Region 5
This a collection of all the Region 5 Waterfowl Reports.
ELK CITY - Last Updated: 3/11/2012
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Waterfowl numbers |
No snow geese seen on the area since the last week of February. |
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Water level |
Just above pool. |
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Hunting conditions |
Gate at Quaker going into Chetopa Creek is closed until April 1. |
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Expected hunting success |
Poor |
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Comments |
For updated waterfowl numbers and weather conditions call (620) 331-6820. Individuals utilizing the wildlife area need to be aware of the refuge boundaries. Maps can be obtained at the Fisheries & Wildlife office (below the dam) or at the State Park (on the lake side). |
FALL RIVER RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 2/10/2012
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Waterfowl numbers |
Very few geese seen using the reservoir. However, there are high numbers of Canada geese using the area around the reservoir and on wheat fields near Moss Ford on the Wildlife Area on some days. |
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Water level |
approximately 1.5' above conservation pool. |
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Hunting conditions |
Good |
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Expected hunting success |
Fair-Good |
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Comments |
For other questions call: 620-583-6783. |
JOHN REDMOND RES./FLINT HILLS NAT'L WILDLIFE REFUGE - Last Updated: 1/26/2012
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Waterfowl numbers |
10.100 Mallards, 1000 various other species, 1000 snows. |
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Water level |
Current level 1040.6 Conservation Pool 1039.0. |
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Hunting conditions |
Fair, Conditions have improved with the recent rains. Flinthills is holding water in several marshes. |
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Expected hunting success |
Fair |
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Comments |
For updates please call: 620-637-2748. |
MARAIS DES CYGNES - Last Updated: 2/6/2012
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Waterfowl numbers |
2,000 dark geese, no snow geese. |
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Mallard migration rank |
MMR = 8 0 = No Mallards, 1 = Very Few Mallards, 5 = Moderate Numbers, 10 = Peak |
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Water levels |
Water levels: Good - Units A-East, A-North, D (corn near river boat ramp), C-South, F-East, F-North, F-South, and G. Fair - Unit E. Dry - Units AGT and H. |
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Hunting/ Habitat conditions |
Good. Many units lack good hunter cover due to the effects of ice, wind, and time--hiding can be a challenge. |
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Hunting success |
Success has been variable since duck season closed--18 hunters have harvested 12 geese over the last week. Season goose harvest: 147 (mostly Canada geese). |
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Comments |
Marais des Cygnes WA waterfowl hunters are required to register daily at headquarters before hunting and report harvest after the hunt (KAR 115-8-1). Warning: You must fill out reports completely and accurately. False reports will be prosecuted. Outboard motors are restricted on this wildlife area and are allowed in Unit G and in the boat lane only in Unit A-East. Outboards are not allowed in any other wetland units. Electric trolling motors are unrestricted. Boats must be operated at wakeless speed. |
MELVERN LAKE - Last Updated: 1/19/2012
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Waterfowl numbers |
Approximately 500-1,000 ducks and 500 canada geese. Ducks composed of equal numbers of divers and puddle ducks. Majority of puddle ducks observed are mallards with a mix of other species primarily gadwall and northern shovelers. Most waterfowl seen on the wildlife area are located on the main body of the lake. Wetlands on the area are primarily iced over with a thin layer of ice. Warmer temperatures later in the week may create small openings withing the wetlands making them available to waterfowl. Due to mild temperatures, there are decent waterfowl populations in the general area surrounding Melvern Lake scattered around on the numerous ponds and utilizing fields for feeding. |
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Water level |
Lake level is 1033.58, conservation pool is 1036.0 |
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Hunting conditions |
Hunting around the main lake will be difficult due to low water level and bare shoreline offering little hunter cover. Willow and 3-duck marshes have water in them, but are not full due to lack of rainfall and water. Sundance marsh has a small pocket of water from runoff in December. |
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Expected hunting success |
fair |
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Comments |
Mallard migration: 2 Refuge Area is CLOSED Oct. 21st, 2011 through Jan. 15th, 2012 |
NEOSHO WILDLIFE AREA - Last Updated: 2/1/2012
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Waterfowl numbers |
10 to 15,000 mixed ducks mainly Mallards. 1000 Snow Geese, 1200 Canada Geese, 500 White-fronts. |
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Mallard Migration Rank |
MMR=5 0= No Mallards, 1= Very Few Mallards, 5= Moderate Numbers, 10= Peak |
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Water level |
Refuge pool is 2.5 foot low. Pools 1,2,4, upper 5 and Middle 5 are full. Pumping is over for the year as most pools are full. |
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Hunting conditions |
Good. |
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Expected hunting success |
REGULAR DUCK SEASON IS CLOSED!!! Results from November 5 thru January 29 are as follows: 3860 hunters, harvested 6244 ducks for a 1.6 BPH average. This preliminary harvest info ranks us at 11th for both harvest and BPH totals for the 51 year history of the area. All in all it was a really good duck season but also a frusterating year with the weather conditions that we had in both the summer and winter months however it could have been a lot worse. Staff has already began preparing for next year with projects, planting and management issues being addressed. |
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Comments |
Southeast Zone Regular Duck Season is closed!!!!! ALL WATERFOWL HUNTERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A DAILY PERMIT AND PLEASE REMEMBER TO FILL OUT BOTH PORTIONS OF YOUR CARD WITH ACCURATE INFORMATION. FILL OUT ONLY YOUR INDIVIDUAL HARVEST EFFORTS, i.e., NOT A GROUP HARVEST TOTAL. PUT THE TOP HALF OF THE CARD IN THE BOX BEFORE YOU HUNT AND THE BOTTOM PORTION IN THE BOX FOLLOWING YOUR HUNT. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE INFORMATION ON THESE CARDS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO THE FUTURE MANAGEMENT OF THE AREA. Waterfowl hunting in Pool 8 is restricted to youth hunters and their mentor on weekends and holidays. Waterfowl hunting at the South Unit ends at 1 PM daily. Waterfowl numbers and habitat conditions can change on a daily basis. Hunters are encouraged to contact the wildlife area by calling 620-449-2539 for updated conditions on the answering machine. For upcoming projects and news on the Neosho Wildlife Area please visit our website at www.kdwp.state.ks.us. For additional area news please visit the area website at: http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/Locations/Wildlife-Areas/Region-5/Neosho/Area-News or call (620)-449-2539 to speak with Monte or J.R. If we are unavailable please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. |
TORONTO WILDLIFE AREA - Last Updated: 2/10/2012
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Waterfowl numbers |
Less than 100 Canada Geese. |
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Water level |
1.5 feet above conservation pool. |
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Hunting conditions |
Good. |
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Expected hunting success |
Poor |
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Comments |
For more info. call 620-583-6783. |
POMONA RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 10/20/2011
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Waterfowl numbers |
Very few ducks have been seen on area. Mainly teal and a few mallards |
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Water level |
Lake is 972.73 ft. conservation pool is 974 |
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Hunting conditions |
fair |
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Expected hunting success |
poor |
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Comments |
The marshes on Pomona require run off for filling.
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