Smoky Hill/Kanopolis Waterfowl Report -
Waterfowl numbers | several thousand geese and ducks on and in vicinity of Kanopolis Reservoir. Currently peak numbers for area |
Water level | 7.5'+ low |
Hunting conditions | Fair with no cover/flooded vegetation on shorelines; backwaters on refuge dry due to drought. Most opportunities on private lands |
Comments | Refuge is CLOSED to all access from September 1st through January 31st. Duck Season on Kanopolis Reservoir October 28 - December 31, 2023 and January 20-28, 2024 Goose Season on Kanopolis Reservoir Canada geese - October 28-29, 2023 and November 1, 2023 - February 11, 2024 White-fronted geese - October 28 - December 31, 2023 and January 20 - February 11, 2024 Light Geese - October 28-29, 2023 and November 1, 2023 - February 11, 2024 Light Goose Conservation Order - February 12 - April 30, 2024 |