Oct. 13, 2011
Weather stalls cold-water species stockingPRATT — From Oct. 15 through April 15, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) stocks rainbow trout in select waters across the state. During this time, some waters stocked with trout require a $12.50 trout permit for all anglers 16 or older, whether they are fishing ... Read More


Oct. 13, 2011
Hunts to include instruction on pointing dogs, field safety, waterfowl hunting, much moreHAYS — On Oct. 29, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), in cooperation with Smoky Hill Pheasants Forever No. 424 and the Hunting Heritage Group Inc. (HHG), will host the sixth annual youth upland hunt in memory of for ... Read More


Oct. 13, 2011
Wild turkeys offer special fall hunting opportunityPRATT — The wild turkey was once extirpated from Kansas, but today, wild turkey populations have been growing for years, offering hunters the opportunity to pursue them in fall and spring. While the season opened Oct. 1, it runs long enough to add this traditional game bird to th ... Read More


Oct. 13, 2011
December and January hunts for youth who have never harvested a deer; application deadline Nov. 2ST. MARYS — During the regular firearms season — Nov. 30-Dec. 11 — and the extended antlerless whitetail season — Jan. 1-8, 2012 — Westar Energy's Green Team will offer guided deer hunts at Jeffrey Energy Center near St. Marys. The hu ... Read More