Isabel Wetland
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.
Manager: Todd Gatton
Phone:(620) 895-6446
Isabel Wetland Area News
- 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.
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.
- Type of Facility: Parking Lot
- Location of Facility: 37.494410113 -98.53805212
- Type of Facility: Parking Lot
- Location of Facility: 37.499596 -98.54730849
- Type of Facility: Parking Lot
- Location of Facility: 37.49721007 -98.55584591
- Type of Facility: Historical
- Location of Facility: 37.48781097 -98.53760278
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| Waterfowl numbers | Approximately 100 ducks - mostly mallards and a few Canada Geese observed 1/15. |
| Water level | The pool adjacent to Hwy. 42 is full. The main lake is full. The pools South and East of the main lake are full. There is also standing water on other portions of the area that remain from heavy rains. |
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| Comments | Teal Season (Low Plains Zone): September 14-29, 2019 Youth Waterfowl (Low Plains Late Zone): October 19-20, 2019 Ducks (Low Plains Late Zone): October 26 - December 29, 2019, and January 18-26, 2020 Canada Geese: October 26-27, 2019 and November 6, 2019 - February 16, 2020 White-Fronted Geese: October 26 - December 29, 2019 and January 25 - February 16, 2020 Light Geese: October 26-27, 2019 and November 6, 2019 - February 16, 2020 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 2018-2019. Only non-toxic shot is allowed on Isabel Wetland Wildlife Area for all species. |