Texas Lake Wildlife Area
Although Texas Lake is a natural wetland, prior to its purchase by the State of Kansas most of the area was farmed and some filling of wetlands occurred. Today, intensive management has restored both wetland and upland areas. This combination of native grasslands, shelterbelts, plum thickets, and an extensive wetland complex now create an unusual diversity of habitat for this relatively small area. The marshes have been developed with a system of pipes, pumps, and dikes. Many different pools can be managed with the 345 acre-feet of water rights available. The wetlands within this area are managed primarily fo migrating waterfowl and shorebirds. Water conditions may vary greatly depending on weather, season, and management objectives.
Manager: Todd Gatton
Phone: (620)895-6446
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- This is a "non-toxic shot only" area. Possession of lead shot is prohibited.
- Vehicles are restricted to maintained roads and parking areas.
- This is a no-trash area. All trash carried in must be carried out.
- Hunters are required to obtain and complete a free day-use permit. These are available in each parking lot and instructions are posted.
- Camping is allowed in the parking lots only and no facilities are available.
Here is a complete list of Public Land Regulations or you can download the regulation summary.
The first 320 acre portion of Texas Lake Wildlife Area was purchased in 1976. With additional purchases, the area now encompasses 1200 acres. Most of the purchase and development effort on the area was made possible through Ducks Unlimited's Matching Aid to Resore States' Habitats (MARSH) program.
- Type of Facility: Parking Area
- Location of Facility: 37.65928 -98.96041
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- Location of Facility: 37.64447 -98.96639
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- Location of Facility: 37.64500 -98.97150
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- Location of Facility: 37.65170 -98.97849
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- Type of Facility: Parking Area
- Location of Facility: 37.65945 -98.97808
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- Location of Facility: 37.66400 -98.97829
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- Location of Facility: 37.65871 -98.99242
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- Location of Facility: 37.65172 -98.99698
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| Waterfowl numbers | Approximately 50 ducks observed October 31 - green-winged teal, gadwall, pintail. |
| Water levels | Currently, pool 1 is nearly full and is mostly open water. Pool 2 has water with thick vegetation - mostly smartweed. Pool 3B has water. Pool 4 is full. Pool 6 is nearly full and is mostly open water. Pool 7 has water. Pool 8 is full with disked openings in smartweed. There is some water north of pool 6. Pool 9 is approximately 50% full. |
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| Expected hunting success | |
| Comments | Teal Season (Low Plains Zone): 9/14/24 - 9/29/24 Youth, Veteran, Active Military Waterfowl (Low Plains Early Zone): 10/5/24 - 10/6/24 Regular Ducks (Low Plains Early Zone): 10/12/24 - 12/8/24 and 12/21/24 -1/5/25 Daily check-in and harvest reporting is required Check-in/Check-out on The Web
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Only non-toxic shot is allowed for all shotgun hunting at Texas Lake Wildlife Area. |