851Square Miles
1%Public Land
660 - 1030Elevation Range
- GOHUNT Maps are recommended to help navigate this area
- The dates leading up to the rut will see more daylight activity from bucks than other periods
- Private lands typically offer the best chances at big bucks, but some big bucks come off public
Bates County offers a mix of crop production, timbered draws, and native grasslands that create solid habitat diversity. The western edge of the county flattens out, while the eastern portions have more terrain variation, providing good bedding areas and movement corridors. It’s a balanced county that suits both spot-and-stalk strategies on field edges and stand hunting along creek systems.
