We have greater prarie chickens here in eastern KS. I assume you guys are referring to lesser prarie chickens, but I don't think their behavior is that much different. We have an early season in which you can walk the birds up while they're in the grass. This isn't easy unless you have a strong wind in your face, a good dog helps, and a FAST aim and trigger finger. My successful chicken hunts have come just like the last gentlemen's; pass shooting in a feed field. Beans is their food of choice once the bugs are gone in KS. If you're pass shooting them at full speed, don't forget to lead them. Lead them more than any other bird that I know of, at least 2 bird lengths, depending on how high they are. I stuffed the last Tom I shot in the booming stance and he is a wonderful addition to the house. Everyone is interseted in the bird when they see it (many have said, "Wow, we have those here!)......even the wife loves it! Hope this helps someone and good luck.
