Talmo (Locations) 100%

TALMO IS IN THE LOW PLAINS LATE ZONE FOR WATERFOWL SEASONS.   Hunters can check-in / check-out here, https://ksoutdoors.com/checkin using your licensing login credentials ... of the wetlands have been enrolled into NRCS WRP program and construction for restoring the majority of these wetlands was complete in 2017. New water control structures and renovation of existing wetlands ... , especially bison, deer, antelope, and elk obtained salt from places known as licks or salt flats, where saline ground water reaches the surface and then evaporated during dry times, leaving salt on top ... shooting is NOT ALLOWED. Trapping is by permit only. The permit may be obtained from the Lovewell Area Office. No trash receptacles are provide on the area. Please take your trash with you. All      .... Continue to Talmo >>

Cheyenne Bottoms (Locations) 74%

Manager: Jason Wagner Hunters can check-in / check-out here, https://ksoutdoors.com/checkin using your licensing login credentials.  From Great Bend, KS: 5 miles North on US Highway 281 ... mile west and about 3 miles south of Redwing, this lot is named after an early landowner who settled in the northern portion of Cheyenne Bottoms in the 1870’s or 80’s. Redwing:  Named after ... campground located 1/2 mile west of the area office. The use of watercraft is restricted to minimize disturbance to the wildlife and to ensure a more aesthetically pleasing experience for all visitors      .... Continue to Cheyenne Bottoms >>

Ottawa State Fishing Lake (Fishing Location) 72%

Fishing Population Creel Limit Min Length Limit Bluegill Black Bullhead Channel Catfish 5 Flathead Catfish 5 Largemouth Bass 5 15" Saugeye 5 15" Crappie 50 ... This lake stays full most of the time due to two creeks that run in on the upper end. ... . Special hunting opportunities are available by draw though the Kansas Special Hunts program on portions of this area normally closed to hunting. Check out the agency website for more information. Hunting      .... Continue to Ottawa State Fish... >>

Keith Sebelius Reservoir / Norton (Locations) 66%

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 ... with amazing artifacts and furniture from the time periods of the late 1880's and early 1900's! The adobe house is the only one in Kansas on its original location and preserved as a museum. The house ... The refuge line fluctuates with the water level every year. Please check for the latest refuge line and make sure you are respecting the boundary.      .... Continue to Keith Sebelius Re... >>

McPherson Valley Wetlands (Locations) 66%

migration is a spectacular sight for viewing migratory birds in full plumage. Many species common to the central flyway can be found at the wetlands during this time. Most notably, for the first time in 100 ... to Cheyenne Bottoms. The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism (KDWPT) recognized the need to restore portions of this vital wetland complex and started buying land for development in 1989. To date ... IN THE REFUGES!! Hunters can check-in / check-out here, https://ksoutdoors.com/check-in using your licensing login credentials.  Hunters must be aware of posted refuges, and stay out of these areas      .... Continue to McPherson Valley... >>

Glen Elder Reservoir (Fishing Location) 64%

Fishing Population Creel Limit Min Length Limit Walleye 5*** 18 inches White Bass Wiper 2 Striped Bass 2 Largemouth Bass 5* 18 inches Spotted Bass 5* 15 inches Smallmouth ... -year period. Although it saw a variety of uses in its lifetime, the sanitarium stood until it was razed in the early 1960s to make way for the lake. Rubble from the demolition was piled into Waconda Springs      .... Continue to Glen Elder Reservoir >>

Byron Walker (Locations) 61%

is maintained at the headquarters area.  Hunters as well as recreational archers can sharpen their skill or check their equipment.  3D shoots are offered by the Southfork Archers club from spring ... , the existing fence has been removed from the new property and has been replaced.  Also, a tree cutting contractor is removing Siberian Elm, Honey Locust, Black Locust, Eastern Redcedar, Saltcedar ... Special permits that were once required for hunters to hunt Byron Walker Wildlife Area are no longer required!  NEW for 2023 Baiting for any purpose other than furharvesting      .... Continue to Byron Walker >>

Smoky Hill/ Kanopolis (Locations) 59%

Manager: Scott Thomasson Area Location: approximately 30 miles west of Salina, or 15 miles east of Ellsworth. Smoky Hill Wildlife Area surrounds a portion of the upper end of Kanopolis ... access the trails from the Alum Creek parking lot. The wildlife area trails are closed from Nov 1-Jan 31 annually to limit hunter disturbance and for safety. If riding horseback or on a bicycle, please ... toward the northwest portion of the wildlife area is Faris Caves, which were carved by early pioneers and served as milk house, school house, and living quarters. Wildlife viewing and photography ... . Take your trash with you. Special Features: A refuge/special hunt area along the river is closed to all activities except by special permit from September 1 through January 31. Limited Special      .... Continue to Smoky Hill/ Kanop... >>

Sheridan State Fishing Lake (Fishing Location) 58%

fishing opportunities. Over time, the lakebed filled in with sediment. KDWP staff also struggled to maintain healthy fish populations at the lake, despite attempting multiple management approaches ... Fishing Population Creel Limit Min Length Limit Bluegill Crappie 50 Channel Catfish 5 Flathead Catfish 5 Largemouth Bass 5 15 Saugeye 5 15 Wiper 5 ... Sheridan State Fishing Lake Wildlife Area Manager:  Luke Winge Email: luke.winge@ks.gov Area Location: 12 miles east and 3/4 mile north from Hoxie, KS. A Google Earth Map and image is now available      .... Continue to Sheridan State Fi... >>

Kingman (Locations) 58%

is a carry in/carry out requirement.  Generators are allowed, however, quiet hours are from 11:00p.m. to 6:00a.m. and generators are not to be run during those time constraints.  Office hours ... Area Management Overview Burning/Grazing System New in 2010 we started using a different grazing system on the area. As with any system, it is good to change things up from time to time in order ... of the lake was diverted through a man-made canal to aid in servicing the new acreage.         .... Continue to Kingman >>