El Dorado (Locations) 49%

. Wildlife area lands primarily consist of native grass prairie with some large tracts of woodlands and crops. Hunting is allowed and hunters may find fair to excellent populations of white-tailed deer, wild ... 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 of a tag influence ... The 8,000 acre reservoir was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1981. That same year, a license agreement was granted to the Kansas Fish and Game Commission (predecessor ... Special length and creel limits may apply for some fish species at El Dorado Reservoir. Please consult the El Dorado Fishing Information Page or area information signs for posted notices prior      .... Continue to El Dorado >>

Keith Sebelius Reservoir / Norton (Locations) 47%

1st, the middle portion of the reservoir is designated as a waterfowl refuge and is closed until January 31st.  While duck hunting can be good on the area goose hunting takes place mainly ... st .  While duck hunting can be good on the area goose hunting takes place mainly on the surrounding private grounds because hunting pressure is generally too great for feeding patterns to become ... supports the management of the area.  There are kiosks placed around the area for more detailed information.        .... Continue to Keith Sebelius Re... >>

Operation Game Thief (Folder) 47%

exactly how much wildlife is taken by poachers, but some studies estimate poachers may kill almost as many animals and fish as legal hunters take during legal seasons. Poachers don’t take only game animals ... Operation Game Thief is a Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks program which allows citizens to turn in poachers. You can call us toll-free within Kansas at 1-877-426-3843. You can also contact      .... Continue to Operation Game Thief >>

Melvern (Locations) 46%

supported large numbers during both the fall and spring migrations. Mourning dove numbers vary yearly depending on nesting conditions. Ring-necked pheasant may possibly be found in very small numbers ... slips located at the East Boat Ramp can be rented through the Ike Store. Ike's Shelterhouse is excellent for hosting family reunions within the Jones Family Activity Area. There is a playground ... Land Acquisition: The 10,100 acre Melvern Wildlife Area was licensed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to the Kansas Fish and Game Commission in March of 1977. ... All hunters on Melvern WA are REQUIRED to obtain a free daily hunt permit.  PERMITS CAN NOW BE OBTAINED ELECTRONICALLY, TO REGISTER AND BEGIN USING THE ELECTRONIC PERMIT SYSTEM, CLICK HERE      .... Continue to Melvern >>

Neosho (Locations) 46%

, buckwheat or millet in the hunting pools. The grain is left in the field and inundated in the fall. The 800-acre refuge pool is closed to all hunting, foot and vehicle traffic during the waterfowl season ... In 1959, the Kansas Forestry, Fish and Game Commission purchased the initial 2,975.5 acres. In 1988 an additional 270 acres were purchased through a fifty percent cost share agreement with Ducks ... Pool 8 is restricted to waterfowl hunters accompanied by a youth hunter, 16 years of age or less on weekends and holidays. The adults may hunt with the youth hunter. Non-toxic shot      .... Continue to Neosho >>

Perry Reservoir (Fishing Location) 45%

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 is conducted on all      .... Continue to Perry Reservoir >>

Hodgeman (Locations) 45%

widespread loss. In the future, a sealing process may be developed that could be used. When water is available, all attempts are made to stock the area with channel catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill ... size of the area and the road accessed the middle of the property.  This area still serves as a handicapped hunting area and those that get handicapped hunting permits can contact the area manager      .... Continue to Hodgeman >>

Kingman State Fishing Lake (Fishing Location) 45%

prairie, the dogs will probably tell you good things.  Pheasants can be found on the area, but numbers are generally low because of the lack of suitable habitat.  They too can be found in the prairie      .... Continue to Kingman State Fis... >>

Glen Elder State Park Pond (Fishing Location) 44%

conservation (normal) pool as of January 2021 Current lake level can be seen at  Waconda Lake Information - U.S. Bureau of Reclamation . BOAT RAMPS:  All WA ramps are open. As the lake gets close to or below      .... Continue to Glen Elder State... >>