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BULLFROG SEASON BRINGS NEW MEANING TO SACK LUNCH
June 20, 2013
Bullfrog hunting can be a great way to spend a summer night, as well as fill up on good eats
PRATT– Kansas bullfrog season is almost here and for some, this is a special summer treat. From July 1-October 31, hunters of these four-legged amphibians can enjoy both an evening’s entertainment as well as ... Read More
NATIONAL SURVEY EXPLORES THE WORLD OF DOVE HUNTING
June 20, 2013
Dove hunters can provide vital information about the sport through a nation-wide survey
PRATT– One of North America’s most highly sought after migratory birds, the dove, will be the focus of an national survey conducted June 20 through the end of the year. A cooperative effo ... Read More
GARDEN CITY LOCATION OF UPCOMING WILDIFE, PARKS AND TOURISM COMMISSION MEETING
June 13, 2013
Live, commercial-free video and audio streaming of meetings now available for first time
PRATT– The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing on Thursday, June 27, at the Lee Richardson Zoo, 312 Finnup Dr., Garden City. The after ... Read More
STREAM SURVEYS BEING CONDUCTED THROUGH AUGUST
June 13, 2013
Stream Survey and Assessment Program provides vital information about native aquatic species
PRATT– Crew members from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Stream Survey and Assessment Program are traveling across the state this summer to collect information regarding the heal ... Read More
NEW LEASE RATES AVAILABLE FOR WALK-IN HUNTING ACCESS LAND
June 13, 2013
Whether a landowner possesses 80 or 1,000 acres, WIHA can be an integral part of a land’s profitability
PRATT– Since its inception in 1995, the Walk-In Hunting Access (WIHA) program has been making private land available for public hunting through lease agreements between the ... Read More
CATCH MORE FISH WITH NEW ANGLER EDUCATION PROGRAM
June 6, 2013
Fishing's Future and KDWPT will certify instructors to teach fishing techniques in Kansas
PRATT– Have you ever wondered how to tell the difference between a white bass and a wiper? Or, how to tie on a hook using an improved clinch knot? Whether ... Read More
AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES MEDIA KIT NOW AVAILABLE
May 30, 2013
New ANS media kit can help news sources spread the word about aquatic hitchhikers
TOPEKA – As Kansans take advantage of the warming weather to get out to their favorite lake or river, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) reminds them they play a critical role in preventing th ... Read More
BIRDING BIG YEAR COMPETITION SIGN-UP STILL OPEN
May 30, 2013
It’s not too late to sign up for the Kansas Birding Big Year competition
PRATT – Birders can still sign up for the 2013 Kansas Birding Big Year, a competition where participants attempt to observe as many species of birds as they can within the borders of Kansas. Unlike other ... Read More
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK KICKS OFF MAY 18
May 2, 2013
Boaters can follow these 10 steps for a safe and fun summer on the water
PRATT – National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24, serves as a reminder that, in the midst of making summer memories, it’s easy to forget about the hazards of spending a day on the water. To ensure you and your loved ones have a safe ... Read More