Printable Version 5) From or by means of any motor boat or sail boat unless the motor has been completely shut off and/or the sail furled, and its progress from there has ceased. MARAIS DES CYGNES - BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET HIGH CENTERED IF USING A BOAT. Last Updated: 2/20/2023 Print. Frameworks set the limit on maximum season length and bag limit, shooting hours, and the earliest opening and latest closing dates of the season for a particular species. Boats are not allowed on Auxillary lake during waterfowl season. ANY BOATS ON A TRAILER MUST USE DESIGNATED BOAT RAMPS. As the threats and concerns for migratory bird populations continue to mount, it is essential to gather the best information possible about the factors affecting these populations. Talking with locals this seems to be the worst drought seen in this area since the 1950's. Waterfowl reports will be updated on a bi-weekly basis during the fall and winter waterfowl seasons. ISABEL - Retrieved animals must be kept until: 1) cleaned, 2) eaten, 3) taken home, 4) taken to a taxidermist or processor, or 5) given to another person. Enjoy your time in the field! Kyle:Launching of boats in both units is possible. We will try to provide the level of water as it reads on the gauge. Atv's of any kind are not allowed on the area (side by sides, utv's, amphibious vehicles, "argos", this also means no electric bicycles). There are a few waterfowl present on the area at this time. JEFFREY ENERGY CENTER - During the past six years (1999-2004), Kansas duck hunters averaged approximately 119,000 duck hunting days, and harvested about 228,000 ducks annually. There are currently no blue-green algae advisories for the lake. Make reservations HERE. All tame, captive ducks and geese must be removed 10 days before hunting. This can be done here, https://ksoutdoors.com/checkinusing your licensing login credentials. DURING THE YOUTH/VETERANS/MILITARY WEEKEND, POOL 4B IS DESIGNATED AS A YOUTH ONLY POOL. Inlet canal closed to fishing September 15 through April 15. Strips will be mowed in sunflowers. Ice is forming in shallows and wind protected areas on some days. NON-MOTORIZEDBOAT NEED SOME FLASHLIGHT OR LANTERN. Pumping is complete and unit is lower than normal, but water right has been completely used so no more pumping will occur this year. Since we are located in the rich agricultural bottoms at the intersection of two major water sources, we have an abundance of food and water. HUNTERS CAN CHECK IN VIA THE GOOUTDOORSKS APP OR THE WEBSITEhttps://license.gooutdoorskansas.com/Licensing/CustomerLookup.aspx. Please be courteous and respectful of other hunters and pick up all trash, including spent shotgun hulls. Lake is 1 ft. below normal pool level. Celebrate the life of someone special with a memorial gift to DU. Hunters should keep in mind this value should be used as an index. All other boat ramps on the Wildlife Area at Oak Hill, Pawnee Point and White Rock Creek are iced in and are not useable at this time. The information and harvest data collected, along with comments received are very useful in establishing future management goals for the Hillsdale State Wildlife Area. ALL vehicles must remain on designated roads and parking areas. There are several waterfowl using the river at this time. Shotguns shall not be able to hold more than three shells. KDWPT or USFWS receives no income from this program. This means boat accessibility including mud motors will be tougher than normal, boats will be able to use the ditches or boating lanes, but hunters should expect to have to push their boat (this includes boats with mudmotors!) Many of the roads around the reservoir can get very greasy after rain, or melting snow, please use good judgement about which roads you try to travel on. Cheney Wildlife Area is located in the Low Plains Late Zone, Low Plains Teal Season: Sept. 10-25, 2022. The first involves the activities of the states and provinces, working through their respective Flyway Councils in conjunction with the U.S. The only useable ramps are located in Cheney State Park and the Red Bluff boat ramp. The 1,650-acre Mickelson Memorial Marsh in east-central South Dakota was dedicated in 1995 in memory of Governor George S. Mickelson, who died tragically in a plane crash two years earlier. The numbers of birds are simply incredible and our harvest numbers are only limited by the wardens! Lake is currently 5.3 feet low. Click here,https://ksoutdoors.com/checkinusing your licensinglogin credentials. Refuge is CLOSED to all access from September 1st through January 31st. HCR-3, West River:Pumping is complete, unit is not as full as most years but we have used our entire water right. We have had several boats stuck this year as the substrate is heavy clay soil and is hard. 1882.76'; 9.69' below conservation pool; water levels slowly declining. A map of our wetlands is now available under the Wetland Map tab to the right. It is still going to take a very significant rain event/events in order to put even a minimal amount of water on the area. TUTTLE CREEK WILDLIFE AREA - Refuges are closed Sept 1-Jan 31 to all access except by special permit. Zebra mussels are in Wilson Lake, so be sure to drain/dry/clean boats and equipment before moving to other areas. Make a difference for wetlands and waterfowl by becoming a DU member today. A common misconception is that there is a gradual movement of ducks, north to south, during the fall and early winter periods. Refuge and non-motorized boat area dates: Nov. 1 through Jan. 31. No person may receive, possess, or give to another, any freshly killed migratory game birds as a gift, except at the personal abodes of the donor or donee, unless such birds have a tag attached, signed by the hunter who took the birds, stating the hunters address, the total number and species of birds, and the date such birds were taken. Email Page, Doves - Management Unit, Hunting Season, Shooting Hours, and Bag and Possession Limits. When it comes to public waterfowl hunting opportunities in Kansas, Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area is often the first place that comes to mind, and for good reason. Pick up all your trash. Reminder - check-in / check-out is required for all hunting on Hillsdale Wildlife Area. Please introduce youth and novice hunters to the outdoors. Waterfowl hunters utilizing the main lake are only required to obtain a permit when hunting west of Hoch Road. If attempting to hunt from the bank, you will have to contend with a large area of mud flat between the waters edge and any cover. The creek channel itself is around two feet deep. You make the difference! The future of ducks, unlike geese, is troubling. Waterfowl hunting at Shallow Creek Outfitters will exceed your expectations! The area is a no trash policy, so if you take it in, please bring it back out with you. Water levels are dropping leaving behind exposed mud between the water and shoreline. Currently, there is water in pools 1, 2, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9. Strips will be mowed in sunflowers. It only takes a few moments to give wildlife managers the information they need to ensure that our migratory bird resources--and hunting tradition--will be around for future generations to enjoy. Federal stamps are available at a US Post Office, Pratt Operations Office or Regional office . Kansas Harvest Information Program Stamp (HIP) . Price Marsh- This newly completed wetland has decent moist soil vegetation. Wade Branch Wetlands - North 1/2, South 1/4, Hillsdale Lake - See Army Corps Daily Report, ICE CONDITION - 0% ice cover on lake. Lots of bare mudflats around the entire lake. Briefly had some water available to divert and it was enough to fill the inlet canal and put a minimal amount of water in 1A that resulted in saturated soil and sheet water covering about 2/3 of that pool. Mallard Migration Rank = 0 (0 = no mallards and 10 = peak migration). The following boat ramps are now UNUSABLE due to low water levels: Granite Creek, North Fork River, Carr Creek, Schoen's Cove and Walnut Creek. Tap any public land parcel to learn more. Some rain, snow and cold wind has moved into the area and temperature look to be cool with possible snow in the coming days. A waterfowl survey was conducted on 01/20/2023 and duck and dark geese numbers are good. There is ice in most areas still today but should be thawing. Conversely, in years of low flyway populations, good habitat conditions in Kansas will raise Kansas fall populations and harvest. Over 2,500 ac/ft of water has been pumped this year. All hunters utilizing Melvern Wildlife Area are required to obtain a free daily hunt permit through the new electronic permit system. To check-in or check-out of Public Lands visit, https://license.gooutdoorskansas.com/. "The state partnered with Ducks Unlimited and the U.S. The 8,069 acre Wilson Wildlife Area was made available to the Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Commission under the terms of a license with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1965. From 1984 through 2003 the total number of ducks reported during the 14 surveys conducted annually (two per month, September through March) on major waterfowl areas in Kansas varied from a high of 3,959,000 in 1998 to a low of 1,194,000 in 1991, and averaged approximately 2,081,000 annually. This means Glen Elder WA North of Hwy 24 is in the Early Zone (Season:10/8/22 - 12/4/22 and 12/17/22 - 1/1/23). The Central Flyway, stretching from the Canadian Arctic to the Texas Gulf Coast, offers tremendous public waterfowl hunting opportunities. Youth Waterfowl Seasons: In each of the duck zones, two days are set aside for youth waterfowl hunting (ducks and dark geese). Limited water and significant ice cover will have a negative impact on waterfowl numbers and hunter success. There is a no trash policy: If you take it in with you, please bring it out. *****REVIEW Kansas Boating Regulations if you are using a boat to hunt. The Old Marina, Goose Flats, and Rockpoint boat ramps within the State Park are accessible. All hunters (youth included) must first register online. 75% Ice is starting to break up. PERRY WILDLIFE AREA - 3.1 feet below Conservation Pool on reservoir. Utility and primitive campsites, day-use areas, swimming beach, boating access, a marina, and trails provide enjoyable alternatives for visitors. Wilson Lake is conveniently located just five miles north of Interstate 70 in the Saline River Valley. As soon as the survey is completed, the USFWS destroys all hunter names and address records. Sick birds will display behavior that doesn't seem natural, such as not being afraid of humans, spinning or waking in circles or other erratic movements. This will help us resolve current erosion issues and make the whole wetland system work more efficiency. Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (S.C.O.R.P), Hiking, Biking, & Horseback Riding Trails, Transferring Fish and Game to Another Person, Education, Exhibition, Collecting, and Salvage Permits, National Refuges, Grasslands and Preserves, Survey ran on 3/9; ~ Canada Geese - 320, Snows - 70; Mallards - 4060, Wigeon - 2275, Pintail - 4050 , Goldeneye - 65, Bufflehead - 12, Canvasback - 20, Mergansers - 55; Unknown - 50; Sandhill Cranes - 550, 1514.62ft; (Conservation pool is 1516.0 ft), Season:10/29/2022 - 01/01/2023 and 01/21/2023 - 01/29/2023, Possession limit:Three times the daily limit, Stamps Required:Kansas HIP Permit, State Waterfowl Stamp, Federal Waterfowl Stamp, Season:10/29/2022 - 10/30/2022 and 11/02/2022 - 02/12/2023, Season:10/29/2022 - 01/01/2023 and 01/21/2023 - 02/12/2023. THERE IS NO HUNTING OR PUBLIC ACCESS OF ANY KIND ALLOWED IN THE REFUGE!! Use the posted signs as the true boundary. Please see area news for habitat conditions. Contact the office for other arrangements. Pass it on! Ducks Unlimited and The California Department of Fish and Wildlife partnered on a project that will help the Shasta Valley Wildlife Area in Siskiyou County better manage its water supply. Hunters can check-in / check-out here, using your licensing login credentials. Possession limit: Three times the daily limit. Low Plains Late Zone Youth/Veteran/Military Season is Oct. 22-23, 2022. - Hunters can Check-in / Check-out here,https://ksoutdoors.com/checkinusing your licensing login credentials. NOTE: El Dorado Lake is located within the Low Plains Southeast Zone. The refuge wetland is holding afew hundred ducks geese at the moment. Do not expect the report to be updated until conditions change. Expect to run into other waterfowl hunters. KS Possible Access onX has mapped 37,000 acres of possible access lands in Kansas including timber companies and land conservation groups. Hunter's need to be aware of their targets before shooting. All Waterfowl stamps are good through season. The rest of the marshes are still dry. At Shallow Creek Outfitters we hunt out of Banded X Blinds and man made permanent blinds along the creeks in the very best locations. SOME OF THE SHORELINE IS VERY SHALLOW A LONG WAYS OUT FROM THE BANK AND THE MUD IS VERY DEEP IN SOME AREAS. Without the pumps in optimal condition we are unable to pump the wetlands to their greatest potential. Please confer with your local wildlife agency regarding HIP in their state. 1,000 dark geese and 20,000 snow geese(dark goose season is now closed). 0% Ice cover on Melvern Lake. CLINTON - Hunters are encouraged to report sick wild birds or unusual wild bird deaths. Refuges are closed Sept 1-Jan 31 to all access except by special permit. FILL OUT ONLY YOUR INDIVIDUAL HARVEST EFFORTS, each individual hunter needs to check in/out and report his/her harvest totals. Last Updated: 1/31/2023 Print. **, CEDAR BLUFF WILDLIFE AREA - Last Updated: 2/23/2023 Print, EL DORADO - For updates on waterfowl numbers as well as general hunting information, visit wildlifedepartment.com. We will update water levels as this changes. Pool 1 and pool 3 has some water, but the rest of the pools are dry. Water has been pumped into 3 Coblentz pools: the Southwest pool is full; the middle pool is full, and the North Pool is mostly full. Fantastic waterfowling action can be found on public land across North America. DO NOT PARK BLOCKING ROADS, GATES, BOAT RAMPS, FOOT CROSSINGS, ETC. Good water in both refuge units by the office. Some ice present in the mornings. The Wildlife Area Boat Ramps are Pawnee Point, Oak Hill and White Rock Creek do not require a permit. The 8,069-acre public hunting area is made up of 5,000 acres of rugged rolling hills of native prairie, approximately 2,000 acres of cropland, and 1,000 acres of riparian timber along the Saline River, Cedar Creek, Turkey Creek, and Elm Creek. Water is very low. The wetlands are in serious need of abundant rainfall. Do NOT drive on dikes. Location of Facility: 38.936369 -98.629865, Location of Facility: 38.961948 -98.723434, Location of Facility: 39.973018 -98.723434, Season:10/29/2022 - 01/01/2023 and 01/21/2023 - 01/29/2023, Possession limit:Three times the daily limit, Stamps Required:Kansas HIP Permit, State Waterfowl Stamp, Federal Waterfowl Stamp, Season:10/29/2022 - 10/30/2022 and 11/02/2022 - 02/12/2023, Season:10/29/2022 - 01/01/2023 and 01/21/2023 - 02/12/2023. Located only a few miles from Wilson Lake, our property is located in one of the most highly used routes of the central fly zone. Use caution!! Greg Tinsley Now so very long ago, I experienced a banner afternoon with a superb friend at Pete's Lake in the Wind River Mountains west . As Lincoln received bands from his ducks, he became convinced that waterfowl management would have to be tailored to the different migration routes. HCR-8. Once the frameworks are established by the U.S. Japanese Millet was planted in a few small areas. Federal waterfowl stamp. These questions place you in a sampling stratum from which the USFWS selects small sample to complete a more detailed survey about this years upcoming hunting season. Contact Information Default. Summer drawdowns were successful leading to a good stand of desirable moist soil vegetation such as millet, smartweed, etc. 160 ducks. One fully-feathered wing and /or head must remain attached to waterfowl when transported. Quite a few geese, but not very many ducks. Kansas is located within the Central Flyway, which is composed of ten states including Montana and North Dakota to the north, extending south through Texas and New Mexico. Hunting is permitted on the public land around the reservoir although it is restricted in certain areas. With more than 50,000 acres of public hunting access, the Devils Lake Wetland Management District in northeast North Dakota is a freelance hunter's paradise. Once again this year, we treated approximately 400 acres of cattails, Lotus, and other undesirable vegetation this growing season. If hunting the lake a boat will most likely be needed, otherwise one would have to deal with a large distance of mud flat from any cover to the waters edge. Spanning more than 200,000 acres, Devils Lake is a vast staging area for many of those birds and is open to the public. There is zero inflow to the reservoir. This includes upland birds. At 1336.52' approximately 2.48' below conservation elevation (1339'). Please remember to fill out the daily permit with accurate information. The DU App includes tools that are important to DU supporters, waterfowlers, and conservationists throughout North America. MILFORD WILDLIFE AREA - Approx. Approx. Focus over the next month will be on creating optimum foraging conditions for spring migrating waterfowl and shorebirds. Reichart: Full Pool. 3 Duck Marsh- The wetland contains prime moist-soil vegetation. Please be cautious of silt in the north and south fork rivers. Native vegetation such as annual smart weeds, barnyard grass, foxtail, and sunflowers are the most common vegetation. The basis for a rangewide approach to duck management was provided by Fredrick Lincoln, who initiated the first large-scale banding in the United States in 1922. Numbers are very inconsistent from day to day. i.e., NOT A GROUP HARVEST TOTAL. While data summarized on a statewide basis may show a gradual buildup of ducks, the numbers observed on a particular wetland may have migration characteristics quite different from the state average. Wilson Lake is open to sport fishing. Lake- Lake level is just below normal pool. Low to mid elevations of : G. Larger boats will have difficulty launching in A-East and G. Unit E has almost no water in it and will require a large rain event for that to change. What this means is that approximately 110 acres of water along the shoreline of the refuge are included in the restricted access area, and are off limits to hunting. There will be some water in the pools, it will be just in the low-lying areas. UNLAWFUL TO SHOOT FROM ROADS OR DIKES ON THE WILDLIFE AREA. This second phase involves developing and adopting season dates, bag limits and shooting hours specific to their jurisdiction. Sundance Marsh- This wetland contains moist soil vegetation. Last Updated: 2/3/2023 Print. Hunters 15 and younger may hunt under the supervision of an adult 18 or older. Waterfowl report is updated only if there are significant changes in waterfowl numbers or hunting conditions. Lake is 95% frozen. Last Updated: 1/27/2023 Print, ATTENTION HUNTERS:There is a new check-in system. Once the tenant harvests their 75%, then we will began to try to collect water, no water at this point. Cleanall visible vegetation and mud from decoys, bags, waders, etc. Little Sinkhole Marshes: Water levels at the LSM have declined significantly over the last few weeks. Daily limit: 6 ducks (5 mallards, 1 off duck). Remember Cheney Reservoir hasZEBRA MUSSELS. Hunters need to make note that there are White-Fronted Geese and Canada Geese mixed in with the light geese at times. If you only hunt ducks and geese no snipe or rails, no moorhens or gallinules why is it that I have to answer questions about those species? Ground fires are also not permitted except in provided fire rings within campgrounds. or by following the link below and using your licensing login credentials. Duck regulations include species and sex specific restrictions. KAW WILDLIFE AREA. Last Updated: 1/23/2023 Print, Stamps Required: Kansas HIP Stamp, State Waterfowl Stamp, Federal Waterfowl Stamp, Season: November 5, 2022 -January 1, 2023 AND January 14-29, 2023, Possession limit: Three times the daily limit, MCPHERSON VALLEY WETLANDS - This regulation is in effect from Nov. 1 through Jan. 31. 0.2 cfs is being released. Mostly divers. For help with duck identification go to--http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/tools/waterfwl/waterfwl.htm, A number of population and harvest surveys are conducted annually that are utilized in the development of waterfowl management programs and regulations. NEW FOR 2022-2023 SEASON MERGANSERS ARE INCLUDED IN THE DAILY BAG LIMIT FOR DUCKS. This year we are going to try something new: Water level gauges are set in almost every unit. - No ATV's are allowed on Department land and maintained roads. Both fields are planted to sunflowers. Wilson State Park. Boats of any sort are prohibited in the Granite Creek Refuge. REMINDER: ALL HUNTERS NEED TO CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT. This week has been warm for the season with some highs in the upper 50's. This reservoir is an unexpected jewel in the wide, flat expanse of the Kansas prairie. It is probably one of the most consistent areas in the state each year in terms of duck and goose numbers.". Be sure to have a photo I.D. Shooting hours are from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. Annual Hunting License - All resident hunters age 16 through 74 must have a resident hunting license unless exempt by Kansas Law. This not only will help with dewatering, but also may help provide better access from boats using the south ramp. Last Updated: 2/3/2023 Print, Canada Geese 1600, Snow Geese 3500, White Fronted Geese 50. In recent years, mallards have comprised about 50 percent of the total harvest, followed by gadwall at about 14 percent, and green-winged teal at 12 percent. The adult may NOT hunt. No person shall take migratory game birds: 1) With a shotgun capable of holding more than three (3) shells, in the magazine and chamber combined. Approximately 80 Canada geese, 2000 ducks ( mostly divers ) and 100 mergansers were observed. The following highlights five destinations for each flyway to help you plan your next hunt. Low Plains Late Zone Duck Season is Oct 29, 2021-Jan 1st, 2023, andJan 21-29, 2023. Visithttps://ksoutdoors.com/checkinusing your licensing login credentials to check in and out. For booking or more information, contact. Wilson Wildlife Area is located in the scenic Smoky Hills of northcentral Kansas and is on the upper end of 9,000 acre Wilson Reservoir. Buckwheat was planted in the highest elevations of A-North. Last Updated: 1/27/2023 Print. The nearly 20,000-acre wetland complex attracts droves of migrating waterfowl. With the Northern migration underway numbers have been fairly high but fluctuate on a daily basis. The daily bag may comprise six of any other duck, such as six teal, six gadwall, or six wigeon. Last Updated: 2/28/2023 Print. The lake is over 2 ft. low. Allow equipment toDryfor a five day period before using it at another area, OR wash with high-pressure hot water. Printable Version HCR-6, Mitigation: Water was held in this unit, however it has evaporated so the unit is dry as of now. Updates will be made when a significant change in bird numbers is observed. Cheyenne Bottoms has no ground water pumps to fill pools. The waterfowl survey this week resulted in roughly 300 dabbler ducks, 150 divers, and 150 Canada geese. This includes spent shotgun shells. Learn more about ducks, geese, wetlands conservation efforts, and all things waterfowl hunting. GLEN ELDER - Several trails are also available to visitors, including the Prairie Fire Trail, a self-guided interpretive trail. The 25.5-mile long Switchgrass Bike Trail is popular with mountain bikers to pursue this challenging activity. Lake level is at 1348.52 (Conservation pool is 1350.50). 6) By the use or aid of live decoys. We have boards in and are attempting to collect runoff. Shoveler Slough- This wetland is prime moist-soil vegetation. Although the migration chronology of Kansas ducks varies considerably from year to year, depending on weather, there is usually a gradual increase in duck numbers beginning in late August and peaking during December or early January. Hunters need a park pass to access boat ramps in the state park. Last Updated: 3/16/2023 Print. Migratory game birds being transported in any vehicle as the personal baggage of the possessor are not considered as being in storage or temporary storage. - Huntersmayhunt all migratory game birds over natural vegetation that has been mowed or manipulated in other ways, or where seeds or grains have been scattered solely as a result of a normal agricultural planting or normal soil stabilization practice. Official DU merchandise, clothing, hunting gear, gifts & more. As soon as this work is complete, we will put boards in and begin collecting runoff. The daily bag may comprise six of any other duck, such as six teal, six gadwall, six merganser or six wigeon. 7) By driving, rallying, or chasing birds with any motorized conveyance or any sail boat to put them in range of the hunters. Littering citations will be issued as needed. These estimates provide information needed to make sound decisions concerning hunting seasons, bag limits, and population management. Proof of HIP must be carried with the hunter in the field, and, like a hunting or fishing license, must be presented to a wildlife officer upon their request. Every duck hunter knows the colder it is, the better the hunt. Waterfowl hunting from the shoreline area is allowed in the Youth-Mentor Area as long as EACH adult is hunting with a youth 17 years or younger. WHITE-FRONTED GEESE OPEN from 1/21-2/12/2023, ALL OTHER DARK AND LIGHT GEESE OPEN UNTIL 2/12/2023, LIGHT GOOSE SPRING CONSERVATION SEASON OPEN 2/13-4/30/2023. Large decoy spreads and aggressive calling are the norm for attracting big flocks of mallards, which arrive with colder temperatures. The BOR and Kansas Bostwick Irrigation are bringing in 100.9 cfs of water into the reservoir daily this past week. The combination of the agricultural Conservation Reserve Program and record breaking rainfall allowed breeding numbers to rebound during the 1990s to levels similar to those observed during 1970s. Melvern Lake and the Wildlife Area fall within the Low Plains Late Zone. ALL boat ramps iced in. For information pertaining to the Fall River Wildlife Area call 620-583-6783. Last Updated: 5/15/2023 Print, COUNCIL GROVE - State stamps are available at any licensed agent, online , Pratt Operations Office orRegional office. Here is a complete list of Public Land Regulations or you can download the regulation summary. To view data for Kansas and the Central Flyway,go tohttp://www.flyways.us/, Information obtained from band recoveries reported by hunters and other individuals is, along with harvest and population data, critical to the management of our waterfowl resources. We do not have the capability to pump any of the marshes on the wildlife area. The official DU App is the ultimate resource for waterfowl hunters! FILL OUT ONLY YOUR INDIVIDUAL HARVEST EFFORTS, i.e., NOT A GROUP HARVEST TOTAL. From intersection of Mellard Rd and 193rd Rd, go south 1.5 miles and park along road. or Assistant Manager: Joe. Hunters need to check-in / check-out by going tohttps://ksoutdoors.com/checkinusing your licensing login credentials. HIP, incorrectly, has become associated more closely with waterfowl hunters. Pass it on! Individuals wishing to hunt Unit #2 of the wildlife area must enter through the main gate and sign in at the guard house. Access the DU Migration Map, Waterfowlers Journal, Waterfowl ID, DU events and more. Electric powered boats are allowed in all marsh pools. Waterfowl surveys are conducted throughout the waterfowl season by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Only non-toxic shot is allowed for all shotgun hunting at Texas Lake Wildlife Area. Area pasture ponds have been holding some small groups of birds but not many. No ice cover this week. Click on "News" link above for Wilson Wildlife Area refuge boundary maps. Baiting regulations differ between doves and waterfowl, and are among the most troublesome for hunters to understand. Habitat Specialist: Matt. With these kinds of bird numbers comes increased hunting pressure, but nearby Cedar Bluff and Glen Elder Reservoirs and Wilson Lake provide excellent public hunting opportunities that are often underutilized by waterfowlers. This a collection of all the Southeast Waterfowl Reports. Glen Elder WA South of HWY 24 is in the Late Zone (Season:10/29/22 - 1/1/23 and 1/21/22 - 1/29/22). Clinton WA REFUGE IS OPEN to all activities. He just graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin with a degree in wildlife and fisheries. A few swans have been seen on GELR. Printable Version Please use common sense and choose shots that will not allow shot geese to land in the refuge. The agency continues to work diligently on improving the new system and are confident it will be working for the upcoming waterfowl season. Both units are full. Water refuge in effect November 1 through April 15 on the NORTHEAST half of the reservoir and Wildlife Area from 1/8th mile west of the south end of the dam and following a buoy line northwest to the western boundary of the Cabin Area of the State Park. This combination drives almost all the waterfowl not only in our area, but our entire region to us! Harvest Information Program (HIP) is a method by which state wildlife agencies and the U.S. Remember - Hunters can check-in / check-out here, https://license.gooutdoorskansas.com/. To view a list of over-the-counter permits available to non-resident hunters, visit "Applications and Fees" and select Deer., Picture taken 30 July 2010; 15 days post burn. Migratory Game Bird Hunters Why is it important to be HIP? Field 1: Open to All Hunters Sunflowers (11 ac). TALMO IS IN THE CLOSED SANDHILL CRANE ZONE, 10/29/2022 - 01/01/2023 and 01/21/2023 - 01/29/2023. Nevada governor vetoed legislation what would negatively impact youth hunting, conservation funding. HIP is strictly to gather information and is not a means of raising money for conservation programs. Climate data for Wilson Lake, Kansas, 1991-2020 normals, extremes 1964-present Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug . Last Updated: 1/23/2023 Print. Elk Creek (Wakarusa River) and Coon Creek (Lake) boat ramps are open. The long term degradation and loss of wetlands and native prairie on their breeding grounds is a serious problem that is difficult to address. or walk outside of the boat lane. Wilson Waterfowl Report Notice To purchase your Kansas hunting and fishing licenses, permits and boat registrations visit, https://license.gooutdoorskansas.com/. SUBMIT Ready to have the hunt of your life in Kansas? Electronic or Mechanically Operated Decoys. BEFORE you hunt. Over time it should help provide a better answer to one of the most common questions we get. GOOSE SEASON REMAINS OPEN, CHECK REGULATIONS FOR SEASONA DATES. Lake Wilson Marina is a full-service marina, and anglers can gear up at Knotheads Bait & Tackle Shop, located on the east side of South Shore. The nearly 20,000-acre wetland complex attracts droves of migrating waterfowl. Area staff look at and manipulate this data in many different ways to make management decisions for upcoming years and to also look at what management strategies worked during the hunting season. A few select participants are asked to send in wings of migratory game birds they harvest to help determine species, age, sex, and other important harvest data. The refuge is NO ACCESS. Coblentz -KDWP staff has completed pumping for waterfowl season. Poor-Through late July the lake was at or slightly above conservation pool. Most of unit was planted to corn and are awaiting harvest. Please keep vehicles on maintained road and parking areas. The area receives heavy hunting pressure during season openers and can provide less crowded conditions later in the hunting seasons. The test is both entertaining and informative and only takes a few minutes. There is a non-motorized boat area at Webster that is walk-in only that is intended for shore hunters. Only non-toxic shot is allowed on Isabel Wetland Wildlife Area for all species. Check out our job listings and start working for Team DU. After 45 days of being purchased the actual stamp must be in your possession, signed across the face of the stamp, while hunting! The Council provides an excellent forum for communication and understanding the problems throughout the flyway and attacking these problems in a cooperative, scientific way. The five most common ducks observed during the 14 annual surveys in Kansas include the mallard, northern pintail, green-winged teal, gadwall and blue-winged teal. Click HEREfor hunting regulations in Lucas Park, Minooka Park, and Sylvan Park. LEGAL SHOOTING HOURS ARE 30 MINUTES BEFORE SUNRISE TO SUNSET. However, discontinuance of the Conservation Reserve Program, or a return to normal rainfall levels on the breeding grounds, will have severe negative impacts on duck production and fall flights. 40% ICE covered (see above). FHSU Shooting Sports team members instruct a young man how to properly shoulder a shotgun. 6 tundra swans were seen using Brown's wetland this week, so hunters should be aware and be sure of their target. The latest season of Ducks Unlimited TV brings you more of the best waterfowling action, tips and tactics, and conservation news. You will be given an addressed, postage-paid envelope to return your hunting form at the end of the season. But all of this will depend on rain fall. In addition to the stump removal, we are also working to restore the old creek channel that meanders through the southern end of the unit. Staff use these gauges to help manage water levels through both pumping and drawdowns. Email Page. Hunters are required to drivemaintained roads only. The entire Wildlife Area is only holding less than 50% of normal, huntable water due to the dry conditions. Regular Duck Season: October 8, 2022 - January 1, 2023, AND January 20-29, 2023, Canada Goose Season: October 29-30, 2022, and November 2, 2022 - February 12, 2023, Speck Goose Season: October 29, 2022 - January 1, 2023 and January 21, 2023 - February 12, 2023. Looking for a great place to work? Please report any vehicles on dikes and anyone seen disturbing our pumps. #3 State Park Road Sylvan Grove, KS 67481, Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (S.C.O.R.P), Hiking, Biking, & Horseback Riding Trails, Transferring Fish and Game to Another Person, Education, Exhibition, Collecting, and Salvage Permits, National Refuges, Grasslands and Preserves, Google Earth File - Wilson Wildlife Area Wildlife Refuge Boundary, Wilson Wildlife Area Wildlife Refuge Boundary Map, Survey ran on 3/9; ~ Canada Geese - 320, Snows - 70; Mallards - 4060, Wigeon - 2275, Pintail - 4050 , Goldeneye - 65, Bufflehead - 12, Canvasback - 20, Mergansers - 55; Unknown - 50; Sandhill Cranes - 550, 1514.62ft; (Conservation pool is 1516.0 ft). Crowding is expected to be an issue. MELVERN LAKE/WILDLIFE AREA - Kansas Hunting & Furharvesting Regulations Summary. 4860 OUTLET BLVD. At the time of this posting, the wetlands were approximately 20% frozen. Please remember to fill out the permit with accurate information. BOAT RAMPS: SEE HUNTING CONDITION FOR BOAT RAMP STATUS. Although water levels are managed on some properties, adequate rainfall is key to producing the wetland conditions favored by the diverse mix of waterfowl that frequent this region. Accessing the refuge by boat or hunting near the refuge shoreline is not permitted. The Refuge Area isCLOSED October 1st through January 15th. Hunters should expect much shallower than normal water levels for this waterfowl season. Notice. Signs will mark the actual boundary. For current Reservoir levels visit http://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/ELKC.lakepage.html. In addition, thousands of acres of private lands in the Devils Lake region are open to the public through the state's Private Lands Open to Sportsmen (PLOTS) program. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. HCR-7. Make sure toClean, Drain and Dryyour equipment. It is YOUR responsibility to know a property's regulations, refuge(s) and duck zone boundaries, etc. THANKS!!! Click on the "News" or "General Information" links above for 2021 Dove Field information, refuge dates, contact info, and other current events. Campgrounds on the area are primitive. Area management focuses on providing a quality experience for visitors, and managing wildlife and wildlife habitats for optimum hunting, fishing and outdoor recreational opportunities. Late-summer rains, in particular, can turn Rainwater Basin wetlands into an early-season buffet for blue-winged teal. (No electric, No water) Take your trash with you! Click HERE for duck season, regulation, and research information. Outboards cannot be used in any other wetland units. Mild flooding in the spring, followed by a dry summer has allowed for a good amount of wetland pool work to be completed and habitat conditions are overall good around the area. Conditions are going to be challenging on the lake. 3 State Park Rd. Throughout all units, please be mindful of farmers and big equipment operators needing to access and maintain roads. WILSON - Last Updated: 3/9/2023 Print. "Scouting is essential for success on Devils Lake," says longtime North Dakota waterfowl hunter Joe Fladeland, "and so is a large boat capable of handling the big water. Water Refuge is in effect November 1- January 31, Land Refuge is in effect September 1 - January 31. ", https://www.fws.gov/birds/surveys-and-data/harvest-surveys/harvest-information-program.php, https://www.fws.gov/birds/surveys-and-data/reports-and-publications/hunting-activity-and-harvest.php, https://fws.gov/harvestsurvey/harvest-vis, https://centralflyway.org/management/harvest-surveys/, Click here for the "UPLAND BIRD FORECAST", https://www.ksoutdoors.com/Hunting/Migratory-Birds/Ducks, https://ksoutdoors.com/content/download/20944/140278/file/ELK%20CITY%20RES%20&%20WA.pdf, Reservoir Elevation - 2127.4 (16.6 ft low). Also, all shotgun hunters at Slate Creek Wetlands are required to use non-toxic shot for all hunting. Hunters need to make sure they have all theappropriatelicenses and stamps for hunting waterfowl. To make campsite reservations and purchase state park permits visit, https://www.campitks.com/. The main lake is full. This includes spent shotgun shells, Fires are not permitted anywhere on the wildlife area. Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourismoffices. Hunting conditions will be fair. For detailed information on waterfowl baiting go tohttp://www.le.fws.gov/HuntFish/waterfowl_baiting.htm. There is currently no ice on any of the marsh pools and the lake is all open.
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