| Waterfowl numbers | Updated 9-21-22 Teal numbers are low with only 28 teal spotted on the waterfowl survey Waterfowl survey conducted on 09-06-22. Waterfowl survey results: Blue-winged teal- 28 Canada geese- 114 Mallard- 2 Wood ducks- 4 Total waterfowl counted- 148 |
| Lake level | open Lake level is 875.37 as of 09-21-22 (conservation pool is 875.50)
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| Hunting conditions | Coblentz & East Coblentz- Dry Shadden- Dry Elk Creek- Dry Lake- Lake level is just below normal pool. There are some mud flats on the lake and in the refuge. Because the wetlands are dry, the lake provides the best area to hunt for teal season. THE REFUGE AND REFUGE MARSH POOL ARE OPEN TO HUNTING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES Clinton contains miles of creeks, rivers and oxbows on the wildlife area; each of which has unique conditions and frequently hold waterfowl when weather and/or pressure pushes them from marsh pools.
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| Expected hunting success | Poor |
| Comments | IMPORTANT! Clinton Wildlife Area is utilizing an electronic check-in system required of all hunters. To check-in / check-out, please go to https://ksoutdoors.com/checkin using your licensing login credentials. Please remember that trapping is also allowed on the Wildlife Area. Elk Creek (Wakarusa River) and Coon Creek (Lake) boat ramps are open. Rock Creek Boat ramp is closed; a gravel launch area for canoes and kayaks is available when lake is near normal pool. |
