You guys really got nailed on that deal Escopeton!You should flame that guy on every outdoor forum,so there is less chance he could take advantage of somebody else. Sadly,you're about to get a double dose of disappointment if you hang your hopes on bird hunting public land! Don't know when you're planning to go,but those few spots that hold birds will get hammered every single day. Deer/Rifle opens December 2nd. Most of the WIHA's will be open for Deer hunting too. Guys will be stomping around and rifle balls might be flying everywhere. Keep your head down!
If you're interested,let me know and I can set you up with a guide in north central KS. Great dogs and 100% private land. Very few landowners allow access to private land on DIY hunts. They prefer to know where their hunters are at all times,plus they fear the liability if someone gets hurts or gets off on a neighbors land. Let me know......