Texas Lake Wildlife Area

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Texas Lake Waterfowl Report

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.

Phone:
Address:
10270 NW 130th Ave.; Haviland, KS 67509
Cullison,KS    67509
County/Counties:

Manager: Todd Gatton
Phone: (620)895-6446

Area News - Updated: 12/21/2006

Area News

General Information
Phone:
Address:
10270 NW 130th Ave.; Haviland, KS 67509
 
Cullison, KS    67509
County/Counties:

Texas Lake WA (PDF 818.10 kB)

Manager: Todd Gatton
Phone: (620)895-6446


Special Regulations
  • 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.

History

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.

Texas Lake Facilities
Information Centers & Parking Lots
  • Type of Facility: Parking Area
  • Location of Facility: 37.65928 -98.96041
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    Parking areas with information centers and daily hunt permits


Information Centers & Parking Lots
  • Type of Facility: Parking Area
  • Location of Facility: 37.64447 -98.96639
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    Parking areas with information centers and daily hunt permits


Information Centers & Parking Lots
  • Type of Facility: Parking Area
  • Location of Facility: 37.64500 -98.97150
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    Parking areas with information centers and daily hunt permits


Information Centers & Parking Lots
  • Type of Facility: Parking Area
  • Location of Facility: 37.65170 -98.97849
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    Parking areas with information centers and daily hunt permits


Information Centers & Parking Lots
  • Type of Facility: Parking Area
  • Location of Facility: 37.65945 -98.97808
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    Parking areas with information centers and daily hunt permits


Information Centers & Parking Lots
  • Type of Facility: Parking Area
  • Location of Facility: 37.66400 -98.97829
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    Parking areas with information centers and daily hunt permits


Information Centers & Parking Lots
  • Type of Facility: Parking Area
  • Location of Facility: 37.65871 -98.99242
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    Parking areas with information centers and daily hunt permits


Information Centers & Parking Lots
  • Type of Facility: Parking Area
  • Location of Facility: 37.65172 -98.99698
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    Parking areas with information centers and daily hunt permits


Texas Lake Waterfowl Report - 12/20/2023
Waterfowl numbers Approximately 600-1,000 ducks - mostly mallards.  Also green-winged teal and pintail.
Water levels Currently, there is water in pools 1, 2, 3B, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9.  There is also water north of pool 6.
Hunting conditions 2ND SEGMENT OF THE LOW PLAINS EARLY ZONE OPENS 12/23 AND RUNS THROUGH 1/7/24
Expected hunting success  
Comments

Teal Season (Low Plains Zone):  9/9/23 - 9/24/23

Youth, Veteran, Active Military Waterfowl (Low Plains Early Zone):  9/30/23 - 10/1/23

Regular Ducks (Low Plains Early Zone):  10/7/23 - 12/3/23 and 12/23/23 -1/7/24

Daily check-in and harvest reporting is required

Check-in/Check-out on The Web

  1. Visit https://ksoutdoors.com/checkin
  2. Click the “Check-in/Check-out” link in the top menu

Check-in/Check-out on The App

  1. Download “Go Outdoors KS” from the Apple or Google Play store
  2. Click “Check-in/Check-out”
  3. Select a location
  4. Login with KDWP credentials
  5. Complete and submit “Check-in" form

Only non-toxic shot is allowed for all shotgun hunting at Texas Lake Wildlife Area.