4/26/07

Extended antlerless whitetail deer season shortened; two units opened to game tagsPRATT -- The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission approved 2007 hunting seasons for deer, antelope, and elk at its April 19 public hearing in Dodge City. Deer seasons for 2007 include the following:
early muzzleloader season -- Sept. 15-28;
youth/disabled pers ... Read More

Record number of deer testedPRATT -- The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has received test results on samples collected for chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing during the fall 2006 and January 2007 deer hunting seasons. CWD was not detected in any of the samples collected. KDWP staff collected 2,970 samples from across Kansas, ... Read More

Experts to provide classroom and field demonstrations on tree-planting benefits WASHINGTON -- Landowners, farmers, ranchers, researchers, foresters, and natural resource professionals will gather on Thursday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Washington for the 3rd Annual Agroforestry Field Day. The morning will feature presentations in th ... Read More