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Hunting Contests
Rooster Roundup
400 banded birds are released in seven participating counties in southwest Kansas: Ford County (Dodge City), Finney County (Garden City), Gray County (Cimarron), Hodgeman County (Jetmore), Seward County (Liberal), Stevens County (Hugoton), and Ness County (Ness City).
- 50 banded birds (red bands) will be released in Walk In Hunting Areas (WIHA) throughout Ford County.
- Bands must be returned to the Dodge City Visitor Information Center (400 W. Wyatt Earp). Band holders will receive a prize for registering bands and be entered into a drawing for the grand prize of $500 (Chamber Bucks) at the end of the season.
Bounty Bird
- 100 banded birds (gold bands) will be released exclusively in Ford County.
- Bands must be returned to the Dodge City Visitor Information Center (400 W. Wyatt Earp). Each band correlates with a community prize valued over $25 distributed at the end of the season.
Find a full list of rules and sponsors at Pheasant Hunting Contests or contact the Dodge City Convention & Visitors Bureau at (620) 225-8186.
Register your band online at: Bounty Bird/ Rooster Roundup Register.
Walk-in Hunting
The walk-in hunting access (WIHA) program in Kansas kicked off in 1995 in an effort to enhance the hunting experience in our state by providing hunting access to private property. The program has grown to one of the most successful access programs in the country. By 2004, over 1 million acres were enrolled in the program providing countless opportunities for sportsmen to pursue their favorite game at no additional charge. Although the majority of the acreage provides good to excellent upland game bird hunting, some areas provide opportunities for deer, waterfowl, and squirrel hunting as well.
For more information, contact the Kansas Wildlife, and Parks office in Dodge City at (620) 227-8609.
Download the ArcGIS Explorer App, available on iOS and Android, and search for KDWP 2023-2024 WIHA for the most current Walk-In Hunting Access.
Become a Hunt the West Rewards Program Member
Hunt the West rewards members receive special discounts at a variety of restaurants and businesses in the Dodge City area. Members also benefit from express entry for either the Bounty Bird or Rooster Roundup pheasant hunting contests. Membership is FREE for all hunters with a current Kansas hunting license. Become a member today by completing the form at www.visitdodgecity.org/jointhehunt.
