At a Glance
2628Square Miles
3.8%Public Land
1,200 - 2,400Elevation Range
This unit is right in the center of the state. Most of the land drains into Smoky Hill River and supports some mule deer as well as whitetail deer. Most are on private farms and range land, but there are some public areas.
Quick Tips
- Visit Ellis Railroad Museum in Ellis
- Bring a shotgun for pheasant and quail hunting
- Visit Sternberg Museum of Natural History in Fort Hays
- Mushroom Rock State Park is listed as one of the eight geological wonders of Kansas
- Visit Fort Hays State Historic Site in Fort Hays
- Trout fishing in Kanopolis Reservoir