April 19, 2012
New campsite, cabin reservation system launched April 17; no park damage from weekend stormsPRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has announced that its new online campsite and cabin reservations system is up and running. This good news followed reports that with the exception of a few downed trees ... Read More


April 19, 2012
Public hearing on fall turkey, antelope, and elk seasons; workshop on early migratory birds, prairie chickens, moreWICHITA — The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing on Thursday, April 26, at the Great Plains Nature Center Auditorium, 6232 East 29th Street North in Wichita. The ... Read More


April 19, 2012
Photo electronic turkey registration helps hunters comply with transportation lawsPRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) reminds all spring turkey hunters that immediately after taking a turkey, the permit holder must sign the carcass tag and record on it the county, date, and time of kill, then att ... Read More


April 19, 2012
More than 250 students compete in program’s third state championshipHAYS — The third annual Kansas State Archery In the Schools (AIS) Championship meet was held at Fort Hays State University on March 31, and participation revealed that the program is growing dramatically in popularity. Seven participating school districts (Antho ... Read More


April 19, 2012
Fifteen youth participated, taking nine birdsCOUNCIL GROVE — On April 7, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) conducted the 12th Annual Council Grove Spring Turkey Hunt. A rainy spring morning did not hamper 15 eager area youngsters the morning of the hunt, and by day’s end, all the participants were fort ... Read More