Jeffrey Energy Center
Wildlife Areas
Three areas at Jeffrey Energy Center are designated wildlife management areas, and a fourth area is designated as the
Oregon Trail Nature Park. Camping, off-road vehicle use, horse riding, and target shooting are prohibited.
Directions
Travel east on Hwy 24 – 7 miles
Turn left (going north) on Broadway in Belvue - .5 miles
Take a right on Lost Creek Road – 3 miles
A small parking area with info kiosks and brochures is available at the entrance.
Wildlife Management Area 1
Wildlife Management Area 1, located 10 miles from Wamego, has 1,385 acres available to the general public 24 hours a day with uncontrolled access for hunting. Animals common to the area include white tailed deer, rabbit, squirrel, coyote, raccoon, opossum, prairie chicken, quail and turkey. All Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks regulations apply.
Wildlife Management Area 2
Located 17 miles from Wamego, Wildlife Management Area 2 is also known as the William B. Hanzlick Wildlife Area. This area is open sunrise to sunset to the general public by permit only. The only access to these some 5,600 acres is through main entry gate at the Jeffrey Energy Center. There is a guard posted at this gate 24 hours a day.
Those wishing to hunt or fish must leave their hunting or fishing license with the guard, sign a log book, and obtain a copy of the regulations and map and a colored badge that must be visibly worn. The number of people allowed to fish or hunt on Area 2 at any one time will be limited. Hunting regulations for the state of Kansas shall apply with some modifications. The following animals are common to the area: white tailed deer, rabbit, squirrel, raccoon, opossum, prairie chicken, dove, duck geese, quail and turkey.
Trapping and coyote hunting is prohibited. Fishing at Make-up Lake is open year-round. Fishing at the lower Auxiliary Make-up Lake is closed from the first day of duck season in October to March 1. No swimming is allowed. Fishing hours are sunrise to sunset. The following fish are popular in the area, large and small mouth bass, channel and flathead catfish, walleye, crappie, white bass and wiper.
Special Note
Jeffery Energy Center can and will close access to Area 2 if the National Security Level increases. It is always wise to call the guard house before making any long trips to hunt or fish on Area 2.
Directions
Travel east on Hwy 24, going through Belvue – 10.5 miles
Turn left (going north) on Pleasant View Road – 3.5 miles
Take a right (going east) on Diamond Road – 1 mile
Turn left (going north) on Riley Creek Road - .5 miles
Turn left on Jeffrey / KPL Road – 2 miles
Look for a sign on the west side of road, which directs you to the Jeffrey Energy Center entrance. The gate attendant will then assist you.
Wildlife Management Area 3 (off limits)
This area has been designated a wildlife refuge, and is restricted from public access.
For more information
Guard house at Jeffrey Energy Center
(785) 456-6149
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Operations
(620) 672-5911
www.kdwp.state.ks.us
