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KDWP not receiving applications; deadline Jan. 4PRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced that conservation organizations need to apply for Commission Big Game permits soon if they hope to take advantage of this fund-raising tool. Commission Big Game permits are available for qualified conservation organizations, ... Read More

Efficiency and limited resources guide River Pond Area entrance decision PRATT — The United States Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) multi-year Dam Safety Project at Tuttle Creek Reservoir is nearly complete. This major project significantly impacted Tuttle Creek State Park’s visitors, facilities, and operations, particularly in the River Pond ... Read More

Although parks will be open, many park offices will be closed for holidays PRATT — Spending time with families is important to everyone during the holidays. With limited staff taking annual leave, many state park offices will be closed on certain days before Christmas and after New Year's Day. This only affects the park offices; parks will st ... Read More

Small project application deadline Feb. 13PRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Chickadee Checkoff Program has funded hundreds of nongame species projects through the years. These efforts range from very short, simple projects costing $500 — such as Backyard Habitat Improvement and Outdoor Wildlife Learning site projects — ... Read More

Popular annual bird watchers' event Jan. 14-17PRATT — Each year, thousands of Kansans spend chilly days in the comfort of their homes, entertained by bustling birds raiding feeders. As snow and frigid winter temperatures entice finches, cardinals, juncos, woodpeckers, and a variety of other birds to backyard bird feeders across the state, both ... Read More

Public comments sought; comments accepted through April 2GREAT BEND — A draft 2010-2014 Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area five-year management plan is now available for public review and comment. In 1990, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks developed 25-year management plans for all public lands. In the case of Cheyenne Bottoms, public in ... Read More

Chapter becomes 10th in Kansas; chapter meeting to be held April 6HIAWATHA — Brown County is home to the nation's newest Quail Forever chapter and the 10th in Kansas. Bobwhite conservationists and hunters formed Brown County Quail Forever to help reestablish and enhance quail habitat in the region.As a Quail Forever chapter, the Brown County g ... Read More

Fishing derby yields 275 pounds of fish; nearly $2,000 in prizes awardedMANKATO — Lovewell State Park’s Annual Kids Fishing Derby was held June 6, with 186 youth registered for the event. By the end of the day, there were lots of proud smiling faces as 60 kids weighed in more than 275 pounds of fish.A Hastings, Neb., youth was the winner of th ... Read More

Assistance with equipment and license purchasing available; application deadline Aug. 1MANHATTAN —The Riley County Fish and Game Association, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), and Tuttle Creek Lake Corps of Engineers are seeking participants for their 8th annual youth/handicapped deer hunt, which will be held Sept. 11 and 12. You ... Read More

PRATT--Tuttle Creek State Park ranger Luke D. Nihart was killed early on Saturday, June 26, in an ATV accident while working at the park. Nihart, 32, of rural St. George, was working through the night at the park, which was full of campers attending the four-day Country Stampede music concert event.Nihart had been with the Kansas Department of ... Read More

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