Hunting pressure on the Bottoms can be heavy during water-fowl season, particularly on weekends. Hunters planning trips to the Bottoms should consider weekday hunts. Hunting is NOT ALLOWED in the refuge areas.
, KS Hunting
Because Cheyenne Bottoms is such a diverse, large and unique marsh, birdwatching is one of the more popular activities on the area. Waterfowl can be seen throughout the year. During migration, numbers can climb to 250,000
, KS BirdwatchingTrapping is permitted on the wildlife area. A special permit is required. It is available at the area office free of charge
, KS TrappingCamping is permitted only in the primitive campground located 1
, KS CampingWhile you are in Sylvia, stop by the Marshall House Museum and view some of our area history....
Camping is permitted only in the primitive campground located 1 mile west of the area office....