For instance, if you see doves listed for a tract that opens September 1, you are most likely to have dove-hunting opportunities on the tract. The absence of a game species in the index does not mean it is not present, merely the likelihood of having a good hunt for that species is not as high. The best way to determine what species you are likely to find is to scout the area before the season opener. Be conscious of the dates the tract is open for hunting. Do not enter onto WIHA tracts before the posted lease date.
Some tracts have special restrictions.
For the most part, these restrictions limit firearms deer hunting, primarily for safety reasons. Restrictions posted on the actual tract will take precedence over those listed in the online atlas. Be sure to obey all restrictions on each tract. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks leases private land and opens it to public hunting. A survey of both landowners and users of the WIHA tracts found great acceptance by both groups.