Neosho Wildlife Area News
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Neosho Wildlife Area
2021 Habitat conditions:
Habitat wise this year looks really good!!! 230 acres of corn was planted across the entire area in June. The rain following the planting was hard on it but staff managed to save around 175 acres. Replant was tried in the middle of July with no success as it was followed by another large rain and was a total loss. The corn that made it is not the best we have ever raised but with the conditions that were dealt we have to be happy. Planted around 100 acres of Millet in July and most of it was destroyed by Army worms. Luckily we had good conditions for growing moist soil plants and everything looks very promising for a great waterfowl season.
Moist soil production in last years Corn strips was outstanding, with wild millets and annual smartweed being the predominate species.
DAILY HUNT PERMIT:
Hunters can check-in / check-out here, https://ksoutdoors.com/checkin using your licensing login credentials.
There are two new regulations for the 2021-2022 hunting season. First, NO centerfire rifles or handguns will be allowed for hunting. Second, NO ACCESS (FOOT, BOAT, ETC.) into the wetlands BEFORE 5:00AM, and MUST be out of the wetlands within an HOUR AFTER SUNSET (LEGAL SHOOTING HOURS).
Other regulations to keep in mind are parking in designated parking areas ONLY, boats must operate at no wake speeds in the boating canals, and watercraft are not permitted within the hunting pools until the day of waterfowl season at 5:00am. Also Pools 4A and 4B are open to NON-MOTORIZED boats only (Note: An electric trolling motor is a motor and will not be allowed).
South Unit
No new news to report
Pool 9 Construction -Construction of a new 35 acre wetland is complete. This wetland will be located just east of the "Tin Barn" and south of 47 Hwy. Parking WILL NOT be allowed along Hwy 47. Parking will be allowed at the "tin barn" or along the road going to the "tin barn". This wetland will rely heavily on rainfall BUT we will be able to supplemental pump from Brogan creek when conditions allow
Hunting Pool Habitat 2021-2022
Pool | Acres | Beans | Corn | Millet mix | Moist Soil | Greentree | Buckwheat |
1 | 350 | 60 | 50 | 70 | 205 | 65 | 0 |
2A | 155 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 85 | 30 | 0 |
2B | 190 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 160 | 30 | 0 |
4A | 90 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
4B | 65 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
5 | 85 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 45 | 20 | 0 |
6 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | 33 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
9 | 40 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
South Unit | 100 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 40 | 0 |
As always, if you have questions please feel free to call the office at 620-449-2539. We are always happy to take your calls and please keep in mind that this is a field office, so if we do not answer please leave a message and we will get back in touch with you as soon as we can.