Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) public hunting lands in Kansas can be found surrounding Milford Lake. Hunters will find a variety of game, including pheasant, quail, prairie chickens, whitetail deer, turkey and waterfowl. In fact, the area has been named as one of the Top 5 public hunting locations for whitetail deer in the United States.

Some areas have very easy access, while others require more effort. The majority of the lands are located on the west side of Milford Lake, though you will also discover public hunting lands at the north end of Milford Lake.

Private Lands

Though the Milford Lake area has plenty of public hunting lands, don't forget about the 1,000,000 acres of private lands in Kansas open to hunters, for free! Get a Walk-In Hunting Atlas, which shows you all of the private farms and ranches you can hunt. Call 800-528-2489 for your free guide.