Linn County, Kansas
Unit info
- Game species
- White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Waterfowl
- Group
- Southeast
- Area
- N/A
- Public land
- N/A
Season & harvest data is published for no species so far. White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Waterfowl also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedLinn County anchors the southeast Kansas Osage Plains where the Marais des Cygnes River and its associated National Wildlife Refuge and Wildlife Area deliver some of the most diverse public hunting in the state. Whitetail and turkey hunting in the timbered bottomlands rival the best in the Midwest, while the managed wetland impoundments of the Marais des Cygnes complex are a top destination for migrating geese and ducks. The combination of federal and state public land makes Linn one of the most accessible hunting counties in Kansas.
Southeast Kansas Osage Plains with the Marais des Cygnes River as the central feature; heavily timbered bottomlands, oxbow wetlands, and rolling uplands in the Ozark border transition; lush habitat diversity with hardwood forest, native grass, and managed wetland impoundments
Moderate; public land draws hunters from the KC metro corridor and beyond but total acreage absorbs pressure well across the season
Over-the-counter archery and firearm tags; antlerless permits required for some firearm seasons; check KDWP regulations for NWR-specific rules
Wild turkey populations among the strongest in Kansas in the timbered bottomlands; Marais des Cygnes NWR managed fields are a premier destination for Canada geese and ducks during migration; beaver pond and oxbow waterfowl hunting exceptional; squirrel and small game hunting strong in hardwood bottoms
Marais des Cygnes complex is one of the top waterfowl hunting destinations in Kansas; whitetail and turkey quality on accessible public land rivals the best hunting counties in the Midwest
Questions, tips & discussion
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Boundaries: KDWP county-based deer management units. Community info last updated 15d ago.