Kansas Veteran's Wildlife Area
Sherman State Lake was built primarily for fishing, but since construction the dam has leaked severely to the point that, when sporadic flows fill the lake, it is dry again within two years. The area is now managed primarily for wildlife except for short periods when there is fishable water in the lake.
Kansas Veteran's Wildlife Area provides a source of quality habitat and hunting opportunities in Sherman County. Whitetail, Mule deer, pheasants and rabbits are the primary species found on the area. When the lake has water in the fall it can produce excellent waterfowl hunting. Habitat management focuses on food plots, controlled burns, and periodic short term intense grazing to encourage wildlife use of the area. Demand for public hunting opportunity often exceeds the supply, especially for deer and pheasant, on this small wildlife area. To reduce wildlife disturbance and improve hunting opportunities vehicles are restricted to maintained roads and parking lots.
Manager: Kent Hensley
Area Location: seven miles South, two miles West and two miles South of Goodland, Kansas.
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- Vehicles are restricted to maintained roads and parking lots.
- Drinking water is not available.
- Steel shot is required for waterfowl hunting.
- Consult the annual hunting, fishing and furharvesting regulations for more complete rules and regulations that apply to Kansas Wildlife and Parks Wildlife Managment Areas.
- Camping is not allowed on the Sherman Wildlife Area but is allowed at Smoky Gardens to the East.
Here is a complete list of Public Land Regulations or you can download the regulation summary.
Sherman State Lake was constructed on the North Fork of the Smoky Hill River in 1965.
In 2018, an additional 1,080 acres was purchased in partnership with Sherman County and Pheasants Forever. The property was then renamed Kansas Veteran's Wildlife Area as a tribute to the Kansas men and women who have served in our armed forces.
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- Location of Facility: N39 11 28.73 W10145 52.85
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- Location of Facility: N39 11 19.48 W101 46 48.58
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