Jeffrey Energy Center Wildlife Area

The property surrounding Jeffrey Energy Center has been divided into three management units. These units have been developed to better manage the resource as well as the constituents utilizing the area. The following is a quick review of each unit:

UNIT #1: Located on the west side of Lost Creek Road and functions as any other public wildlife area managed by Kansas Departments of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism. This unit is open to the public year-round and has no restrictions beyond what is set by Kansas hunting, fishing and public lands regulations. This area offers some excellent hunting opportunities. Individuals utilizing the area, especially those hunting with the use of a dog, should be aware that the Unit #1 is OPEN TO TRAPPING. It is the hunter’s responsibility to be able to notice the signs of a trapper as well as be familiar with how common traps work. There are a few ponds dotting the landscape of Unit #1 and are open to fishing. These ponds have been managed by KDWPT and provide some excellent angling. In recent years ice fishing has increased in popularity and has produced many full stringers!

UNIT #2: This area is located on the east side of Lost Creek Road. Unit #2 is restricted to access by written permission only. Anyone wanting to hunt or fish in Unit#2 must check in at the Guard House located at the main gate of Jeffrey Energy Center to obtain their written permission. The three most popular activities inside Unit #2 are deer hunting, waterfowl hunting and fishing. Waterfowl hunting is restricted to AUX. Lake. Make-Up Lake is CLOSED to waterfowl hunting. Boats are not allowed on AUX. Lake during waterfowl season. AUX. Lake has gained a reputation as one of the most popular places in Kansas to hunt light geese. It is not uncommon to have 75,000 or more light geese roosting on AUX Lake! Fishing is allowed on AUX. Lake as well as Make-Up Lake, both lakes are now open to night fishing as of 8/1/2023. Angler access to AUX. Lake is closed starting the first day of duck season and remains closed to fishing until March 15^th. Make-Up Lake is open year-round to fishing, but is closed to ice fishing. Check the information kiosk’s located near the boat ramps for any special regulations. Deer hunting in Unit #2 is restricted to muzzleloader and archery equipment only. The area is closed to the general public for deer hunting during the open rifle season to allow for special youth hunts. Trapping is NOT allowed in Unit #2. Vehicles are restricted to maintained roads and posted parking areas only.

UNIT #3: This unit is managed as a refuge area that is closed to all hunting activities unless otherwise permitted by KDWPT. Unit #3 is closed to all activities year-round. This area is located on the northeast side of the property and includes the power plant and acres surrounding it.

Area News - Updated: 09/23/2025

Updated: 09/23/2025

Area News

JEFFREY ENERGY CENTER HUNTING

2025 – 2026 Seasons

Hunters are allowed access to Unit 2 Wildlife Area (2) hours before sunrise.
Limits, firearm and shot requirements are the same as state regulations except where noted below.
Centerfire rifle and handgun hunting is NOT allowed at any time.
No person shall pace, maintain, or use a TRAIL or GAME CAMERA on Jeffrey Energy Center property, or any images or video from a trail or game camera including location, time, or date for any purpose.

Aux Lake Use: Aux Lake will be open for fishing and boats throughOctober 31, 2025.It will be closed to boats

throughMarch 10, 2026,and onMarch 11, 2026,it will be open to fishing boat access.

Hunting Access Parking: All hunters must check in with security prior to hunting, display a white flag on their vehicles, and check out with security immediately following their hunt. Six parking areas are available, and one must be chosen prior to the hunt, to leave your vehicle at.Off Road Vehicles (including e-bikes) are prohibited.

DEER – Legal Equipment includes Archery and Muzzleloader.

Public Deer hunting will be closed from November 27 – December 14, 2025, for Special Youth Hunt.

Employee/Public: Youth and Disability: September 6 – September 14, 2025

Muzzleloader: September 15 – September 28, 2025

Archery hunting: September 15 – November 26, 2025, and

December 15 – 31, 2025

Extended Season (Antlerless Only) PENDING Special Youth Hunt

Slots: Seven (7) public; seven (7) Evergy employees at any time

Baiting: Baiting may be done adjacent to youth blinds by company personnel or KDWPT for the benefit of the youth hunts.No other bait or minerals are allowed.

Tree Stands: All Tree Stands shall be identified on property map located in security office.

TURKEY –

Spring 2025 PENDING

Employee/Public: Youth/Disability PENDING

Archery Only PENDING

Shotgun/Archery/Youth April 20– May 31, 2026

Slots: Three (3) public; three (3) employees

WATERFOWL -

Seasons: Teal: September 13 – 21, 2025

General Duck Youth: October 18 – 19, 2025

General Duck: November 1, 2025 – January 4, 2026; and January 17 – 25, 2026

Canada Goose: November 1 – 2, 2025; and November 5, 2025 – February 15, 2025

White–Fronted Geese: November 1, 2025 – January 4, 2026; and January 24 – February 15, 2026

Light Geese: November 1 – 2, 2025; and November 5, 2025 – February 15, 2025

Light Geese Conservation Order:February 16, 2025 - March 10, 2026(Different from statewide season)

Slots: Twenty (20) hunters; four (4) Evergy employees

No boats are allowed on Aux. Lake from October 31, 2025 – March 10, 2026.

Only WATERFOWL hunting will be permitted during Special Youth Deer Hunt November 27 – December 14, 2025.

DOVE(Mourning, White-Winged, Eurasian Collared, and Ringed Turtle doves)(Non-Toxic Shot Only)

Special Youth Hunt: September 1 – September 7, 2025.All hunters will be guided by an Evergy employee.

Season: September 8 – November 29, 2025

Slots: Eight (8) public; eight (8) Evergy employees

GREATER PRAIRIE CHICKEN

Season: September 15, 2025 – January 31, 2026

Slots: Eight (8) public; eight (8) Evergy employees

PHEASANT & QUAIL

Youth Season: November 1 – 2, 2025

Regular Season: November 8, 2025 – January 31, 2026

Slots: Eight (8) public; eight (8) Evergy employees

RABBIT

Season: Year round

Slots: Six (6) public; six (6) Evergy employees

SQUIRREL

Season: June 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026