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Dec. 11, 2014Get a head start on the 2015 seasons buy buying your licenses, permits earlyPRATT – It’s a new year, you’ve got your tackle bag in order, your reels all have new line, and your buddy just called saying he found a school of fish and he’s catching them faster than he can reel them in. You hightail it to the lake and begin to unload y ... Read More

December 18, 2014Online reservation system allows reservations up to a year in advancePRATT – With weather in the 30s, it’s hard to picture planning spring and summer fun, but the secret about Kansas state parks is out and reservations are a must for busy holiday weekends. Consider making your 2015 camping and cabin reservations in advance and ... Read More

Jan. 1, 2015Nongame wildlife make up more than ninety-nine percent of all species in KansasPRATT – More than 4,500 birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, crustaceans and mollusks are considered nongame species, or species that are not trapped, fished, or hunted, in Kansas. We share our state with hummingbirds and herons, bats and butterfli ... Read More

Jan. 1, 2015Anglers can download the 2015 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary at ksoutdoors.comPRATT – It’s never too early to begin planning your next fishing trip – that’s why an online version of the 2015 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary has been made available to anglers at ksoutdoors.com. Simply visit ksoutdoors.com and click “Fishing / F ... Read More

Feb. 5, 2015Photographers age 19 and older invited to participate in contestPRATT – Previously a youth-only contest, the annual Wild About Kansas photo contest, hosted by Kansas Wildlife & Parks magazine, now offers an adult category, opening the contest to photographers age 19 and older. Submissions are being accepted now through Oct. 23, ... Read More

PRATT – You’re mowing your lawn when you notice something moving in the grass. You stop the mower and peer over to find it’s a nest of young rabbits, and the mother is nowhere in sight. Fear sets in that they may not make it through the night and you begin to devise a plan to “rescue” them. It’s a mistake that many well-intentioned people make, ... Read More

PRATT – If you’re a trail-lover, a wildlife enthusiast, or are just looking for some unique outdoor photo opportunities, mark your calendar for the Great Plains Nature Center’s 31st Annual Walk with Wildlife event. Held at Chisholm Creek Park, 6232 E. 29th Street North, Wichita, the walk will take place on Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ... Read More

PRATT – Free Fishing Weekend, hosted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, is the perfect opportunity to introduce someone to the joys of angling. Typically held the first full weekend in June each year, free fishing weekends are two-day periods when fishing licenses are not required to fish Kansas lakes and reservoirs. Free ... Read More

PRATT – June 20, 2015 has been proclaimed “American Eagle Day” as a way to celebrate America’s living symbol of freedom, the bald eagle, and to bring attention to this magnificent species’ dramatic recovery.For over 230 years, the bald eagle has served as the living symbol of all that America stands for: freed ... Read More

PRATT– A summertime tradition in Kansas is underway as lakes and ponds around the state are teeming with an outdoor delicacy unlike any other. The 2015 Kansas bullfrog hunting season, also referred to as “frogging,” began July 1 and runs through Oct. 31. During this time, anglers can attempt to catch these four-legged amphibians with several di ... Read More

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