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.
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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 BirdwatchingCamping is permitted only in the primitive campground located 1
, KS CampingTrapping is permitted on the wildlife area. A special permit is required. It is available at the area office free of charge
, KS TrappingThe display in Charles Hall on the Hesston College campus consists of several small exhibits on geology, the Quivira Indians,...