Anyone know of any good spots in johnson or Wyandotte county to hunt?
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I hunt parks almost exclusively and have found much doing that.
Wyandotte's are older with much trash but still some great stuff among all of that garbage.
Johnson county wants you to buy a $6 permit good from 1/1 to 12/ 31 and is good for several parks listed on their website.
The rangers do ask to see this permit from time to time so it is a good idea to have it handy.
Olathe will give you a free permit you print out from their website and good for several years.
Other cities have rules and you don't need permits but most allow hunting if you don't wreck up the place and kill it for others.
Here are some general rules.
Some counties and cities say no detecting like Clay county, Leawood and a few others but evidently that all depends on who you talk to and the rules aren't always enforced so it is hit and miss.
JOHNSON COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT (KANSAS)
Use of Metal Detectors are prohibited in the following District locations:
The parks / sports facilities / rental facilities covered by this district and permit, subject to the above restrictions, are:
Annual Permits are valid from the date of issue till the end of the year. Cost of the permit is $6 for a JoCo resident, $11 for a non-resident. The contact phone number is 913-888-4713.
OLATHE, KS
A free permit for metal detecting, along with policy guidelines and restrictions, can be obtained directly from the following link:
http://activelife.olatheks.org/Activities/ActivitiesCourseDetails.asp?aid=991&cid=20726
After adding the permit to your selection, you'll need to create or login to an account on their website.
Olathe is governed by the following rules:
Locations for use:
Metal detectors may be used at the following locations (provided this activity does not interfere with public use of the following facilities):
· The surrounding areas adjacent to picnic shelter houses (when not reserved)
· The surrounding areas adjacent to parking Lots
· The surrounding areas adjacent to boat Ramp and adjacent areas
· The surrounding areas adjacent to ballfields, skate park, and various court areas
· The surrounding areas adjacent to playgrounds
· Campground (when not reserved)
Metal detectors PROHIBITED at:
· City Cemetery
· Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Museum
· Lone Elm Park
· Ensor Farm & Museum
· Landscaped flower and shrub beds are prohibited
· Inside the fenced areas on ballfields are prohibited
· Manicured lawn areas surrounding all city buildings are prohibited
Extracting Objects:
· Digging by hand implements only (e.g. trowel). Small probes or sand sieves are acceptable.
· Digging limited to 6 inches in depth and 6 inches in width
· Replace soil and turf to holes and restore area to original condition as much as possible.
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Thanks to the efforts of this club, Dan Spielbusch, and the FMDAC, Overland Park once again allows detecting within their city parks.
The permit is free and valid for 5 years. The contact phone number to obtain this permit is 913-895-6390.
INDEPENDENCE, MO
Detecting allowed in parks, but digging a target is not, so essentially...no detecting.
Wyandotte's are older with much trash but still some great stuff among all of that garbage.
Johnson county wants you to buy a $6 permit good from 1/1 to 12/ 31 and is good for several parks listed on their website.
The rangers do ask to see this permit from time to time so it is a good idea to have it handy.
Olathe will give you a free permit you print out from their website and good for several years.
Other cities have rules and you don't need permits but most allow hunting if you don't wreck up the place and kill it for others.
Here are some general rules.
Some counties and cities say no detecting like Clay county, Leawood and a few others but evidently that all depends on who you talk to and the rules aren't always enforced so it is hit and miss.
JOHNSON COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT (KANSAS)
Use of Metal Detectors are prohibited in the following District locations:
- Memorial Arboretum at Antioch Park
- All District Athletic Fields
- Shawnee Mission Park and Kill Creek Park Beaches (including swimming areas)
- The Theatre in the Park Bowl that is fenced off within SMP
- Ernie Miller Nature Park
- Sunflower Nature Park
- Mildale Farm
- TimberRidge Adventure Camp
The parks / sports facilities / rental facilities covered by this district and permit, subject to the above restrictions, are:
- Antioch Park - 6501 Antioch Rd, Merriam, KS
- Ernie Miller Park - 909 N K7 Hwy, Olathe, KS
- Heritage Park - 16050 Pflumm Rd, Olathe, KS
- Kill Creek Park - 11670 Homestead Ln, Olathe, KS
- Kill Creek Streamway Park
- Mill Creek Streamway Park
- Shawnee Mission Park - 7900 Renner Rd, Shawnee, KS
- Stanley Nature Park - 6295 W 159th St, Stilwell, KS
- Sunflower Nature Park - 36915 W 103rd St, Eudora, KS
- Thomas S. Stoll Memorial Park - 12500 W 119th St, Overland Park, KS
- Athletic Training Center - 9301 W 73rd St, Merriam, KS
- Mid-America Sports Complex - 20000 Johnson Dr, Shawnee KS
- Mid-America West Sports Complex (including Okun Fieldhouse) - 20200 Johnson Dr, Shawnee KS
- Roeland Park Sports Dome - 4850 Rosewood Dr, Roeland Park, KS
- Mildale Farm - 35250 W 199th St, Edgerton, KS
- TimberRidge Adventure Center - 12300 Homestead Ln, Olathe, KS
Annual Permits are valid from the date of issue till the end of the year. Cost of the permit is $6 for a JoCo resident, $11 for a non-resident. The contact phone number is 913-888-4713.
OLATHE, KS
A free permit for metal detecting, along with policy guidelines and restrictions, can be obtained directly from the following link:
http://activelife.olatheks.org/Activities/ActivitiesCourseDetails.asp?aid=991&cid=20726
After adding the permit to your selection, you'll need to create or login to an account on their website.
Olathe is governed by the following rules:
Locations for use:
Metal detectors may be used at the following locations (provided this activity does not interfere with public use of the following facilities):
· The surrounding areas adjacent to picnic shelter houses (when not reserved)
· The surrounding areas adjacent to parking Lots
· The surrounding areas adjacent to boat Ramp and adjacent areas
· The surrounding areas adjacent to ballfields, skate park, and various court areas
· The surrounding areas adjacent to playgrounds
· Campground (when not reserved)
Metal detectors PROHIBITED at:
· City Cemetery
· Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Museum
· Lone Elm Park
· Ensor Farm & Museum
· Landscaped flower and shrub beds are prohibited
· Inside the fenced areas on ballfields are prohibited
· Manicured lawn areas surrounding all city buildings are prohibited
Extracting Objects:
· Digging by hand implements only (e.g. trowel). Small probes or sand sieves are acceptable.
· Digging limited to 6 inches in depth and 6 inches in width
· Replace soil and turf to holes and restore area to original condition as much as possible.
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Thanks to the efforts of this club, Dan Spielbusch, and the FMDAC, Overland Park once again allows detecting within their city parks.
The permit is free and valid for 5 years. The contact phone number to obtain this permit is 913-895-6390.
INDEPENDENCE, MO
Detecting allowed in parks, but digging a target is not, so essentially...no detecting.
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