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MANHATTAN – If you’re a young hunter interested in learning how to hunt deer or if you are a hunter with a disability and need some assistance, read on. Plans are underway for the 15th Annual Youth-Handicap Assisted Deer Hunt at Tuttle Creek Lake. Kansas youth age 11 through 16 and Kansas residents with a certified disability are eligible. The ... Read More

PRATT – Opening day of the 2018 dove season is coming and there’s good reason Kansas families are blocking off the weekend of Sept. 1-2: it’s a great introductory season for new hunters. Youth don’t have to battle winter temperatures, cart around dozens of decoys, or own any special equipment to hunt doves. Apart from a location, all youth hunt ... Read More

PRATT – Experience Kansas state parks in a whole new way: a group bike ride! As part of the Adventure Cycling Association’s biggest event in North America – “Bike Your Park Day” – outdoor lovers from all over will come together September 29 to enjoy the fun and beauty of our state parks and public lands by bicycle.If you’ve got air in your tire ... Read More

WICHITA – The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KWPT) Commission conducted a Public Hearing to hear proposed regulations during the evening session of its meeting in Wichita on Dec. 13, 2018. Commissioners heard Secretary’s Orders setting Free Fishing Days, June 1 and 2, 2019, as well as dates proposed for Free Park Entrance Days. All Kansas ... Read More

PRATT – There is still time for quality hunting before the winter seasons come to an end. The pheasant, quail, and greater prairie chicken seasons remain open through Jan. 31, 2019. And while not everyone enjoys a winter storm, cold weather and some snow on the ground can definitely boost bird hunters’ success. Make it a point to get out before ... Read More

PRATT – Photographers of all ages and skill levels recently competed in Kansas Wildlife And Parks Magazine’s 6th annual Wild About Kansas photo contest. Youth and adult photographers vied for top spots in one of five categories where images were judged on creativity, composition, subject matter, lighting, and sharpness. Out of 379 submissions, ... Read More

PRATT – The 21st annual Kansas ECO-Meet State Finals competition was held at the Dyck Arboretum of the Plains in Hesston on Thursday, November 7. A total of almost $3,000 in scholarship money was awarded to the top high school competitors, who participated in a series of quiz bowl-type competitions based on knowledge of Kansas plants and animal ... Read More

PRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism – in partnership with the Kansas Wildlife Federation and the Kansas Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission – is taking its first large stride toward making hunting and other outdoor recreation-related information available to a wider audience. New this month, on KDWPT’s Espan ... Read More

PRATT – Anglers are eager for warm weather and time on the water, and one of the hallmarks of spring fishing is the opening of the paddlefish snagging season. But hold on, it’s not as easy as showing up on opening day. While there are several rivers in southeast Kansas where paddlefish snagging is allowed, conditions must be right for paddlefis ... Read More

For Immediate Release:Jan. 5, 2023
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Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairsnadia.marji@ks.govKansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Meet on Jan. 12 in WichitaKANSAS CITY, Kan. – The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will begin its next public meeting at noon on Jan. 12, 2023 at the Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E 29th St. N, W ... Read More

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