Isabel Wetland

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Isabel Waterfowl Report

Isabel Wetland is a small but excellent public hunting area for waterfowl, pheasant, quail, rabbits, doves, turkey, and deer. It is mostly grassland with a natural wetland that has been enlarged to 41 acres by the construction of 2 dams. There are 4 separate marshes of which 3 can be pumped. Because of the extensive use of the area by waterfowl, Isabel Wetland is a non-toxic shot only area. Lead shot may not be possessed while hunting on the area. Depending on fall migration, waterfowl hunting can be excellent, although the area is small and sometimes crowded.

County/Counties:

Manager: Todd Gatton
Phone:(620) 895-6446

Isportman registration

Area News - Updated: 12/08/2006

Isabel Wetland Area News

General Information
Phone:
County/Counties:

Manager: Todd Gatton
Phone:(620) 895-6446

Isportman registration


Special Regulations
  • Non-toxic shot only,
  • Daily Hunt Permits Required (Free in Parking Lots),
  • Camping is allowed in Parking lots only

Here is a complete list of Public Land Regulations or you can download the regulation summary.

History

The 440 acre area was purchased in 2 parcels, 1989 and 1999, to preserve wetland habitat and provide recreational opportunities. Ducks Unlimited assisted in purchasing part of the area. An historic sod barn, originally built in 1942 and since restored, is located on the property.

Isabel Facilities
Parking Area
  • Type of Facility: Parking Lot
  • Location of Facility: 37.494410113 -98.53805212

Parking Area
  • Type of Facility: Parking Lot
  • Location of Facility: 37.499596 -98.54730849

Parking Area
  • Type of Facility: Parking Lot
  • Location of Facility: 37.49721007 -98.55584591

Historic Sod Barn
  • Type of Facility: Historical
  • Location of Facility: 37.48781097 -98.53760278
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    Historic sod barn originally built in 1942 and since restored


Isabel Waterfowl Report - 12/05/2024
Waterfowl numbers Approximately 300 ducks - mallard, pintail, wood duck
Water level The main lake is full. The pool south of the main lake is full and the pool east of that on the east side of the county road is also full.  The pool along Hwy. 42 is full.
Hunting conditions  
Expected hunting success  
Comments

Teal Season (Low Plains Zone):  September 14-September 29, 2024

Youth, Veteran, Active Military Waterfowl (Low Plains Late Zone):  October 19-20, 2024

Ducks (Low Plains Late Zone):  October 26, 2024 - December 29, 2024 (first segment) and January 18 - January 26, 2025 (second segment)

Daily check-in and harvest reporting is required

Check-in/Check-out on The Web

  1. Visit https://ksoutdoors.com/checkin
  2. Click the “Check-in/Check-out” link in the top menu

Check-in/Check-out on The App

  1. Download “Go Outdoors KS” from the Apple or Google Play store
  2. Click “Check-in/Check-out”
  3. Select a location
  4. Login with KDWP credentials
  5. Complete and submit “Check-in" form 

Only non-toxic shot is allowed on Isabel Wetland Wildlife Area for all species.