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Melvern Wildlife Area


category : Hunting
There are over 13,500 acres available for hunting at Melvern Lake. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks manages 10,727 acres. The COE manages 2,792 acres.

Guidlines

  1. All parks and the marsh below the dam are closed to hunting with one exception. The west side of the state park (620 acres) is open for shotgun and archery hunting only. (Open October 16 - March 31 only)
  2. The Melvern Lake Wildlife Refuge is an approximately 1200 acre area that is closed to all activity from October 21 - January 15.
  3. All other project lands are open to public for hunting and trapping in accordance with all Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
  4. No permits are required to use duck blinds. However, no permanent blind structures are allowed.
  5. Steel shot must be used for all waterfowl hunting on project lands.
  6. All tree stands must be portable. No permanent tree stands are allowed.


Address: 6 miles N on Hwy 75 from I-35 Exit 155
Phone: 785-528-4102

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Attractions and Upcoming Events

Melvern Boating

Melvern Reservoir offers 6,930 surface acres of water for fishing and boating. Nine lane boat ramps located on each side of the park provide excellent access to the many coves and the dam. A full-service marina is located on the south shore.

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Melvern Lake Campgrounds

Six campgrounds are conveniently located around Melvern Lake. The Corps manages five out of the six campgrounds. They are: Outlet, Coeur d'

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Melvern Trails

Eisenhower State Park offers 1,785 acres of open prairie and timber where settlers homesteaded in the early 1800's. Hike or bring your horse and experience the beauty of IKE's 20 miles of trails. Camping with horses is permitted in Cowboy Campground and on the north loop of Westpoint Campground - 4

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Melvern Lake Cabin

The "Mamie Cabin" is available for lodging with a $10 reservation fee, $30.00 per night for two adults, $5 for each additional adult and children are free. There is also a $30

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Melvern Lake Fishing Report

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ACCURATE FISHING REPORTS:

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