Scott Wildlife Area

Scott Alert

Scott Wildlife Area will be CLOSED April 3rd - April 7th, 2023, for a wildfire mitigation project. KDWP has partnered with the KS Forest Service to mitigate wildfire potential and improve wildlife habitat at the same time. Due to safety of the fire fighters and the public, the wildlife area will be closed during this time. We thank you for your understanding.

KDWP to Host Wildland Fire and Hazardous Fuels Mitigation Training in Western Kansas / 3-15-23 KDWP to Host Wildland Fire and Hazardous Fuels Mitigation Training in Western Kansas / Weekly News / News / KDWP Info / KDWP - KDWP (ksoutdoors.com)

Beginning September 1, 2018 Juniper road that goes through the wildlife area will be gated off and closed until May 31 of the next year. The road will be closed during the major hunting seasons to enhance hunting on the area.

Public hunting is allowed on the 160 acres of designated wildlife area west of the park. Vehicle parking is available at either end of the access road into the area. Hunters can expect wooded and rugged canyon terrain. Landowner permission is required to hunt on the nearby private land.

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