Congratulations to the hunters selected for the 2026 Archery Deer Hunt at Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge!
The full list of selected hunters can be found here or by scrolling down to Our Library. Selected hunters will receive their hunt package and additional information by email.
Good luck, and congratulations to all of this year’s successful applicants!
Visit Us
Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge is a great place to see prairie wildlife and wildflowers. Early morning or just before sunset are the best times to observe wildlife. Enjoy walking, hiking, fishing, hunting, bicycling, and/or driving the Refuge.
Location and Contact Information
The current pool elevation of Kirwin Reservoir is 1,705.99 feet (6.21 feet below the previous year). Due to the low water level, boating access is very limited. At this time, there is only one usable boat ramp:
- The Low Water Boat Ramp at the north end of the dam.
Please be advised that the water depth at this boat ramp may still be insufficient for safely launching larger boats. Use caution and launch at your own risk.
About Us
Along the seam, where the tall and short grasses of the rolling prairie embrace and dance in the Kansas wind, two valleys join and beckon abundant wildlife and visitors alike. Visitors to the refuge will find themselves charmed by the melody of the meadowlark, captivated by the expansive vistas from limestone outcrops, and delighted by the bountiful resources of its land and waters. Wildlife-dependent recreation amid the solitude of the Refuge, provide present and future generations with an experience to remember for a lifetime.
What We Do
The purpose of the Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge is the conservation, maintenance, and management of wildlife resources and habitat with an emphasis on migratory birds.
Our Species
The Refuge provides food, shelter, and nesting areas for migratory grassland and tree-dwelling birds, waterfowl, shorebirds, and cranes. These include sandhill and the endangered whooping cranes, Canada geese, northern pintail, American wigeon, mallards, greater prairie chickens, western meadowlarks, great blue herons, and many more. Many mammals like the black-tailed prairie dog and white-tailed deer can also be seen on Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge.
