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Fall fish sampling data used for 2010 Kansas Fishing Forecast, stocking requestsPRATT — To monitor the health of fisheries and help anglers find the best places to fish, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) fisheries biologists spend most of each fall sampling lakes throughout the state. In addition, the agency raises and stocks mill ... Read More


Dec. 1, 2001
Kansas Wildlife & Parks magazine, videos, early license sales among many offeringsPRATT — Looking for the perfect gift for the outdoorsman or woman in your family? The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) is the place to start. The agency offers great gifts for hunters, anglers, park users, and other outdoo ... Read More


The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has announced that three Kansas state parks will participate in the America’s State Parks “First Day Hikes” on New Year’s Day 2012. Each hike will offer individuals and families opportunities to begin the New Year rejuvenating and connecting with the outdoors by taking a healthy hike ... Read More


Jan. 19, 2012
Excellent waterfowl, small game, upland game, more await winter huntersPRATT — Sometimes the best things are saved for last. This winter, make it so with a late-season Kansas hunt. For those hunters still in pursuit of upland birds, the last two weeks of the season can be very productive. Cold weather often bunches birds together ... Read More


January 3, 2013January is the month to view the nation’s symbol in KansasPRATT–The sight of a bald eagle soaring across a cerulean winter sky can inspire even the most casual observer. For those who enjoy viewing birds, though, it can be an adrenaline-rushing experience. And the good news is bald eagles are common in Kansas during the winter, i ... Read More


Nov. 7, 2013Hunters return each fall to reconnect with land, friends, family and hunting traditions PRATT – The Kansas pheasant and quail seasons open Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013-Jan. 31, 2014 and you can bet avid bird hunters will be in the field. It’s a time-honored tradition where spending time with friends and family, renewing acquaintances with ... Read More


May 22, 2014Allworkshops are free and open to the publicPRATT – Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are pleased to announce their summer slate of upland habitat tours and workshops, beginning May 28. A total of 15 workshops and tours will be held around the state, hosted by Pheasants Forever Farm Bill wildlife biologists with the assistance of ... Read More


Dec. 24, 2014The nation’s symbol can be spotted in Kansas throughout winterPRATT – Winter temperatures may have you hunkered down, but Kansas skies will soon give you a reason to look up. Throughout the months of December and January, the nation’s symbol, the bald eagle, can be viewed in Kansas, and with the right know-how, you might spot more ... Read More


WICHITA ­– Christmas cheer will soon be filling the rooms of the Great Plains Nature Center (GPNC), 6232 East 29th St N, Wichita, and staff invite families to join the celebration. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 4, visitors can enjoy games, crafts, snacks and music, all free of charge. Santa will be present to hear the holiday requests of y ... Read More


PRATT – Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, the opening day of the firearm deer season, is a big day for many Kansas deer hunters. But it’s also important for another reason. This year’s season marks the 50th anniversary of modern deer hunting in Kansas. And to borrow a slogan from a 1960s commercial, “We’ve come a long way, baby.”The 2015 firearm deer se ... Read More