St. Francis (Locations) 78%

 Manager: Luke Winge Located 3 miles West and 2 miles South from St. Francis, KS.  One mile West of St. Francis on US Hwy 36, turn south on River Road.  River Road ... and prairie chickens can be found on the area and offer some good upland hunting for the dedicated hunter. Waterfowl numbers fluctuate from year to year depending on the availability of water. The area can ... and a diverse population of wildlife. This area is mainly upland with riparian timber along the river and food plots strategically placed throughout.  It offers a great opportunity for all kinds of outdoor ... inhibits the recreation experience for others, so please take all trash with you when you leave.      .... Continue to St. Francis >>

Mined Land Wildlife Area (Fishing Location) 78%

Fishing Population Creel Limit Min Length Limit Bluegill Black Bullhead Channel Catfish 5 15-inch minimum Crappie 50 None Largemouth Bass 5 13-18 inch slot Spotted Bass 5 ... ... 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 ... 1,500 acres of water. More than 800 unique previously strip-mined lakes up to 50 acres in size. ... Coal Company to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks in 1981. 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      .... Continue to Mined Land Wildli... >>

How to Apply for Special Hunts (Folder) 78%

APPLICATION PROCESS AND INSTRUCTIONS Persons must create an account annually and may submit 1 application for one or all draws. Remember Username, Password, and email address for future ... How to Apply for Special Hunts      .... Continue to How to Apply for... >>

Cedar Bluff Reservoir (Fishing Location) 77%

Fishing Population Creel Limit Min Length Limit Walleye 5 21'', except up to 2 walleye greater than 15" but less than 18" may be included in the 5 fish creel White Bass No Limit Crappie ... Jan. 31 st , 200 acres water are closed to all access. (See Wildlife Area Map for more details) Fishing : Black bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish have benefited the most from water level rises      .... Continue to Cedar Bluff Reser... >>

Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area (Fishing Location) 76%

Fishing Population Creel Limit Min Length Limit Bluegill unlimited unlimited Black Bullhead unlimited unlimited Channel Catfish 10 unlimited Crappie 50 unlimited Flathead Catfish 5 ... The Marais des Cygnes River, from the north end of Unit G to stateline is open to paddlefish snagging. The season starts March 15 to May 15. The Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area supports many lakes ... abundant food and cover for migratory waterfowl and other wetland species. In general, wetlands are dewatered in the spring and reflooded in the fall with water pumped from the river. Bottomland hardwood      .... Continue to Marais des Cygnes... >>

Talmo (Locations) 75%

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 ... , especially bison, deer, antelope, and elk obtained salt from places known as licks or salt flats, where saline ground water reaches the surface and then evaporated during dry times, leaving salt on top ... shooting is NOT ALLOWED. Trapping is by permit only. The permit may be obtained from the Lovewell Area Office. No trash receptacles are provide on the area. Please take your trash with you. All      .... Continue to Talmo >>

Lovewell (Locations) 74%

The Lovewell State Park Office is open 8am to 4:00pm Monday thru Friday. You can also utilize the new CampItKS app,  reserveamerica.com and campitks.gov for online park purchases; and license ... . Lovewell is popular with campers. The area offers excellent shade and provides utility hookup sites including freeze-proof water and sewer hookups at designated sites, long-term sites, improved primitive ... credentials. Check-in is Required for ALL HUNTERS on Lovewell Wildlife Area  while hunting (click Area News above). In the event you are unable to check-in/out please, keep trying. Or, use the paper card copies      .... Continue to Lovewell >>

El Dorado Reservoir (Fishing Location) 70%

Fishing Population Creel Limit Min Length Limit Blue Catfish 10/day creel. Only 1 fish 30-inches or longer Channel Catfish 10 Crappie 20 Flathead Catfish 5 Largemouth Bass 5 ... that tagged blue catfish that are not legal for harvest must be returned to the water immediately after recording the tag information. If the tagged catfish is legal for harvest, anglers may keep or release ... of a tag influence their decision to keept or release the fish. If you find a tagged blue catfish on the end of your line this summer, please take the time to call it in. Data collected from these fish      .... Continue to El Dorado Reservoir >>

Prairie Dog (Locations) 68%

April 6, 2026     No vehicle permit is needed on April 22, as it is free park entrance for all Kansas State Parks on "Earth Day". Water will be turned on for the park sometime ... Park Office: (785) 877-2953 - Click the Park News icon above for office hours. Questions pertaining to the Norton Wildlife Area or hunting should be directed to Luke Winge, Public Lands ... , including a one room school and renovated adobe house. Learn more at https://www.youtube.com/@NortonLivingHistory Wi-fi is available from the campsites that have water and electricity. These campgrounds ... , 2026     No vehicle permit is needed on April 22, as it is free park entrance for all Kansas State Parks on "Earth Day". Water will be turned on for the park sometime in late April, our target is April ... constructed in 1892 by the John Spencer family. It was built with bricks formed from a mix of mud and straw, called adobe. A horse walking in a circular trench to which dirt, water, and straw were added      .... Continue to Prairie Dog >>