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 400 geese - mostly Canadas, a few whietfronts. |
| Water level | The west pool adjacent to Hwy. 42 is nearly dry. The main lake is 75% full. The pool south of the main lake is dry, and there is a small amount of water to the east of that on the east side of the county road. |
| Hunting conditions | |
| Expected hunting success | Regular duck season (Low Plains Late Zone) is Oct. 28-Dec. 31, 2017 and Jan. 20-28, 2018. |
| Comments | 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 2017-2018. Only non-toxic shot is allowed on Isabel Wetland Wildlife Area for all species. |