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SYLVAN GROVE ­– “Wild Within You” will be hosting the 5th annual “Hell Creek On Heels” trail run May 2 at Wilson State Park. The 5K and 10K runs will take place on Switchgrass Trail and begin at 8 a.m. Runners will meet at the trailhead at 7:45 a.m.Runners will be met by aid stationsalong the trailoffering water and assorted energy-packed snack ... Read More


PRATT – Nonresident hunters wishing to check the status of their deer permit application may do so by visiting ksoutdoors.com and clicking  “Licenses/Permits” and then “Search Draw Status.” Hunters can search for their results by inputting their last name and date of birth, or their Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism number a ... Read More


MANHATTAN – Anyone can sign up for a glow run, but to say you’ve spent an evening on a glow paddle is sure to have your social media friends neon with envy. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind experience, sign up for the Little Apple Glow Paddle on Oct. 29 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Paddlers can light up the river on a canoe or kayak, and even ... Read More


PRATT – That’s not a waterfall or the rush of a creek you’re hearing, that’s the sound of running water and other facilities springing open at Kansas state parks. While Kansas state parks remain open to the public year-round, most parks will turn off water during the winter months to maintain efficiency and avoid frozen pipes. Now that the weat ... Read More


PRATT – Know the name of the reservoir you want to fish, but can’t remember the daily creel limit for channel catfish? Having a hard time remembering the difference between a bluegill and a green sunfish? Thanks to improvements made to the 2018 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary – online now at ksoutdoors.com and at license vendor locations soo ... Read More


PRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is launching a new licensing system in the coming weeks, Go Outdoors Kansas, that will improve the customer experience for all outdoor recreationalists in the Sunflower State. As part of the enhanced system, outdoor-goers will have the ability to purchase a durable license card ... Read More


Cool water brings fish up from the deep PRATT -- Hot summer temperatures push fish into deep water and make them sluggish, but as fall cools the air and the water, fish are back on the move. This can be one of the best times to dust off the fishing gear and head to the lake. As water temperatures drop into the upper 60s, sport fish such as ... Read More


Anglers can post their own fishing reports to complement KDWP's The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has provided fishing reports to anglers for more than 25 years. What started as a weekly mailing has evolved into electronic reports posted on the agency's website. While this technology makes it possible for agency staff to upd ... Read More


General public can post their own fishing reports to complement KDWP's PRATT -- The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has provided fishing reports to anglers for more than 25 years. What started as a weekly mailing has evolved into electronic reports posted on the agency's website, www.kdwp.state.ks.us. While this technology ma ... Read More


Clinics offer youth outdoor opportunity that can last a lifetimePRATT -- Want to sponsor a great outdoor learning experience for youngsters? If your organization is looking for an outdoor learning activity for local youth, contact the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) and ask about a wingshooting clinic.As part of “ Pass It On,” t ... Read More