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Nov. 3, 2011
KDWPT’s FISH program is currently enrolling ponds, streams, and river access for 2012PRATT — Kansas landowners can make as much as $150 per acre on their farm ponds and $1,500 per mile on streams for allowing angler access eight months out of the year. Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) fisheries biologists a ... Read More

Nov. 24, 2012
Twenty-six teams, 101 students, 20 high schools display conservation knowledgeELMDALE — On Nov. 3, the 13th Annual State Finals ECO-Meet competition was held at Camp Wood YMCA facility near Elmdale. The event was held in the Flint Hills, making for a great day of competition. The event proved to be an exciting, hard-fought contes ... Read More

Feb. 9, 2012
Numbers still low; no known threat to humans or livestockPRATT — The number of cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) detected in Kansas deer continues to be low and is currently isolated to the northwest part of the state, according to the Shane Hesting, wildlife disease coordinator for the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks an ... Read More

Feb. 23, 2012
Trout stocked Oct. 15-April 15 in more than 30 waters throughout the statePRATT — Are you itching for turkey season but can’t wait until April to enjoy the thrill of the outdoors? Try trout fishing.The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) trout stocking program offers an exciting late-winter opportunity for an ... 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

May 24, 2012
National Safe Boating Week raises awareness of water safety issues prior to Memorial Day WeekendTOPEKA — Whether part of a vacation or an ordinary summer day, boating can be fun for the entire family — as long as everyone remains safe. The U.S. Coast Guard reports that an estimated 85 percent of boating-related drownings could be ... Read More

July 19, 2012
All but three from northwest Kansas; numbers stablePRATT— The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has announced that nine deer from Kansas tested positive for chronic wasting disease, seven confirmed and two presumptive, for the current test year. That total is down from 10 confirmed positive during last year ... Read More

Aug. 30, 2012
After Labor Day, parks offer milder weather, uncrowded campingPRATT — Many schools are already in session, and although this is often viewed as the end of summer, Kansas state parks are still going strong. Many events are planned for one of the busiest times the year — Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-3. For outdoor enthusiasts, this i ... Read More

Update, November. 7, 2012 - The Amendment Passed!October 25, 2012Amending state constitution would let lawmakers change how watercraft are classified, taxedTOPEKA – On November 6, Kansans will have an opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment that would allow the Kansas Legislature to change the way watercraft are taxed. For tax purpose ... Read More

November 15, 2012More than 100 Kansas students compete in state ECO-MeetPRATT--The 14th Annual Kansas State ECO-Meet Finals competition was held at Camp Webster Conference Center in Salina on Thursday, November 1. It was a perfect weather day for early November, and the competition proved to be an exciting, hard-fought contest. ECO-Meets pit te ... Read More

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