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October 6, 2011
Fifteen youngsters to be chosen based on application; deadline Oct. 25HIAWATHA — On Nov. 5, the Brown County chapter of Quail Forever is sponsoring the Sixth Annual Stan Boos Youth Hunt, a quail and pheasant hunt for youngsters age 11 through 16. Those interested should obtain an application in the Hiawatha Middle or High Schoo ... Read More

Jan. 12, 2012
Latest rules; how, where, and what to fish for; new bait restrictions includedPRATT — Printed copies of the 2012 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary booklet are now available at Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) office and license vendors, the agency has announced. Among other things, the publication lists n ... Read More

Aug. 30, 2012
Golden eagle killed in Trego CountyWICHITA — The poacher of a golden eagle in Trego County was sentenced Aug. 21 after pleading guilty to killing the immature raptor in 2011. Chad Irvin, Lacrosse, pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of violating the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. He killed the eagle with a 12-gauge sho ... Read More

Jan. 24, 2013Wildlife- and recreation-related legislation will be featuredPRATT ­– Keeping track of the hundreds of legislative bills and figuring out which ones will impact our natural resources and outdoor recreation can be confusing and difficult. To help those with an interest, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) wi ... Read More

Sept. 25, 2014Youth age 10-15 are invited to attend the early morning huntPRATT – When a morning involves a hot breakfast and duck hunting, can it really get any better? For attendees of the 2014 Milford Wildlife Area youth duck hunt, the answer is yes. Participants of this early morning hunt will receive breakfast, access to great duck hunting ... Read More

Nov. 27, 2014State parks and wildlife areas are open, but offices closed over holidayPRATT – With mild weather forecast through the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend, spending time outdoors hunting, fishing or hiking can be a perfect way for families to enjoy time together. Kansas state parks and wildlife areas offer great outdoor opportunities; how ... Read More

Dec. 24, 2014Buy your 2015 licenses before hunting, fishing Jan. 1PRATT –  Before hitting the outdoors this new year, check to make sure your Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) licenses are up to date. All 2014 hunting and fishing licenses will expire Dec. 31, 2014. While unfilled deer permits purchased in 2014 remain ... Read More

Jan. 22, 2015Fifteen minutes or more of bird watching is all participants need to participatePRATT – In lieu of conducting the Backyard Bird Feeder Survey this year, bird watchers around the state are asked to participate in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) taking place Feb. 13-16. The GBBC is an annual four-day event that engages bi ... Read More

PRATT – Whether you’re looking for a reason to get outside or your child is in need of a unique “show and tell” item for school, consider participating in a fossil hike on March 8 at Tuttle Creek State Park from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.The fossils were discovered after a series of floods in 1993 exposed a “canyon” below the overflow spillway of Tuttle C ... Read More

PRATT – There’s plenty to enjoy and be thankful for over the Thanksgiving Holiday, and this year, we hope the great outdoors makes your list. While most Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) offices will be closed Nov. 26-29, we hope you will take time to enjoy hiking, hunting or fishing with family at one of the many public ... Read More

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