservations up to 30 days in advance of the hunt makes the entire trip more comfortable. Long before the hunter leaves home he knows exactly where he will be hunting, lodging and if he likes who he will be hunting with. No surprises.
For the do it yourself hunter that wishes to hunt alone without encumbrance of others he may do so in the solitude of nature. No gangs or organized large group hunts. We do have family and small friend hunting groups generally around five or less and typically being of two hunting buddies. We are about the hunter that enjoys the day a field and tranquility that comes from watching nature and the simple adventure and promise that hunting season brings to all of us each season.
Of special note on our lodging lists are country B&Bs. These are not romantic getaway B&Bs with country motifs and potpourri planters, but fully fitted homes open for public daily/weekly rental. The advantage these bring are for the hunting spouses or groups that wish to have more time together. For those wanting to hunt out of a B&B early reservations are very much encouraged as they do book up quickly.
