Sandhill Crane
Online Test for Sandhill Crane Hunters and Other Sandhill Crane Information
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General Information
Sandhill Crane - photo by Mike Blair, KDWP
Sandhill cranes have been hunted in Kansas since 1993 and in the Central Flyway since 1961. Hunting is permitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in nine of the 10 states in the Central Flyway. Although crane hunting is opposed by some people, crane hunting is done on a sustainable basis under a population management plan approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Sport hunting also is justified for maintaining reasonable distributions of sandhill cranes. If concentrations become too high in some areas, crop depredation can occur and risk of disease to cranes increases. Crane hunting is extremely challenging because cranes are very wary and crane meat is considered excellent table fare, probably the best of all migratory game birds.
The sandhill cranes that migrate through Kansas, and sometimes winter here, are part of the Mid-continent Population. This population is one of nine in North America and by far the largest with about 500,000 birds. The next largest populations number about 20-25,000 birds.
Hunting regulations have been formulated and contingency plans utilized to minimize the chance of endangered whooping cranes being accidentally shot by sandhill crane hunters. Although sandhill cranes start concentrating in huntable numbers during late October, the start of the hunting season was delayed to the Wednesday following the first Saturday in November to allow most of the whooping cranes to migrate through the state. Shooting hours for sandhill cranes begin at sunrise rather than one-half hour before sunrise to minimize the chance of a sandhill crane hunter mistakenly shooting a whooping crane due to low light conditions. (Kansas is the only state in the Central Flyway to have delayed shooting hours to protect whooping cranes.) The federal-state, Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, and Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area contingency plans provide guidance as to what actions to take if whooping cranes are present during hunting seasons.
Whooping Crane - photo by Mike Blair, KDWP
Sandhill crane and waterfowl hunters need to be aware that whooping cranes are occurring more frequently in Kansas, especially in the Cheyenne Bottoms and Quivira areas, and be able to identify whooping cranes. Whooping cranes and sandhill cranes are similar in size and shape, but whooping cranes are white with black wing tips. The penalty for shooting a whooping crane is a fine of up to $100,000 and/or up to one year in prison. For more information, go to:
Online Test for Sandhill Crane Hunters - This test is mandatory for all sandhill crane hunters. The test is 378k in size and will take a few minutes to download if you have a modem. Flash 6 is required, which most computers have. If yours doesn't, then you will be asked to download Flash 6.
Whooping Crane Brochure - Information on whooping cranes and how to distinguish them from species that look similar to them.
USFWS Information for Waterfowl and Sandhill Crane Hunters - The purpose of this web site is to provide waterfowl and sandhill crane hunters with information that will reduce the likelihood of shooting illegally at migratory birds that may look like sandhill cranes, but for which there is no open season and are protected by Federal law.
Dates: 10/13/2018 - 12/31/2018
- Area open: High Plains Zone (see map)
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Daily bag limit: 6
Six ducks is the daily bag limit, which may include no more than two canvasbacks, two redheads, one pintail, three wood ducks, three scaup and five mallards (only two of which may be hens). The daily bag may comprise six of any other duck, such as six teal, six gadwall, or six wigeon. - Possession limit: Three times the daily limit
Dates: 01/12/2019 - 01/27/2019
- Area open: Southeast Zone (see map)
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Daily bag limit: 6
Six ducks is the daily bag limit, which may include no more than two canvasbacks, two redheads, one pintail, three wood ducks, three scaup and five mallards (only two of which may be hens). The daily bag may comprise six of any other duck, such as six teal, six gadwall, or six wigeon. - Possession limit: Three times the daily limit
Dates: 01/12/2019 - 01/27/2019
- Area open: High Plains Zone (see map)
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Daily bag limit: 6
Six ducks is the daily bag limit, which may include no more than two canvasbacks, two redheads, one pintail, three wood ducks, three scaup and five mallards (only two of which may be hens). The daily bag may comprise six of any other duck, such as six teal, six gadwall, or six wigeon. - Possession limit: Three times the daily limit
Dates: 10/27/2018 - 12/30/2018
- Area open: High Plains Zone (see map)
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Daily bag limit: 6
Six ducks is the daily bag limit, which may include no more than two canvasbacks, two redheads, one pintail, three wood ducks, three scaup and five mallards (only two of which may be hens). The daily bag may comprise six of any other duck, such as six teal, six gadwall, or six wigeon. - Possession limit: Three times the daily limit
Dates: 11/10/2018 - 01/06/2019
- Area open: Southeast Zone (see map)
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Daily bag limit: 6
Six ducks is the daily bag limit, which may include no more than two canvasbacks, two redheads, one pintail, three wood ducks, three scaup and five mallards (only two of which may be hens). The daily bag may comprise six of any other duck, such as six teal, six gadwall, or six wigeon. - Possession limit: Three times the daily limit
Dates: 11/07/2018 - 01/03/2019
- Daily bag limit: 3
- Possession limit: 6
Retrieval and possession of game animals and migratory game birds - Requirements
Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program - Requirements, Exemptions.
Sandhill Crane - Management Unit, Hunting Season, Shooting Hours, and Bag and Possession Limits
Doves - Management Unit, Hunting Season, Shooting Hours, and Bag and Possession Limits
Other Information
Whooping Crane Brochure - Information on whooping cranes and how to distinguish them from species that are similar in appearance.
http://migratorybirds.fws.gov/issues/SandhillCrane/SandhillCraneHunters.htm.
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CEDAR BLUFF - Last Updated: 8/14/2018 Print
GLEN ELDER - Last Updated: 3/23/2018 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | ALL HUNTERS at Glen Elder WA are required to check in and out daily. This regulation went into effect on September 1, 2017. Users are encouraged to utilize the ISportsman electronic daily hunting permit system, but may also use the phone system or the 3 paper card stations that are on the property. Go to https://kdwpt.isportsman.net/ for more information. Dabbling Ducks - 45,000 (mixture of mallards, pintails, and wigeon) Diving Ducks - 10,000 Canada geese - 31,000 Light geese - Maybe 1 - 2,000 snow geese left hanging around. Mallard Migration Index (3) |
| Water level | Approximately 1' foot below conservation pool. |
| Hunting conditions | Good |
| Expected hunting success | Poor. Most of the snow geese moved out last week. |
| Comments | Spring Conservation Order for Light geese open Feb. 19 - April 30, 2018. Spring migration won't last much longer. Its a great time to see a variety of species. Both Cawker City and Granite Creek Refuge closure dates are November 1st - January 31st. The Youth/ Mentor hunting area is located in the Granite Creek Refuge and is in effect from October 1 - January 31. Waterfowl hunting from the shoreline area is allowed in the Youth-Mentor Area as long as EACH adult is hunting with a youth 17 years or younger. Boats of any sort are prohibited in the Granite Creek Refuge. Zebra Mussels have been confirmed in Waconda Lake. Be sure to dry boats and equipment before moving to other waters. |
JAMESTOWN WILDLIFE AREA - Last Updated: 8/16/2018 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | Just a few teal in the area REMEMBER: Hunters are REQUIRED to check in and check out using iSportsman electronic daily hunt permit system when they hunt the area. |
| Mallard Migration Rank | Current Rating - 0 The rank is subjective and is from (0= No Mallards, 1=Very few Mallards, 5=Moderate numbers, 10= Peak numbers). |
| Water levels | Water levels will be low due to construction in Gamekeeper marsh. Next week, managers will start pumping water into Buffalo Creek Marshes and into some of the off storage pools along Marsh Creek Marsh as water becomes available as per water rights. Gamekeeper marsh is dry, Gun Club Marsh has water in the drainage channels only, Marsh Creek Marsh is about 1/3 full but will drop when pumping starts; Buffalo Creek Marshes have some sheet water from summer floods and will have good water for the teal opener. Pintail marsh is 1/3 full and will need significant rains to fill it up. Bluewing, Puddler and Ringneck Marshes are all dry. There is no set date for completion of construction; that will be determined by mother nature and the contractor's progress. As of today, the berm is at the half way point of being constructed. Once the berm is complete, it will take contractors several more weeks to install water control structures and complete the final touch up work. |
| Hunting conditions | Moist soil habitat in the Buffalo Creek Marshes will be excellent for waterfowl use this fall. However, due to construction, hunting access will be limited. Pockets of sheet water are around the area, scouting prior to your hunt is recommended. REMINDER: iSportsman is in use. Hunters are REQUIRED to check in and check out when they hunt the area. This important information gathered from hunt permits helps managers tailor management practices specific to an area and hunter preference. REFUGE IS OPEN UNTIL OCTOBER 1 |
| Expected hunting success | Fair, depending on migrations and pressure. |
| Comments | Waterfowl Seasons Teal - Low Plains Early Zone (LPEZ) - September 18, 2018 - September 23, 2018 Youth Duck (LPEZ) - October 6 - 7, 2018 Duck (LPEZ) - October 13, 2018 - December 16, 2018 & December 22, 2018 - December 30, 2018 Canada Goose - October 27 - 28, 2018 & November 7, 2018 - February 17, 2019 White-Fronted Goose - October 27, 2018 - December 30, 2018 & January 26 - February 17, 2019 Light Goose - October 27 - 28, 2018 & November 7 - February 17, 2019 Conservation Order - February 18, 2019 - April 30, 2019 Hunters are REQUIRED to check in using the electronic permitting system. HUNTERS NEED TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT IN iSportsman BY GOING TO https://kdwpt.isportsman.net AND FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE DIRECTIONS:
Hunters need to make sure they have all the appropriate licenses and stamps for hunting waterfowl. The following are required: Kansas hunting license State waterfowl stamp Federal waterfowl stamp Kansas Harvest Information Program Stamp (HIP) PUDDLER AND RINGNECK MARSHES ARE DESIGNATED FOR YOUTH AND MENTORS ONLY. EACH HUNTER 16 YEARS AND OLDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY ONE OR MORE YOUTH UNDER 16 YEARS OLD. Marsh Creek Marsh is for non-gasoline powered boats only, this includes electric motor boats and boats with no motors. Gasoline engines are prohibited. HUNTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO :
THE REFUGE IS CLOSED FROM OCTOBER 1 TO JANUARY 31 on the north half of Gamekeeper Marsh. Please introduce youth and novice hunters to the outdoors. Pass it on! |
LOVEWELL RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 4/24/2018 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | 85 mallards, 300 other puddle ducks. 60 Canada geese. About 70 Light geese. |
| Mallard Migration Ranking | Mallard Migration ranking = 1 |
| Water level | Reservoir is at 1581.9 or 0.7 feet below conservation pool (1582.6) or 94.6% full. Inflows to Lovewell(58.2 cfs) from the Courtland Canal. Outflows to the Kansas Bostwick irrigation District have ceased. Irrigation season ended September 15. Drawdown was later this season so not much vegetation on the bare mudflats. |
| Hunting condition | Fair. Most mudflats covered and concealing vegetation is close to the shoreline. We received over 0.25" of precipitation so we have mud.DUCK and DARK GOOSE SEASON IS CLOSED. |
| Expected hunting success | Poor on the WA and poor on private land. |
| Comments | PARK PERMIT REQUIRED TO ENTER THE PARK. NEW REFUGE REGULATIONS:THE LAND REFUGE CLOSED TO HUNTING YEAR ROUND. CLOSED TO OTHER ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 1 THROUGH MARCH 31. WATER REFUGE IN EFFECT NOVEMBER 1 THROUGH APRIL 15 on the NORTHEAST half of the reservoir and Wildlife Area from 1/8th mile west of the south end of the dam and following a buoy line northwest to the western boundary of the Cabin Area. No hunting from the park shoreline.. INLET CANAL CLOSED TO FISHING SEPTEMBER 15 THROUGH APRIL 15. All boat ramps frozen. In the State Park, (Cedar Point, the Marina and Cabin Area). Wildlife Area ramps are open. All boat ramps are useable at this reservoir elevation. Wildlife Area Boat Ramps (Pawnee Point, Oak Hill and White Rock Creek) do not require a permit. Camping cabins are available in Lovewell State Park. Make reservations HERE HUNTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO :
FOLLOWING SAFE AND ETHICAL PRACTICES WILL ENSURE THAT EVERYONE HUNTING PUBLIC LANDS ENJOYS A HIGH QUALITY EXPERIENCE. FREE DAILY HUNT PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL HUNTING ON THE AREA. ELECTRONIC PERMITS NOW AVAILABLE. REGISTER AT THE i-SPORTSMAN LINK ON THE KDWPT WEBSITE. Lovewell Wildlife Area has been requiring all hunters to register with our paper card, Hunter Survey System and this is still required but a new system called i-Sportsman is now in effect that allows hunters to check-in and check-out electronically with a PC, smartphone, any mobile device and even a rotary dial phone. Hunters are encouraged to pre-register for an account on-line and must do so from a PC, establish a password and PIN. This will really speed up the process over the card system. Follow this link to get registered. https://kdwpt.isportsman.net/ PAPER PERMITS AVAILABLE ONLY AT THE LOVEWELL STATE PARK INFORMATION CENTER IN FRONT OF OR DIRECTLY WEST OF THE LOVEWELL OFFICE under the concrete shelter. If you can't get into iSportsman, please make an effort to completely fill out a daily hunt card. The information is valuable so please keep trying to check-in, even after the hunt.We do not want technical issues to prevent someone from hunting. If using the card system, the top portion of the two-part permit must be filled out and returned to the survey station prior to hunting and the bottom portion kept with the hunter to record hunting activity. After the hunt the bottom portion is also returned to the survey station where the permits will be collected and information recorded to assist managers with improving the area.This important information gathered from hunt permits helps managers tailor management practices specific to an area and hunter preference. We thank you for your patience. Please introduce youth and novice hunters to the outdoors. Pass it on! PLEASE DO NOT PICK-UP DEAD GEESE, DUCKS or OTHER MIGRATORY BIRDS YOU FIND IN THE STATE PARK OR WILDLIFE AREA. IT IS ILLEGAL. THE STATE PARK IS NOT OPEN TO HUNTING. TO POSSESS A MIGRATORY BIRD ANYWHERE YOU MUST HAVE A VALID HUNTING LICENSE FOR THE STATE YOU ARE IN AND FOLLOW THE SEASON, BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS FOR THAT STATE. WILDLIFE DIE FROM NATURAL CAUSES LIKE DISEASE, OTHER HEALTH ISSUES AND SOMETIMES FROM THE RIGORS OF MIGRATION. SOME OF THESE WILDLIFE HAVE BEEN WOUNDED AND MAKE IT BACK TO THE ROOST ONLY TO SUCCUMB FROM THEIR WOUNDS. PARK AND WILDLIFE AREA STAFF MONITOR THE SHORELINES AND PERIODICALLY SAMPLE WILDLIFE FOR SIGNS OF DISEASE. IF YOU SEE EVIDENCE OF ANY LARGE DIE-OFFS OF MIGRATORY BIRDS IN YOUR AREA PLEASE NOTIFY A KANSAS WILDLIFE AND PARKS OFFICE OR EMPLOYEE. THANKS |
NORTON - Last Updated: 3/13/2018 Print
SMOKY HILL/KANOPOLIS - Last Updated: 2/12/2018 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | 50 mallards, and 250 dark geese REMINDER: DUCK SEASON IS CLOSED |
| Water level | 1463.48; at conservation pool |
| Mallard Migration Rank | Current rank is 3 This Mallard Migration Rank is subjective and ranges from 0 (no mallards) to 10 (Peak mallard numbers). |
| Hunting conditions | Fair to good; waterfowl are using private agricultural fields to feed (PERMISSION IS REQUIRED TO HUNT PRIVATE GROUND) |
| Comments | Kanopolis Reservoir is in the Low Plains Late Duck Zone. Early teal season is open Sept 9-24, 2017 Remember the refuge area on the northwest part of the lake is closed to all access SEPT 1- JAN 31 except by special permit. |
WEBSTER - Last Updated: 2/23/2018 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | 20,000 ducks (mostly mallards) 20,000 Canada geese, and 1,000 snow geese. Mallard Migration Rank 1 (1 = Worst 10 = Best) |
| Water level | 0.5 feet above conservation level. |
| Hunting conditions | Inflows in 2017 raised the reservoir to 2.5 feet above conservation level. Releases to maintain the reservoir at this level and then irrigation releases have resulted in the reservoir being presently at conservation level. Unlike last year, late summer drawdown results in mudflats along shoreline with little vegetation. These areas will provide geese with good loafing areas but make shoreline duck hunting more difficult. However, boat hunters will find many areas of flooded timber. The area from the southeast corner of the reservoir west to 9 Road is designated as "No Motorized Boats" and is intended for use by walk-in hunters. |
| Expected hunting success | Fair to good. Majority of birds feeding off area on private land. |
| Comments |
Refuge dates: Nov. 1 through Jan.31. The Refuge on the water ends on Jan. 31. However, hunting in or from the shoreline inside the State Park or along the face of the dam is prohibited. Teal Season Sept. 9 - 24, 2017 Duck Season on Webster Reservoir Duck Season CLOSED Oct 28 - Dec 31, 2017 AND Jan. 20-28, 2018 Goose Season on Webster Reservoir CANADA GEESE Oct. 28-29, 2017 and Nov. 8, 2017-Feb 18, 2018 WHITE-FRONTED GEESE Oct. 28-Dec. 31,2017, and Jan.27-Feb. 18, 2018 LIGHT GEESE Oct. 28-29, 2017 and Nov. 8, 2017-Feb. 18, 2018 LIGHT GOOSE CONSERVATION ORDER Feb. 19 - April 30, 2018 ICE CONDITIONS 50% of lake covered with ice. Boat ramps will be iced in.
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WILSON - Last Updated: 2/7/2018 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | 13,000 ducks; mostly mallards and common goldeneyes; 12,000 dark geese and 5,000 light geese REMINDER: DUCK SEASON IS CLOSED |
| Mallard Migration Rank | Mallard Migration Rank = 7 The Mallard Migration Rank is subjective and ranges from 0 (no mallards) to 10 (Peak Mallard Numbers) |
| Water level | 1516.14; at conservation pool |
| Hunting conditions | Reservoir is currently 98% ice covered. Ice conditions will be highly variable over the next few days, with multiple freeze/thaw cycles expected. |
| Expected hunting success | Fair to good - those who are able to find agricultural fields with birds (PERMISSION IS REQUIRED ON PRIVATE FIELDS) should have good opportunities. |
| Comments | Wilson Reservoir is in the Low Plains Late Duck Zone Refuge CLOSED SEPT 1 through JAN 31 Contact Corps of Engineers at 785-658-2551 for hunting restrictions around Minooka, Lucas and Sylvan Parks Contact Wilson State Park at 785-658-2465 ext. 1 for hunting restrictions around Hell Creek and Otoe Parks |
This is a collection of all the Northeast Waterfowl Reports
BENEDICTINE WILDLIFE AREA - Last Updated: 2/5/2018 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | Mallard Migration Rank: (Estimate of potential mallard numbers. 1=lowest, 10=highest) |
| Water level | A map of our wetlands is now available under the Wetland Map tab to the right. All pumps have been shut off and special hunts have ended. As of 2/5/18 all wetlands are froze over. Wetland #1 Wetland #2 Wetland #3 Wetland #4 Wetland #5 Refuge(NOT open to hunting) October 1 through March 31 the area can only be accessed with a special permit obtained through a drawing. The application and drawing will take place online only in 2017. Look for "Special Hunts" on our home page under "HUNTING". |
| Hunting conditions | Special hunts have ended. |
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CLINTON - Last Updated: 2/23/2018 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | 02/23/18 The following is a summary of the most recent waterfowl survey (02/23/18) Canada geese (440) Mallards (90), Hooded Mergansers (66), Common Merganseres (520), and Goldeneye (460). Other species observed: Bufflehead (21). The lake is nearly free of ice and waterfowl was found throughout.
Mallard Index (0 - 10) = 2 |
| Lake level | 875.56 (at pool) |
| Hunting conditions | We are dropping the water levels on Elk Creek marsh, Coblentz marsh and East Coblentz to begin burning followed by disking as soon as the areas dry out. Shadden- boards are still in and the areas still has some water |
| Expected hunting success | Fair |
| Comments | IMPORTANT! Clinton Wildlife Area is utilizing an electronic check-in system required of all hunters. To register, please go to https://kdwpt.isportsman.net. This will be mandatory for everyone hunting the wildlife area, not just waterfowl hunters. The card survey stations have been removed. Plan ahead and sign up for I-sportsman now. Please remember that trapping is also allowed on the Wildlife Area. Rock Creek Boat Ramp is CLOSED.
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HILLSDALE - Last Updated: 3/12/2018 Print
| Waterfowl Numbers | 23 Canada geese seen on today's survey, no snow geese. Dabbling ducks seen included mallard, gadwall, shoveler, blue- and green-winged teal, pintail, and widgeon. Also seen were hooded merganser, bufflehead, goldeneye, ring-necked duck, wood duck and coot. |
| Water Level | Antioch Wetland - empty. Drained for maintenance Browns Wetland, Upper pool - 3/4, 50% is ankle to knee deep Browns Wetland, Lower pool - 3/4 full, mudflats over ~20% Youth-Mentor Wetland - Full Wade Branch Wetlands - Full Hillsdale Lake - See Army Corps Daily Report ICE CONDITION - None |
| Comments | Remember to check-in to iSportsman prior to each hunt. |
JEFFREY ENERGY CENTER - Last Updated: 2/13/2018 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | Ducks: <200 Geese: Approximately 200 Canada geese and <5,000 snow geese Parts of the lake remain frozen and snow goose numbers on the area fluctuate drastically depending on hunting pressure and time of day. |
| Water level | Normal |
| Hunting conditions | Poor |
| Expected hunting success | Fair for geese |
| Comments | Make-up Lake is Closed to waterfowl hunting. Individuals wishing to hunt Unit #2 of the wildlife area must enter through the main gate and sign in at the guard house. Be sure to have a photo I.D. with you when checking in. Hunters are required to drive maintained roads only. A map will be provided to all hunters showing open roads as well as parking areas. Vehicles are allowed to park in parking areas only. |
MILFORD WILDLIFE AREA - Last Updated: 1/26/2018 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | Approximately 500 ducks and 3,500 geese were observed around the wetlands and main lake this week. As wetlands are thawing out, please use caution when hunting. Waterfowl counts given on this report are based on what was observed on the day the report is updated. Waterfowl numbers vary greatly from day to day and weather conditions and hunting pressure will affect the numbers of waterfowl on the area. |
| Lake level | Current Level is 1143.52 and Conservation Pool is 1144.4 The dam is releasing 500 CFS. The inflow into the lake is unavailable due to ice. |
| Hunting conditions | Vegetation growth and seed production has been desirable in many of the wetland areas. All managed wetlands either have or are being pumped at least partially for this time of the year. Water levels should continue to rise throughout the waterfowl season as conditions permit. No activites/hunting allowed in the Steve Lloyd Wetland/Refuge. Motorized boats are only allowed in the Mall Creek wetland, electric motors are considered "motorized". All other public hunting wetlands are open to NON motorized boats and walk in hunting. |
| Expected hunting success | Fair, most waterfowl were observed on open pockets of water throughout the wetlands and reservoir. Some waterfowl are using the river. |
| Comments | Do NOT drive on dikes. Vehicles disrupt and discourage waterfowl from using the wetland areas. We have had several dikes being damaged due to unauthorized vehicles driving on them. Scouting is best done on foot to evaluate bird numbers and habitat conditions. Please report any vehicles on dikes and anyone seen disturbing our pumps. Without the pumps in optimal condition we are unable to pump the wetlands to their greatest potential. Remember - an electronic permit/sign-in on Isportsman is required for all hunting on Milford Wildlife Area. Hunters can register and check in using the I-sportsman system from any phone or internet device. The information collected and comments received are very useful in establishing future management goals for the area. |
PERRY - Last Updated: 2/15/2018 Print
TUTTLE CREEK WILDLIFE AREA - Last Updated: 1/23/2018 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | 0 ducks 200 Canada Geese Mallard Migration Rank (0-10) = |
| Water level | The lake is currently at 1073 and steady. |
| Hunting conditions | Poor |
| Expected hunting success | Poor |
| Comments | A permit/survey is required to hunt the Tuttle Creek Wildlife Area. The marshes and most of the river are frozen. |
This is a collection of all the Southwest Waterfowl Report
CHEYENNE BOTTOMS - Last Updated: 8/17/2018 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | 500-1,000 ducks, mostly bluewing teal with some mallards and wood ducks. A few local Canada geese. |
| Water level | Pool 1A is near 25", 1B and 1C are around 14". Pool 2 has about 2". Pool 4A is dry minus small areas of very shallow sheet water. Pools 3A, 3B, 4B, and 5 are completely dry. |
| Hunting conditions | Pool 2: Good moist soil production in areas that were sprayed the last couple years and in areas that were free of cattails. About 200 acres of cattails was aerially sprayed on 8/1/18. Pool 3A: All of the pool was aerially sprayed for cattails on 8/1/18. Pool 3B: 209 acres were disked twice and drilled to millet. Another 40 acres was no-till drilled to millet. Another 300 acres of cattails have been disked. Good moist soil production. Pool 4A: Some moist soil production. Pool 4B: 80 acres were disked twice and planted to millet. Another 38 acres were no-till drilled to millet. Good moist soil production. Pool 5: All 1,400 acres were burned and disked at least 5 times. There are a few areas of cattails along the dike and in some deeper spots that are still too wet to disk. Burned an additional 1,500 acres of uplands and small wetlands in Pool 5 and 3B. Use the foot crossings along the 3B/4A road, 3A, and along 4B as channels have been dug out for de-watering and are very deep. |
| Expected hunting success | Very poor unless it rains a lot between now and duck season. Very little water available at this time to flood any pools. Might be enough to put a couple inches in one of the smaller hunting pools. That can change with one good rain. |
| Comments | MOTORIZED BOATS ALLOWED ONLY DURING OPEN WATERFOWL SEASON LEGAL SHOOTING HOURS ARE 30 MINUTES BEFORE SUNRISE TO SUNSET. UNLAWFUL TO SHOOT FROM ROADS OR DIKES ON THE WILDLIFE AREA. DO NOT PARK BLOCKING ROADS, GATES, BOAT RAMPS, FOOT CROSSINGS, ETC. NO TRASH POLICY ON THE WILDLIFE AREA. Teal - 9/8/18 to 9/23/18 Regular Ducks, Low Plains Early Zone - 10/13/18 to 12/16/18 and 12/22/18 to 12/30/18 Goose Seasons: Canada - 10/27/18 to 10/28/18 and 11/7/18 to 2/17/19 Whitefront - 10/27/18 to 12/30/18 and 1/26/19 to 2/17/19 Light - 10/27/18 to 10/28/18 and 11/7/18 to 2/17/19 iSportsman (electronic daily hunt permit system) will be required of all hunters this fall. There will not be any cards available this year, so please set up an iSportsman account prior to this hunting season. Hunters are required to use the electronic Daily Hunt Permit system. HUNTERS NEED TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT IN iSportsman BY GOING TO https://kdwpt.isportsman.net AND FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE DIRECTIONS: 1. Scroll down the left side of the page to the blue "register" button. 2. Provide hunter information. ONCE REGISTERED, HUNTERS WILL BE ABLE TO CALL OR LOG ONTO THE SYSTEM SEPTEMBER 1 AND GET THEIR PERMIT FOR THE DOVE OPENER. THEY CAN ALSO VISIT THE CHEYENNE BOTTOMS WILDLIFE AREA PAGE ON iSPORTSMAN AT https://kdwpt.isportsman.net/Locations/Cheyenne_Bottoms.aspx |
ISABEL - Last Updated: 2/15/2018 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | Approximately 400 geese - mostly Canadas, a few whietfronts. |
| Water level | The west pool adjacent to Hwy. 42 is nearly dry. The main lake is 75% full. The pool south of the main lake is dry, and there is a small amount of water to the east of that on the east side of the county road. |
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| Expected hunting success | Regular duck season (Low Plains Late Zone) is Oct. 28-Dec. 31, 2017 and Jan. 20-28, 2018. |
| Comments | Hunters are encouraged to use the electronic Daily Hunt Permit system this year. KDWPT IMPLEMENTED AN ELECTRONIC PERMIT SYSTEM STARTING THE 2015-2016 HUNTING SEASONS HUNTERS NEED TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT IN iSportsman BY GOING TO https://kdwpt.isportsman.net AND FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE DIRECTIONS: 1. Scroll down the left side of the page to the blue "register" button. 2. Provide hunter information. ONCE REGISTERED, HUNTERS WILL BE ABLE TO CALL OR LOG ONTO THE SYSTEM SEPTEMBER 1 AND GET THEIR PERMIT FOR THE DOVE OPENER. PAPER PERMITS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE AT ISABEL WETLANDS. iSportsman WILL BE USED EXCLUSIVELY ON THIS AREA IN 2017-2018. Only non-toxic shot is allowed on Isabel Wetland Wildlife Area for all species. |
TEXAS LAKE - Last Updated: 8/1/2018 Print
| Waterfowl number | A few resident ducks are using the area |
| Water level | The area received almost 5 inches of rain July 28-29. All the mapped pools on the west side of the area (Pools 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9) are completely full. There is also water north of Pool 6. Pools 3F, 3D, and 3B are full. Pool 2 is approximately 75% full. Pool 1 is approximately 40% full. |
| Hunting conditons | Most pools have heavy vegetation (mostly annual moist-soil). With the timing of the rain, not many openings had been created prior to flooding. Openings may be created through the fall as conditions allow. |
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| Comments | Teal Season (Low Plains Zone): 9/8/18 - 9/23/18 Regular Ducks (Low Plains Early Zone): 10/13/18 - 12/16/18 and 12/22/18 -12/30/18 Goose Seasons: Canada: 10/27/18 - 10/28/18 and 11/7/18 - 2/17/19 Whitefront: 10/27/18 - 12/30/18 and 1/26/19 - 2/17/19 Light: 10/27/18 - 10/28/18 and 11/7/18 - 2/17/19 KDWPT IS CONTINUING AN ELECTRONIC PERMIT SYSTEM FOR THE 2018-2019 HUNTING SEASONS HUNTERS NEED TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT IN iSportsman BY GOING TO https://kdwpt.isportsman.net AND FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE DIRECTIONS: 1. Scroll down the left side of the page to the blue "register" button. 2. Provide hunter information. ONCE REGISTERED, HUNTERS WILL BE ABLE TO CALL OR LOG ONTO THE SYSTEM SEPTEMBER 1 AND GET THEIR PERMIT FOR THE DOVE OPENER. PAPER PERMITS MAY STILL BE AVAILABLE AT SOME OF THE INFORMATION CENTERS, HOWEVER, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO USE THE iSPORTSMAN ELECTRONIC CHECK-IN SYSTEM AS IT WILL BE USED EXCLUSIVELY IN FOLLOWING YEARS. Only non-toxic shot is allowed for all shotgun hunting at Texas Lake Wildlife Area. |
This is a collection of all the South Central Waterfowl Reports
BYRON WALKER - Last Updated: 2/12/2018 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | Hunters! Bids closed for the NAWCA wetland project as of 10/17/2017. We started moving dirt the week of November 13. As a result, many of the marshes west of Kingman State Lake and also the bison marsh will not be flooded in 2017 as the dikes will be newly constructed and won't have vegetation established. Please bear with us on this project and the ultimate results will provide improved waterfowl attraction in the future! Also, a new kayak/canoe launch has been installed on the dam just west of the refuge line to aid launching boats across the rip rap. Currently, approximately 300 ducks and 300-500 geese are using Kingman State Lake and the river. Have had days last week where several thousand snow geese moved onto the lake, but left a couple of days later. Caution: 4 Trumpeter Swans have been seen at the lake and are protected. |
| Water level | Kingman State Fishing Lake is 3/4 full with levels 1 foot low and boat access limited in the western 1/3 of the lake. All marshes are dry. Much of the lake is frozen over today, but warmer weather mid-week should open that up. |
| Hunting conditions | WARNING-New rip rap has been added to the Kingman State Lake dam and until the metal has been removed, it poses a hazard to hunters, fishermen, and their dogs. |
| Expected hunting success | Limited. |
| Comments | We have installed a canoe/kayak launch just west of the refuge line on the dam. Please let us know if there are ways to improve this new facility. We did place a gravel path along side the launch to give users a safer walking surface than the current rip rap. |
CHENEY - Last Updated: 2/23/2018 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | Canada goose 35, Mallard 53, Goldeneye 1303, Snow goose 6, Common merganser 29, Wigeon 92, Gadwall 261, Pintail 23, hooded merganser 43, buffle head 7 |
| Water level | Below Conservation Pool |
| Hunting conditions | poor on the reservoir |
| Expected hunting success | poor |
| Comments | Lake is 2% ice covered |
COUNCIL GROVE - Last Updated: 3/29/2018 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | No snow geese. Approximately 225 ducks (mixed species), 10 Canada geese, and 45 coots on 3/29/18. |
| Water levels | 2.02' feet below conservation elevation (1,274') on 3/29/18. |
| Hunting conditions | In 2017, the lake flooded in late March and generally remained flooded into early July. Flooding peaked in mid-April (6.4') and the lake remained full through August. Food producing vegetation could not become established on lake fringes because of the floods and full lake levels. As such, few food resources will be available for waterfowl along the lake edge this season. |
| Expected hunting success | Poor. |
| Comments | Duck and Dark Goose seasons are CLOSED. Light goose spring conservation order is open through April 30. |
EL DORADO - Last Updated: 2/23/2018 Print
| Waterfowl Numbers | No Light Geese Observed. Approximately 600 Canada geese, 400 ducks (primarily Mallard), and 800 mergansers observed on 2/23. |
| Water level | Approximately 3.8' below conservation elevation (1339') on 2/23. |
| Hunting conditions | The lake flooded in late March and generally remained flooded into late June. Flooding peaked in late-May (5.2') and the lake remained full through August. Food producing vegetation could not become established on lake fringes because of the floods and full lake levels. As such, few food resources will be available for waterfowl this season. Warm and dry conditions throughout September and water releases to facilitate maintenance work to the dam have reduced lake levels. In many locations water is a significant distance from shoreline cover. With current conditions, hunters may find it difficult to conceal themselves for a hunt. |
| Expected hunting success | Poor- The Lake is 5% covered in ice. |
| Comments | NOTE: El Dorado Lake is located within the Low Plains Southeast Zone. Light Geese, Conservation Order Season Feb 19- April 30, 2018 |
KAW WILDLIFE AREA - Last Updated: 1/26/2018 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | There are approximately 35 ducks using the river at this time. Most of the waterfowl are not using the river as much do to all the other of bodies of water open. |
| Mallard Migration Rank=10 | The rank is subjective and is from (0= No Mallards, 1=Very few Mallards, 5=Moderate numbers, 10= Peak numbers). |
| Water level | Fair |
| Hunting conditions | Poor |
| Expected hunting success | Poor |
| Comments | TEAL, LOW PLAINS ZONE Season: Sept. 9-24, 2017 Area open:East of Hwy. U. S. 283 Daily bag limit:6 Possession limit:18 Stamps Required:Kansas HIP Stamp, State Waterfowl Stamp, Federal Waterfowl Stamp DUCKS, LOW PLAINS SOUTHEAST ZONE Season: November 11, 2017 - December 31, 2017 AND January 6-28, 2018 Area open:Southeast Zone (see map) Daily bag limit:6 Possession limit:Three times the daily limit |
MCPHERSON VALLEY WETLANDS - Last Updated: 2/16/2018 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | ATTENTION: i-Sportsman is back up and running, and all hunters are REQUIRED to use the new system! Please check in, report your harvest, and check out using the mandatory electronic hunt permit system. Thanks! Friday, 16 February 2018: The recent stretch of warm weather has melted the majority of the ice, and a few more geese returned to the area during the last week. Approximately 2,550 geese were observed on the area during a survey the morning of February 16th, but the number of geese present varies greatly from day to day. There is a fairly even mixture of snows, Canadas, and specklebellies present at this time. Most of the geese are in the Big Basin refuge. General goose seasons close Sunday, February 18th. The snow goose conservation season opens Monday, February 19th. See "Water Levels" below for more information. Remember that all activities in the refuge areas are prohibited. |
| Mallard Migration Rank | Current rank: 2 This rank is subjective and ranges from 0 (no mallards) to 10 (peak numbers). |
| Water levels | Big Basin: The only marshes with huntable water are Pools 7 and 8, and those are getting very shallow. Chain of Lakes: This unit is 99% dry, with only a small slash of water on the far east side. Be aware of the property boundary and stay off of the private land to the east. Little Sinkhole Unit: Although still limited, this unit has the most water, with a few of the wetlands holding at least some huntable water. |
| Hunting conditions | The limited availability of water is going to cause crowded conditions, so please be safe and careful, and plan accordingly. The dry conditions have allowed for extensive wetland management this summer, with efforts focused on the Big Basin. Many acres of cattail, canary grass, and perennial smartweed have been removed through disking, mowing, and herbicide application, and over 100 acres of millet was planted in the disked areas. Moist soil vegetation is good to exceptional across the area: annual smartweed, sprangletop, and barnyard grass production has really come on strong in the last month or so... the waterfowl food is there, the area just needs some rain!!! |
| Expected hunting success | Poor to fair, but that could improve considerably with a much needed shot of rain. |
| Comments | ATTENTION: MPWL has transitioned to a new daily permit system called Isportsman. Hunters will need to register with i-Sportsman prior to hunting at MPWL. Hunters will login (or call) each day prior to hunting to get a daily permit, and report harvest similar to the paper daily permits. Please visit https://kdwpt.isportsman.net/ to register prior to hunting season. Kansas hunters should be aware that iSportsman Electronic Daily Hunt Permits are required on 24 wildlife areas, including McPherson Valley Wetlands (check the 2017 Kansas Hunting and Furharvesting Regulations Summary or kdwpt.isportsman.net for a list). iSportsman replaces the old paper permits and allows hunters to conveniently check in and out using a telephone, smartphone or home computer. As with the old paper system, information gathered helps area managers tailor management practices specific to an area and hunter preference. The paper system was inconvenient for hunters and labor intensive for managers. **THERE IS A "NO TRASH POLICY" IN EFFECT AT MCPHERSON VALLEY WETLANDS. PLEASE CARRY OUT WHATEVER YOU CARRY IN, INCLUDING EMPTY HULLS AND OTHER TRASH. PLEASE TRY TO LEAVE YOUR HUNTING SPOT AS CLEAN OR CLEANER THAN IT WAS WHEN YOU ARRIVED. THANKS!!! REFUGE AREAS: THE SOUTH REFUGE AREA IN THE BIG BASIN IS OFF-LIMITS TO ALL ACTIVITIES, AND THIS INCLUDES DUCK HUNTING. THERE IS NO HUNTING OR PUBLIC ACCESS OF ANY KIND ALLOWED IN THE REFUGE!! The Little Sinkhole/Farland Lake marsh unit is included in the EARLY low-plains duck zone (as is the rest of MPWL). All shotgun hunters at McPherson Wetlands are required to use non-toxic shot for all hunting. This includes upland birds. |
SLATE CREEK WETLAND - Last Updated: 1/26/2018 Print
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Waterfowl numbers | There are approximately 15 ducks present at this time. Mostly mallards are present. All of the pools have open water |
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Mallard Migration Rank | Current rank:10 This rank is subjective and ranges from 0 (no mallards) to 10 (peak numbers) |
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Water level | All pools have some water in them, but all are frozen shut. |
| Hunting conditions | Poor |
| Expected hunting success | Poor |
| Comments | SCWL is using a new daily permit system called Isportsman. Hunters will need to register prior to hunting at SCWL. Hunters will login (or call) each day prior to hunting to get a daily permit, and report back harvest similar to the paper daily permits. Please visit https://kdwpt.isportsman.net/ to register prior to hunting season. TEAL, LOW PLAINS ZONE
DUCKS, LOW PLAINS LATE ZONE
Also, all shotgun hunters at Slate Creek Wetlands are required to use non-toxic shot for all hunting. This includes upland birds. Keep in mind, during and after rain events, area roads become very greasy. Please use caution and good judgment before entering these roadways. Please report all wildlife and public lands violations that you witness by calling the area headquarters at (620)-876-5730. Please leave a detailed message with violation specifics. |
MARION - Last Updated: 3/2/2018 Print
| Waterfowl Numbers | Total goose numbers are approximately 1800, with approximately 1000 snow geese. Ducks numbers are approximately 1000 consisting mostly of mallard, goldeneye, pintail, green-winged teal, Northern shoveler, gadwall, and common merganser. |
| Mallard Migration Rating | Current Rating=3 The rank is subjective and is from (0= No Mallards, 1=Very few Mallards, 5=Moderate numbers, 10= Peak numbers). |
| Water level | Lake level is currently 1348.60 (Conservation pool is 1350.50) |
| Hunting conditions | Fair. Lake levels had been near conservation pool for most of 2017, and dropped to approximately a foot low late this summer. Areas around the reservoir have fair amounts of food, but there has been very little moist soil production on the shoreline or mudflats. 0% Ice coverage. |
| Expected hunting success | Fair. |
| Comments | Remember the Reservoir now has ZEBRA MUSSELS. Make sure to Clean, Drain and Dry your equipment. Clean all visible vegetation and mud from decoys, bags, waders, etc. Drain water from decoy bags and boats. Allow equipment to Dry for a five day period before using it at another area, OR wash with high-pressure hot water. Many of the roads around the reservoir can get very greasy after rain, or melting snow, please use good judgement about which roads you try to travel on. |
This a collection of all the Southeast Waterfowl Reports.
TORONTO RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 2/21/2018 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | 2/21/18 Duck season for the Low Plains Southeast Zone is now closed. The seasons for Canada geese & white-fronted geese are closed. The light goose conservation order will continue from Feb. 19 to Apr. 30, 2018. |
| Water level | The reservoir is 0.5 ft. below conservation pool level. |
| Hunting conditions | Reservoir is approximately 0% frozen over. |
| Expected hunting success | NA |
| Comments | A new report will be posted weekly during the next fall and winter waterfowl seasons. For information pertaining to the Toronto Wildlife Area call 620-583-6783. |
ELK CITY - Last Updated: 2/19/2018 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | 5000 to 6000 snow geese. |
| Water level | Near pool on Elk City Reservoir |
| Hunting conditions | Fair |
| Expected hunting success | Most birds flying out into the county to feed on private land. |
| Comment | For updated waterfowl numbers and weather conditions call (620) 331-6820. Individuals utilizing the wildlife area need to be aware of the refuge boundaries. Maps can be obtained at the Fisheries & Wildlife office (below the dam) or at the State Park (on the lake side). |
FALL RIVER RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 2/21/2018 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | 2/21/18 Duck season for the Low Plains Southeast Zone is now closed. The seasons for Canada geese & white-fronted geese are closed. The light goose conservation order will continue from Feb. 19 to Apr. 30, 2018. |
| Water level | Water level is at approximately 0.61 ft. below conservation pool. |
| Hunting conditions | Reservoir has approximately 0% ice cover. |
| Expected hunting success | NA |
| Comments | A new report will be posted weekly during the next fall and winter waterfowl seasons. For information pertaining to the Toronto Wildlife Area call 620-583-6783. |
JOHN REDMOND - Last Updated: 1/24/2018 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | 500 mixed puddle ducks, 800 mixed divers, 130 dark geese. Fairly Poor, most birds have moved to Wolf Creek, but are still in area. |
| Water level | Current Level: 1041.77 Conservation Pool Level: 1041.0 |
| Hunting conditions | Southeast Zone- Opens Nov. 11, 2017 through December 31, 2017 and January 6, 2018 through January 28, 2018 95% locked up in ice. Ice is thinning down some, but still pretty contiguous. Ice is thicker up against shore line where wind has broken and stacked layers of ice. Warm days and freezing nights in next 5-6 days will not help situation very quickly. DU Marsh is open, and consist of standing flooded Milo and Corn, 85% of full water level, but 100% iced up. Lower marsh will not be filled this season, as it needs a dry down and infrastructure project completion. Upper Marsh below dam is open to hunting, but 100% iced up. The large sedimentation basins located below damn are not open to public hunting and are under private ownership, but should benefit all, as protected loafing areas that are out of the wind. |
| Expected hunting success | On reservoir- Poor. Lots of birds in Area, but most roosting and loafing has moved to Wolf Creek. |
| Comments | For information on Flint Hills National Wildlife Area and the marshes on the upper end of the lake please contact FHNWR @ 620-392-5553. |
MARAIS DES CYGNES - Last Updated: 3/28/2018 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | Few/no snow geese observed for several weeks. |
| Mallard migration rank | MMR = 3. 0 = No Mallards, 1 = Very Few Mallards, 5 = Moderate Numbers, 10 = Peak |
| Water levels | Water levels good nearly everywhere. |
| Hunting/ Habitat conditions | Wetland vegetation is generally good with the exception of Unit G. Unit G is being held full and will be lake-like for regular waterfowl season. |
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| Comments | All hunters must check-in daily using iSportsman electronic check-in from a PC, smartphone, or by phone before hunting and check out at the end of the hunt regardless of harvest. We now have a zero tolerance policy on failure to comply with iSportsman and check station requirements. Please remember to fill out the check-out report with accurate information. THIS INFORMATION IS VERY IMPORTANT TO THE CURRENT AND FUTURE MANAGEMENT OF THE AREA. FILL OUT ONLY YOUR INDIVIDUAL HARVEST EFFORTS, i.e., NOT A GROUP HARVEST TOTAL. Go to: Outboard motors are restricted on this wildlife area and are allowed in Unit G and in the boat lane only in Unit A-East. Outboards are not allowed in any other wetland units. Electric trolling motors are unrestricted. Boats must be operated at wakeless speed. Boats must have sufficient PFDs for occupants. Go to MDCWA and click the "News" icon near the top for more information on general waterfowl habitat. Waterfowl report is updated only if there are significant changes in waterfowl numbers or hunting conditions. |
MELVERN LAKE/WILDLIFE AREA - Last Updated: 3/30/2018 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | Waterfowl counts given on this report are based on what was observed on the day the report is updated. Waterfowl numbers vary greatly from day to day and weather conditions and hunting pressure will affect the numbers of waterfowl on the area. Mallard Migration Rank = 0 (0 = no mallards and 10 = peak migration) 03/30/2018 ( 8:00 AM )---3 Duck Marsh- Willow Marsh- Sundance Marsh- Lowman's Cove- Empty Melvern Lake Reservoir: 36 Blue Teal 53 Shovlers 9 Pintails 92 Coots 2 Hooded Mergansers 32 Bufflehead 1 Woodduck 11 Canadas 21 Unkown |
| Water level | Lake level = 1035.14; Conservation pool = 1036.00; Target goal for the lake is 1034.00. 85% Ice cover on Melvern Lake. |
| Hunting conditions | Japanese and German millet (50/50 mix) has been drilled in all 3 of our wetlands and is flush from great growing conditions throughout the summer. Millet as well as Milo was planted in alternating strips throughout all of our wetlands to provide varying structure heights as well as options for ducks to feed on moist soil vegetation and grains. Varying food sources an abundance of invertebrates should provide enough food for the ducks to hang around all season. |
| Expected hunting success | Poor |
| Comments | All hunters utilizing Melvern Wildlife Area are required to obtain a free daily hunt permit through the new electronic permit system. Hunters can register now to begin using the electronic system at https://kdwpt.isportsman.net/ For more information (click here). Waterfowl hunters utilizing the main lake are only required to obtain a permit when hunting west of Hoch Road. Please remember to fill out the permit with accurate information. THIS INFORMATION IS VERY IMPORTANT TO THE CURRENT AND FUTURE MANAGEMENT OF THE AREA. FILL OUT ONLY YOUR INDIVIDUAL HARVEST EFFORTS, i.e., NOT A GROUP HARVEST TOTAL. The Refuge Area is CLOSED October 1st through January 15th. |
NEOSHO WILDLIFE AREA - Last Updated: 8/15/2018 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | iSportsman (electronic daily hunt permit system) will be required of all hunters this fall, please set up an iSportsman account prior to this hunting season. A few resident Mallards, Wood ducks, and Canada Geese. No teal. |
| Mallard Migration Rank | iSportsman (electronic daily hunt permit system) will be required of all hunters this fall, please set up an iSportsman account prior to this hunting season. MMR=0 0= No Mallards, 1= Very Few Mallards, 5= Moderate Numbers, 10= Peak |
| Water level | iSportsman (electronic daily hunt permit system) will be required of all hunters this fall please set up an iSportsman account prior to this hunting season. All BOATS MUST OPERATE AT NO-WAKE SPEEDS WITHIN BOATING CANALS Pool 1- 100 acres Pool 2A- 60 acres Pool 2B- 30 Acres Pool 4A- Dry Pool 4B- 30 acres Pool 5 - Dry Pool 6 and Pool 8 DRY. Pool 7- Dry South Unit- Dry and will remain dry for 2018-2019 seasons for renovation work (see "Area News"). For more information on the water level conditions for upcoming season please see the area news by clicking link below and clicking on the "NEWS" icon. |
| Hunting conditions | iSportsman (electronic daily hunt permit system) will be required of all hunters this fall, please set up an iSportsman account prior to this hunting season. Excellent. Please see the area news page for a breakdown of habitat types within each pool. Click on link below for a current map of the area.
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| Expected hunting success | iSportsman (electronic daily hunt permit system) will be required of all hunters this fall, please set up an iSportsman account prior to this hunting season. We still have hunters that have not checked out of the isportsman system. Please check to make sure it is not you. Thanks |
| Comments | SE Zone Regular Duck Season CLOSED!!!! If the red check out sign is out at check station all hunters are required to stop. Thanks Neosho WA requires all hunters to utilize the daily permit system called isportsman. Hunters will need to register via PC prior to hunting at Neosho WA. Hunters will be able to login via PC, smartphone, or call in from cell phone or landline phone each day prior to hunting to get a daily permit, and report back similar to the paper daily permits. Please visit https://kdwpt.isportsman.net/ to register prior to hunting season. Please remember to fill out the permit with accurate information. THIS INFORMATION IS VERY IMPORTANT TO THE CURRENT AND FUTURE MANAGEMENT OF THE AREA. FILL OUT ONLY YOUR INDIVIDUAL HARVEST EFFORTS, i.e., NOT A GROUP HARVEST TOTAL. Waterfowl hunting in Pool 8 is restricted to youth hunters and their mentor on weekends and holidays. For additional area news please visit the area website at: http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/Locations/Wildlife-Areas/Region-5/Neosho/Area-News. |
POMONA RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 11/26/2014 Print
| Waterfowl numbers | 1500 ducks, |
| Water level | Lake is 972.41 ft. conservation pool is 974 |
| Hunting conditions | fair |
| Expected hunting success | Fair |
| Comments |
The marshes on Pomona require run off for filling and are currently dry or holding very little water.