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
   
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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