Prairie Dog (Locations) 100%

April 6, 2026     Water will be turned on for the park sometime in late April, our target is April 25, and we will hope for sooner. We are motivated to get the water turned on ... Park Office: (785) 877-2953 - Click the Park News icon above for office hours. Questions pertaining to the Norton Wildlife Area or hunting should be directed to Luke Winge, Public Lands ... Prairie Dog State Park is located southwest of Norton, Kansas on the north side of the Keith Sebelius Reservoir (lake) and Norton Wildlife Area.  To get to the Prairie Dog State Park from ... Office:  (785) 877-2953 - Click the Park News icon above for office hours. Questions pertaining to the Norton Wildlife Area or hunting should be directed to  Luke Winge, Public Lands Manager  at (785) 877 ... constructed in 1892 by the John Spencer family. It was built with bricks formed from a mix of mud and straw, called adobe. A horse walking in a circular trench to which dirt, water, and straw were added      .... Continue to Prairie Dog >>

Byron Walker (Locations) 75%

expectations later in the season may need to be lower than what they were on opening day.  As populations dwindle, game contacts will become fewer and success rates will decline.  When you look ... for a 1200 acre reservoir. However, the great depression hit and money and labor went by the wayside. Fortunately by 1933 the resources were found and the original 80 acre Kingman State Lake was built. &nbsp ... , is prohibited on public lands and Walk-in Hunting Access (WIHA). Use of trail or game cameras is prohibited on all public lands and Walk-in Hunting Access (WIHA). Only two (2) tree stands may be set per      .... Continue to Byron Walker >>

Bats in Houses (Folder) 68%

It’s not uncommon for a bat to get into your home whether that is in the attic, chimney, crevice, etc. Bats squeeze into small, tight places to seek refuge for a few nights up to several months ... INDEX Introduction A single bat in your house Winter visitor Bat colonies in your house What kind of bats are in my building? How did bats get into my home? How can I help bats?      .... Continue to Bats in Houses >>

Keith Sebelius (Fishing Location) 64%

and length limits may be in effect for some fish species. Make sure to check the Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary and all posted notices before fishing.  The area has boating access available depending      .... Continue to Keith Sebelius >>

Keith Sebelius Reservoir / Norton (Locations) 64%

for kids to get into the sport of hunting.  Spring turkey hunters find plenty of competition while the fall pressure is light. Both white-tail and mule deer are present on the area with pressure ... Office:  (785) 877-2953 - Click the Park News icon above for office hours. Questions pertaining to the Norton Wildlife Area or hunting should be directed to  Luke Winge, Public Lands Manager  at (785) 877 ... acres and 2,181 water acres when full.  There are seasonal and permanent roads that provide great vehicle access to the area.  The only fees required are for fishing, hunting and boating which      .... Continue to Keith Sebelius Re... >>

Kingman (Locations) 61%

. Fishermen need to know that possession of live white perch is prohibited. Dead white perch may be possessed or used as bait on the waters where they were taken. ANS ALERT! Zebra mussels have been found ... of the non-migratory species of game are a finite population locally and your expectations later in the season may need to be lower than what they were on opening day.  As populations dwindle, game contacts ... for construction of the larger impoundment were dropped.  In it's place, an 85 acre impoundment was built using horses and slips that then became Kingman State Fishing Lake.  In 1955, the dam      .... Continue to Kingman >>

Special Hunts Information (Folder) 46%

by clicking “More Info” on the special hunt list. Hunts are grouped in eight species groups: DOVE, WHITETAIL ANTLERLESS ONLY, UPLAND (may include pheasant, quail, and/or other upland game depending on property      .... Continue to Special Hunts Inf... >>

BOW Frequently Asked Questions (Folder) 41%

. Participation in the entire weekend is required. Can I register for someone else? Yes, you may register for someone else. Be prepared to choose classes for them. How do I get a  KDWP number? All      .... Continue to BOW Frequently As... >>