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Hunting & Fishing
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throughout Ottawa County, Kansas
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Fishing and Hunting in Ottawa County

​A license is required for anyone age 16 to 65 to hunt or fish, even on private property. All non-residents, regardless of age, must purchase a non-resident license. Any person who has not been a legal resident of the state for 60 days is considered a non-resident.
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Geocaching             
Click Here for the latest caches in Ottawa County or to learn more about how this family-friendly search game can take you to our great outdoor spaces. (Signup may be required)   
Also See: ​Hill Top Trap Range  |  Pipe Creek Guide Service
 Purchase hunting or fishing licenses online, from: 
  • Kansas Dept. of Wildlife & Parks
Or, stop by these local providers:
  • Locate  |  Ottawa County Lumber & Supply, 100 S Ottawa St., Minneapolis, KS 
  • Locate  |  Gene’s Heartland Foods, 218 W 3rd St., Minneapolis, KS
  • Locate  |  181 Ag Supply, 105 S Main St., Tescott, KS
  • Locate  |  Casey’s General Store, 110 W 1st St., Minneapolis, KS

  • Visit ksoutdoors.com, the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks' website, for additional outdoor sporting information including permits, maps, regulations, and more.
Ottawa County State Fishing Lake
  • ​Locate  |  Website  |  Four miles north, one mile east of Bennington, KS, on K-106 Hwy 
  • One modern cabin for rent - Reserve Online with Kansas Wildlife Department
Fishing
  • No electricity or water, primitive camping & RV sites only
  • Picnic tables, modern vault toilets and group shelters
  • Weekly Fishing Report from the Kansas Dept. of Wildlife & Parks
  • The “no-wake” boating rule makes this an ideal spot for fishing from your canoe or kayak or just paddling while enjoy the lake's beauty.
Hunting
  • 210 acres open to public hunting for Deer, turkey, quail, pheasant, squirrel, and rabbit
  • Shotgun and archery only
Walk-In Access Hunting throughout Ottawa County, KS
  • Numerous acres of private land leased by the Kansas Dept. of Wildlife & Parks is available for public access during prescribed spring and fall hunting dates.  View Walk-in Access Map 

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Other Services
Hill Top Trap Range
1353 Limestone Rd  Minneapolis, KS
  • 785-820-1539  |  ​Locate  |  ​Facebook
  • Nonprofit facility: pay to use per round​
  • Open 4p to dark - Thursdays March through November, and for special events
Pipe Creek Guide Service
1695 N. 152nd Road   Minneapolis, KS
  • 785-392-7441  |  ​Locate  |  Website 
  • Whitetail deer, turkey, upland bird, and predators
  • 15,000 exclusive acres of private land in and around the Minneapolis
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    • Site Map
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    • Event Venues
    • Gas & Fuel
    • Lodging
  • Things To Do
    • Attractions
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    • Rock City
    • Ottawa County Lake
    • Hunting & Fishing
  • Events
    • Calendar of Events
    • Annual Events
  • Living
    • Utilities & Services >
      • Electric & Gas
      • Landfill, Trash & Recycle
      • Newspapers & TV
      • Phone & Internet
      • Ordinances & Codes
      • Registrations & Permits
      • Water & Sewer
    • Childcare
    • Churches
    • Health & Medical
    • Housing
    • Libraries
    • Organizations
    • Relocation Info
    • Schools
    • Senior Living
    • Senior Services
    • Transportation
    • Wellness Center
  • Government
    • City Office Directory
    • County Office Directory
    • Emergency Services
  • Business
    • Business Directory
    • Business Information
    • Chamber of Commerce
    • Employers
    • Starting A Business
  • Communities
    • Ottawa County History
    • Bennington
    • Culver
    • Delphos
    • Minneapolis
    • Tescott
    • Unincorporated Towns