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KWPT Commission to Meet September 19 in Great Bend
PRATT – The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KWPT) Commission will conduct its next public meeting on September 19, 2019 at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center, 592 NE K-156 Highway, in Great Bend. All are welcome to attend the meeting, which begins at 1:30 p.m., recesses at 5 p.m., and reconvenes at 6:30 p.m. for a public hearing. Time wil ... Read More
Kansas State Parks Open for Labor Day Holiday
PRATT – As the Labor Day holiday nears, boaters, anglers, campers and the like can count on Kansas state parks to be open. Earlier this year, significant rains and subsequent flooding left many Kansas state parks damaged and in need of repair, but thanks to the ongoing efforts of dedicated park staff, Kansas state parks are ready for visitors.& ... Read More
KDWPT-managed Dove Fields Make Ideal Hunting Spots
PRATT – The 2019 Kansas dove hunting season begins September 1 and opportunity awaits. More than 50 fields managed specifically for dove hunting by Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) staff will open to the public beginning next week. See the complete list here: ksoutdoors.com/Hunting/Migratory-Birds/Dove2/2019-Fields-Manag ... Read More
Gear Up For Fantastic Fall Fishing
TOPEKA – Kansas anglers are likely to experience fantastic fishing this fall and winter after what could only be described as a rough spring and summer. The heavy rains and high water levels that kept anglers away provided ideal conditions for many game fish.“A lot of fish that would have been harvested earlier in the year weren’t, so they’re s ... Read More
KWPT Commission Approves Removal of Backcountry Access Pass
PRATT – In a 5-0 vote, Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KWPT) Commissioners recently approved the removal of a backcountry access pass, $50, at their August 15 meeting in Overland Park. The pass, established late last year, would have been a requirement for hikers looking to explore Kansas’ up-and-coming state park, Little Jerusalem Badlands ... Read More

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