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PRATT – Leavenworth State Fishing Lake, a 160-acre fishing lake 3 miles west and 1.5 miles north of Tonganoxie in Leavenworth County, is being drawn down so that work on the spillway can be completed. The drawdown has started and the lake level will eventually be dropped 8 feet below normal level.The lake will remain open to anglers and paddle ... Read More

PRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has developed a plan to keep Kansas’ 28 state parks, 63 state fishing lakes, and more than 100 wildlife areas open to the public during the COVID-19 crisis. In addition, KDWPT’s online and mobile sales options allow Kansans to purchase the licenses, permits and reservations th ... Read More

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Eighty test locations established across state This year, hunters can help the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) monitor the status of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the state's big game population by having deer and elk tested -- for free. Through a grant provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), KDWP is able to ... Read More

Spring turkey hunting one of safest outdoor activities, but caution always wiseEach year, a number of spring turkey hunting accidents occur throughout the United States. While Kansas has an excellent turkey hunting safety record, this should not be taken for granted. There are a few simple steps that can be taken to make this spring turkey hunt ... Read More

Event includes Kansas Kids' Celebration, model airplanes, boating instruction, and moreMANHATTAN -- Join the fun at Tuttle Creek State Park’s Annual Free Entrance Days and Outdoor Kansas Kids' Celebration on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 22-23.Saturday’s activities begin at 9:30 a.m. with disc golf, a fishing clinic, and BB gun and archery instruc ... Read More

October can be one of the most pleasant times to visit a state parkPRATT — Events are winding down at Kansas state parks, but several events are still planned for October, one of the most pleasant months of the year in the Sunflower State. The weather is mild, and trees have begun to turn color. Hunting seasons open, as well, and many nonresid ... Read More

Missouri-based organization has chapters nationwideBUFFALO, Mo. — The Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation (QUWF) has announced a new insurance program designed to cover owned, rented, or borrowed equipment used on chapter habitat projects. This coverage provides QUWF chapters protection against damage or loss to equipment used in developing w ... Read More

Shot selection, quick cool-down, clean conditions the keyPRATT — Deer hunters always enjoy the chase, but the ultimate satisfaction of taking a deer can be when the meat is served to family and friends. No hunter wants to waste weeks of practice, scouting, preparation, and bagged game, so once the deer is down and tagged and photos snapped, th ... Read More

October 18, 2012
Votes for the Kansas Quail Initiative could bring $25,000 grant to programYou can help Kansas bobwhite quail with just the click of your mouse. Sportdog Brand, a company that produces electronic dog training equipment, is asking the public to help select conservation projects that they can support with additional funding.Sportd ... Read More

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