Wildlife Viewing Tips (Folder) 59%

The best general wildlife viewing tip is the PEQ rule: Be patient, early, and quiet. Click for More Tips ... . The best general wildlife viewing tip is the P.E.Q. rule: be patient, early, and quiet. You may need to wait several minutes, if not an hour or more, to see some wildlife species. Getting      .... Continue to Wildlife Viewing... >>

Montgomery (Locations) 56%

Manager: Darin Porter Fish Biologist: Sean Lynott Phone Number: (620) 331-6820 The area staff are often in the field, please leave a message and they will return your call at the first ... , due to increasing use and harvest of certain species. Therefore, special creel and length limits may be in effect for some fish species. Check the Fishing Location Page and all posted notices. Hunting ... Montgomery State Fishing Lake was built in 1953 with 105 acres of water and 303 acres of terrestrial habitat. The property was purchased, developed and is maintained by fee monies from licensed      .... Continue to Montgomery >>

Keith Sebelius (Fishing Location) 56%

artifacts and furniture from the time periods of the late 1880's and early 1900's! The adobe house is the only one in Kansas on its original location and preserved as a museum. The house was probably      .... Continue to Keith Sebelius >>

St. Francis (Locations) 55%

 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 ... produce a good duck hunt when there is water present in the river bottom. During busier seasons wildlife may be driven off the area from pressure.     FISHING      &nbsp ... 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 >>

Sheridan (Locations) 54%

Wildlife Area Manager: Luke Winge Email: luke.winge@ks.gov Area Location: 12 miles east and 3/4 mile north from Hoxie, KS. A Google Earth Map and image is now available: Sheridan SFL Google ... . The agency began draining the lake in early 2024 in anticipation of renovations, and the work is expected to continue through Spring 2027, with an anticipated lake reopening in Summer 2027. Renovation ... . The agency began draining the lake in early 2024 in anticipation of renovations, and the work is expected to continue through Spring 2027, with an anticipated lake reopening in Summer 2027. Renovation ... at the entrance providing current information and regulations. A No Trash Policy is in effect, so please pack home everything that you pack in. Vehicles are only allowed on maintained roads and parking lots      .... Continue to Sheridan >>

Lovewell (Locations) 53%

copies available at the information shelter in front of the Lovewell office. We do not want technical issues to prevent someone from hunting. The information is valuable, so please keep trying ... purchased by the Kansas Fish and Game Commission and is owned by the state of Kansas. Lands previously managed by the Kansas Park Authority that were transferred to KFG now bring the total area leased from ... in 1957 of Lovewell Reservoir, a 3,000 acre flood control and irrigation reservoir.  In 1972, 200 acres were purchased by the Kansas Fish and Game Commission and is owned by the state of Kansas. Lands ... roads and are not allowed off roads. ATV/UTV's are prohibited anywhere on the area. A permit to access a designated ADA vehicle access area is available from the manager to persons meeting      .... Continue to Lovewell >>

Gurley Salt Marsh (Locations) 53%

Hunting at Gurley Salt Marsh is only allowed via the Special Hunts program from September through February. The Gurley Salt Marsh property is 160 acres in size, located in northern Lincoln County ... The property was purchased by KDWP in 2012 from owner Jim Gurley utilizing both a NAWCA Grant and a Conoco-Phillips Playa Lakes Joint Venture Grant.  This wetland area has long been known ... From September 1st through March 1st all public access and hunting on the property is managed through the KDWP Special Hunts program with the goal of providing hunters with a quality experience      .... Continue to Gurley Salt Marsh >>