Fishing prospects, crappie techniques, and best locations presentedPRATT — Want to know where and how to catch fish in Kansas reservoirs? Attend one of several events hosted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) in late winter. Called Fishing Information Nights, the events will feature experts on fishing and focus on fishing pr ... Read More


Group formed to identify outdoor opportunities for childrenTOPEKA — The conveners of the Kansas Coalition for Children in Nature (KCCN) will meet Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Office of the Secretary, 1020 S. Kansas Ave. in Topeka. The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. Topics of discussion will include results ... Read More


Group's efforts improved 31,000 acres of Kansas wildlife habitat in 2009SALINA — Kansas Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever (PF/QF) will hold its 2010 Kansas State Habitat Meeting on Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Ramada Inn in Salina. The event will begin in the morning and feature seminars covering land management, bird dogs, and upland hunting. The m ... Read More


All novice turkey hunters are welcome; registration deadline March 11EMPORIA — On March 27, the Flint Hills Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Hunter Education Program will conduct its 9th Annual Spring Turkey Hunting Clinic. The event will take place at Camp Alexander, near ... Read More


Shotgun, other gear, two-day guided hunt go to essay winner; March 10 deadlineEMPORIA -- The Flint Hills Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is challenging youngsters to write a story and win a two-day guided spring turkey hunt and a new turkey shotgun. In 500 words or less, entrants must answer the question, “What h ... Read More