Explore County
Sebelius Watchable Wildlife
The Norton Wildlife Area and Prairie Dog State Park both offer excellent opportunities to view and photograph wildlife. More than 30
, KS Wildlife ViewingPrairie Dog State Park
When you pass the prairie dog statue at the entrance, you know you've arrived at a unique state park. Prairie Dog State Park, on the north shore of Sebelius Reservoir, is a near perfect spot to get away from it all. The park's charm lies in the modest number of visitors who use the area. But don'
, KS CampingSebelius Fishing
Primary sportfish in Keith Sebelius Reservoir include wipers, saugeye, largemouth bass, crappie, and channel catfish. Spotted bass, walleye, flathead catfish, blue catfish, and bluegill are also present. Wipers provide fast action throughout the season. The saugeye (a walleye/sauger hybrid)
, KS FishingKirwin National Wildlife Refuge
The Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge is an 11,000
, KS Wildlife RefugesKirwin Fishing
Fishing for walleye, black crappie, largemouth and smallmouth bass, wipers, channel catfish and other species is permitted in the reservoir year round, plus the North Fork of the Solomon River, and Bow Creek.
, KS FishingKansas Walleye Association
http://kansaswalleye.org/ You are invited to the five scheduled tournaments at some of the finest lakes in Kansas.
, KS OrganizationsAntelope Lake Fishing
Antelope lake has a maximum depth of 11 feet. There is some flooded timber at the west end of the lake. Species to fish for include Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill, Black Bullhead, Crappie, Green Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, Saugeye and Wiper.
, KS FishingKirwin Birds
Kirwin NWR consists of 10,778 acres of diverse wildlife habitat including 34 species of mammals, 31 species of reptiles and amphibians, and 197 species of birds. Most noted as a waterfowl refuge, Kirwin NWR is a birder'
, KS BirdwatchingSebelius Hiking/Horseback Riding
Hiking is permitted throughout the area, but horseback riding is limited to the Branded Cedar Trail and open maintained roadways. The Branded Cedar Trailhead is located in the west end of Prairie Dog State Park. The 7
, KS Equestrian Trails