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No fishing license required during Free Fishing Days; scout hotspots onlineThe Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced that 2009 Free Fishing Days will be June 6-7, in coordination with National Fishing Week. On these days, anglers of all ages may fish without a fishing license. Ordinarily, nonresidents 16 or older and resi ... Read More

May 15, 2014Trophy-size catches are just a cast awayPRATT ­– They’re swimming in the spot you almost casted, they’re biting just milliseconds after you reel in your line, they’re record-breaking fish, and they have yet to be caught. Inhabiting lakes and reservoirs all across the state, trophy fish are lurking about in some of Kansas’ most popul ... Read More

EDITOR’S CORRECTION: A story in our April 10th weekly news release on the upcoming Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission meeting contained a headline with an erroneous date for that meeting. The story itself correctly notes that the meeting, at Garden City’s Finnup Center, will be April 17th. Please be aware that the meeting will begin at 1:30 ... Read More

PRATT ­– So, you caught a big fish; was it luck or was it skill? There’s no doubt a little luck never hurts, but good anglers make their own luck by refining their skills, paying attention to environmental conditions and being persistent. And for that, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) wants to recognize them when the ... Read More

May 24, 2012
Everyone may fish without a license; scout hotspots onlinePRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) will offer 2012 Free Fishing Days on June 2-3, helping launch the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) National Fishing Week, June 2-10. On the weekend of June 2-3, anglers of all ages may ... Read More

No fishing license required; time to explore a great sportPRATT -- The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced Free Fishing Days -- one of the best outdoor entertainment bargains in the state. On June 2 and 3, anglers of all ages may fish without a fishing license.This is the ideal time to introduce youngsters to a healthy ... Read More

No fishing license required; time to explore a great sport The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced Free Fishing Days -- one of the best outdoor entertainment bargains in the state. On June 2 and 3, anglers of all ages may fish without a fishing license. This is the ideal time to introduce youngsters to a healthy, cha ... Read More

Eight reservoirs targeted for pilot program; special permit requiredPRATT -- Last October, the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission approved a pilot project to allow floatline fishing at eight reservoirs beginning this summer. Anglers will be allowed to use floatlines only during daylight hours from July 15 through Sept. 15 at eight Kansas res ... Read More

Everyone may fish without a license; scout hotspots onlinePRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) will offer 2011 Free Fishing Days on June 4-5, in coordination with National Fishing Week. On these days, anglers of all ages may fish without a fishing license. Ordinarily, nonresidents 16 or older and residents age 16 through 6 ... Read More

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