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2016 2017 HUNT SEASON PHOENIX 09/30/16 Swords 43.63% 10/15/16 KSST 39.77% 10/15/16 KSST 52.88% 10/27/16 Shaffer 44.72% 10/25/16 Wolfington 50.33% 11/12/16 Damiris 55.66% 11/19/16 Marten 63.33% 01/06/17 Talton 35.71% 01/07/17 Talton 41.19% 01/27/17 Henry 42.22% 02/25/17 Rasberry 53.88% 03/02/17 Kaiser 47.55% MINI 11/09/16 Craig 44.13% 12/04/16 McCoy 63.03% 12/08/16 Craig 53.05% 12/15/16 Navarro 62.50% 12/28/16 Beins 31.90% 01/12/17 Edwards 45.41% 01/29/17 Swenson 44.77% 02/22/17 Bartling 59.33% 03/17/17 Brownback 50.76% 03/17/17 Russell 74.16% 03/23/17 Clay 72.85% SCOTTIE *DOUBLE 10/04/16 Shriver 39.04% 10/22/16 Palmore 54.16%* 10/27/16 Jensen 52.22% 10/28/16 Latimer 47.50%* 10/28/16 Riley 62.50% 11/15/16 Parks 54.44%* 11/22/16 Juda 56.66% 11/30/16 Shinkle 54.28% 12/01/16 Casillas 55.00%* 12/10/16 Feilmeier 42.27%* 12/10/16 Briegel 55.83%* 12/16/16 Devlin 86.76% 12/20/16 Marra 48.57%* 12/23/16 Armendariz 51.66% 12/27/16 Westfall 40.00% 02/10/17 Willett 60.00% 02/14/17 Klein 51.00% 03/02/17 Bush 50.62%* 03/10/17 Davis 77.69%* 03/15/17 Keaton 81.42% 03/15/17 Stutterheim 61.66% 03/18/17 Cress 69.16% 03/19/17 Schreck 63.94% 03/22/17 Hodgdon 59.16%* 03/28/17 Colletti 53.33% 03/29/17 Dale 51.66% 03/29/17 Hodgdon 45.83%* 03/30/17 Craig 76.66%* 03/31/17 Zban 60.00% MECCA 10/28/16 Brown 57.14% 10/21/16 ICJR 45.62% 11/02/16 Kolbeck 57.69% 11/04/16 McIlvain 66.00% 11/10/16 Argo 60.74% 11/16/16 Shinkle 67.33% 11/18/16 Hamilton 78.18% 11/19/16 Fryar 60.00% 11/19/16 Bush 52.50% 11/20/16 Hodges 60.18% 11/23/16 Klein 72.41% 11/26/16 Bush 60.00% 11/29/16 O Keane 75.38% 12/01/16 Cress 85.71% 12/03/16 Davis 63.07% 12/06/16 Argo 64.44% 12/14/16 Hall 48.88% 12/15/16 Jensen 57.77% 12/16/16 Devlin 93.52% 12/17/16 Devlin 82.35% 01/05/17 Marra 61.66% 01/13/17 Easter 65.00% 01/20/17 Gross 66.66% 01/21/17 Moomey 64.58% 01/26/17 Navarro 58.87% 01/28/17 Hodges 66.25% 01/31/17 Davis 66.00% 02/01/17 O Keane 90.71% 02/04/17 Jones 50.95% 02/11/17 Hodges 69.58% 02/18/17 Moomey 57.91% 02/22/17 Clay 80.80% 02/25/17 Bush 73.50% 03/07/17 Larison 88.80% 03/16/17 Keaton 68.57% 03/18/17 Schreck 56.87% 03/19/17 Sutherland 74.61% 03/21/17 Huffman 50.95% 03/22/17 Clay 88.12% 03/23/17 Pintcke 71.66% 03/26/17 Larson 61.66% America's Premier Shooting Resort cover photo by Brenda Edwards
The Osage is Back! Great news! Last hunt season Flint Oak was unable to utilize the Osage European Shoot due to a wild fire that came across the west side of Flint Oak. It is back! The Preserve Department has worked continually this past season to get it into shape. New blinds have been build, trees and grasses have been planted to add cover and many other improvements were made to make it ready for Hunt Season 2017-2018. The Osage is Flint Oak s newest European and has ten blinds. It can accommodate up to twenty shooters and is a new favorite to our members who have more guests than the Mecca can hold. Duck Hunts - A Great Way to Start the Day Flint Oak believes there is nothing better than a breakfast burrito in the blind. Leave your orange hats and vest in the room, and put your lucky camo on because it s time to go on a Duck Hunt. Our duck hunts are a great way to kick off a busy day of hunting at Flint Oak. Perfect for the experienced hunter or first time hunters and youth. Members and their fellow hunters are picked up first thing in the morning by a guide to take you to one of our four in-ground blinds. Climb down in the blind, get your guns loaded up, shells laid out, a hot cup of coffee in hand and watch your guide call those Mallards down. Pick out a Greenhead and watch the feathers fly then watch your favorite Flint Oak retrievers put on a show, retrieving those long shot downed birds for you. Once your limit is filled and the coffee is gone your guide will get you back to the Lodge to put your orange on and brag to the other hunters how many shells you ve already shot while they were all sleeping. Rain, snow or sunshine our staff is ready to give you a Duck hunt that you will talk about until you make it back the next time. Be sure and bring lots of your friends to introduce them to the great event that is a Flint Oak Duck Hunt. Call and make your reservations today with the Flint Oak office while there are still hunts available. 3 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Private European Results 2 Duck Hunting 3 Newest Offerings 4 Chef Phil Burrus 5 Let's Make Memories 5 Flint Oak's Fine Dining 6 Corporate Meetings 7 European Pheasant Shoots 8 Deer Season 10 Super Quail Hunts 10 Fishing Update 10 Calendar of Events 11 Kansas Salutes the Troops 14 Hunter Safety 15 Summer Thank You 2017 15 The Last & Biggest European 17 An Intern's Birdseye View 17 Gator Hunts 18 Sporting Clay Events 18 Flint Oak Dog Report 19 Flint Oak Field Hunt 19 Memberships 20 Membership Bylaws 21 2017/2018 European Dates 22 Important Reminders 23
Newest Offerings for our Members The Owners and Staff of Flint Oak are very excited to announce the newest addition to Flint Oak s Lodging selection. Opening date is November 12th.ish. The addition is our new seven bedroom Lodge sitting straight south of the Main Lodge where the Conference Level home and rooms once stood. On September 15th, 2016 lighting struck the Conference Level and the resulting fire totaled the entire structure. On June 12th, 2017 Ryan Carter Contracting hit the ground with a big crew and a semi load of lumber. Within thirty working days he and his hard working carpenters had the Lodge dried-in, windows installed, siding going on and painters working on the fascia and soffits. The daily progress that was made by Ryan Carter Contracting was fun and exciting to watch. The new seven room Lodge is elegantly appointed with very large rooms, king size beds, televisions, kitchenettes, large bathrooms and large showers. The rooms that face the East have beautiful views of Lodge Lake, and all rooms have outside porches to sit and relax after a day on the field. When it s time for libations, meals or shopping, you are only steps away from the outdoor fire pit, The Last Shot, and the Main Lodge. Look for additional updates and pictures of our progress throughout the late summer and fall on our Facebook page and E-Blast. We asked our Members to send in their favorite Outdoor/Hunting inspired name for the new lodge. Thank you for everyone who took the time to submit their ideas. The winning name and winner will be announced in an upcoming eblast. The winner will receive two free hunts to be used this season on an Open European. We look forward to seeing you this Hunt Season in the field, as well as showing you our hard work from the summer. Fredonia Airport Improvements The Fredonia Airport is widening the runway. They will begin construction August 1st, at this time Flint Oak is unsure of when it will be completed. It is going to be wider by fifteen feet. This will make the runway then be 4600 feet by 60 feet of lighted concrete. Be sure and take advantage of the larger area when coming to Flint Oak. Have Fuel, Will Travel For all those who have made the trip to Flint Oak and suddenly realized you were out of fuel - no worries, the town of Fall River has a new card operated gas station. This past summer MJ Murphy installed a pump which includes gas, highway diesel and farm diesel. So even though you might want to use the excuse that you can t leave Flint Oak because you are out of gas, it won t work anymore. 4 Above picture is of a new equipment barn that was built over the summer to help keep our ever growing fleet out of the weather. visit us online at flintoak.com
Chef Phil Burrus Phil has been with Flint Oak through one Hunt season, and is more than ready to hit the ground running for the 2017-2018 Hunt season. Phil comes to Flint Oak with twenty years of experience including several apprenticeships. As a chef in the Marines he has cooked for periods of time in Hawaii, Japan, South Korea and other Southeast Asian countries. Chef Burrus has two degrees from the Culinary Institute of America: Cooking and Baking/Pastry. Prior to coming to Flint Oak he was a sous chef at Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchison, Kansas. When Phil has the time he enjoys fishing, golfing and collecting antique firearms. This past hunt season the menu received rave reviews from Members and their guests. The upcoming 2017-2018 hunt menu is looking to be another wonderful culinary experience for Flint Oak. If you have a special request for your upcoming visit to Flint Oak, be sure and visit with Chef Burrus and he will do his best to make it happen. Making Reservations Help us serve you better. We schedule our personnel based on the reservations we receive. This is why we require advance reservations on ALL activities. Spur of the moment decisions to add to, or change, scheduled activities are difficult and sometimes impossible to accommodate. The more accurate the information you provide in advance, the better we can serve you. Let s Make Memories If you have never stayed at the Lakeside Lodge at Flint Oak you are truly missing out on one of the greatest spaces on the property. With six double rooms and the ability to sleep twelve, Lakeside Lodge lets your group all stay in one location. Lakeside boasts a fully stocked bar, large fireplace, poker tables and panoramic views of the Lodge Lake. It s time to bring the family together for a good old fashioned family hunting trip. The Lakeside is perfect for this. Spend quality time with dad, granddad, the kids - the whole family. Start out with early morning coffee, enjoy the sunrise from the back deck before the hustle of the day starts. Head up to breakfast and on to the days hunts. Flint Oak is a wonderful place to enjoy all types of hunts with the family. Begin the day with a Duck Hunt, with quality guides, dogs and ducks. Next enjoy a morning Field Hunt with the family, showing the younger generation the thrill and wonder of a good old fashioned hunt. Relax with a terrific lunch at the Lodge and then gear up for a fantastic afternoon European Hunt, something that the family may have not experienced before Once the day is ending, enjoy a 5 fabulous dinner at the Lodge and then head down to your own private accommodations at the Lakeside. Share an evening of storytelling, playing cards and games with the family and after the worn out youngsters have hit the hay, take advantage of the fully stocked bar, relax, unwind and have a wonderful evening sitting by the fire, looking out over the lake, enjoying the last of the perfect day. Call and LET S MAKE MEMORIES!
Flint Oak s Fine Dining Experience Fall brings a lot of changes at Flint Oak. As of October 1st the new hunt menus will be rolled out for the season. This year s menus are sure to have something for everyone. At Flint Oak we source the best possible steaks we can find. Flint Oak serves the highest grade of steaks possible. With prime ribeyes and filets steak lovers will see the difference in quality from your regular steak house. Of course any trip to Flint Oak isn t complete till you sample some of the upland game dishes on the menu. The always popular pheasant and quail dishes are a must try while you stay with us. If you are looking for a light snack before your meal The Last Shot bar is serving appetizers, cold beer and always has plenty of whisky on hand. The new menu will still include some of Flint Oak specialties, such as the Texas size chicken fried steak that has been a big hit with Members and their guests. Many people have tried to finish this massive dish but very few have been able to. New this year will be some BBQ dishes. Kansas is known for World Class BBQ and at Flint Oak we try and deliver on that. A full slab of baby back ribs would satisfy anyone looking to fill that BBQ craving. Maybe seafood is what you crave, if so then we have you covered there as well. The most popular appetizer last year, the shotgun shrimp will be back again this year. Another addition this fall will be a cornmeal crusted walleye dish and a fresh cedar plank salmon entree. If you haven t done so already the classic duck drummies are a must try. Flint Oak has many banquet spaces for large groups to take advantage of. The Mallard room is great for large groups looking to have a meeting and is often used for fundraising auctions for many different groups. If you are planning a large event talk to one of Flint Oaks reservations specialist and they can book a special meal for your group. This year will be the first full hunt season that The Last Shot bar will be open. If you have yet to experience the new bar it is worth the trip just to see it. Featuring four beers on tap plus a wide variety of bottled beers, and a large selection of fine wine and liquors, The Last Shot is fully stocked for your enjoyment. As always The Last Shot makes all its mixed drinks with a double pour. Have a favorite brand of liquor or beer and want it stocked for your trip, let us know in advance and we will make sure we have it available for you. Opening at the end of 2017 is the newest building at Flint Oak. The new lodge will feature amenities not found anywhere else on the property. With King sized beds and rooms with television the new lodge will make your stay at Flint Oak even more comfortable. 6
Corporate Meetings - All Work No Play? How does one make corporate meetings fun and exciting? The answer, FLINT OAK! Just bring your employees to Flint Oak and we will show you how much FUN the group can have both in and out of the meeting room! Who wouldn t want to relieve some tension by participating in a Field Hunt or a friendly game of Knockout and then wind down the evening with a first-class meal and comfortable lodging rooms? Flint Oak offers several different sizes of meeting rooms, audio & visual equipment as well as beverage and break service if so desired. Our hunting options range from Upland Bird Field Hunting, Super Quail Field Hunts, European Pheasant Shoots and Duck Hunts. Shooting sports activities includes a 5-Star ten station sporting clay course, 5-Stand, Skeet, Save Time! Increase Accuracy! FAX IT TO US! 620-658-4806 or email to reservations@ flintoak.com ***FREE *** For the asking Guest Pre-Registrations Pre-Hunt Pairings Lodging Assignments Meeting Planner Available from the Office 620-658-4401 or Download from www.flintoak.com/contact.html Trap and Knockout. Any of the above activities can be used as some friendly competition and bonding time for the group. Flint Oak also has first-class, fully stocked New Liquor Rules Over the summer during an Insurance inspection and review of our practices the subject of Members bringing liquor onto Flint Oak property came up. After discussing with our Underwriter that some Members brought liquor along with them, they asked how we controlled someone consuming alcohol and then shooting a firearm. We finally had to concede that we could not control a person s action if we were not in full charge of it. With that said we signed an agreement with them on July 10th that we would no longer allow any Pro Shop with a wide variety of items. After attending a meeting at Flint Oak, your employees will have a new outlook on the whole meeting experience and will be more than ready for their next BORING meeting! So next time you find yourself wondering how to increase morale at meetings give Flint Oak a call, we have the answers! outside alcohol to be brought onto Flint Oak property to insure we could keep everyone safe. The only exception to this is bottle wine that is to be by law, surrendered over to the bartend to be served to your table. As everyone knows with the rising price of Insurance a business has to be run in a professional manner to keep rates as low as possible. 7
Flint Oak s Private and Open Driven Pheasant Shoots The driven pheasant shoot, reserved for Europe s royalty and aristocracy until the mid- 20th Century, has a long and rich history. The shoot begins with the Horns men. The hunting horns blow notifying the shooters to begin and the beaters, traditionally servants walking through the woods driving the game ahead of them, start pushing the birds towards the shooters. When the birds approach the clearing at the edge of the forest they flush high and fly very, very fast towards the waiting guns providing missile like targets. Traditionally, midway through the hunt, servants brought their masters food and drink and a feast at the castle followed the hunt. Flint Oak s European shoots, in the tradition of those reserved for the kings so long ago, begins with the hunting horns. Flint Oak s rich and diverse background provides a truly exciting pheasant shooting for both the novice and the experienced gun. As the hunters horns sound across the landscape, prepare for the most exhilarating pheasant shoot of your life. True to tradition, food and drink are provided halfway through the hunt, a welcome respite to the shooting. The hunters lunch served at the lodge, rounds out the day. Start planning today for a truly exciting pheasant shooting in Flint Oak s magnificent surroundings. Feel like a king; come to Flint Oak where you are royalty. Flint Oak not only offers a variety of Private European Hunt choices, Flint Oak s Open European Shoot, our Grand Event, is held virtually throughout the Hunt Season (see schedule page 22). The pageantry of this event, the mix of participants, the weather and a myriad of other factors, make each and every shoot unique. The Open European Held on Saturday mornings, this is the granddaddy of our Europeans. It includes a wonderful buffet breakfast, a coffee break around a toasty campfire, a hearty lunch and an equal share of the day s harvest. The European has 39 blinds that surround the hill. Driven to flight, the pheasants fly towards the shooters. Flint Oak s retrievers pick up the harvested pheasants even as you shoot. As each brace completes, you move to a new blind that offers new and different shooting challenges, then the fun starts all over. Shooting the European with a special friend or family member makes memories to last a lifetime. The Open European, scheduled regularly throughout hunt season, is an open shoot; you can book reservations from one to seventyeight shooters! At the Open Europeans, we serve a variety of buffet lunches to finish off your fantastic European style driven shoot. The Mini-European The Mini, the first private European shoot introduced at Flint Oak, has proven to be very exciting and even sportier than we first anticipated. A twelve blind shoot, it accommodates up to twenty-four shooters. The birds are on the shooters QUICK on the west side (blinds 7 through 12), the forest side. The shooters need to help each other by yelling information to one another. The birds darting through tree openings verify the importance of staying alert at all times. Instinctive snap shooting ability is a real plus. Most of the bag comes from pass shots behind the blinds. Blinds 1 and 6 transition from the forest to the prairie side (blinds 2 through 5). Circling and turning birds provide some long lead shots with the 8 birds in full view and really moving fast! The birds reach such speed that very few birds harvested end up in front of the blind on the prairie side. The Mecca Webster defines the Mecca as a center of activity sought as a goal by people sharing a common interest. We at Flint Oak certainly hope that is true with our Mecca. Nestled in the upper end of a long brushy draw, sitting among some very large oaks and blackjacks with cedars and oaks in the center, this shoot produces some extremely challenging shots. It also sets astride a creek forking into a bigger creek. The area is a very pretty site. As you move around this shoot from timber to clearings, the variety of shooting opportunities will amaze you. This shoot, unlike some Europeans, is very versatile enabling groups of eight to sixteen shooters to
Advantages of the European Hunt European shoots are a great way to introduce your friends or business clients to Flint Oak. They are designed for Private groups of all sizes. This type of shoot is ideal for those not able to Field Hunt. When you factor in the unpredictability of Kansas weather, even the most experienced shooter will be challenged, while the novice will have an enjoyable experience hunting with friends. The camaraderie and atmosphere of these shoots is a great tool for team building. With all this in mind, why not schedule your European Shoot soon? To increase the fun and add more shooting pleasure, extra birds may be purchased for each of these shoots except the Open European. use the shoot. With up to sixteen guns, extra birds will be a blast. The Osage The Osage, Flint Oak s newest private European, and 6th European site debuted October 16, 2012. Located on the northwest corner of Flint Oak, it lays on a beautiful piece of acreage, with one side heavily populated with trees and overlooking a pond to the west. We named this European after the Osage Indian tribe that camped on Indian Creek, located to the north. The Osage features ten blinds which allows a group of up to twenty to experience this great thrill. The Phoenix The Phoenix was a mythical bird that arose from the smoke and ashes of its own destruction! Thus, we thought it was an appropriate name for this driven shoot because those birds just seem to keep rising and flying despite smoking shotguns! The Phoenix, located on the westerly portion of Flint Oak, accommodates eighteen to thirty- six shooters. More trees and completely different terrain than any of our other Europeans make for a unique shooting experience. The Scottie / Double Scottie Ideal for six to eight shooters, the Scottie lies toward the east and allows smaller groups to enjoy European style shooting. -Or, the Double Scottie differs in the fact that the shooters rotate around the circle twice, giving more shooting opportunity and a second chance at mastering the nuances of each shooting position. A coffee break 9 after the completion of the first rotation enables the shooters to cuss and discuss the blinds and formulate new strategies prior to the second round. The second round s harvest percentages are usually much higher. This shoot is ideal for those small groups of friends or clients that you wish to entertain on a more personal basis. America's Premier Shooting Resort 620-658-4401 www.flintoak.com
Deer Season 2017 The Deer Hunting bug has started to creep into our blood as cooler days are just a few months away. Autumn, our favorite time of the year for those with the passion for chasing Whitetails, the crunch of leaves underneath a Youth and Disabled...9/02/17-9/10/17 Archery...9/11/17-12/31/17 Muzzleloader...9/11/17-9/24/17 Pre-Rut Antlerless...10/7/17-10/09/17 Regular Firearm...11/29/17-12/10/17 Extended Season Antlerless... 1/01/18-1/07/18 hoof, and the thrill of harvesting great memories await. Flint Oak continues to offer a three day six hunt package with two nights lodging included. We look forward to returning hunters and some coming this year for the first time. We have local meat processors and taxidermists available if needed. Please look ahead to book possible hunting dates as mid- November rut hunts fill quickly. Flint Oak will offer free Antlerless youth hunts during the extended season in January. As always, hunters will need a tag from the state drawing for those coming out-of-state, along with a current hunting license. Several mature bucks that were not harvested last year have begun to show up on our trail cams and although the racks have not completely filled out yet, it is exciting to get another chance to take a trophy in the Flint Hills of Southeast Kansas. Super Quail Hunts Those who enjoy the thrill of an exploding covey of quail and the confusion of which bird to shoot at will want to partake in Flint Oak s Super Quail Hunts. As we start our eighth year they are becoming one of our more popular hunts. Whether it s the dozen or so coveys found or watching the dogs working a retrieve in a setting reminiscent of Fishing Update Flint Oak has been working to improve all fishing lakes this past year. Last fall Indian Lake, West Lake and Center Lake were all shocked. This is done periodically to study the health of the fish and the quantity of fish. Due to results from shocking we decided to do the following: Center Lake was stocked with Wipers. At Indian Lake Flint Oak will be drawing down the water in late fall to create plant forage so that the fish fry will have a better chance of survival and create a secondary food source in the Spring. Tilapia was added into Indian Lake, about 300 pounds worth. Tilapia is an exotic fish that has been Western Kansas, memories of days gone by hunting with family and friends abound. Small gauge enthusiasts enjoy the challenge of these feathered flurries. Not to mention, quail for table fare is a tasty treat. Furthermore, those who used extensively in aquaculture around the world for many years. In recent years fish managers have used them as a forage supplement and for algae control. Tilapia can get up to several pounds and occasionally be caught on a hook. Both West Lake and Indian Lake have benefited from our annual stocking of Wipers. 10 prefer open terrain with rolling hills and waist deep native grasses will get a thrill on a Super Quail Hunt at The West Ranch. Flint Oak can accommodate only a limited number of Super Quail hunts per day, so make plans early to create memories that will be relived around the fire pit when the day is done. Hybrid sun fish were also introduced to West Lake. They can grow up to nearly two pounds and will provide a great experience for anglers wanting to catch large pan fish. Additionally we have upgraded to a larger more comfortable 16 foot bass boat vs the two man water scamp used in prior years. We are planning on stocking flathead minnows in all three lakes sometime in early fall. This will all ensure a great fishing season next year, so plan on spending some time at Flint Oak.
2017-2018 Calendar of Events September October November Su Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 Hunt Season OPENS at Flint Oak 7 Fall S/C League Begins 7 Fried Chicken Buffet (Last One of the Season) 2-10 Deer Season Youth & Disability, Firearm 8-10 SUMMER SIZZLER NSCA 11 Deer Season Opens (Archery) 21 Tex-Mex Buffet 30 End of Social Season 1 Duck Season Opens at Flint Oak 1 Turkey Season Opens Archery/Shotgun 1 Tacos N Targets Special 12 Fall S/C League Ends 19 Fall S/C League Banquet 31 Fishing Season Closes at Flint Oak 4 Open European #1 23 Thanksgiving CLOSED (Re-Opens at 5:00 p.m. for European Dinner & Lodging) 24 Open European #2 Father/Son-Daughter Shoot (Both Open to all Members) 25 Open European #3 Father/Son-Daughter Shoot 28 Turkey Season Closes Archery/Shotgun 29 Deer Season Opens (Firearms) December January February Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 10 Deer Season Closes (Firearms) 09 Open European #4 11 Turkey Season Re-Opens Archery/Shotgun then Closes Jan 31, 2018 25 Christmas - CLOSED 31 Deer Season Closes (Archery) Don t miss out on your share of all the great times at Flint Oak. Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 New Year s Day - CLOSED 1-7 Deer Season Extended Whitetail Antlerless (Firearms) 13 Open European #5 March Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3 Open European #8 10 Open European #9 17 Open European #10 24 Open European #11 31 Open European #12 Flint Oak/K-State Memorial Scholarship 31 Last day of Hunting Season at Flint Oak 11 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 3 Open European #6 17 Open European #7 Sweetheart Couples Shoot (Open to all members with special pricing for couples) April Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 Summer Activities begin at Flint Oak 1 Social Memberships resume Make reservations, call the office at 620-658-4401 TODAY!
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8th Annual Flint Oak Kansas Salutes the Troops By Michael Pearce Walter Reed Army Medical Center helps America s military men and women heal. So does Flint Oak. World-class doctors, using state-ofthe-art technology, bring success at the renowned military hospital. At Flint Oak the healing comes from the simple elixirs of quality time outdoors, great meals and camaraderie, all served by volunteers, sponsors and staff wanting to express their heart-felt appreciation and support. October 13-15 Flint Oak will host the 8th-annual Kansas Salutes the Troops event, one of our most cherished events. Through the years the exclusive weekend has annually hosted up to 30 or more soldiers from all military branches and ranks and corners of our country. They ve included double amputees, post- traumatic stress disorder victims and veterans with a variety of other challenges. All have been invited at the suggestion of a military superior who feels the man or woman could be helped by a therapeutic weekend that s all about them. During their stay many troops say they ve experienced the best food of their lives. As well as sporting clays they shoot more rounds at Flint Oak pheasants than most avid bird hunters will in an entire season. Thanks to more than 50 sponsors, ranging from Cabela s, Coleman, and Pepsi to simple, hard-working civilians, most soldiers head home with prizes ranging from new hunting clothing to allinclusive guided hunts in other states. More importantly, the soldiers get a chance to relax, meet new people and be accepted by dozens of other soldiers and civilian sponsors. This is the coolest thing I ve ever done in my life, spending time with these guys, said Mike Hall, a wounded veteran who attended two of the hunts. (The sponsors) are just treating us like guys. We re out here and we get to laughing, joking and ribbing each other. You know, you can throw money all you want at some things, but what really helps guys like these is giving them some of your time. Seriously, 14 most people have no idea how much that s appreciated by these veterans. It means more to them than anything, honestly. That s what really puts them at ease. And that feeling of ease and acceptance is usually very evident by the last meal on Saturday evening. Listening to the soldiers express heartfelt appreciation, and often talking of their challenges, can never be forgotten. Many have said attending the event has literally changed their life. Scores of new friendships have been formed. It s for those reasons the Kansas S a l u t e s the Troops program at Flint Oak has a nearly 100-percent repeat rate amid attending sponsors and volunteers. For more information about making a donation to Kansas Salutes the Troops, or becoming a sponsor, go to www. kansassalutesthetroops.com. ----------------------------------------------- Kansas Salutes the Troops helps to benefit the Outdoor Recreation Heritage Fund, a non-profit group that provides a variety of outdoors experiences, from coast to coast, for a variety of veterans in need and their families. Without their help Kansas Salutes the Troops wouldn t be where it is today. More information on this stellar group, including how to make donations, can be found at www.orhfund.org. visit us online at flintoak.com
35th Annual HUNTER SAFETY The 35th Annual Hunter Safety Course was held at Flint Oak on August 12 & 13, 2017. There is no fee for taking the course and it is a great experience for all ages. The teaching style mix of actual hands on experience and classroom lectures has greatly improved the student retention of the material. This course is a great bonding experience between adult and child. After completing ten hours of credits and passing the course exam, each graduate receives a free box of shells, courtesy of Flint Oak, to practice what they have learned on Flint Oak s 5-Star Sporting Clay Course. Don t forget to mark Summer Thank You 2017 April through September Flint Oak keeps busy with repairs to the Preserve as well as lodging and sporting clays and still host meetings, weddings, tournaments and motorcycle rallies. Kicking off the summer the Kansas Sunflower Retriever Club held their annual Hunt Test Trial at Flint Oak and we enjoyed visiting the Needle in a Haystack ladies in the Clubhouse checking on the quilting progress. These ladies helped close out the summer season and visited us again a couple of times in August. your calendars for our 36th Annual Hunter Safety Course to be held The K-State WOEM (Wildlife Outdoor Enterprise Management) students participated in their annual learning session, learning the various aspects of the hunting/shooting business. Several corporate meetings were held throughout the summer including Farm Bureau, BlueCross BlueShield of Kansas, WPX Energy and Strategic Financial Concepts. The Boy Scouts held their Annual Fundraising Event, as well as YMCA, Bust-A-Clay for Kids 15 August 11and 12, 2018 at Flint Oak. Course size is limited so sign up early. Flint Oak's 36th Annual Hunter Safety course August 11-12, 2018 Sake, and Mirza Shrine. Flint Oak also hosted several weddings, birthday parties and reunions. We accommodated our first Big Dog Motorcycle Rally and look forward to their return visit next year. The summer wound down with the annual Tindle Construction Company picnic and Crossland Constructions retreats. All of us at Flint Oak would like to send out a big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this summer one of the best and as we are saying GOODBYE to summer, we hope everyone enjoyed their time at Flint Oak and look forward to another GREAT summer next year!
WE PLAY FAVORITES! Each year our buyers travel to the Shot Show in Las Vegas looking for shooting and hunting merchandise that best fits the needs of our discriminating members and guests. Items that become our favorites combine the high standards of quality we require with realistic, fair prices. These select items from each product line are available in our Pro Shop where you will find a completes election of fine accessories for the outdoor sportsman. 16
The Last & Biggest European of each Season The Flint Oak/Kansas State University Memorial Scholarship European let's you have fantastic time while raising scholarship funds for a great cause! Mark your calendars and plan to attend this year s last Open European of the Hunting season on Saturday March 31, 2018 where you can help raise money for a great cause while having the time of your life. Everyone who participates in this BIG European always goes away with a smile, a full belly and a tender shoulder after testing their skills against 1500 high spring pheasants. Funds generated from our Membership go to ingoing freshman to help cover tuition in KSU s Outdoor Wildlife and Enterprise Management course that is in its eighth year. Students actually attend classes at three different times at Scholarship Recipients of 2016 Flint Oak during their four year Bachelor of Science Program where they also receive a minor in business. Last year we were lucky enough to be able to award seven Scholarships to the students of the WOEM program with your help and support. Call today so that you too can experience a 1500 bird Major European, something that should be on every ones bucket list more than once. #rooster Ian Franson Jeremy Nesbitt James Norin Andrew Schoemaker Marty Shanks Reed Troyer Jordan Wooderson An Interns Birdseye View There is a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes in the Flint Oak sporting clays department. This summer as an intern from Kansas State University I had the opportunity to witness firsthand what it takes to keep Flint Oak s shooting department up and running. In order to make sure the sporting clays course is available to our guests at all times; routine battery checks, thrower maintenance and station cleaning is important. Regular lawn care is necessary to keep the course looking Shooting to Improve Are you tired of seeing other hunt wagons come back with a lot more birds than yours? Or even tired of being that guy in the group that is bringing in the low score on the Sporting Clays Course? If you are, we have the solution to your problem. Here at Flint Oak we offer one on one shooting lessons or group lessons with our exceptional and experienced staff. We will take the time to get to know you and find out your shooting background. From there we will discuss what your ultimate goal is, whether it is to start from By Breck Winter great. Maintenance and lawn care at five stand and the skeet field are also a part of the daily tasks. Spring Sporting Clay League, NSCA registered shoots, and Tacos and Targets are sometimes added to the daily responsibilities. The league competition consists of setting a new and challenging group of targets each week. Designing and setting courses for NSCA shoots along with pulling for shooters was some of the more exciting work. Every third Sunday we get ready for the ground up or maybe you just need some extra practice on killing those flushed pheasants or fast flying quail. We offer lessons on our one of a kind sporting clays course 17 Tacos and Targets. Setting a few new stations and topping off throwers with targets to get ready for the crowd is all part of the fun. Over all it was a learning experience I am glad to be a part of. Long days, hard work, and attention to detail is what keeps the shooting sports at Flint Oak running so smoothly. which will show you multiple target presentations, the smaller compact 5 - S t a n d that has six different target presentations or our simple skeet and trap field. Let us help you come back with higher scores and more birds on those hunt wagons!
Gator Hunts 2017 Getting an old buddy or family member out of the house and into the field can sometimes be a task in itself. As we all get older it s sometimes not as easy to walk the miles we did with ease when younger and filled with superman strength. Additionally, a Gator is another avenue for a person with disabilities or an observer or two to enjoy our wing shooting sport. Using a Flint Oak Gator is a great alternative to still enjoy the camaraderie and hunt shared as in times past without the physical exertion over rocky terrain. To recap the process; a Flint Oak Guide will be waiting for you in the field with your Gator, they will load your guns, gear, and with up to three hunters begin the hunt riding in comfort. When the dogs establish a steady point, hunters will get out, load their shotguns, and get into position to take part in the action. Provided on the hunt includes water, coffee, soda, and something sweet to eat. Sporting Clays Events, Summer 2017 With the summer months coming to a close we had a whirlwind of events. We started out with our spring sporting clays league. During league we had 33 shooters coming out for six weeks to enjoy a Sporting Clays course setup differently each week on the preserve. The winning team this year was Bruce, Jacob, and Jason Dick. During the weeks of league we had our first registered shoot of the year, the Flint Oak/Claythorne 400. Originally it was set to be a 300 bird shoot, but because of the interest of the shoot we bumped Sporting Clay Rental Carts Are you tired after a long morning in the field? Maybe you re having a rough morning because The Last Shot got the better of you, but you still want to go shoot some sporting clays. Well we have something to get you fired up! Flint Oak has flaming hot golf carts ready for you to use to help you get around and go break some clays. it to a 400 bird. The shoot brought in 104 shooters and the top score was a 375 shot by Rick Mein. After the first shoot we brought in a lot of great charities come in and experience the Sporting Clays course and wonderful food in the restaurant. We had WSU, YMCA, Bust-a-Clay for Kids sake, and the Shriners. Each group brought something special for their guests to enjoy. One group brought in a Judge handgun to shoot at incoming targets and another tried to shoot golf balls being chipped from his or her partner. From there we had the Kansas State Wildlife Outdoor Enterprise Program come out and spend some time with us. The first visit they came The carts come equipped with drink holders, gun racks and a sweet flaming hot Flint Oak logo. When you call into the office be sure to sign up for a cart because they go fast and we want to keep you ready to go on Flint Oak s 5-Star Sporting clays course. 18 on, they learned all about the sporting clays and 5-stand. Brent Fleming with GP Traps came in and explained how his machines worked and the different kinds of targets that are shot. He and Scott Williams shared with the kids what all it took to not only run a sporting clays course, but how to run events correctly. On their second trip back out here they learned all about skeet and trap. Jared Greenwood with Greenwood Stocks came and helped teach the kids the importance of a proper fitting gun. Once we made it to the Oakley Cup it was all downhill from there, except for Jeff Oakes who went over the hill. During the Oakley Cup we had a celebration of Jeff and Brenda s birthday. The shooters got to enjoy a night of fun and live music from Bryan Knowles. All shooters that attended were able to shoot either small gauge set on our home course, the 200 bird Oakley Cup set on the preserve, or the K-State C up and Lois Neely Cup also set out on the preserve. The high overall winner was Mickey Lyn Roberts with a score of 195 on the Oakley Cup.
Dog Report from Flint Oak Hunt season is fast approaching and Steve, Dog Department Manager, has started the conditioning program needed to get all of Flint Oak s dogs into hunting shape. This includes a roading program to get the extra summer pounds off so they are all ready to go. The improved breeding program at Flint Oak continues. This past summer Carly, a Brittany, had a litter of pups as well as Sadie, a German Shorthair, all of which will be trained as they get older to be used in Flint Oak s Upland Hunts. Then we have Cocoa, a German Shorthair, who is currently bred and expecting a litter of puppies late September. This upcoming Hunt Season will see a new influx of well-trained English Pointers, the latest trainees from the Flint Oak kennel staff. As you enjoy a great hunt at Flint Oak, you will also have a great experience watching our dogs work as they point and retrieve birds during your hunt. Flint Oak Boards & Trains Dogs Year Around Experience a Flint Oak Field Hunt The dogs are ready to go, as the guide heads up the road to pick up the Members and their guests who are excited to experience their first field hunt of the season at Flint Oak. On the way to the field, the guides give the safety talk, letting the hunters know that to have a great hunt everyone must be safe. With the truck parked and the guides readying the dogs, the hunters hear pheasants cackling and just know it s going to be a great hunt. As the group enters the fields, watching the great dog work, the first point of the day gets everyone s blood pumping. Throughout the three-hour hunt, the dogs point numerous pheasant, quail and Chukar, and all hunters make memories to last a lifetime. While walking the group experiences some of the best hunting terrain in the country along with many great views of Flint Oak. Halfway through the hunt, the guide gets two fresh dogs and the hunters a short break and give each other trouble about missed shots. With the hunt over the guide drops the Members and their guests off at the Lodge where the kitchen staff is ready to serve them a great meal. By the time lunch is finished the hunt s harvest is cleaned and ready for pick up. Hunt season at Flint Oak is great, so book a hunt for this fall and come prepared to experience the best upland hunting of your life. Good... definitely, Old Fashioned not at Flint Oak Flint Oak brought back the fun 19 and non-stop action and shooting when we introduced the Super Quail Hunt. The Super Quail Hunt averages between twelve to fourteen coveys of quail, affords constant action and definitely ups the fun factor. Watching the dogs hunt down singles and retrieve is, for some, the best part of the hunt. This style of hunt has become a Member/guest favorite. Remember that when you book a field hunt, you now have the option of a Super Quail Hunt or our traditional Field Hunt (quail, pheasant and Chukar). We can only accommodate a limited number daily so be sure and book your hunts early for lots of action, fantastic dog work and magic moments that will last a lifetime. Flint Oak proudly uses and recommends
Memories to Last a Lifetime Memories. those wonderful brief fleeting moments that you never want to forget, yet as time passes by memories begin to dim. What better way to keep them forever than with a photo. Flint Oak offers the service of taking a picture for you and placing it in a beautiful custom folio. Whether it s just the two of you enjoying a wonderful time at Flint Oak, a family get together, a school reunion, or even your corporate event, just let us know and Flint Oak will be sure and set up a time to take that once in a lifetime photo. We then process, print and package your photos in a Flint Oak folio for you and your group to take with you when you leave, to help remember the wonderful fun you had at Flint Oak. Be sure to take advantage of this great deal. Memberships Flint Oak started being developed and planned in 1978 when the first parcel of ground was purchased. In 1982 when the doors first opened for Hunting, memberships were offered for sale. Many said that it would not work, but the old saying if you build it, they will come held true. Today we are blessed to still have many of the Charter Members and their families still involved, some enjoying their 3rd and 4th generations in the Field. Corporate Membership: $8000.00 / 4000.00 back in Hunt-Fish credits annually. 3 names on the Membership Individual Membership: $4000.00 / 2000.00 back in Hunt-Fish credits annually. Senior Membership: Upon reaching 70, any Member who has been a Member for 5 plus years qualifies for this Special Membership. $1000.00 / 900.00 back in Hunt-Fish credits annually. Junior Membership: 21-40 years of age. Must be sponsored by a current Member $1000.00 / 900.00 back in Hunt-Fish credits annually. The staff of Flint Oak would like to thank each and every Member for their support over the years. We have been truly blessed with the many memories and friendships made in the 39 years since Flint Oak was started. Here s to another 39 years of great times, great friends and great outdoor fun! Happy Holidays During the upcoming Holiday Season, make Flint Oak the place for your celebrations. With its numerous meeting rooms it can work for any party you want to hold. From booking the Lakeside Lodge for your own private night s stay, to using the Mallard Room at the Main Lodge, Flint Oak will help with all your party needs. In addition to the full menu being available, you may want to select your own pre-set menu to insure the enjoyment of all your guests. Request a special wine or drink for your party and Flint Oak will come through for you. So keep Flint Oak in mind when you make your holiday plans, call us for information. America's Premier Shooting Resort 620-658-4401 www.flintoak.com 20 What do you do when you have that relative, friend or colleague that you need a special gifts for? Whether it is for Christmas, Birthday or just because - FLINT OAK GIFT CERTIFICATES THAT IS THE ANSWER! Available in any amount or for any item/event that Flint Oak has a gift certificate can solve all your problems. Call Flint Oak and we will be happy to help you with the perfect gift.
Individual and Corporate Membership By-Laws Flint Oak offers four (4) kinds of hunt memberships, Individual, Corporate (multiple), Junior or Senior. Individual (Single designee) Individual Memberships shall be issued in the name of an individual or in the name of a business or firm. Individual Memberships are assigned to one (1) designated individual and are non-transferable. The designee of an Individual Membership will be responsible for any charges incurred by his guests. Corporate (Multiple designees) Corporate Memberships shall be issued either in the name of a company or an individual associate of a professional group. A company is understood to be any entity holding a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). Such named entity (whether a company or an individual associate) shall be designated as the Owner of the Membership, and the rights and privileges of the Membership are the property of the named Owner. The first Designee appointed by the Owner of the Membership shall be responsible for and billed for all charges incurred by designees and their guests. Corporate Memberships include membership rights and privileges for three (3) designated individuals. The first Designee shall be Flint Oak s contact for billing purposes. All designees must be directly employed by said company or an associate of the same firm as the Owner of the Membership. Designees may be changed at no charge provided the Owner of the Membership notifies Flint Oak in writing of the substitution. Junior (Single designee) Junior Memberships, for those between the ages of twenty-one and forty, require current Hunt Member sponsorship, are assigned to one (1) designated individual and are nontransferable. The designee of a Junior Membership will be responsible for any charges incurred by his guests. Senior (Single designee) Senior Memberships are available to our current members, who have been a member for the previous five years and are 70 years of age or older. Membership is assigned to one (1) designated individual and is nontransferable. The designee of a Senior Membership will be responsible for any charges incurred by his guests Dues and Charges 1. Membership dues, regardless of Membership type, shall be paid in advance. Hunt Membership dues will establish membership for one year from the date of acceptance. 2. All monthly charges will be due the tenth of the month following the month such charges were incurred. 3. Members will be responsible for any charges and/or damages incurred by their guests. Guests will have no billing privileges. 4. Members will be billed monthly. 5. Corporate Membership billings will be to one designated Member, and will not be broken down to individual designee charges. 6. Hunt credits and/or services included with the initial membership fee must be used during the months of membership. They do not carry over to another membership year, nor are such unused services subject to refund at the conclusion of the membership. Social Memberships receive no hunt credits. On a Corporate Membership the first Designee or his assigned should collect and forward any moneys paid in order to keep the account accurate. Flint Oak will consider the corporate membership as one account and cannot credit individuals in that account as well as assign hunt credits to individuals in that account. All monies received will be applied to earliest invoices. The Corporate Membership rate is extended due to the reduction in bookkeeping on one account rather than three individual accounts. Fly Your Company s Flag Flint Oak offers two great opportunities during your visit, the ability to fly your company flag and printing your company logo on our dining room placemats, both at no charge to you. First opportunity, flying your flag. To fly your flag during the length of your visit to Flint Oak simply bring it with your on your visit or send it to us in advance. Our American and Kansas flags are 4 x6 Second opportunity, creating your own personal placemat. Maybe you are holding your family reunion, a school reunion or other special event. If you have an emblem or crest you would like on your placemats, request Flint Oak to print them, email the emblem to Flint Oak and your table at breakfast and lunch will be set using your own personalized placemats. Please notify the office staff when making your reservations to make arrangements for flying your flag and printing your placemats. HUNT CANCELLATION POLICY hunt cancellations 30 days or less before hunt date Full hunt fee per gun will be charged. hunt cancellations 31 to 44 days before hunt date $100 cancellation fee per gun will be charged. hunt cancellations 45 or more days before hunt date No charge. 21
November 04, 2017 November 24, 2017 Father/Son-Daughter (Friday) November 25, 2017 Father/Son-Daughter (Saturday) December 09, 2017 January 13, 2018 February 03, 2018 February 17, 2018 SWEETHEART COUPLES SHOOT (Open to all members with special pricing for couples) March 03, 2018 March 10, 2018 March 17, 2018 March 24, 2018 2017-2018 Open European Dates March 31, 2018 Flint Oak/K-State Memorial Scholarship 2639 Quail Road, Fall River, KS 67047 (620) 658-4401 Fax (620) 658-4806 reservations@flintoak.com 22 wwwflintoak.com
IMPORTANT REMINDERS HUNT SEASON Reservations & Cancellations All activities at Flint Oak require ADVANCE RESERVATIONS. We limit the reservations we accept to the personnel and facilities we have available. Unlike the airlines, WE DO NOT OVERBOOK! If we accept your reservation, we guarantee that we will have everything required for your activities (just like buying a ticket to a ball-game). We are located deep in the country and do not have passerby business. Our food orders and personnel schedules are made weekly and must be based on advance reservations. Once your reservation is booked, we incur the expense of whatever advance ordering and planning are required. So if you fail to come, or cancel after the expense of preparations has been incurred, what is fair? Should all guests be penalized by increased charges to cover these expenses? Most of our guests believe it is fairer to charge a cancellation fee to those who create the increased cost! HUNT CANCELLATIONS OFFICE HOURS The Flint Oak Office is open seven days a week (except on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year s when we are closed). Reservations can be made any day during Office hours by calling (620) 658-4401 FISHING REMINDERS Hunt reservations (whether FieldHunt, European driven shoots or Duck Hunt) may be cancelled at NO CHARGE forty-five (45) days or more in advance. A $100 CANCELLATION FEE per gun will be charged on all hunt reservations cancelled forty-four (44) to thirty-one (31) days in advance. Hunt cancellations received thirty (30) days or less from the hunt date WILL BE CHARGED for the FULL amount of the hunt(s) reserved. During Hunt Season ALL reservations must include hunting activities as our Lodging space is limited (excluding dining). HUNT SEASON HOURS (October 1st through March 31st) Office... 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Pro Shop... 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Sporting Clays... 9:30 am to dusk Skeet/Trap/5-Stand... 9:30 am to 10:00 pm Breakfast... 7:00 am to 8:30 am Lunch... Noon to 1:30 pm Dinner... 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm Closed to Member activities 5:00 pm Sunday to 5:00 pm Monday Fishing is April 1st through October 31st. Catch and release only for Bass and Wipers. See fishing rules. During these months fishing for overnight guests and Social Members is at Center Lake, Duck Pond, along the creek and Lodge Lake from the silo to the windsock. Indian Lake is not included. During the month of September fishing lakes may be booked as long as no European or Field Hunts are scheduled in the vicinity. During fishing season Flint Oak rental boats are permitted on Center Lake. No boats are allowed on Lodge Lake or Timber Lake due to the shot fall from Sporting Clays. We are very concerned about contamination of our water by zebra mussels or other invasive species. Under no circumstances will boats not owned by Flint Oak be allowed on any of the lakes or the creek. No waders allowed. Artificial bait only in the lakes, barbless hooks required GUIDED FISHING CANCELLATIONS Guided fishing cancellations received eight (8) days in advance, no charge; cancelled seven (7) days or less $125 per boat reserved. MEAL DEADLINES Please make reservations for meals by the following deadlines to allow us to prepare properly. Reservations will be accepted after deadline if we can do so with the staff and food preparations available. Breakfast... 6:00 pm the night prior Lunch... 10:00 am Dinner... 3:00 pm Because we do not have drop in business, Flint Oak can seldom fill a short notice cancellation. The only way we can continue to provide the services you expect at realistic prices is if all guests respect and adhere to our reservation and cancellation guidelines. We have tried to structure our requirements to be fair to ALL concerned, you, other guests and Flint Oak. 23 AIRPORT PICKUP or RETURN Airport pickup charges are listed below. Other local airport pick-ups are charged at the rate of $1.50 per mile (1 way). The closest commercial airport is Wichita (85 miles). Customers may wish to rent a car so they have their own, vehicle. We do have a helicopter pad and windsock on premise. Chanute Airport 620-431-5290 or 2200 Hard Surface 4256' x 75' Lighted Asphalt & Turf 2460' x 75' Full Service Unicom # 122.700 Car Rental (620) 431-0480 Pickup... $70.00 Eureka Flint Hills Aviation 620-583-7732 Hard Surface 3500' x 60' Lighted Turf Strip 2000' x 65' Unicom # 122.8 Fuel-Mechanic-Charter Service Pickup... $60.00 Fredonia Airport 620-378-2231 Concrete 4600' x 60' Lighted Hard Surface 2410'x25' Lighted Taxi Unicom #122.9 Fuel with advance notice (620) 378-2412 Pickup... $50.00 Independence Municipal Airport 620-332-2531 Hard Surface 5500' x 100' Lighted Hard Surface 3400' x 50' Unicom # 122.70 Fuel Car Rental (620) 331-0605 Pickup... $95.00 Tulsa International Airport 918-838-5000 Serviced by Major Airlines and Commuter Lines Unicom #122.95 Car Rentals Pickup... $200.00 Parsons Tri-City Airport 620-336-3440 Hard Surface 5687' x 100' Lighted Hard Surface 4007' x 100' Lighted Hard Surface 4007' x 100' Unicom # 123.0 Fuel Mechanic Pickup... $100.00 Wichita Mid-Continent Airport 316-942-4131 Serviced by Major Airlines & Commuter Lines Helicopter to Flint Oak available by: Triangle Copter Service (316) 942-1239 Unicom # 122.95 Car Rentals National Weather Service Pickup... $150.00 Colonel James Jabara Airport 316-636-9755 Hard Surface 6100' x 100' Lighted Full Service Unicom # 122.7 Car Rentals Pickup... $150.00