Prairie Dog (Locations) 47%

September 24, 2025 Every year in mid-October, the water is turned off for the winter for the entire park. The approximate date for this will be around Oct. 15. When we get a better idea of an exact ... 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 ... month or for one year. The report will show things such as inflow, water level, precipitation, and more. Fishing bait is available in Norton. T & D Bait Shop is operated at a house 1 block east ... , or click the "Make a Reservation!" button at the right side of this page. Licenses and permits for hunting and fishing, and boat registrations, can be purchased online through gooutdoorskansas.com. September ... in the rear and desks fashioned of wood slabs with pegs for support. The current building was built in 1886 about ½ mile south of the original. It hosted community, church, and school events for many years ... camp, fish, hike, hunt, swim, boat, picnic, bicycle      .... Continue to Prairie Dog >>

Jewell State Fishing Lake (Fishing Location) 46%

Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks, 785-545-3345 ... State Fishing Lake ... Jewell State Fishing Lake ... Jewell State Fishing Lake ... are allowed at no wake speeds, for fishing and hunting only. Small one and two person bass boats with a trolling motor are very effective at fishing the cover areas on the lake. A boat ramp with parking lot      .... Continue to Jewell State Fish... >>

Cedar Bluff (Locations) 45%

** 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 ... Mentor hunting areas are provided in strategic locations. The youth / mentor area east of the dam is shotgun / archery only, and the youth / mentor area west of the dam is open to all seasons and equipment ... to all seasons and equipment. Both areas provide good opportunities for geese, deer and pheasant. At least 1 youth hunter aged 17 or younger is required per adult mentor. Adult mentors may hunt. Every kid ... 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 ... . Land Refuge Areas are Closed Sept. 1st thru Jan. 31st. Water Refuge is Closed Nov.1st thru Jan. 31st. Other designated Refuge Areas are Closed Year-Round. Youth / Mentor Hunting Areas are available      .... Continue to Cedar Bluff >>

Milford (Locations) 44%

There are approximately 19,000 acres of public land surrounding Milford Reservoir on the west side and the upper end. All 19,000 acres are open to public hunting. The Steve Lloyd refuge contains ... areas are closed to all hunting and off-road activities throughout the year. There is one access road to the Steve Lloyd Overlook that is open year-round. Any off-road activities along this roadway ... Milford Reservoir began operation in 1965 and the former Forestry, Fish and Game Commission began operation of the public hunting area in 1967. ... Camping, camp fires, off-road vehicle use, riding horses, and target shooting are prohibited activities. Camping can be done inside Milford State Park Refuge areas are closed to all hunting and off      .... Continue to Milford >>

Mined Land Wildlife Area (Fishing Location) 43%

Nearby towns include Cherokee, Columbus, Oswego, Pittsburg, Scammon and West Mineral Cherokee, Crawford, Neosho & Labette Counties Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks , Mined Land ... State Fishing Lake ... The Mined Land Wildlife Area is one of the most unique areas to fish in the state. Located in the southeast portion of Kansas, there are more than 1,000 unique previously strip-mined lakes ... 1,500 acres of water. More than 800 unique previously strip-mined lakes up to 50 acres in size. ... 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... >>

Cedar Bluff (Locations) 43%

-726-9105. Questions pertaining to hunting and the wildlife area should be directed to  Cale Hedges, Public Lands Manager at 785-726-9104. The park office is now open Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:00pm ... . It is the most developed area and provides a variety of facilities to meet the outdoor enthusiasts needs. They include: two boat ramp facilities, 96 utility campsites, two community shelters, a reservable group ... , fish, hike, hunt, swim, boat, picnic Construction of Cedar Bluff Reservoir began in April of 1949 with the intention of providing flood control, irrigation and recreation. The reservoir was completed ... Construction of Cedar Bluff Reservoir began in April of 1949 with the intention of providing flood control, irrigation and recreation. The reservoir was completed in 1951 and filled that same year ... camp, fish, hike, hunt, swim, boat, picnic      .... Continue to Cedar Bluff >>

Kanopolis Reservoir (Fishing Location) 42%

33 miles SW of Salina on K-149 & K141 US Corps Of Engineers 785-546-2294 ... 1463 msl This lake is generally held 4 feet above this conservation level during the summertime. ... . Marquette 67464 785-546-2565 Ellsworth 1 0 camp, fish, hike, hunt, swim, boat, picnic Kanopolis State Park started it all. The first Kansas state park has drawn visitors to eastern Ellsworth County since 1955      .... Continue to Kanopolis Reservoir >>

Perry (Locations) 41%

from the Delaware River to provide habitat for migratory birds during dry years. All other wetlands depend on natural run off, thus water levels may vary from year to year. Moist soils management ... these surfaces (bathroom door handles, self-pay station, etc.). MONDAY - FRIDAY 9am - 4pm N39 08.659 W95 29.372 5441 West Lake Rd. Ozawkie 66070 785-246-3449 Jefferson 1 1 camp, fish, hike, hunt, swim, boat ... The Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks has leased 10,500 acres of land at the north end of the Perry Reservoir Project from the U.S.Corps of Engineers since 1970. The area is operated ... . Gas Powered boats are prohibited from use on all marshes except for the east and west pools of the Kyle marsh complex, Sunset Ridge, and Rucker Marsh.      .... Continue to Perry >>

Wilson Reservoir (Fishing Location) 40%

1516 msl. This lake generally has a fairly stable water level. ... 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 >>

Kingman State Fishing Lake (Link) 39%

.  At Kingman State Fishing Lake, camping is all primitive on a first-come first-served basis.  There is no fee and picnic tables, fire rings, and primitive toilets are available.  Campers should realize ... Kingman State Fishing Lake      .... Continue to Kingman State Fis... >>