Hunters and trappers must check-in here, https://ksoutdoors.com/checkin using your licensing login credentials prior to using Hillsdale Wildlife Area.

Please call the Hillsdale State Park office (913-783-4507) if you have any questions. 

Dove Fields

Four managed Dove fields are located on Hillsdale Wildlife Area totaling around 48 acres. ALL DOVE FIELDS ON HILLSDALE WILDLIFE AREA ARE NON-TOXIC SHOT ONLY. All fields are sunflowers. Fields are mowed in strips to provide cover for hunters and allow more area for groups to spread out. Field 1 is located on the North side of 223rd and approximately one mile West of Columbia Rd. Field 1 is 7.7 acres. Field 2 is located just West of Tontzville Bridge and on the South side of S Gardner Rd. Field 2 is 16.8 acres. Field 3 is located at the furthest North agricultural field on the wildlife area, near 213th St., bordering Johnson County Parks and Recreation. Field 3 is 13.8 acres. Field 4 is located on the North side of the Wade’s Branch Ponds and on the East side of Waverly Rd. Field 4 is 10.4 acres.

Maintain safe shooting distances between hunting parties and always know what lies beyond your target. It is highly recommended that hunters where safety/shooting glasses within the dove fields to prevent potential injury due to falling pellets.

Detailed maps and information will be posted on the Hillsdale Wildlife Area web page.

Hillsdale Wildlife Area is included in the electronic daily hunt permit system. This system, which will streamline data gathering for management purposes and be convenient for hunters, has taken the place of the old paper dove survey card system. Hunters can register at any time by going to ksoutdoors.com/check-in to register and check-in for hunting. After you are done hunting, you will “check-out” and record any harvest you may have from the hunt. Electronic daily hunt check-in is mandatory for all hunters pursuing any type of game on the Hillsdale Wildlife Area

For additional information go to: ksoutdoors.com/checkin or call Public Lands Section at 620-672-5911.

Field #1: Non-Toxic shot only. This field is located on the North side of W 223rd St., just West of Yankee Bit LN.

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Field #2: Non-Toxic shot only. This field is located on the South side of Gardner Rd., just West of the bridge over Hillsdale Lake on Tontzville Rd.

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Field #3: Non-Toxic shot only. This field is located on the furthest North end of the Wildlife Area. Access to this field comes from the West on the dead end road of W 213th St. The field is Northeast of the dead end road by the Johnson County Parks and Recreation ground.

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Field #4: Non-Toxic shot only. This field is located to the East of W 247th St at Wade’s Branch.

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Reservoir and Wetland Conditions

Check Hillsdale Lake water level and 24-hour precipitation here.

Check Waterfowl Report tab for Wetland water levels and conditions.  

Hunters

Not all property boundaries are well marked. Be sure you know where public hunting is permitted and obey all signs. If in doubt, maps are available at the Hillsdale State Park office or under the General Information tab or stop by the State Park office for clarification. 

Deer Hunters

13 food plots have been planted this fall across the wildlife area.  This should provide with browse, as well as hunting opportunities throughout the season.

It is NOT legal to use bait when hunting or preparing to hunt on Department lands

Treestands must be marked with your name and address or KDWPT#. Stands must be removed within 2 weeks of season closure.

Portable blinds may not be left unattended over night 

Please contact Zach Ramsay with questions: 913-594-3600.