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June 7, 2012
El Dorado officer stresses education, enforcement in keeping busy lake safePRATT — Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) natural resource officer Tyson Neilson, El Dorado, has received the agency’s 2012 Boating Officer of the Year Award. The award is given annually to the boating officer who demonstrates dedicat ... Read More

June 28, 2012
Fireworks, fishing tournaments, poker runs headline July eventsPRATT — As mid-summer nears, many Kansans look forward to Independence Day weekend — July 7-8 this year — and most park facilities should be ready for Fourth of July celebrations a few days after the actual holiday. These events highlight July at Kansas state parks, b ... Read More

Sept. 13, 2012
More than $54,000 appropriated for 2013; partners match more than $270,000BLAINE — The Kansas Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) has announced appropriation of more than $54,000 for support of wildlife habitat projects in Kansas, many supporting the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT). Par ... Read More

November 1, 2012Surplus animals from display herd to be auctioned PRATT—Have you ever wanted your very own pet buffalo? Actually they don’t make good pets because they’re cantankerous and really difficult to house train. However, if you’ve ever thought about owning or eating a buffalo, more correctly called bison, here’s your chance. The Kansas ... Read More

November 1, 2012Young hunters get chance to hunt before regular pheasant and quail season opensPRATT—Those of us who’ve hunted pheasants and quail for years have the second Saturday in November indelibly marked on our mind’s calendar. That’s the traditional opening day of Kansas’ pheasant and quail seasons, and rain or shine, good bird populati ... Read More

November 29, 2012Hunters, meat processors, food banks provide meals to poorPRATT—During the 12-day Kansas firearm deer season, which opened Wednesday, Nov. 28, more than 50,000 deer may be harvested. In some areas of the state, hunters can obtain up to five whitetail antlerless deer permits, in addition to their either-sex permit. And while add ... Read More

December 20, 2012Six lucky youngsters will get turkey hunting opportunityEL DORADO–The Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt, based in El Dorado, draws hunters from across the U.S. each spring to experience the great turkey hunting found in Kansas. However, since 2002, six lucky young hunters from Kansas have been selected to participate in the hunt ... Read More

January 10, 2013Popular annual bird watchers' event Jan. 17-20PRATT — If you’re a winter bird watcher, you can enjoy the birds at your feeder and provide valuable population data by participating in the 2013 Kansas Winter Bird Feeder Survey. In its most recent report on wildlife-related recreation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reported th ... Read More

April 25, 2013 Jim Bussone of Arma has been recognized as the 2012 Instructor of the Year PRATT – Jim Bussone, hunter education instructor and Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) natural resource officer, has been selected as the 2012 Instructor of the Year. Each year, fellow instructors nominate and select an ins ... Read More

May 9, 2013Motorcyclists will travel Native Stone Scenic Byway and Flint Hills National Scenic Byway; benefit five worthy causesTOPEKA­– Governor Sam Brownback invites motorcyclists to join him for the Second Annual Governor’s Flint Hills Freedom Ride on Saturday, June 1. The 100-mile ride will begin in Topeka, travel along the Native Stone Sce ... Read More

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