North Central Kansas Outfitters - Testimonials

Jared Martz

My girlfriend and I came out to NCK outfitters this spring to hunt Rio’s. These guys are very professional and fun to be around. Chase and Buck were our guides and they did a tremendous job getting us on birds! Cindy’s home cooking was outstanding she kept us energized and well fed. Can’t wait to come back and hunt with them again.

Wallace Tarry

Just returned from an awesome trip with NCK outfitters. We spent 3 days on waterfowl/pheasant combo hunt and it was fantastic! We have hunted with NCK for 3 seasons now and have enjoyed every minute. They are, without a doubt, the best outfitter we have ever hunted with. The lodging is excellent. The guides are superb in every way. They are knowledgable, hard working, and true professionals in every sense. We couldn’t ask for more. We are already looking forward to next year!

Scott Reeves

Great people and set up. We did a father son trip on the duck/pheasant combo hunt. Had a Great time! Thanks Brian, Brady, Buck, Katie and Luke!

Bob Goldbach

I was impressed with the level of strategy and thought that goes into how each hunt is planned out. When I judge how well an outfit is run, I want to see effort and skill, I saw both at NCK outfitters. This is a rare find in the hunting industry. The small details are what separates NCK from most, stand placement, drop-off locations, food availability and shot distance. Brian clearly has this part figured out; he will make sure that you are set up for success.

Not only is the hunting top tier, the hospitality is 2nd to none. The lodge is comfortable and well-maintained. The kitchen is very clean and orderly. You will eat 3 delicious meals a day, and you won't leave hungry.

The guides that my group had were very attentive and were willing to always help with any needs we had. Buck and Joe wanted us to have an enjoyable 5-day hunt, and they wanted us to harvest trophies. My friend and I both were able to harvest very nice bucks. Each of us got to see plenty of deer and tons of turkeys.

This is a 5-star outfit that isn't a factory outfitter. They aren't running 100's of hunter's through the same stands.

Joshua Webster

Awesome outfitter for both waterfowl and pheasants. There were more birds than I could have imagined. Great guides who were fun, dedicated, and just a blast to hunt with and be around. Well trained dogs who made a great upland experience. Meals and lodging were very good as well as was the staff. The entire operation is first class and I will continue to hunt here as long as I can. Customer and friend for life here.

James Pappas

This is our second hunt with Brian Blackwell, owner of NCK Outfitters. Brian and his superior team have absolutely knocked it out of the park. We arrived and where greeted by the team of experienced guides. We where immediately shown where to place our gear, and what where the next steps for the next three days of hunting. The wonderful evening meal is spent with all of the guides discussing when, where and how the next day hunt will take place. All of the guides made us feel like family and answered all the questions our group had. The next morning at breakfast we realized most all of the guides have been out in the field setting up the perfect spread for our duck and goose hunt. Those guides set up several hundred decoys hours before us to allow us to be dropped off three steps from the blind. Birds where in the air and landing in the decoys like I have never seen before. With the temperature at 4 degrees, not counting the wind chill, the other guides back at camp drove 30 miles one way to bring us hot soup and sandwiches that would allow us to stay and hunt longer.

If you are looking for honest, great and relentless guides with years of experience and Safety as the most important part of the hunt, look no more. These people are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We thought last year was great and booked again, now we will book every year as long as we can. You will NOT be disappointed!! See you there in 2023.

Collin Horton

Our pheasant hunting experience with NCK Outfitters was fantastic! You can really tell these guys put the time and effort in to help you have a successful hunting experience. We had a blast watching the dogs work which also helped with our success. After your hunt, you have a beautiful lodge to come back to and relax while your meals are prepared and sat right in front of you. I would highly recommend!

Cole Sawyer

I hunted two mornings for pheasant with NCK. The lodging and meals excellent. The second morning of hunting was hands down the most fun I have ever had while hunting. The dogs worked and we flushed a large number of roosters throughout the morning. Will definitely be back.

Ben Mieth

6 of us Went on a 2 day waterfowl hunt and 1 day Pheasant hunt with NCK outfitters, it was our first time out of state hunting and man was it an awesome experience. The guides were top notch and camaraderie was 2nd to none. The lodge, food, and hospitality are all amazing. We are already looking at dates to book next year and invite more folks with us . The waterfowl hunts were as expected, but the Pheasant hunt was the icing on the cake, 6 man limit in 2 hours. Yall go check them out

Mark Blakeney

I've hunted in South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and the Texas Panhandle, and NCK was, by far, the best pheasant hunt I've ever been on, and everyone in our group felt the same way. Brady and his dogs were incredible, and the lodging and meals were fantastic! This was a late season hunt, and we still had a limit by lunch every day. We will definitely book again. Thanks again for a fantastic hunt!

Mike Johnson

Tough hunting conditions and the ducks and geese wouldn’t work like we were hoping. Still ended up with some birds. The guides did a great job and worked really worked hard. They all did a great job calling! Everyone was super nice and helpful. Brian even brought lunch out to the blind while we were hunting.

They guys were especially accommodating to my 14 year old son, which I really appreciate!

Although we didn’t stay at the lodge, it is super nice. Id like to come back and stay there at the lodge next time.

Terry Karger

Spring 2023 - Vergas, MN

During early May of 2023, my son and I were able to join guides Brady & Chase at The North Central Kansas Outfitters on a premier Rio Grande turkey hunt on their land in Central Kansas. Our opening day was one for the ages as we both harvested two beautiful birds. What more could a father and son ask for! The incredible meals and lodging topped off the trip! After our trip we were proud and honored to recommend NCK and are extremely grateful for our two guides, SECOND TO NONE!

Clayton Hardesty

Spring Turkey Season 2023 - Cape Girardeau Missouri

1st time hunting at NCK and it was an absolute blast!! The food was great and the the Guides are top notch in what they do with a lot of experience! It was a beautiful place we stayed in and everyone there was very nice! The experience hunting there was like know other! I ended up taking a beautiful gobbler my first morning there with a lot of action taking place all at once! Again I appreciate the experience and I look forward to booking another turkey hunt next year with you guys!

Greg Holmes

Fall 2022 - Alabama

I’m still reliving the memories from our hunt w NCK in early November this year. The lodge was very spacious, clean and built (IMO) for hunters. My guide Buck and our cook Cindy were professional, courteous and considerate of our needs and requests. Brian goes to great lengths prior to (and right up to) the season managing his properties to maximize the the hunter’s opportunities to see deer from his carefully selected stands. The stands are solid, safe and easy to get into and out of. I saw lots of unpressurized doe groups and various age bucks thru out the day on stand. Despite having deer on all sides of me, both morning, midday and late afternoon, I was never busted nor did any deer spook. I could tell a lot of thought and effort went into the access paths to stands as well as the shooting lanes that had been cut months earlier. I harvested my buck the first afternoon, and with the help of Brian and his new tracking dog, we were able to recover my buck that evening. I’ve been hunting public DIY and outfitter hunts over 5 Midwest states the last 25 years, and I am very proud to say this was one of my top 5 bucks in all my years of sits. I love hunting KS and can’t wait til next yr (assuming I draw) to sit in more of Brian’s stands! 5 Stars 

Shane and Amanda Miller

Summer 2021 - Porterville California

We stayed at the lodge with NCK Outfitters on a quick trip through Kansas while doing some fishing and hunting. This place is setup with the sportsman in mind for sure! For a family of six who spends the majority of the year in the outdoors we couldn’t have made a better choice. This place somehow matches the comfort of royalty with the feel of a cabin retreat. Thank you NCK for helping make our trip to Kansas one for the books!

ProHDD

Summer 2020 - Republican River

I was lucky enough to stumble across Brian's place on HomeAway, while searching for a short term cabin rental in the area. Lets just say a cabin it is not, this home is large, very nice and tucked away. It was a hassle free, quiet, no stress stay and you couldn't ask for a better host. He even stopped by one night and broke in his new griddle/grill at the lodge. Brian is a culinary är?t?st and makes sure you are comfortable during your stay. Look forward to a return trip when I'm not there for work and I can check out "the beach" and shoot some birds!

Raymie Moore

Pheasant 2019 and 2020 - Gatesville, Texas

These fellars know what they are a doin and provide a first class hunt. The dogs are amazing! We have gotten our limit and back at the lodge by noon every time. The lodging is very comfortable and the meals really good. We will be comin back as long as we can!

Brian, Justin and Patty

November 2019 - Clay Center, Kansas

We did a lot of research on outfitters in Kansas before deciding to book with NCK Outfitters. The reviews and testimonials are spot on. Brian runs a first class lodge and guided hunt experience whether novice or experienced hunter. We are experienced hunters that hunted with other NCK guests all but one day of our week-long stay. If you like a quality hunting experience with great guides, abundant birds (we were there for pheasant, quail, ducks and geese) and the opportunity to make new friends with other hunters, then this is the place to go. Chase is an extremely passionate duck and goose hunter and is the primary guide for that. You will see Chase early morning and late night since he is always scouting for the next hunt the minute the morning hunt is done. He is a hard working young man and deserves the best tip you can afford to pay. Likewise, Kevin handles the majority of the upland bird guiding and is among the best we have had the privilege to hunt with. He runs extremely well trained Brittany’s and is just a great person to hunt with and be around. He knows how to run large and small group hunts effectively. We brought our dogs and ran them with Kevin’s and those of other guests on all our hunts and had no issues or concerns and had a great experience. In fact, our dogs learned some quality habits from Kevin’s in just a few short days of hunting. He, too, deserves the best tip you can afford for the countless hours of preparation so you can have a quality hunt. We had no issues getting our limits of pheasant daily, which was our focus. Chase helps guide on pheasant when the groups get large and does a great job also. Brian keeps everyone and everything organized and moving daily. He does most of the meal prep which was fantastic. He also is out scouting and helping the guides to make sure that the guests get the best experience possible. Accommodations are clean and comfortable. We had a great experience, dogs got a lot of work and success, met great customers of Brian’s, and had a great time with Brian, Kevin and Chase. We highly recommended NCK Outfitters for your next hunt!

jay johnston

fall 2019 - Clay Center KS

Very good hunt. Guides and owner do everything possible to give outstanding service and good results, we had our limits on a two day pheasant hunt by 1300 hrs with plenty of good shot opportunity in prime cover. I have hunted pheasant in 5 states and Mexico and this may be one of the very best. Dont hesitate to book this hunt. This is not a place for those that need a chef and exotic meals and drinks, but a real hunting outfit.

Frank G

Fall 2019 - Clay Center, Kansas

NCK Outfitters is the total package, friendly knowledgeable guides, very well trained dogs, a nice comfortable lodge to sleep and relax, and most of all, a team who really try to make the most positive experience you can have. I highly recommend NCK and wish you a great hunt like mine!

Craig K

Fall 2019 - Illinois

We had an awesome hunt. The guides Kevin and Chase were fantastic. We got our limited on ducks, pheasants, and took 12 geese. We had a great time. Brian is a great host and will accommodate your needs. See you next year.

Frank Gore

Fall 2019 - Clay City, Kansas

Had a 3 day hunt, 2 pheasant and 1 duck, recently at NCK Outfitters. Brian and Chase are really great guides. They really know their stuff and how to handle the hunt. Their dogs were phenomenal! They were so awesome to watch working, and no false points. Duck hunting Chase brought a retriever that was just outstanding. We bagged our limits all three days. The accommodations were nice, clean, and comfortable. Brian makes some tasty meals, which is always a huge plus for hunters. I would highly recommend NCK Outfitters for your next hunt. Friendly knowledgeable people, great hunting, picturesque accommodations, and dogs that are spot on. I know I'll be back! Happy hunting.

Garrett Isbell

Fall 2019 - Clay Center, KS

What an amazing experience!!!! From the minute we walked into the field till the time we left we were on the birds!!! Had an amazing guide which makes the experience that much better. Looking forward to making this an annual trip!!!

Hunter

Brian: "I would appreciate it if you would refer some hunters to my lodge this season. I have a couple of cancellations and dates that I could fill. The pheasant and duck hunting will et a lot better as soon as it gets cold."

Hunter: "I will and hopefully I could come back. This was a dream hunt!!! I cannot imagine a better result on a two day hunt! I really appreciate your hospitality and Chase's passion for bird hunting and people is indescribable. He will be a famous hunter someday. He really cares about you and your business and that is what impresses me most. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. These pictures will be shown at my funeral someday!"

B Hodges

Fall 2018 - Salina kansas

Great hunt. Guide was great and accommodations were great. They really work hard to get you shots at waterfowl. Will Hunt with them again.

Eric Engel

Januar/2018 - Clay Center

This is my second time out to NCK. First time was 2 years ago for my son's 16th birthday. We had a group of 7 that had a great time. Just got bask last weekend for my second time out and the 4 of us this time had just as good a time as the first. Coming out from NY, Brian makes it easy. Food is good, lodge is great and we limited out on birds both days. Thanks for a great time. see you again in a few years.

Collin Rogers

I've got to brag on your guides. They tried their hardest to put us on ducks. We all had a great time. Tyler, Blake, and Cody did a great job, we had a great time on every hunt. The cook was great! And also your lodge is very nice and clean! We were very pleased with our hunt/stay. I would definitely hunt with you guys again!