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Application deadline Aug. 20; $50 access fee required The 13,727 acre-Kansas Army Ammunition Plant (KSAAP), 3 miles east of Parsons, will conduct an archery deer hunt on Nov. 3-Nov. 15. Permits will be issued through a drawing. All hunters must be at least 16 years old and have successfully completed a hunter education course. Archery hunters m ... Read More


Eight reservoirs targeted for pilot program; special permit requiredPRATT -- Last October, the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission approved a pilot project to allow floatline fishing at eight reservoirs beginning this summer. Anglers will be allowed to use floatlines only during daylight hours from July 15 through Sept. 15 at eight Kansas res ... Read More


Programs designed to assist with soil, water, and wildlife habitat conservation
WICHITA — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that applications are being accepted for the agency's Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP). The first cutoff application period f ... Read More


State income tax return box helps conserve all wildlifePRATT — While tax time is still a couple of months away, most taxpayers are starting to prepare, mentally and financially. While no one looks forward to tax time, concern for wildlife is year-round, and in Kansas, the two are connected. Checking the Chickadee Checkoff box on Kansas State I ... Read More


Presentation of annual Conservation Achievement Awards to highlight banquetMANHATTAN — The Kansas Wildlife Federation's (KWF) 2010 Annual Meeting will be held Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26 and 27, at the Clarion Hotel, 530 Richards Drive in Manhattan. The 2009 Conservation Achievement Program (CAP) awards banquet will highlight the event Saturd ... Read More


Publication shows all land open to spring turkey hunting; printed copies available late MarchPRATT — It's been a long winter in the Sunflower State, but those who anticipate the thrill of spring turkey hunting can start preparing with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) 2010 Kansas Spring Turkey Atlas, now available for viewing ... Read More


With April 15 fast approaching, remember to help wildlife on tax returnsPRATT —While no one looks forward to the April 15 tax deadline, concern for wildlife is year-round, and in Kansas, the two are connected. Checking the Chickadee Checkoff box on Kansas State Income Tax forms is the easy way for Kansans to contribute. Checking this box gives ... Read More


Precautions can make a safe hunt even saferPRATT — The youth/disabled and archery spring turkey seasons began April 1 and run through April 13, and the regular season runs April 14-May 31. During these seasons, Kansas hunters must remember one word that exemplifies the perfect hunt: safety. Responsible hunters are sure of their targets before f ... Read More


Public cautioned to leave young wildlife alonePRATT — Each spring, well-meaning Kansans see deer fawns or other young wildlife and assume that they have been abandoned. In almost all cases, the mother is actually nearby, keeping a hidden eye on her young. If those well-meaning folks decide to "rescue" the young animal, they are usuall ... Read More


Eight reservoirs open during second year of program; special permit requiredPRATT — For the second consecutive year, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) will allow floatline fishing at eight reservoirs this summer. Anglers will be allowed to use floatlines only during daylight hours from July 15 through Sept. 15 at Hillsdale, Co ... Read More