Byron Walker (Locations) 64%

at a public wildlife area, it is often a good idea to understand what habitat exists on adjoining private land.  Wildlife do move back and forth on and off the public land and sometimes you may be able ... for a 1200 acre reservoir. However, the great depression hit and money and labor went by the wayside. Fortunately by 1933 the resources were found and the original 80 acre Kingman State Lake was built. &nbsp ... and the campground area east of the lake. You may fish within the refuge on the east side of the lake, however no hunting is allowed. The second refuge surrounds the area headquarters from the east edge      .... Continue to Byron Walker >>

Prairie Dog (Locations) 64%

is turned off: You will not be able to get water anywhere in the park. Fish cleaning station and shower houses are closed.  The park will be open as usual ... electricity is always on, vault ... to the Hays Regional Office at (785) 628-8614. Cabin Renters--Please make sure to contact the park office at (785) 877-2953 within 48 hours of your arrival to obtain your key code. Also, you ... are Shady Rest, Prairie Dog, Cedar Ridge, and Branded Cedar campgrounds. Until April, there are two trash dumpsters located in the park, one at the modern cabins, and one in Branded Cedar campground. You can ... remain rentable. For our two modern cabins, we have been instructed to remove the dishes, utensils, and cookware. This is per the lodging and food safety rules from the Kansas Dept of Agriculture. You can ... have been recently renovated both inside and out, with the interiors being staged with amazing artifacts and furniture from the time periods of the late 1880's and early 1900's! The Adobe House      .... Continue to Prairie Dog >>

Off Trail Hike 08-09 (Event) 54%

Please be observant of weather conditions!!  I cannot have tours if there has been recent rains, snow or melting/melted snow. Hiking off trail in wet conditions damages the environment ... Off Trail Hike ... Off Trail Hike 08-09      .... Continue to Off Trail Hike 08-09 >>

Cedar Bluff (Locations) 53%

. The area lies in the mixed grass prairie and chalk bluff region. Cedar Bluff derives its name from a 1/2 mile of 100-foot chalk bluffs located on the SW portion of the property. Watchable Wildlife You can ... . Watchable Wildlife You can see and photograph a diversity of wildlife species. In winter, bald and golden eagle's visit. Deer, turkey, and pheasant roam freely. Waterfowl stop on their migrations, and a small ... . The construction of the Cedar Bluff Dam began in 1949 and was completed in 1952 The reservoir initially filled in the same year the dam was completed. The reservoir has been in constant fluctuation since ... 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 >>

El Dorado (Locations) 52%

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.   ... , there are plenty of opportunities to explore this premier lake destination. A variety of trails are available in the State Park - hiking trails, biking trails and horse trails which include hitching posts ... catfish have also been recently introduced into the lake. Wildlife area lands primarily consist of native grass prairie with some large tracts of woodlands and crops. Hunting is allowed and hunters may find ... El Dorado Reservoir was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and was completed in June of 1981. The lake consists of approximately 8000 surface acres of water, 4500 acres of park lands      .... Continue to El Dorado >>

Kanopolis State Park Pond (Fishing Location) 48%

The lake fluctuates some but has never gone dry ... Showerhouse, South Shore/Langley Point area, remains open year-around. The South Shore and Buzzard Bay fish cleaning stations are closed for the winter. The water has been shut off at the trailer sewer      .... Continue to Kanopolis State P... >>

Keith Sebelius Reservoir / Norton (Locations) 48%

NO ANTLERLESS DEER TAGS AVAILABLE IN UNIT 1 FOR 2025 Any antlerless deer taken will need to be tagged with an 'any-sex' tag. You can find the deer management map here.   The area attracts ... will need to be tagged with an 'any-sex' tag. You can find the deer management map here.   The area attracts good numbers of waterfowl allowing for good opportunities to hunt all around the area.  With high ... , and recreation. The Norton Wildlife Area borders Keith Sebelius Lake which was created in 1964 when the Bureau of Reclamation completed construction of the Norton Dam. The wildlife area comprises of 6,500 land ... The refuge line fluctuates with the water level every year. Please check for the latest refuge line and make sure you are respecting the boundary.      .... Continue to Keith Sebelius Re... >>

Keith Sebelius (Fishing Location) 48%

for your patience.      The water is currently turned off for the park.  Everything in the park that normally has water, does not have water, until late April.        While the water is turned off: You      .... Continue to Keith Sebelius >>

El Dorado Reservoir (Fishing Location) 44%

the fish. Because part of this study is to evaluate harvest patterns, biologists encourage anglers not to let the presence of a tag influence their decision to keept or release the fish. If you find ... information. If the tagged 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      .... Continue to El Dorado Reservoir >>