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PRATT – Take care of those who take care of you, right? Well, staff at the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) are doing their best to ensure hunters, anglers, and other license buyers are taken care of in a big way in 2018 and for many years to come. For the first time, Kansas licenses buyers will soon have the ability to ... Read More

PRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) was recently recognized by the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) for the department’s management of public lands. Recognition came in the form of a national land stewardship award, which was accepted by Keith Sexson, KDWPT Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Boatin ... Read More

PRATT – More than 500 student athletes will be heading to Pratt on Saturday, April 7, 2018 to compete at the state level, but they won’t need cleats or kneepads – instead, they’ll need a bow and arrow. The 9th annual Kansas Archery in the Schools State Tournament will be held at Blythe Family Fitness Center, 219 W 5th St, Pratt, where students ... Read More

PRATT – Entries are being accepted for the 2018 “Wild About Kansas” photo contest hosted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. If you’ve snapped a neat photo or two related to Kansas wildlife, outdoor recreation, hunting, fishing, or local landscapes, consider participating the 6th annual contest by 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 14, 201 ... Read More

PRATT – What says “Kansas” more than good country music and the outdoors? You can enjoy both at the 2nd Annual Dam Music Fest, where camping, country music, and camaraderie come together – and it’s all happening at the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s very own El Dorado State Park.The multi-day event will kickoff Wednesday, Ju ... Read More

ELLIS – If you’re interested in introducing your child to the world of shooting sports, hunting, fishing and other outdoor-related activities, make plans to attend the 21st Annual Youth Outdoor Festival on August 18, 2018. The event will provide a day of free target shooting and other outdoor activities for youth 17 and younger at the Hays City ... Read More

OSBORNE – If you think shooting, trapping, fishing, canoeing, whittling and just about anything else you can do outdoors sounds like fun, make plans to visit Osborne in northcentral Kansas. On Sept. 8, 2018, youth age 17 and younger are invited for a day of fun and outdoor learning. The annual event begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. with lunc ... Read More

TOPEKA – The public is invited to step back to the early 1800s at the Fall River Mountain Man Rendezvous. The event is modeled after the historical gatherings of Rocky Mountain trappers, Native Americans and traders where they would demonstrate their skills, sell furs and trade goods.The 16th annual Fall River Rendezvous will be at the park’s F ... Read More

CAWKER CITY – The 2018 Youth and Women’s Pheasant Hunt at Waconda Lake in Mitchell County is set for Saturday, December 8. The annual hunt is sponsored by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), as well as local businesses and community members. Women and youth 11-16 are eligible and must apply by contacting the Glen Elder ... Read More

PRATT – The Kansas Birding Big Year contest is an annual competition among birders to see who can spot the most species within our state borders in a calendar year. The winners from the 2018 contest are listed below and all received prizes provided by sponsors that include Acorn Naturalists, Bass Pro Shops, The Coleman Company, Malcolm Gold, Dr ... Read More

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