At a Glance
6815Square Miles
2%Public Land
1,000 - 1,500Elevation Range
A large unit with land in 14 counties around Emporia, this area has a diverse mixture of prairie land, farms, ranches, woodlots, riparian brush and timber, and supports good numbers of whitetail deer. Thousands of acres of public land are available.
Quick Tips
- Visit Kansas History Museum in Topeka
- Bring a shotgun for upland bird hunting
- Wipers, catfish and other warmwater fish at Council Grove Reservoir
- John Redmond Reservoir has many 10-15” crappies and white bass