Applications accepted only online or by phone; archery permits over the counter July 19PRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is now accepting applications for resident firearm and muzzleloader antelope permits. Applications may be submitted online through the KDWP website, www.kdwp.state.ks.us. Click "Licenses/Permits ... Read More


No license required during Free Fishing Days; scout hotspots onlinePRATT -- The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced that 2010 Free Fishing Days will be June 5-6, in coordination with National Fishing Week. On these days, anglers of all ages may fish without a fishing license. Ordinarily, nonresidents 16 or older and re ... Read More


Landowner program's goal to improve one million acres of Kansas wildlife habitatOTTAWA — Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever have unveiled a new program called the Kansas Grassroots Conservation Campaign. The campaign is a partnership among the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP ... Read More


Kids 5-12 will participate; rods, bait, lunch providedJUNCTION CITY — On Saturday, June 5, the Milford Nature Center and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct a Kids' Fishing Clinic and Casting Contest at Riverwalk Landing Park, on Gunner Road behind IHOP on Ash Street. The event will be open to the first 100 children who pre-register ... Read More