Hamilton (Locations) 26%

; of precipitation per year, the lake is dry more often than not. In most years, the body of water present (if any) is a shallow pool confined to the lake bottom and several beaver dams located in the upper end ... , no trash receptacles are available. Camping is permitted; however only primitive facilities are available on the area. Consult area information boards or the area manager for additional information      .... Continue to Hamilton >>

McPherson Valley Wetlands (Locations) 26%

Manager: Jason K. Black; (620) 241-7669; jason.k.black@ks.gov Due to low attendance at our annual public informational meetings, area staff is in the process of producing a bi-annual newsletter ... Currently the area holds 51 independently managed wetland pools, two refuges that include approximately 650 total acres and approximately 350 acres of water when full, and provides a total ... IN THE REFUGES!! Hunters can check-in / check-out here, https://ksoutdoors.com/check-in using your licensing login credentials.  Hunters must be aware of posted refuges, and stay out of these areas      .... Continue to McPherson Valley... >>

Elk City (Locations) 26%

Manager: Ryan Lies Fish Biologist: Seth Lundgren Phone: 620.331.6820 ... types and is managed primarily for waterfowl, upland and small game, deer and turkey. Camping is permitted at the state park and Corps of Engineers campgrounds.Toilets are available at these areas also ... Lowlands Hiking Trail. Also nearby is the Elk River Hiking Trail, a 15-mile trail from the west end of the dam to the US-160 bridge over the Elk River south of Elk City. Wildlife watchers can see a variety      .... Continue to Elk City >>

Park Regulations (Folder) 26%

posted, and are limited to a 25-mile-per-hour speed limit. Camping is allowed only in designated areas and is subject to restrictions as posted. All campers and camping units are limited to a stay ... a charge for any event or service except as authorized by the department-on-department lands and waters.  Persons or businesses found to be engaging in this activity can be ticketed resulting in a court      .... Continue to Park Regulations >>

Walk With Wildlife (Event) 26%

Take a walk on the wild side with our annual event, Walk with Wildlife! It can be difficult to find animals while walking through Chisholm Creek Park, so for this event, we'll bring the wildlife      .... Continue to Walk With Wildlife >>

Gove Public Domain (Locations) 25%

Area Manager: Kent Hensley Location: 23 miles South of Quinter, Kansas Click here for a Google Earth Map of the entire area. ... permission is required to cross private land.  -A diversity of both game and non-game wildlife can be seen on the Gove Public Domain. Due to its size, wildlife is easily driven off the area by light      .... Continue to Gove Public Domain >>

OK Kids Day at the Range (Event) 25%

Space limited to 36.  Pre-registration required.  Youth will learn about bb guns, 22 rifles, black powder rifles and archery.  Cost is $10 per participant which includes lunch, ammo      .... Continue to OK Kids Day at th... >>

Smoky Hill/ Kanopolis (Locations) 25%

Manager: Scott Thomasson Area Location: approximately 30 miles west of Salina, or 15 miles east of Ellsworth. Smoky Hill Wildlife Area surrounds a portion of the upper end of Kanopolis ... Click on "News" link above for Smoky Hill Wildlife Area refuge boundary maps Centrally located on Kanopolis Reservoir and managed by the Kansas Department of Wildlife ... opportunities are plentiful. In the winter, bald eagles and ospreys fish the river. Songbirds and wildflowers brighten the landscape throughout the area. Kanopolis State Park also manages nearby Mushroom Rock ... Centrally located on Kanopolis Reservoir and managed by the KS Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), Smoky Hill Wildlife Area consists 4180 acres of land and 885 acres of water ... Hunts are allowed on the area through a state-wide drawing. Contact the Smoky Hill Wildlife Area Manager at (785) 658-2465. Several historical sites exist at Smoky Hill Wildlife Area. Do not disturb      .... Continue to Smoky Hill/ Kanop... >>

Francis Wachs (Locations) 25%

Manager: Joe Lambert Area Location: 11 miles North and 3 miles East of Agra, KS. Office Location: 1140 10 Road Stockton, KS 67669 ... The area supports relatively small numbers of both game and non-game species of wildlife. Various species can be viewed throughout the area by hiking or from county roads that border the area. Hunting ... Francis Wachs Wildlife Area is located 11 miles north and 3 miles east of Agra. The property is managed by KS Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism and comprises 800 acres of land. The Area      .... Continue to Francis Wachs >>