Kansas Wildlife & Parks magazine, books, T-shirts, videos among many offeringsPRATT — Each year, more people do their Christmas shopping online, and Kansas outdoorsmen and women are no exception. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has followed this trend by offering hunters, anglers, park users, and other outdoor enthusiast ... Read More

Lack of habitat primary factor, but much of the state offers excellent pheasant huntingPRATT — With Kansas annually ranking in the top three states in the nation for pheasant hunting, hunters often ask why this popular game bird cannot be found in southeast Kansas. Like all wildlife, pheasants need four things to survive: food, water, cover, a ... Read More

Fall fish sampling data used for 2010 Kansas Fishing Forecast, stocking requestsPRATT — To monitor the health of fisheries and help anglers find the best places to fish, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) fisheries biologists spend most of each fall sampling lakes throughout the state. In addition, the agency raises and stocks mill ... Read More

Early purchases valid the remainder of 2009 and all of 2010PRATT — Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks bargain days begin Dec. 15, when all 2010 KDWP licenses, permits, and other issues go on sale and are valid for the remainder of 2009 and all of 2010, adding more than two weeks to their value. This includes hunting, fishing, and park lic ... Read More