3 Sep 2025

Kanopolis lake hunting equipment permits postponed

Deer hunting season is upon us, and there are some changes to Kanopolis Lake’s normal equipment permitting process. Hunting equipment permits will not be required when placing tree stands or ground blinds for the 2025-2026 deer hunting season, due to resources constraints.

19 Aug 2025

Waterfowl Blind Drawing Cancelled at Kanopolis Lake

The annual waterfowl blind drawing held by the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Kanopolis Lake has been cancelled for 2025 due to constrained resources and variable water conditions relating to ongoing outlet construction.

23 May 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launches nationwide Recreation Operational Status website

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has launched its Recreation Operational Status website to keep the public informed about the operational status of USACE recreation areas nationwide. The public can visit the website at https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/visitors/status.cfm?state=Map and click on any state for the current overall status of a recreation area and for the status of campgrounds, boat ramps and beaches owned and operated by USACE within the area. The site will be regularly updated with any status changes.

17 Sep 2024

Updated hunting regulations in effect at Kansas lakes

To align with Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks public lands hunting regulations, an updated policy restricting certain hunting practices is in effect at Kansas lakes.

26 Aug 2024

Applications now open for waterfowl blind permits at Kanopolis Lake

Online applications for the 2024 annual waterfowl blind permits at Kanopolis Lake are now available. The permit application is now available online for applicants to fill out and submit. Applicants will be entered into a random lottery drawing for 12 waterfowl blind locations on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers land at Kanopolis Lake.