My fault TopGun. I misread your comment., Sorry guys, didn't mean to create such a stir on the forum. I really enjoy reading the threads and hope to continue on as a productive member!

As for the public ground around Dodge City, I have driven countless miles and spent a lot of time on Google Earth looking at Walk-In ground. Almost everything I have seen is worthless wheat stubble or ground with no cover. There is some pretty good pheasant hunting CRP type stuff, but as far as deer go there just isn't much there. There is ONE really nice square mile of ground for deer on the walk in map, but it is no secret. I went out on it a couple time late in the season and didn't see a single deer. It is an absolute peach of a spot too, but it gets hammered because it is about the only good ground for deer.

I really think the KDWP needs to up the ante for good deer habitat pertaining to how much the landowner is paid in compensation. There is just such a shortage of quality walk-in in this area of the state.