Pond Depth (Article) 10%

one-quarter of the impounded area. Ponds which have surface runoff as their primary source of water should be 15 feet deep over one-quarter of the impounded area in western Kansas and at least 10 feet      .... Continue to Pond Depth >>

Dam (Article) 10%

horizontal layers as it is installed. Dams pushed up with a dozer and not compacted have a greater chance of failure. The dam should be constructed with slopes that will not slump or slide. The steepness      .... Continue to Dam >>

The Role of Crayfish in Ponds (Article) 10%

reproduction is closely tied to changing water levels and is most successful in waters that have regular seasonal fluctuation patterns. Wire basket traps or lift nets baited with meat can remove large numbers      .... Continue to The Role of Crayf... >>

WIFA Benefits Landowners and Anglers (Article) 10%

be strengthened. And, of course, there is a financial incentive. Many landowners own waters far from home or don’t have time to worry about who’s fishing on their property, It may be more convenient for them      .... Continue to WIFA Benefits Lan... >>

Benedictine Wildlife Area Waterfowl Report (Report) 10%

A map of our wetlands is now available under the Wetland Map tab to the right. The wetlands have great habitat such as, Giant Foxtail, Annual Smartweed, Barnyard grass, and sunflowers.  We have      .... Continue to Benedictine Wildl... >>

Texas Lake Waterfowl Report (Report) 10%

Waterfowl numbers Mallards and Pintails present 1/8/26. Water levels Pools 1 and 2 are nearly full. Pools on the west side of the area have dried some, but pools 6 and 8 have      .... Continue to Texas Lake Waterf... >>