Prairie Dog (Locations) 100%

safety rules from the Kansas Dept of Agriculture. You can bring your own dishes, utensils, and cookware. The kitchens will continue to have microwaves, ovens and refrigerators. As always, our four cabins ... to the Hays Regional Office at (785) 628-8614. Cabin Renters--Please make sure to contact the park office at (785) 877-2953 within 48 hours of your arrival to obtain your key code. Also, you ... are Shady Rest, Prairie Dog, Cedar Ridge, and Branded Cedar campgrounds. Until April, there are two trash dumpsters located in the park, one at the modern cabins, and one in Branded Cedar campground. You can ... in the park that normally has water, does not have water, until late April.        While the water is turned off: You will not be able to get water anywhere in the park. Fish cleaning station and shower houses ... unearthed during the dam’s construction.  The Norton Living History Museum started in 2021, and it represents the Adobe House and the Hillmon School. To get information about tours and other events      .... Continue to Prairie Dog >>

Cheyenne Bottoms (Locations) 99%

. 2 miles East From Hoisington, KS: 5 miles South on US Highway 281. 2 miles East From Highway K-4: You can access Cheyenne Bottoms by turning South at Redwing and following ... and the background behind them. Coursing Club:  During the late 1800’s and early 1900’s a Coursing Club was located a bit north and west of the Wildlife Area office about 1.5 miles.  They used greyhounds ... . Watercraft are not permitted in the refuge areas. During the waterfowl season, in-water propeller-driven boats and hand powered boats can be utilized in Pools 2, 3 and 4. Airboats are not allowed at any time      .... Continue to Cheyenne Bottoms >>

McPherson Valley Wetlands (Locations) 93%

. If you are interested in receiving this newsletter CLICK HERE. The newsletter will include information about forecasted fall flights, upcoming projects, special hunting or other opportunities, harvest ... 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 ... REFUGE AREAS: THE NORTH AND SOUTH REFUGE AREAS IN THE BIG BASIN ARE OFF-LIMITS TO ALL ACTIVITIES, AND THIS INCLUDES DUCK HUNTING.  THERE IS NO HUNTING OR PUBLIC ACCESS OF ANY KIND ALLOWED      .... Continue to McPherson Valley... >>

Keith Sebelius Reservoir / Norton (Locations) 83%

NO ANTLERLESS DEER TAGS AVAILABLE IN UNIT 1 FOR 2025 Any antlerless deer taken will need to be tagged with an 'any-sex' tag. You can find the deer management map here.   The area attracts ... year-round, that is the one exception. Now that the water is turned off: You will not be able to get water anywhere in the park. Fish cleaning station and shower houses will be closed.  The park ... 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 ... 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... >>

Wildlife Viewing Tips (Folder) 82%

The best general wildlife viewing tip is the PEQ rule: Be patient, early, and quiet. Click for More Tips ... . The best general wildlife viewing tip is the P.E.Q. rule: be patient, early, and quiet. You may need to wait several minutes, if not an hour or more, to see some wildlife species. Getting      .... Continue to Wildlife Viewing... >>

Keith Sebelius (Fishing Location) 74%

in Branded Cedar campground. You can put your trash in these dumpsters or take your trash with you. Please do not leave trash on the sidewalk at the office, raccoons will get into the bags and spread the trash      .... Continue to Keith Sebelius >>

Byron Walker (Locations) 65%

may be light can help minimize interactions with other hunters and increase your success.  Think about pinch points and travel lanes back off of the food as public land deer are more wary than ... Walker Wildlife Area also ended.  Since 1992, Troy Smith, has held the position of wildlife area manager, and he has faced a different set of problems as his predecessor. Mainly the management ... , 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 >>

Kingman (Locations) 59%

. The area also has numerous ponds that hold fish. These are indicated on the area map and can provide excellent fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, and bluegill. Take a kid to one of the ponds ... -tailed deer hunting is very popular on Byron Walker. Numbers are generally good and can be found in every habitat on the area.  Choosing areas where you think pressure may be light can help minimize      .... Continue to Kingman >>

Glen Elder State Park Pond (Fishing Location) 56%

it was razed in the early 1960s to make way for the lake. Rubble from the demolition was piled into Waconda Springs before the lake filled. Also at Glen Elder, travelers can visit the historic Hopewell Church      .... Continue to Glen Elder State... >>

Glen Elder Reservoir (Fishing Location) 55%

the Waconda Heritage Village Association’s goal of creating a "living" museum dedicated to pioneer heritage and Native American lore. Engaging stories about Waconda Springs and Hopewell Church can be found      .... Continue to Glen Elder Reservoir >>