Kaw Wildlife Area
The area consists of 4,341 acres of land and river, all well above the conservation pool of Kaw Reservoir which is downstream in Oklahoma. About one-fourth of the area is under cultivation. These cultivated lands are leased to local farmers, a portion of the crop is left standing to provide food and cover for wildlife. The remainder of the area is grasslands and riparian timber. There is approximately 20-25 acres of pumped wetlands on the west side of the Arkansas River.
White-tailed deer, waterfowl, turkey, dove, and bobwhite quail are the most numerous and sought after species. There is limited opportunity for pheasants. Cotton-tailed rabbits and squirrels are numerous and have limited pressure put on their populations.
Kaw Area News
Kaw is managed for hunting and fishing related recreation. As a result, several special regulations are in effect.
- No camping allowed at this facility.
- Horseback riding, target practice, and off-road vehicle use are prohibited.
- Tree stands or blinds must be of a temporary (portable) nature or built of natural vegetation available at the site.
- Stands may be placed not more than 14 days prior to the season to be hunted and must be removed within 14 days of the close of that season.
- Pen-reared game birds may not be released on the area.
- A "No Trash" policy is in effect on the area. All trash must be carried out.
Here is a complete list of Public Land Regulations or you can download the regulation summary.
The Corps of Engineers owns the land and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks manages the area under a lease that with the Corp. KDWP enter into this agreement in 1979.
- Type of Facility: Parking
- Location of Facility: N37 00.762 W96 55.533
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- Type of Facility: Parking
- Location of Facility: N37 00.770 W96 56.449
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- Location of Facility: N37 01.632 W96 56.956
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- Type of Facility: Parking
- Location of Facility: N37 01.991 W97 58.054
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- Type of Facility: Parking
- Location of Facility: N37 02.229 W97 58.341
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- Type of Facility: Parking
- Location of Facility: N37 02.224 W97 00.123
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- Type of Facility: Parking
- Location of Facility: N37 01.955 W97 00.461
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- Type of Facility: Fishing Access
- Location of Facility: N37 02.576 W97 00.466
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- Location of Facility: N37 02.507 W97 00.444
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- Location of Facility: N37 02.929 W96 58.089
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- Location of Facility: N37 02.564 W96 56.999
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- Type of Facility: Boat Ramp
- Location of Facility: N37 00.203 W96 55.280
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- Type of Facility: Boat Ramp
- Location of Facility: N37 00.995 W96 54.433
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- Type of Facility: Parking
- Location of Facility: N37 01.661 W96 54.248
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- Type of Facility: Boat Ramp
- Location of Facility: N37 02.106 W96 54.291
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| Waterfowl numbers | Most of the river is frozen. No waterfowl present. |
| Water level | Low |
| Hunting conditions | Poor |
| Expected hunting success | Poor |
| Comments | TEAL, LOW PLAINS ZONE Season: Sept. 9-24, 2023 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, 2023 - January 7, 2024 AND January 13-28, 2024 Area open: Southeast Zone (see map) Daily bag limit:6 Possession limit: Three times the daily limit |