| Waterfowl Observed | Wood ducks, blue-winged teal
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| Water Levels | Shallow with high evaporation potential Water Level Gauges: A-North (Reese Lake/north structure): 0" A-North (middle structure): 0" lower elevations have water A-North (south structure): 0" lower elevations have water A-East at ramp: 0" A-East at outlet: 28" C-South at outlet: 11" Unit D wetlands: dry Unit E wetlands: low elevations F-East at outlet: 17" F-South at outlet: 17" F-West at outlet: 0" Unit G: 10" Unit H: low to mid elevations Refuge Units: B-North: 18" B-South: lowest elevations C-North: lowest elevations. Staff use these gauges to help manage water levels through both pumping and drawdowns. We will try to provide the level of water as it reads on the gauge. Hunters should keep in mind this value should be used as an index. If the gauge reads 15", it doesn't mean there's 15" of water across the whole unit the gauge reading should be used as a reference. Over time it should help provide a better answer to one of the most common questions we get. "How much water is in _____ unit?" |
| Habitat Conditions | Moist soil food production was below average to average this growing season. June flooding followed by persistent rains led to wetlands staying a little too wet. On the bright side, the cocklebur crop is below average. Once units were dry enough for staff to disc and plant in areas, the army warms had arrived. Army worms have impacted areas in A-North, A-East, F-West, and Units in D. Due to flooding and untimely heavy rains, no corn was planted this year. A mix of millets were planted in A-East, A-North, F-West, and Unit D. Over 80% was wiped out by army worms. Summer vegetation was good: A-East, F-South and the Refuge unit B-South Summer vegetation was fair: in C-South, F-East Summer vegetation was poor to fair: F-West, Refuge Unit B-North, Unit G. After the flood, a partial drawdown was do in Unit G. We were not going to be able to get water out timely. Water was held in the lower elevations through the summer. Summer vegetation was poor or less: A-North, Unit D
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| Season Dates | https://ksoutdoors.gov/Hunting/When-to-Hunt/Migratory-Bird |
| Comments | Gas motors are restricted to Unit G and the boat lane in Unit A-East. Outboards cannot be used in any other wetland units. Electric trolling motors are unrestricted. Atv's of any kind are not allowed on the area (side by sides, utv's, amphibious vehicles, "argos", this also means no electric bicycles) Campgrounds on the area are primitive. (No electric, No water) Take your trash with you! Please remember to fill out the daily permit with accurate information. THIS INFORMATION IS VERY IMPORTANT TO THE CURRENT AND FUTURE MANAGEMENT OF THE AREA. FILL OUT ONLY YOUR INDIVIDUAL HARVEST EFFORTS, each individual hunter needs to check in/out and report his/her harvest totals. i.e., NOT A GROUP HARVEST TOTAL. |
