Trout Fishing Program (Folder) 26%

The trout season runs Dec. 1 - March 31.  Trout Program Information Trout Stocking Locations Trout Stocking Schedule ... New for 2025/2026: The Kansas trout season runs Dec. 1 - March 31 during the stocking period. During this season, some waters stocked with trout require a trout permit ($20) whether      .... Continue to Trout Fishing Pro... >>

Area News (Article) 26%

flood. The deer population has not been affected and a youth hunter harvested a very impressive 16 point whitetail buck during September youth season. The vegetation in the wetlands is ideal for waterfowl      .... Continue to Area News >>

Trophy Scoring (Folder) 25%

the legal open season.  Scoring must be made by a certified Pope & Young, Boone & Crockett or Kansas measurer after a 60 day waiting period. Those scoring in the Kansas top 20 must be verified      .... Continue to Trophy Scoring >>

Big Game Information (Folder) 25%

to tremendous herds of bison, elk, mule deer, and pronghorn antelope. In the timbered areas of eastern Kansas, white-tailed deer were abundant. The first modern deer season was held in 1965, and permits were      .... Continue to Big Game Information >>

Harvest Information Program (HIP) (Folder) 25%

of the number of migratory game bird hunters, hunter activity and migratory game bird harvest. These estimates provide information needed to make sound decisions concerning hunting seasons, bag limits      .... Continue to Harvest Informati... >>

Area News (Article) 25%

with the users name and address or the users department issued identification number in a visible, legible and weather proof manner.  Stands are to be removed two weeks after season closes. No person      .... Continue to Area News >>

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Timeline (Article) 25%

-Robertson federal aid funds 1942 -- Acquisition of land for Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area begins 1943 -- Legislature gives full authority to Commission to set seasons and bag limits 1949 -- First walleye      .... Continue to Kansas Department... >>

Park News (Article) 25%

.  The camground is also operating as first come first serve until March 1st,  meaning no reservations during off season.  Water is currently shut off in Sunset Point and Lower Comfort Cove.       .... Continue to Park News >>

Saddle Ridge Campground (Campgrounds/Areas) 25%

Saddle Ridge equestrian area has approximately 32 miles of marked trails available to horseback riders and trail users. Sites are reservable at reserveamerica.com 2 days in advance of arrival.      .... Continue to Saddle Ridge Camp... >>