Bolton (Locations) 33%

/3 of the grazed acres are burned each year. The first documented prairie chicken lek on Bolton Wildlife Area was observed in the spring of 2011! ... Bolton Wildlife Area was donated to the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks by the Bolton family through the Wildtrust Program in 1995. ... with the use of a dog should be up to date on popular trapping methods, how each type of trap releases and be able to recognize signs of trapping to help reduce the chance of a dog/trap encounter.      .... Continue to Bolton >>

Talmo (Locations) 33%

of the wetlands have been enrolled into NRCS WRP program and construction for restoring the majority of these wetlands was complete in 2017. New water control structures and renovation of existing wetlands ... as the “Tuthill Marsh”(named for the first European settler in this area, J.G. Tuthill).  Parcels of this rather large, alkaline wetland have been purchased by the KS. Dept. of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism ... motorized vehicles MUST remain on maintained roadways or parking areas.      .... Continue to Talmo >>

Unique State Park Finds (Folder) 33%

Unique State Park Finds ... as it was 100 years ago. Very near the park is Battle Canyon, the location of the last Native American battle in Kansas.  Begin planning your adventure to this Western Kansas oasis here: https://ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Locations/Historic-Lake-Scott      .... Continue to Unique State Park... >>

Melvern (Locations) 33%

habitats over the years has consisted of converting croplands and cool season grasses to native warm season grasses and forbs, planting of shrub plots, selective cutting of invading woody vegetation ... Parks' Friends Group offers items you might have forgot at to bring from home. Ice and firewood for sale at Doud campground. Laundry facilities are available at the Doud shower building Eisenhower is also ... All hunters on Melvern WA are REQUIRED to obtain a free daily hunt permit.  PERMITS CAN NOW BE OBTAINED ELECTRONICALLY, TO REGISTER AND BEGIN USING THE ELECTRONIC PERMIT SYSTEM, CLICK HERE      .... Continue to Melvern >>

Sandsage Bison Range (Locations) 32%

Pheasant Deer Rabbit Coyote Certain pastures may have additional restrictions (e.g., shotgun and archery only). Hunters must comply with all posted regulations and possess appropriate Kansas ... years: 1925: One bull from the Beatty Ranch near Lakin, Kansas 1929: Ten head originating from the herd of Charles Goodnight Since that time, the bison have remained a primary feature ... at each entrance Do not crawl over or through Fences/Gates Vehicles are allowed in designated parking areas only. No camping is permitted. Consult area information kiosk or the area manager      .... Continue to Sandsage Bison Range >>

Wilson Reservoir (Fishing Location) 32%

Wilson State Park Beginning May 15, Minooka Park on the Marshall Cove Loop at Wilson Lake (operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers) will be closed for dispersed overnight use but day use      .... Continue to Wilson Reservoir >>