need advice about Kansas

[870TAG]

I am trying to gather some basic info about Kansas Rio hunting. I live in Southern Illinois. I would like to do a 2017 spring hunt for Rio's either semi guided or prefer nonguided. Is there any public land available for a decent hunt. I would also pay trespass fees for private. I need a suggestion for a starting point. Any suggestions that will get me started would be appreciated

[Spring Creek Calls]

http://ksoutdoors.com/Hunting/When-to-Hunt/Turkey

The information on this website is extensive, including maps for the walk in hunting areas. Contact them and they'll send you a hard copy of their maps and regulations. Good luck!

[Hooksfan]

My advice is to try to find private. The word is out on Kansas public lands and the hunting pressure shows it.

[decoykrvr]

Go west of Salina for Rio's.  Plenty of Public Hunting areas and great access on private lands w/ door knocking and the right attitude. Read your maps/ look at Google Earth and look for creeks and bottoms w/ hardwood roosting areas. Be advised that if you encounter spring rains the roads are extremely "greasy" w/ no gravel, only dirt/mud and even 4-wheel drive is dicey.  In small owns go to local breakfasts eateries and hardware/farm supply stores and announce your intentions since a lot of farmers regard turkeys as a nuisance.  I've met a lot of farmers in Kansas that are amused that people hunt turkeys.