Hunting & Fishing
Hunting & Fishing
Hunting & Fishing
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
Permits and Licenses
Barber County
Barber State Fishing Lake
North US Highway 281
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
Busters Outfitters
100 E. Main Street
Sun City, KS 67143
Hunt the Hashknife Ranch
2488 Avenue E
Wilmore, KS 67155
Barton County
Central Kansas Whitetails
656 W Barton County Rd.
Central Kansas Whitetail offers over 15,000 acres of private property that borders the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge and the Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area that are home to some of the largest bucks in the state. Top it off with a brand new hunting lodge and this trip is one not to miss! Come in the fall and hunt some of the largest Whitetails around, or in the spring for a Turkey.
Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area
204 NE 60 Rd
Great Bend, KS
(620) 793-3066
Hunting pressure on the Bottoms can be heavy during waterfowl season, particularly on weekends.
Prior to hunting any species on Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area, all hunters are required to check-in here, https://ksoutdoors.com/checkin using your licensing login credentials.
Pools 1, 5 and a portion of Pool 2 are refuge areas and closed to all activities. Exceptions to this occur for some special hunts. Check with wildlife area personnel for more information.
In addition to waterfowl, other game may be legally taken at Cheyenne Bottoms. Pheasant hunting is usually good. Snipe and rail hunting is good along the shallow marsh margins. Quail and deer are also present in fair numbers.
A handicapped accessible hunting/photo blind is available by reservation. Call the office for additional information and reservations.
In the event of whooping crane activity, the pool the birds are in is closed to all hunting and the goose hunting zones are closed to crane and light goose hunting.
Motorized boats are allowed only during an open waterfowl season. All boats must be operated at no wake speeds. Pool 3A is closed to motorized boats. Pool 4A is closed to motorized boats at 1 p.m.
No Limits Kennels
423 Walnut Street
Heizer, KS
No Limits Kennels offers a full service guided hunt on some of the best upland ground in the state from mid-December through January 31st. Teamed up with Six Star Outfitters, No Limits Kennels offer this incredible deal that just can't be beat. Call to reserve your place or to talk about any of your Kansas hunting needs.
Prairie Thunder Outfitters
606 NE 110 Ave.
Ellinwood, KS
Prairie Thunder Outfitters started with a vision to create a hunting experience unlike any other. Their mission is to provide their guests with a total hunting experience throughout the entire hunting season. From September to May, the Thunder never stops.
City of Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau
3111 10th St.
Great Bend, KS
Contact the Great Bend CVB for a local hunting information sheet, Kansas hunting Atlas, Kansas Hunting and Furharvesting Regulation Summary.
Six Star Outfitters
319 NE 20 Ave.
Great Bend, KS 67530
Home to some of the largest whitetails in the country, and built around family and hard work, Six Star Outfitters has put together the best whitetail hunting experience for small and large groups along with two relaxing lodge locations. Their lodges and hosts give you that 'at home feeling' during your entire stay.
Stone Lake
S Washington St
Great Bend, KS 67530
Veterans Memorial Lake
17th St and McKinley
Great Bend, KS 67530
Baseball, sand volleyball, tennis, fishing bridge, playground, dog park, walking & biking trails, picnic shelters, bathroom facilities.
Chase County
Chase State Fishing Lake
109 acres 1.5 miles West of Cottonwood Falls. The lake has a steep to shallow rocky shoreline and shallow mudflats on the upper end. Water clarity is usually very good. Eight fishing piers and many rock and brush fish attractors enhance angling opportunities at the lake. Fair to excellent populations of channel catfish, black bass, saugeye, crappie, white bass, and bluegill are found in the lake. Adjacent uplands primarily consist of native grass prairie. A diversity of wildflowers exists on the property and can provide outstanding viewing opportunities. Several small woody draws also exist on the property, primarily below the dam. Hunting is allowed but game populations are limited. The area does provide opportunities to hunt species such as quail, rabbit, white-tailed deer, turkey, squirrels, waterfowl, and prairie chicken. Camping is allowed (first come, first served) in designated areas along the north shore of the lake.. Check on creel limits and complete regulations.
For general hunting information, hunter education and license requirements visit Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Website or call
1-800-918-2877
Live bait may be purchased at either Clark Farm Store in Strong City.
Cowley County
Flint Hills Hunts
Flint Hills Hunts operates in a five county area, which runs along the Flint Hills region of central Kansas. In the fall of the year, this transition zone provides fantastic trophy white-tailed deer hunting for bow and rifle enthusiasts.If upland game hunting is your main desire, Flint Hills Hunts can offer you a choice of wild quail or greater prairie chicken hunting. You can bring your own dogs or hunt behind Flint Hills Hunts' seasoned veterans. In the spring, huge flocks of Eastern and Rio Grande turkey roam the hills and valleys, making this a turkey hunter's paradise. Trophy hunters can fill half of their grand slam requirement or novices can learn the fine art of turkey calling with the help of an experienced guide.
Timber Creek Wildlife Adventures
4858 231st Road
Atlanta , KS
Looking for laid-back, family atmosphere? Enjoy guided/self-guided hunting and fishing on private, family-owned farm/ranch land near Atlanta, Kansas. Lodging also available.
Harvey County
Harvey County - East Park
314 N East Lake Rd
Newton, KS 67114
The 314 acre tree-lined lake offers anglers a variety of fishing options including channel cat, walleye, saugeye, white bass, and crappie. Boating opportunites on the lake include water skiing, pleasure boating, and fishing. Due to the size of the lake, there is a designated ski route that must be followed by all vessels regardless of size. In addition, there is a swimming beach, sand volleyball courts, playgrounds, enclosed and open shelters for rent, nature trail, and bait shop with rental boats. There is no entry fee for the park, visitors are welcome to come and enjoy the trails, beach, and picnic areas at no charge. Fishing, boating, and camping are subject to fees and permits can be purchased by the day or annually.
Harvey County - West Park
15835 NW 24th St.
Burrton, KS 67020
Highlighted by wooded trails and the bends of the Little Arkansas River, Harvey County West Park is a natural gem in the northwestern portion of the County.
With a 16-acre pond and the river, West Park offers a range of difficulty level for fishers. The park's bait shop is open seasonally to help outfit visitors with their bait and tackle needs.
Campers will find both primitive sites and those with electric hookups, with access to nearby restrooms and bathhouses.
The climate-controlled Community Building can be rented to host any occasion. The Community Building is outfitted with a stove, refrigerator, sink, microwave, wood-burning fireplace and restrooms. West Park also has two other closed shelters and additional open shelters available for events. Follow this link for additional information on renting our facilities.
Hiking, biking and horseback trails at West Park can take adventurers on paths with views of the lake, the river and through shaded, wooded areas. The trails at the park are mapped at getoutdoorskansas.org.
Additional West Park features include playground equipment, a swim beach and a dock with a kayak launch point. West Park has also hosted the annual Trappers Rendezvous camping event for the Boy Scouts of America for more than 45 years.
Boating, camping and horseback riding are subject to fees. Fishing requires a state-issued fishing license.
Harvey County - Camp Hawk
1801 SW. 36th St.
Newton, KS 67114
Just southwest of Newton, Harvey County Camp Hawk features rental cabins, an 18-hole disc golf course and a fishing pond.
The Cabins at Camp Hawk opened in 2020, offering two furnished residences in the center of the park for visitors to enjoy. The nearby disc golf course winds throughout the southern landscape of the park, giving a nature tour that includes challenging throws around trees and the four-acre pond.
Camp Hawk is also home to a cabin-style shelter building that can be rented for social gatherings. The facility can host around 100 people, and includes heating and air conditioning as well as a wood-burning fireplace, restrooms and kitchen. The Using Our Facilities page offers more information on requirements for renting the shelter.
Camping, a playground, softball diamond and an outdoor, lit basketball court are also available to park visitors.
Camping is subject to a fee. Fishing requires a state-issued fishing license.
McPherson County
Smoky Valley Shooting Sports
2341 14th Ave.
Lindsborg, KS 67456
Shop Smoky Valley Shooting Sports for a complete assortment of top quality products to meet your shooting sports needs. Whether shopping for hunting or competitive shooting sports, Smoky Valley Shooting Sports offers a full selection of gear.