August 14, 2014Spots are limited, so hunters are encouraged to register earlyPRATT – The Osborne County Pheasants Forever Chapter and the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) invite hunters age 10-16 to participate in an opening-day dove hunt, September 1. The hunt is open to youth with limited dove hunting experience, and a ... Read More

August 14, 2014Lunch and supplies will be provided at no cost during this eventCOLBY ­– Where can you learn about shotguns, muzzleloaders, archery and furharvesting all in one place? It’s all there at the 14th Annual Northwest Kansas Youth Outdoor Skills Day. Open to youth age 17 and under, the annual event provides youth with a variety of outd ... Read More

August 14, 2014The event will be held August 30 at the Jamestown Wildlife AreaPRATT ­– Have you ever wondered how geese are banded? Well now is your opportunity to not only learn about the process, but also be a part of it. On August 30, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism staff, in conjunction with Kansas Ducks Unlimited, will be ... Read More

August 14, 2014Weather forecasts show no “winter” in sight, but the holiday spirit is nearPRATT – The holidays are a few months away, but that’s no reason to miss out on Christmas fun, August 16, at Lovewell State Park’s 12th Annual Campground Christmas. During this event, campers across the park will compete in a decorating contest, transformi ... Read More

August 14, 20142014 duck and goose seasons will be discussed and approved at meetingGREAT BEND – The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, August 21 at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center, 592 NE K156 Hwy, Great Bend to approve the 2014 duck and goose season dates. The meeting is open to the p ... Read More