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FREE RANGE, WILD, WHITETAIL DEER HUNTS Season Length Price Archery Season (1st hunt) 5 Full Days $3750 Archery Season (2nd hunt) 5 Full Days $4000 Archery Season (3rd hunt) 5 Full Days $4000 Archery Season (4th hunt) 5 Full Days $3750 Firearm season (1st hunt) Nov. 28th thru Dec. 4 Full Days $4750 Firearm season (2nd hunt) Dec. 4th thru Dec. 5 Full Days $4750 Spring Gobbler Turkey Hunt Hunt Dates Length Price Spring Gobbler Hunt with a Two Bird Limit April 03 – May 31 3 days $1250.00 What is included in the deer and turkey hunt package?. Friendly and knowledgeable staff working hard for you at the lodge and in the field.

Over 100 deer stands on nearly 30,000 acres of private farm and ranch land for your use. Over 20 food plots and 40 feeders on the ranch for your use. Transportation to and from your deer stand, twice a day. Field dressing and transportation of game taken to the lodge or to the local processor. Three meals a day prepared for you by our professional chef. Your stay at Caney Creek Lodge located in the country on our hunting property. What is not included in the deer hunt package price?.

Airport pickup, taxidermy, shipping your meat or antlers, alcohol, tobacco, gratuities. Your Kansas non-resident deer tag and your Kansas hunting license. You must apply for your deer tag during the April application period. Cost of the hunting license and deer tags is as follows for adults:. Kansas non-resident deer tag ($442.50) needed for hunting deer if (16 and older). Kansas non-resident hunting license ($97.50) needed for hunting deer if (16 or older).

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Cost of the license and deer tags is as follows for youth under 16 years old:. Kansas non-resident youth annual hunting license ($42.50). Kansas non-resident youth deer tag (117.50). What is not include in your turkey hunt package price?.

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Airport pickup, taxidermy, shipping of meat or antlers, alcohol, tobacco, gratuities. Kansas Non-Resident Hunting License ($97.50) needed if (16 yrs. Or older).

(2 Bird Combo) $87.50 if purchased before March 31. Kansas Non-Resident Youth Annual Hunting License ($42.50) if (15 years old or younger).

Non-resident youth turkey tag ( $12.50) each, whether one or two tags purchased. After March 31st,1st nonresident turkey permit is $62.50 and your 2nd turkey tag $32.50. Note: Application for your deer tag must be submitted to between April 1st and April 27th, 2017 or apply by phone 1-800-918-2877.

Most of the which frequent Kansas are produced in states and the Canadian provinces to the north. Although 14 species of ducks are known to have nested in Kansas, the major portion of the resident breeding population, estimated at about 20,000 pairs, is composed of wood ducks, blue-winged teal and mallards.

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. Generally speaking, duck numbers and harvest declined from levels experienced during the 1970’s, when an all time high of 10,015,000 ducks were reported during waterfowl surveys in 1972, and the average number observed each year (1970-79) was 5,820,000. This decline in Kansas duck numbers is largely due to loss of breeding habitat in Canada and states north of Kansas, aging of our reservoirs, and changing agricultural practices in our state. 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. Kansas is about half way down the Central Flyway’s eastern tier of states, an area crossed by some of the major migration routes of ducks.

Of the five most common ducks, blue-winged teal are the first to arrive, peaking in September and early October. The next major influx of migrants occurs in late October and early November. Northern pintail begin a major buildup in late October, with green-winged teal and gadwall arriving and peaking during the first half of November.

Mallards are the last of the top five to arrive, peaking in late December. The mallard is king in our state, with numbers observed commonly reaching 300,000 during the second half of December.

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. 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”. A common misconception is that there is a gradual movement of ducks, north to south, during the fall and early winter periods.

However, a shallow marsh near the Oklahoma border may have peak numbers in late October while a reservoir near the Nebraska border may not see maximum numbers until late December. Within Kansas, the type of habitat has a greater influence on the timing and species composition of the duck migration than does the location. Over the long term, the fall and winter populations of ducks in Kansas should roughly correlate with the breeding population index for these species.

However, numbers observed are influenced by habitat conditions in our state. Even in years of high flyway populations, poor habitat conditions in Kansas will lower fall populations and harvest in Kansas. Conversely, in years of low flyway populations, good habitat conditions in Kansas will raise Kansas fall populations and harvest. Mallards - photo Mike Blair During the past six years (1999-2004), Kansas duck hunters averaged approximately 119,000 duck hunting days, and harvested about 228,000 ducks annually. The highest Kansas duck harvest reported occurred in 1971, when an estimated 430,000 ducks were taken. 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 future of ducks, unlike geese, is troubling.

The long term degradation and loss of wetlands and native prairie on their breeding grounds is a serious problem that is difficult to address. The combination of the agricultural Conservation Reserve Program and record breaking rainfall allowed breeding numbers to rebound during the 1990’s to levels similar to those observed during 1970’s. 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.

Federal and state agencies, along with a number of private organizations are working to maintain quality breeding habitat, but the task is difficult and far from being accomplished. CURRENT WATERFOWL NUMBERS ON WILDLIFE AREAS For weekly updates on waterfowl numbers on Wildlife Areas during the fall and winter period go to the. REGULATIONS Waterfowl Hunting regulations are set annually. Click here to view the latest Youth Waterfowl Seasons: In each of the duck zones, two days are set aside for youth waterfowl hunting (ducks and dark geese). Hunters 15 and younger may hunt under the supervision of an adult 18 or older.

The adult may NOT hunt. Youth Season Daily Bag Limit: 6 (which may include no more than 1 canvasback; 2 scaup; 2 redhead; 1 pintails; 3 wood ducks; and 5 mallards(2 hens). All ducks, coots, mergansers, light geese and dark geese are legal to take. Youth Season Possession Limit: Double the legal daily bag. Legal Methods of Taking Waterfowl Bow and arrow, falconry, or shotgun no larger than 10-guage.

Shotguns shall not be able to hold more than three shells. Illegal Methods of Taking Waterfowl 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. 2) With a trap, snare, fishhook, net, rifle, pistol, shotgun slug, shotgun larger than 10 gauge, poison, drug, or explosive. 3) With the use or aid of electronically amplified or recorded bird calls, or imitations of bird calls or sounds. 4) From a sink box (a low floating device, having a depression affording the hunter means of concealment beneath the surface of the water). 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.

6) By the use or aid of live decoys. All tame, captive ducks and geese must be removed 10 days before hunting.

7) By driving, rallying, or chasing birds with any motorized conveyance or any sail boat to put them in range of the hunters. Wanton Waste By regulation, hunters must attempt to find any game crippled or killed. 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. Possession of Live Birds Wounded waterfowl reduced to possession shall be immediately killed and included in the daily bag.

Transporting Harvested Waterfowl One fully-feathered wing and /or head must remain attached to waterfowl when transported. Shipment No person shall ship migratory game birds unless the package is marked on the outside with: 1) the name and address of the person sending the birds, 2) the name and address of the person to whom the birds are being sent, and 3) the number of birds, by species, contained in the package. Giving or Receiving Waterfowl 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 hunter’s address, the total number and species of birds, and the date such birds were taken. Tagging Requirements No person shall put or leave any migratory game birds at any place (other than at his personal abode), or in the custody of another person for picking, cleaning, processing, shipping, transportation, or storage (including temporary storage), or for the purpose of having taxidermy services performed, unless such birds have a tag attached, signed by the hunter, stating his address, the total number and species of birds, and the date such birds were killed. 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. Electronic or Mechanically Operated Decoys The use of electronic or mechanically operated decoys that do not produce bird sounds is legal.

Waterfowl Baiting Regulations Baiting regulations differ between doves and waterfowl, and are among the most troublesome for hunters to understand. For detailed information on waterfowl baiting go to Some general baiting rules that waterfowl hunters should remember: - They may not place, expose, deposit, distribute or scatter salt, grain or other feed that could lure waterfowl to, on or over the area where they are hunting. They may not hunt a baited area until 10 days after all bait or feed has been completely removed. Hunters are responsible for ensuring that the area they plan on hunting has not been baited before they start hunting. Hunters may hunt 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. Hunters may use natural vegetation to conceal or construct a blind.

Hunters may hunt waterfowl over standing crops, standing flooded crops and flooded harvested cropland. DUCK IDENTIFICATION Duck regulations include species and sex specific restrictions.

The ability of hunters to identify and select desired targets before shooting is important in managing the harvest and allowing maximum hunting opportunity without jeopardizing the future of our waterfowl resource. For help with duck identification go to - POPULATION AND HARVEST DATA A number of population and harvest surveys are conducted annually that are utilized in the development of waterfowl management programs and regulations. To view data for Kansas and the Central Flyway, go to REPORTING BANDS 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. Information derived from banding includes the distribution of the harvest from a particular banding area, the timing of the harvest and most importantly, the harvest rate. This information is utilized annually in the development of harvest frameworks and final regulations. To report a band call 1/800/327/2263 or go to THE FLYWAY PROCESS OF DEVELOPING REGULATIONS. Since most ducks are migratory birds crossing state and national boundaries, regulations and management practices that affect their population numbers must extend beyond our state and include other agencies.

Establishing waterfowl regulations is an annual process that can be roughly divided into two areas. The first involves the activities of the states and provinces, working through their respective Flyway Councils in conjunction with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to develop season frameworks. “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. This process of developing frameworks begins in December and doesn’t end until August.

Once the frameworks are established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which has the ultimate authority for the welfare of our migratory bird resources, the states begin the second part of the annual regulatory process. This second phase involves developing and adopting season dates, bag limits and shooting hours specific to their jurisdiction. A state can always be more restrictive than allowed by the frameworks, but it cannot be more liberal. The primary consideration when developing frameworks is the long-term welfare of the species or resource.

Although this consideration is still present when states develop their specific hunting regulations, greater emphasis is placed on providing the greatest amount of hunter opportunity and satisfaction within the limits of the frameworks. 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. As Lincoln received bands from his ducks, he became convinced that waterfowl management would have to be tailored to the different migration routes. In 1935, he suggested that four flyways be established across the United States and that management regulations be tuned to the situations that prevailed in those flyways.

Adoption of his proposal was slow, and it was not until 1948 that the Flyway system was implemented. 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. Only that area of the West Tier states east of the Continental Divide is currently included within the Central Flyway boundaries. Although the basic responsibility for the management of waterfowl rests with the Federal Government, the states must be involved. In order to transcend state borders, the ten Central Flyway states have joined administratively and formed the Central Flyway Council. The directors of the state fish and game agencies of the flyway states, or their designated representatives, constitute the official voting members of the Council. Delegates from the Canadian provinces participate in Council activities, but do not vote on regulatory recommendations.

The Council provides an excellent forum for communication and understanding the problems throughout the flyway and attacking these problems in a cooperative, scientific way. Much of the information needed for the management of ducks is continuously being obtained through banding, survey, and research efforts, planned and conducted by the Flyway Council and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. All waterfowl hunters 16 and older must have a Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp ( Federal Waterfowl Stamp), and all hunters who are required to obtain a hunting license must also have a Kansas State Waterfowl Stamp and a Kansas Harvest Information Program (HIP) stamp before hunting ducks, geese, or mergansers. (Those not required to have a Kansas hunting license include people hunting their own land, and residents 15 and younger) NEW FOR 2016: The 48 Hour Waterfowl hunt license is no longer available for KS waterfowl hunters, it has been replaced by the Annual Hunt License. Annual Hunting License - All resident hunters age 16 through 74 must have a resident hunting license unless.

Nonresident hunters, regardless of age, must have a nonresident hunting license. Annual hunting licenses can be purchased online by clicking or through all, or Waterfowl Stamps and Licence - All Waterfowl stamps and licenses can be bought at any, or, EXCEPT for the Federal Waterfowl Stamp which is bought at a US Post Office, KDWPT Regional and Park Offices, and select license agents. All Waterfowl stamps are good through season. Kansas HIP Stamp: $2.50. State Waterfowl Stamp: $10. Federal Waterfowl Stamp: $26.50 - Purchased at any KDWP office or at any US Post Office.

State stamps are available at any,. Federal stamps are available at a US Post Office,. Federal stamps must be signed across the face of the stamp.

Waterfowl stamps are not required to hunt Coot, Dove, Rail, Snipe, Woodcock, or Sandhill Crane. HIP is required. If hunting Sandhill Crane, in addition to a hunting license ( if required), a federal sandhill crane hunting permit issued through and validated by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is required to hunt cranes. Crane permits obtained in other states are not valid in Kansas. The validated permit ($7.50 validation fee) is available at any,. All Kansas sandhill crane hunters must pass the 'Test for Sandhill Crane Hunters' before obtaining a sandhill crane hunting permit.

Click this link to take an online test that provides information about identifying whooping cranes, sandhill cranes, and look-alike species, as well as the hunter’s ability to choose safe shots. The test is both entertaining and informative and only takes a few minutes. Last Updated: 2/12/2018 Waterfowl numbers Approx. 6,000 Canada Geese 3,000 Snows and a few Whitefronts. Duck Season Is CLOSED MMR - 6 Mallard Index: 0=no mallards, 1=very few mallards, 3=few mallards, 5=moderate numbers of mallards, 7=good numbers of mallards, 10=peak numbers of mallards Water level Reservoir is 26.4 ft. Hunting conditions 50% ice coverage on reservoir.

(Ice is in poor condition) Waterfowl are feeding primarily on private land. (Permission Required on Private Land) Expected hunting success Good- Field hunting opportunities should be good. ALL HUNTERS at Glen Elder WA are required to check in and out daily.

This regulation went into effect on September 1, 2017. Users are encouraged to utilize the ISportsman electronic daily hunting permit system, but may also use the phone system or the 3 paper card stations that are on the property. Go to for more information. Dabbling Ducks - 6,000 (mostly mallards) Diving Ducks - 7,000 Canada geese - 20,000 Light geese - 220,000 Mallard Migration Index (4) Water level Approximately 1' foot below conservation pool. Hunting conditions The lake 80% froze and all boat ramps are froze. Open water in the middle of the lake. Expected hunting success Good. Birds are staying on open water.

Plenty of birds going out to feed on private croplands. Comments Canada goose season is open Oct.28-29 and Nov.8, 2017 to Feb.18, 2018. White-fronted goose season is open Oct.28 to Dec.31, 2017 and Jan.27 to Feb.18, 2018.

Light goose season is open Oct.28-29, 2017 and Nov.8, 2017 to Feb.18, 2018. Check Area News for updates. Both Cawker City and Granite Creek Refuge closure dates are November 1st - January 31st. The Youth/ Mentor hunting area is located in the Granite Creek Refuge and is in effect from October 1 - January 31. 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.

Boats of any sort are prohibited in the Granite Creek Refuge. Zebra Mussels have been confirmed in Waconda Lake. Be sure to dry boats and equipment before moving to other waters. Last Updated: 2/5/2018 Waterfowl numbers 6 Canada Geese observed 2/5/18. REMEMBER: Hunters are REQUIRED to check in and check out using iSportsman electronic daily hunt permit system when they hunt the area.

Mallard Migration Rank Current Rating - 6 The rank is subjective and is from (0= No Mallards, 1=Very few Mallards, 5=Moderate numbers, 10= Peak numbers). Water levels Heavy ice has built up with the cold weather.

Managers released all of the water out of Marsh Creek in preparations for some work on the Marsh Creek Dam. Water levels have dropped in Marsh Creek, Gun Club and Gamekeeper. The off storage pools that were pumped during the fall of 2017 will continue to hold water.

Due to the extremely dry conditions this fall, most of the water that has been pumped has dropped significantly. All of the areas pumped still offer good habitat and hunting opportunities. North Buffalo Creek marsh is full and has approximately 8 - 14 inches of water, South Buffalo Creek marsh is 95% full and has 8-16 inches of water except for the drainage channel which is deeper. Gun Club East has very little sheet water left but is freezing easily. Access trails have been mowed to most of the off storage pools that will be pumped. Greenwing Marsh and the Mitigation Marsh have been pumped and are holding at about 10 inches in depth and deeper in the channels. Scouting before your hunt is highly encouraged.

The downloadable map link below depicts the pools that will have water, along with highlighted access trails to those pools. REMINDER: Canada Goose and White Fronted Goose Season Runs thru FEB. ISportsman is still in use. Hunters are REQUIRED to check in and check out when they hunt the area. This important information gathered from hunt permits helps managers tailor management practices specific to an area and hunter preference. REFUGE IS CLOSED Expected hunting success Fair, depending on ice conditions.

Scouting is a must to find out where the birds are concentrating. Comments Waterfowl Seasons Canada Goose: October 28-29 & November 8 - February 18, 2018 White-Fronted Goose: October 28 - December 31 & January 27 - February 18, 2018 Light Goose Conservation Order: February 19 - April 30, 2018 Hunters are now REQUIRED to check in using the electronic permitting system.

HUNTERS NEED TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT IN iSportsman BY GOING TO AND FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE DIRECTIONS:. Scroll down the left side of the page to the blue 'register' button. 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. THEY CAN ALSO VISIT THE JAMESTOWN WILDLIFE AREA PAGE ON iSPORTSMAN AT. Hunters need to make sure they have all the appropriate licenses and stamps for hunting waterfowl. The following are required: 2017 Kansas hunting license State waterfowl stamp Federal waterfowl stamp Kansas Harvest Information Program Stamp (HIP) PUDDLER AND RINGNECK MARSHES ARE DESIGNATED FOR YOUTH AND MENTORS ONLY.

EACH HUNTER 16 YEARS AND OLDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY ONE OR MORE YOUTH UNDER 16 YEARS OLD. Marsh Creek Marsh is for non-gasoline powered boats only, this includes electric motor boats and boats with no motors. Gasoline engines are prohibited. HUNTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO:. MAINTAIN SAFE DISTANCES BETWEEN HUNTING PARTIES.

BE COURTEOUS OF OTHER HUNTERS. KNOW THEIR TARGET AND WHAT LIES BEYOND IT. FOLLOWING SAFE AND ETHICAL PRACTICES WILL ENSURE THAT EVERYONE HUNTING PUBLIC LANDS ENJOYS A HIGH QUALITY EXPERIENCE. THE REFUGE IS CLOSED FROM OCTOBER 1 TO JANUARY 31 on the north half of Gamekeeper Marsh. Please introduce youth and novice hunters to the outdoors. Last Updated: 2/2/2018 Waterfowl numbers 3,500 mallards, 750 other puddle ducks.

2,700 Canada geese. 20,000 Light geese. Mallard Migration Ranking Mallard Migration ranking = 8 Water level Lovewell Reservoir is 60% FROZEN. Ice thickness varies and a general thaw is occurring.

Reservoir is at 1581.2 or 1.4 feet below conservation pool (1582.6) or 88.3% full. Inflows to Lovewell(0.2 cfs) from the Courtland Canal have essentially ceased. Outflows to the Kansas Bostwick irrigation District have ceased. Irrigation season ended September 15.

Drawdown was later this season so not much vegetation on the bare mudflats. Hunting condition Fair. 60% of reservoir open to hunting is FROZEN but some shoreline open. Most mudflats covered and concealing vegetation is close to the shoreline. DUCK SEASON IS CLOSED. Expected hunting success Fair Comments PARK PERMIT REQUIRED TO ENTER THE PARK.

NEW REFUGE REGULATIONS:THE LAND REFUGE CLOSED TO HUNTING YEAR ROUND. CLOSED TO OTHER ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 1 THROUGH MARCH 31. 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. No hunting from the park shoreline. INLET CANAL CLOSED TO FISHING SEPTEMBER 15 THROUGH APRIL 15. All boat ramps frozen. In the State Park, (Cedar Point, the Marina and Cabin Area).

Wildlife Area ramps are frozen. All boat ramps are useable at this reservoir elevation. Wildlife Area Boat Ramps (Pawnee Point, Oak Hill and White Rock Creek) do not require a permit. Camping cabins are available in Lovewell State Park. Make reservations HUNTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO:. MAINTAIN SAFE DISTANCES BETWEEN HUNTING PARTIES.

BE COURTEOUS OF OTHER HUNTERS. KNOW THEIR TARGET AND WHAT LIES BEYOND IT.

HUNTERS USING BOATS MUST EXERCISE EXTRA CARE WHEN BOATING IN COLD WATER AND NEED TO BE FAMILIAR WITH KANSAS BOATING REGULATIONS. OBTAIN PERMISSION BEFORE HUNTING PRIVATE LAND. IF WRITTEN PERMISSION IS REQUIRED ALL HUNTERS IN THE PARTY MUST POSSESS WRITTEN PERMISSION. FOLLOWING SAFE AND ETHICAL PRACTICES WILL ENSURE THAT EVERYONE HUNTING PUBLIC LANDS ENJOYS A HIGH QUALITY EXPERIENCE. FREE DAILY HUNT PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL HUNTING ON THE AREA.

ELECTRONIC PERMITS NOW AVAILABLE. REGISTER AT THE i-SPORTSMAN LINK ON THE KDWPT WEBSITE. Lovewell Wildlife Area has been requiring all hunters to register with our paper card, Hunter Survey System and this is still required but a new system called i-Sportsman is now in effect that allows hunters to check-in and check-out electronically with a PC, smartphone, any mobile device and even a rotary dial phone.

Hunters are encouraged to pre-register for an account on-line and must do so from a PC, establish a password and PIN. This will really speed up the process over the card system.

Follow this link to get registered. PAPER PERMITS AVAILABLE ONLY AT THE LOVEWELL STATE PARK INFORMATION CENTER IN FRONT OF OR DIRECTLY WEST OF THE LOVEWELL OFFICE under the concrete shelter.

If you can't get into iSportsman, please make an effort to completely fill out a daily hunt card. The information is valuable so please keep trying to check-in, even after the hunt. We do not want technical issues to prevent someone from hunting. If using the card system, the top portion of the two-part permit must be filled out and returned to the survey station prior to hunting and the bottom portion kept with the hunter to record hunting activity. After the hunt the bottom portion is also returned to the survey station where the permits will be collected and information recorded to assist managers with improving the area.This important information gathered from hunt permits helps managers tailor management practices specific to an area and hunter preference. We thank you for your patience. Please introduce youth and novice hunters to the outdoors.

PLEASE DO NOT PICK-UP DEAD GEESE, DUCKS or OTHER MIGRATORY BIRDS YOU FIND IN THE STATE PARK OR WILDLIFE AREA. IT IS ILLEGAL. THE STATE PARK IS NOT OPEN TO HUNTING. TO POSSESS A MIGRATORY BIRD ANYWHERE YOU MUST HAVE A VALID HUNTING LICENSE FOR THE STATE YOU ARE IN AND FOLLOW THE SEASON, BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS FOR THAT STATE. WILDLIFE DIE FROM NATURAL CAUSES LIKE DISEASE, OTHER HEALTH ISSUES AND SOMETIMES FROM THE RIGORS OF MIGRATION.

SOME OF THESE WILDLIFE HAVE BEEN WOUNDED AND MAKE IT BACK TO THE ROOST ONLY TO SUCCUMB FROM THEIR WOUNDS. PARK AND WILDLIFE AREA STAFF MONITOR THE SHORELINES AND PERIODICALLY SAMPLE WILDLIFE FOR SIGNS OF DISEASE. IF YOU SEE EVIDENCE OF ANY LARGE DIE-OFFS OF MIGRATORY BIRDS IN YOUR AREA PLEASE NOTIFY A KANSAS WILDLIFE AND PARKS OFFICE OR EMPLOYEE. THANKS - Last Updated: 1/29/2018 Waterfowl numbers 1500 ducks. 1200 dark geese. 300,000 light geese.

Mallard Migration 6 (1= low 10= high) Water level Sebelius Reservoir is close to the same elevation as last year. The lake is approximately 12 feet below normal pool. Hunting conditions The lake is 77% frozen outside of the refuge. Most hunting is taking place in fields on private ground. Expected hunting success Hunting Success = Moderate Comments.

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Norton Reservoir is in the HIGH PLAINS DUCK ZONE Blinds may be used and must be constructed of natural herbaceous materials or woody debris that are present on the site. Blinds constructed of non-natural materials must be removed from the property each day.

Please do not bring materials from off-site. DUCK SEASON IS CLOSED FOR 2017 Teal Season: September 16 - Sept. 24, 2017 Regular Duck Season: October 7, 2017 - January 1, 2018 AND January 20-28, 2018. Goose Season: October 28 - 29, 2017 AND Nov 8, 2017 - February 18, 2018 - Last Updated: 2/12/2018 Waterfowl numbers 50 mallards, and 250 dark geese REMINDER: DUCK SEASON IS CLOSED Water level 1463.48; at conservation pool Mallard Migration Rank Current rank is 3 This.