Reminder: To enable you to hunt in the state of Kansas you must register for and iSportsman program with Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, along with a valid hunting license and applicable tags. As a reminder, all dove management fields require Non-Toxic shot for dove season starting September 1, 2015.
Eight fields will be available at Hillsdale for dove hunters in 2015. Despite heavy rains in May and June, 3 sunflower, 1 millet, and 4 harvested wheat fields should provide plenty of opportunities for hunters.
Sunflowers
1) Novice- and Youth-Mentor Field (Sept 1 - 6). Located near Wade Branch access on the west side of Hillsdale Lake. Nine acre field on south side of 255th St, west of Waverly Rd. Our best looking sunflower field. Starting September 7th this field will be open to all hunters.
2) Located northeast of Wade Branch access. Half mile hike east of Waverly Rd. Ten-acre field did not produce as well as hoped but will provide opportunities and likely will see less hunting pressure.
3) Located near the intersection of Waverly Rd and 247th St north of Wade Branch access. Twelve-acre field.
Millet
1) Japanese millet field located about 2 miles west of US Highway 169 on south side of 223rd St. Quarter mile hike south of parking area across low water crossing.
Follow the links below for additional KDWPT information.
iSportsman information: https://kdwpt.isportsman.net/
Hillsdale Wildlife Area webpage for maps: http://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/Locations/Wildlife-Areas/Northeast/Hillsdale