Cottonwood Flats Hunting - Hamilton Kansas

This area is located adjacent to the south bank of the Arkansas River and entirely restricted to the flood plain. The floral composition of the area varies from a nearly impenetrable growth of salt cedar immediately adjacent to the river to a thinner cottonwood/salt cedar/native grass mix to a mix of native grasses and forbs in the southern half of the property.

Hunting: Obtained specifically for the purpose of providing additional public hunting acreage in western Kansas and public access to the Arkansas River, this area offers the opportunity to hunt a wide variety of game species including: mule and white-tailed deer, quail, ring-necked pheasant, rabbit, mourning dove, turkey, waterfowl and a variety of furbearers.

Fishing:The river generally has flow throughout the year and is readily accessible by foot from the parking area.

Terrain

The area is located adjacent to the south bank of the Arkansas River and entirely restricted to the flood plain. The floral composition varies from a nearly impenetrable growth of salt cedar immediately adjacent to the river to a thinner cottonwood/salt cedar/native grass mix, to a mix of native grasses and forbs in the southern half of the property. Ksoutdoors So it's flat river bottom country — tight, brushy cover near the water transitioning to more open native grass as you move south. That salt cedar is thick stuff and can be tough to push through, but deer and turkey love to use it for cover. Efforts to enhance wild turkey habitat by the control and removal of salt cedar are ongoing, Ksoutdoors so KDWP is actively improving the area.

Bottom Line

This looks like a genuinely good hunting spot, especially for someone wanting to mix deer hunting with upland birds, waterfowl, and turkey in the same area. The river access adds a lot of value. The salt cedar thickets will hold deer but can make for tough going — this is the kind of place where knowing the terrain pays off big. Worth scouting on OnX before you go to identify the pinch points between the thick river cover and the open grass to the south.

Property size: 8 acres

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Greg Willis

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