August 18, 2011
Meetings designed to glean public input on suggested new deer regulationsPRATT — If you are a deer hunter, a farmer with crops in the field, a motorist, or a person who enjoys watching nature, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) invites you to share your opinions on deer management with agency staff. To ... Read More


August 18, 2011
Kids learn archery, shotgun shooting, crafts, much more; registration deadline Sept. 5EMPORIA — The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) will hold its 2011 NWTF Kansas State JAKES Camp for youth on Sept. 17-18 at Camp Alexander, near Emporia. This camp will run all day Saturday and end about 2 p.m. Sunday. Participants may ch ... Read More


August 18, 2011
Classes filled fast for popular Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program; apply early next yearPRATT — Women wanting to learn more about the outdoors through the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s (KDWPT) Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Program will have to wait until next spring unless they have already enrolled for ... Read More


August 18, 2011
Prizes awarded to the most creative campsitesWEBBER — On Aug. 21, Lovewell State Park will conduct its 9th Annual Campground Christmas, during which campers are encouraged to decorate their campsites with a Christmas theme. Campers who choose to join in the festivities need to register at the state park office by 5 p.m. on the ... Read More


August 18, 2011
Low water due to drought makes salvage necessary; fishing license requiredSALINA — As a result of drought that has severely lower the water level at Saline State Fishing Lake, northwest of Salina, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Secretary Robin Jennison has issued a fish salvage order for the lake. The ... Read More