Melvern (Locations) 59%

,000 acres of crop land. Management tools include prescribed fire and crop rotations.  Moist-soil management is conducted on all marshes which uses water level fluctuations to manage for desirable ... is conducted on all marshes which uses water level fluctuations to manage for desirable wetland vegetation beneficial to migratory birds. Periodically, some marshes will be drained in order to conduct dike ... Land Acquisition: The 10,100 acre Melvern Wildlife Area was licensed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to the Kansas Fish and Game Commission in March of 1977. ... 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 >>

Fall River Reservoir (Fishing Location) 57%

miles of public river access beginning at Hwy.99 bridge. ... of the permit station at Fredonia Bay, by the mushroom. N37 39 14.75 W96 5 49.43 2381 Casner Creek Rd., Gatehouse located 2 miles north of US-400 on Z50 Road Fall River 67047 620-637-2213 Greenwood 1 1 camp      .... Continue to Fall River Reservoir >>

Kanopolis (Locations) 56%

Beginning May 15, the Kanopolis Lake Information Center that is operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers will be closed to the public and pass sales will be by appointment only ... Kanopolis Camp Map Located on the Prairie Trail Scenic Byway northwest of Marquette along K-141, about 5 miles north of the K-4/K-141 junction (or) about 7 miles south of the K-140/K-141 ... Park. Trash in, trash out policy. Take your trash with you. Special Features: A refuge/special hunt area along the river is closed to all activities except by special permit from September 1 through ... Kanopolis State Park started it all. The first Kansas state park has drawn visitors to eastern Ellsworth County since 1955. Situated in the rolling hills, bluffs and woods of the scenic Smoky Hills      .... Continue to Kanopolis >>

McPherson (Locations) 54%

McPherson State Fishing Lake is located 6 miles north and 2 miles west of Canton.The lake is set in a very scenic location in the southeastern tip of the Smoky Hills on the upper end of the Gypsum ... In 1943, the Henry Maxwell Estate donated 2,560 acres of land to the Kansas Forestry, Fish, and Game Commission for the creation of a wildlife refuge and fishing lake. Of that area, 306 acres were ... on the fishing piers. Fires may be built only in provided fire rings or personal grills. Take all trash with you when you leave or place it in the dumpster near the west toilet. There is a 13 to 18 inch slot      .... Continue to McPherson >>

El Dorado (Locations) 53%

El Dorado State Park is located 3 miles east of El Dorado, Kansas on Hwy 54 and 1 mile north. The park office can be reached at (316) 321-7180.   ... Located 3 miles east of El Dorado on US-54 and 1 mile north One of the top state parks in America based on fishing, boating and family fun, El Dorado State Park is conveniently located at the edge ... catfish is legal for harvest, anglers may keep or release the fish. Because part of this study is to evaluate harvest patterns, biologists encourage anglers not to let the presence of a tag influence      .... Continue to El Dorado >>

Cedar Bluff (Locations) 52%

** Spring Turkey Hunting is Resident Only, through the Unit 4 draw process. No Fall Turkey Hunting on Cedar Bluff Wildlife Area. ** ** All White-tail Antlerless Only tags are INVALID in Unit 2 ... there are 3 usable boat ramps located on the reservoir. A “no wake” policy is enforced near boat ramps. Camping: Campers are encouraged to use the State Park where modern and primitive camping sites ... ... Visit  www.reserveamerica.com Thirteen miles south of I-70, exit 135, on highway 147. PLEASE USE THE ENTRANCE ON HIGHWAY 147 TO ENTER/EXIT THE PARK!  LOCATED JUST 13 MILES SOUTH OF I-70 (N 38° 48.741, W 99 ... it initially filled and was at an all-time low of 998 surface acres in 1992. The reservoir refilled in 1998 and has declined since. The wildlife area is well known for exceptional deer hunting and waterfowl ... Special Deer and Upland Hunts are available by drawing through the Headquarters in Pratt. Off Road Driving or ATV/ UTV/ E-Bike use is NOT allowed. Camping is only allowed in designated sites      .... Continue to Cedar Bluff >>

Mined Land (Locations) 51%

The property is 14,500 acres in size, comprised of 1,500 acres of water and 13,000 acres of land. All but 2,000 acres of the property was surface mined for coal during the 1920’s through 1974 ... the strip pits. NEW FOR 2022 -- A trout permit is required for all anglers fishing the "Trout Pit" on Unit #30 during the trout season December 1 through March 31. A trout permit is no longer required ... Off Road Vehicle and Horse use is prohibited. Special fishing regs in effect. No firearms are allowed on units 1, 21, 23 and a portion of 22. Archery equipment may be used on these units      .... Continue to Mined Land >>

Mined Land Wildlife Area (Fishing Location) 50%

... These are the main species that can be found inhabiting the strip pits. NEW FOR 2022 -- A trout permit is required for all anglers fishing the "Trout Pit" on Unit #30 during the trout season December 1 ... are allowed on units 1, 21, 23 and a portion of 22. Archery equipment may be used on these units for hunting. Set lines are prohibited. Special Features: Big Brutus, an eleven million pound coal shovel is open      .... Continue to Mined Land Wildli... >>

Kingman State Fishing Lake (Link) 49%

is prohibited. Dead white perch may be possessed or used as bait on the waters where they were taken. ANS ALERT! Zebra mussels have been found in Cheney, Marion, and El Dorado reservoirs. If you have visited      .... Continue to Kingman State Fis... >>

Smoky Hill/ Kanopolis (Locations) 49%

Manager: Scott Thomasson Area Location: approximately 30 miles west of Salina, or 15 miles east of Ellsworth. Smoky Hill Wildlife Area surrounds a portion of the upper end of Kanopolis ... is generally moderate, but can be very high during opening weekends of firearm deer, spring turkey and upland bird seasons. Whitetail deer, turkey, and upland bird are popular game species. Tree stands may ... geese and mallards are common all season long. The weekly  waterfowl report  is kept updated throughout the fall and winter months. Hunters frequently use boats, carts and backpacks when accessing ... . Take your trash with you. Special Features: A refuge/special hunt area along the river is closed to all activities except by special permit from September 1 through January 31. Limited Special      .... Continue to Smoky Hill/ Kanop... >>