KDWPT
Gamekeeper Marsh and Gun Club Marsh at Jamestown Wildlife Area will both be temporarily drained and kept dry for upcoming enhancement projects, according to a release from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.
“These areas have excellent moist soil food production and teal are now using them,” said Matt Farmer, Public Lands manager for Jamestown, in the release. “We just ask that the public be mindful of the tighter spaces this season, and we appreciate their patience while we make improvements to the wildlife area.”
Construction crews will build a division berm in Gamekeeper Marsh and raise Gamekeeper Dam by 18 inches to accommodate the increased sediment load the marsh has been taking on for several decades. The berm construction and dam increase will allow area managers to flood a larger area and better control water elevations, to manage for optimum moist soil production and increased hunting opportunities.
This could affect hunters hoping to use the area, and the KDWPT suggests going to the south end of the property throughout the waterfowl season. For more information, contact the Jamestown Wildlife Area staff at (785) 439-6243.
Construction crews will build a division berm in Gamekeeper Marsh and raise Gamekeeper Dam by 18 inches to accommodate the increased sediment load the marsh has been taking on for several decades. The berm construction and dam increase will allow area managers to flood a larger area and better control water elevations, to manage for optimum moist soil production and increased hunting opportunities.
This could affect hunters hoping to use the area, and the KDWPT suggests going to the south end of the property throughout the waterfowl season. For more information, contact the Jamestown Wildlife Area staff at (785) 439-6243.
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