Habitat and Wildlife

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Habitat and Wildlife

• A look at the unique habitat and wildlife of
  Kiowa County

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Introduction

• Kiowa County offers a wide variety of habitat and
  wildlife providing numerous activities such as
  bird watching, fishing, hunting, and other
  outdoor recreation. What characterizes the
  county is the abundant amount of wildlife for
  hunting and fishing which attracts people from
  all over the United States.

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Habitats

• There are all types of habitats in Kiowa County
  including wetlands, reservoirs, creeks,
  grassland, and different types of farmland.

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Habitats
Grassland
Corn
Sorghum/Milo
Hilly terrain covered with Sage Brush
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Jacksons Pond

• Jacksons Pond is located south of Eads providing
  a nice habitat for wildlife and recreational
  fishing. Many people come to see the wide
  variety of birds and the scenic land.

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Jacksons Pond
Wetland of Jacksons Pond
Jacksons Wildlife Habitat
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Great Plains Reservoirs

• The Great Plains Reservoirs including Nee Grande,
  Nee Noshe, Upper and Lower Queens provide
  hunting, fishing, and camping attracting people
  from all over the state.

Lower Queens Reservoir
New boat ramp on East side of Nee Grande
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Blue Lake

• Blue Lake is located just south of Haswell,
  Colorado and offers outdoor recreation and is
  known for having man- size catfish. The water
  level is low, but during a wet year the lake is
  very large.

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Bird Watching

• Eads and Kiowa County contains a wide variety of
  birds and attracts birdwatchers from many states.
  The birds are found throughout the wetlands south
  of Eads, the Great Plains Reservoirs, and all
  over the county.

Least Tern (Endangered)
Piping Plover (Endangered)
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Bird Watching

• The least tern, piping plover, mountain plover,
  snowy plover, lesser prairie chickens and
  burrowing owls are threatened or endangered
  species which are found in various habitats in
  the county.  Bald and golden eagles and the
  largest wintering population of lesser snow geese
  in Colorado are found on the reservoirs. 
  Canadian geese and other waterfowl also winter in
  the area. Lesser sand hill cranes are fall and
  spring visitors.

Bald Eagle
Lesser Prairie Chicken
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Hunting

• Kiowa County offers a wide variety of hunting
  ranging from deer, antelope, coyotes, geese,
  ducks, pheasants, quail, dove, turkey, and
  others. Most hunting areas is private land but
  there are a couple of outfitters that will guide
  hunters.

• People come from all over the United States to
  hunt our gigantic whitetail and mule deer.

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Hunting
There are numerous places to hunt pheasant and
they can be found around the county.
Kiowa County is popular for its abundant amount
of snow geese.
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Hunting Information

• To obtain a license you can go to Lamar to the
  Division of Wildlife to get small game,
  waterfowl, and fishing licenses.
• For big game licenses, you must send an
  application to the Division of Wildlife for a
  license drawing.
• Most of the land in Kiowa County is private, but
  you can be granted permission by the landowners.
  However, there is some public land for hunters.
• All the lakes are open to the public except
  during waterfowl seasons when there are firing
  lines around the reservoirs.

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Queens Wildlife State Park

• Every winter the Queens Wildlife State Park
  attracts hundreds of Waterfowl hunters from
  around the state. They have over 50 goose pits
  that are free of charge.

Goose Pits by the Lake.
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Fishing

• Kiowa County offers a wide variety of fishing.
  There are a number of lakes, ponds, and creeks to
  fish with species such as Bass, Walleye,
  Saugeye, Crappie, Wiper, Channel Catfish, Blue
  Catfish, Drum, and other species.

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Unique Wildlife

• Kiowa County contains unique wildlife for the
  area including mountain lions, bobcats, and
  occasionally a few elk.

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Preservation of Our Habitat and Wildlife

• It is important that we preserve what we have by
  using good conservation practices and protecting
  the wildlife.
• Hunting is what makes Southern Colorado unique,
  and it is important that we use it to our full
  advantage.

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Benefiting From Our Wildlife and Habitat

• Hunting and Fishing Outfitter
• Develop Bird Watching Trails and Areas
• Snow Goose Festival and Fishing Tournaments
• Pheasant and Wild Turkey Farms

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In Closing

• Kiowa County contains unique habitats and
  wildlife and attracts fisherman, hunters, and
  outdoorsmen from all over the United States. It
  is important that we use it to our full advantage
  for a more prosperous economy and community.