Application Period for Nonresident and Unit 4 Resident Turkey Permits Opens Jan. 13 - Published: 01/13/2026 - (News) 12%

Opens Jan. 13 TOPEKA – Kansas’ spring turkey season is just around the corner, and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is encouraging hunters to apply for limited permits during the annual      .... Continue to Application Perio... >>

Improving Undesirable Fish Populations (Article) 12%

is only driven around the pond. While the upper 3 feet of water may be well mixed, little chemical will reach lower depths. Rotenone may not reach all areas of large ponds or ponds deeper than 10 feet      .... Continue to Improving Undesir... >>

Muskrat and Beaver Control in Ponds (Article) 12%

as possible and filled with clay. To keep beaver from plugging outlet tubes, the pond owner should string electrified fence wire around the tube and connect it to a fencer and battery. Wood or fiberglass posts      .... Continue to Muskrat and Beave... >>

WIHA Area Rules (Article) 12%

The following guidelines will assist sportsmen in using WIHA tracts: Obey the safety zone concept. Allow a buffer around livestock and buildings. Be sure of your target, as other hunters may      .... Continue to WIHA Area Rules >>

Area News (Article) 12%

office (913-783-4507) if you have any questions.  Dove Fields Four managed Dove fields are located on Hillsdale Wildlife Area totaling around 48 acres. ALL DOVE FIELDS ON HILLSDALE WILDLIFE AREA      .... Continue to Area News >>

Lake Shawnee Fishing Report (Report) 12%

be found in the shallows.  Most crappie will concentrate around brush piles in 10-20ft. Jigs and/or minnows with a slip bobber are very effective right now.  Trout Poor up to 5lbs      .... Continue to Lake Shawnee Fish... >>