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Upland bird seasons, early migratory bird seasons on public hearing agendaThe Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing on the campus of Bethel College in North Newton June 26. The public is invited to attend both the afternoon public meeting and evening public hearing at Krehbiel Auditorium, 300 E. 27th Str ... Read More

Two Wildlife and Parks employees, one businessman newest inducteesPRATT -- The Kansas Hunter Education Instructor Association (KHEIA) -- an independent group of volunteer instructors -- has recently inducted three people to the Kansas Hunter Education Hall of Fame. Stacy Hageman, Zenda; Wayne Doyle, Pratt; and George Peterson, Topeka, join thr ... Read More

Southeastern Kansas Hunting & Fishing Expo April 24EMPORIA — On April 24, the Flint Hills Mall in Emporia will host the Southeastern Kansas Hunting & Fishing Expo from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will feature an NRA Eddie Eagle gun safety program, a turkey hunting seminar, a casting contest for young anglers, a quail management seminar ... Read More

Big game and turkey regulations to highlight public hearing; audio/visual streaming availableTOPEKA — The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing on Thursday, March 10, at the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Region 2 Office, 300 SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka. The afternoon session will begin ... Read More

August 30
Only three parks are affected by blue-green algae; all state parks and state fishing lakes ready for busy holiday weekendPRATT — Kansas state parks are busy throughout the summer, but three weekends are the most popular — Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-5, is the only summer holiday remaining ... Read More

April 5, 2012
Salina man garners award for exceptional volunteer servicePRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s (KDWPT) Hunter Education Section has announced that Shannon Clarkson, Salina, has been selected the 2011 Kansas Hunter Education Instructor of the Year. Clarkson joined the volunteer hunter education instructor ... Read More

April 18, 2013Nearly 300 students competed in state archery tournament April 6 in hopes of making nationalsPRATT ­­– Kansas Archery in the Schools program hosted the fourth annual state archery tournament, Saturday, April 6, at Fort Hays State University.The Kansas Archery program operates under the umbrella of the Kansas Department of Wildlife ... Read More

Aug. 1, 2013Rains improve boating access at several central-Kansas lakes PRATT—Singing in the rain; that’s what some state park managers, boaters and anglers were doing last week. After two years of drought conditions, low lake levels and limited boating access, recent rains have been well received. Heavy rain in central Kansas brought a welcom ... Read More

Aug. 7, 2013 Bridge projects near three state parks may mean travel delays PRATT– Summer is a good time to visit your favorite state park – and for road crews to work on roads and bridges. Roadwork is a temporary inconvenience with long-term benefits, but that doesn’t keep travelers from grumbling about the orange cones and barrels th ... Read More

June 26, 2014Kansas state parks offer a fun and safe way to spend the holiday weekendPRATT– It’s time to celebrate all things red, white, and blue and doing so at a Kansas state park won’t cost you a lot of green. Visiting a Kansas state park is a fun and affordable way to enjoy the 4th of July holiday. Simply grab a blanket, pack some food, an ... Read More

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