Dec. 4, 2014One phone call can help catch wildlife thievesPRATT – Countless wildlife, especially big game, will be illegally killed at the hands of poachers this season and unfortunately, these criminals are tough to catch. Game wardens work tirelessly to track down the men and women allegedly responsible for these crimes, but often a lack of e ... Read More

Sensitive areas may remain in program another 10 to 15 yearsAbout 1.7 million acres of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres will expire in Kansas over the next four years, according to the U. S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA). Cooperators still have the opportunity to maintain difficult-to-farm areas with continuous pra ... Read More

PRATT – Each summer, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Public Lands Division staff begin working fields that will attract doves come September. When the dove season opens on Sept. 1, these specially managed fields can be dove magnets, providing outstanding hunting opportunities. There are dove fields in all regions of the ... Read More

Cool water brings fish up from deep Kansas lakesPRATT -- As early fall water temperatures dropped into the upper 60s, sportfish such as white bass, crappie, and walleye moved from cool, deep water and became more active. In shallow water, they take advantage of abundant prey and prepare for the coming winter, and they are easier to find and ca ... Read More

May 8, 2014Aquatic nuisance species such as Asian carp and zebra mussels threaten waterwaysTOPEKA – As the warming weather beckons outdoor enthusiasts to their favorite lake or river, Kansans should remember that they play a critical role in helping stop aquatic invaders that threaten lakes and rivers in Kansas and many other states. Aquatic nu ... Read More

Nov. 13, 2014Winter is here, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to store your boatPRATT – Boating can be a fun and safe activity just about year-round, especially when the proper procedures are in place, but high winds, icy waters, and freezing temperatures can pose  serious risks. Anglers and waterfowl hunters braving icy waters this winter ... Read More

Prolonged exposure to odorless, colorless gas can be deadly Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that is present in the exhaust produced in gasoline engines. Boats release carbon monoxide through the exhaust ports of vessels that are either idling or underway and exhaust from generator sets. When inhaled, carbon monoxide replaces ox ... Read More

Oct. 3, 2013Voluntary electronic deer registration allows hunters to transport a carcass without a head attachedPRATT – With permit sales reaching nearly 100,000 every year, whitetail deer are easily one of Kansas’ most sought-after big game animals. One important regulation deer hunters should be aware of is deer must be tagged before being mo ... Read More