Quivira NWR Water Conditions 2021
As of February 3,2021: Levels on the Big and Little Salt Marsh are at good levels, and water is being moved to smaller wetlands on the north end of the refuge. Some smaller wetlands like Unit 29 may remain dry for the season so mowing and disking can be completed to control cattail and other vegetation. The wetlands are mostly ice free; however, periods of freezing temperatures expected in the forecast will change the amount of open water available.
Current Hunting Status as of February 3, 2021
Quivira NWR is currently open to hunting. The refuge is currently closed to duck, pheasant, and quail hunting. Canada, snow, and white-fronted goose hunting is open until February 14, 2021. The Conservation season for snow geese begins on February 15, 2021 and will end on March 1, 2021 at the refuge.
As of February 2, 2021, the refuge waterfowl count observed was: 5,000 ducks, 40,000 geese, 40 tundra swans, and 10,000 sandhill cranes. The migration appears to be heading back north!
Deer, turkey, and furbearer hunting will take place as part of the Kansas special hunts in 2021. Look for more information to come on these opportunities.
October 23, 2020
Quivira NWR is currently open to hunting.
Hunting for Ducks, pheasant, and quail is closed at this time.
Snow, Canada, and White-fronted goose hunting is open until February 14, 2021. Conservation season for snow goose will run from February 15 - March 1 on Quivira NWR.
Deer, Turkey, and Furbearer hunting on the Refuge will be open for application through the State permitted draw process during the spring, 2021.
As of December 18, 2020, current birds seen on the refuge include 13,000 ducks, 1500 geese, 33 tundra swans, and 6,000 sandhill cranes.
Fishing is open all year.
Hunting and Fishing Brochure
Quivira is located in central Kansas, 30 miles west of Hutchinson.
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