2009 SPRING TURKEY ATLAS NOW ONLINE
HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE MARCH 21 IN PRATT
KDWP ANNOUNCES 2009 HUNTER EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS OF THE YEAR
PADDLEFISH SNAGGING SEASON MARCH 15 THROUGH MAY 15CHICKADEE CHECKOFF MORE THAN BIRD BENEFIT Read More

Publication shows all land open to spring turkey huntingPRATT -- The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced that the 2009 Kansas Spring Turkey Atlas is now available for viewing and download on the agency's website, www.kdwp.state.ks.us. From the home page, click Hunting/Turkey/Spring Turkey Atlas to view access to all la ... Read More

Course offers wingshooting instruction, field walksPRATT -- In preparation for the 2009 spring turkey season, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks' (KDWP) Hunter Education section will offer a one-day hunter education class. On Saturday, March 21, students will gather at the Pratt Gun Club, North Highway 61 in Pratt, about one-half mile ... Read More

Edwardsville resident Steven Taylor receives 2009 statewide awardPRATT -- The Advisory Committee to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Hunter Education Program has named Steven Taylor, Edwardsville, the 2009 Hunter Education Instructor of the Year. An active instructor for 27 years, Taylor has organized and taught in classes in ... Read More

Permit good for six paddlefish; reduced fee for youth 15 and youngerPRATT -- The Kansas paddlefish season begins March 15 and runs through May 15. Once rivers rise, paddlefish enter the state in search of spawning areas, when water temperatures approach 60 degrees. This usually occurs shortly before or after the March 15 opener, when paddlefis ... Read More

State income tax return box helps conserve all wildlifePRATT -- It's mid-March, so there's still plenty of time for Kansans to file their income taxes, but don't wait too long. And don't forget the Chickadee Checkoff box. Checking this box on the Kansas state income tax form gives a portion of returns or an additional contribution to all wildl ... Read More