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Duck and goose regulations to highlight evening public hearingTOPEKA — The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission invites all interested persons to attend a public meeting and hearing on Aug. 12 at the Mankato Community Center, 214 N High in Mankato. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m., and the evening public hearing will begin at 7 p.m ... Read More


Drawdown to repair dam will effect Cross Timbers State Park visitorsTORONTO — Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) staff at Cross Timbers State Park have alerted the public that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) plans to begin lowering Toronto Reservoir on Friday, Aug. 6. The drawdown will continue through Aug. 13, when the lake ... Read More


Permits allow take of antlerless mule deer or whitetailPRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced that Either-Species Antlerless Deer permits are still available in seven units. These permits allow the take of antlerless mule deer or white-tailed deer in any season with equipment legal for the season. They are ava ... Read More


Fishing, boating allowed, swimming and other water activities still prohibitedMANKATO —Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Secretary Mike Hayden has rescinded a previous order and partially opened Lovewell Reservoir. The lake is now open for pleasure boating and fishing; however, due to current blue-green algae levels, water activit ... Read More


Six-duck bag limit gives hunters more options; certain species limitedPRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks reminds hunters that as late-migrating duck seasons begin, the daily bag limit for ducks has changed from last year. In both youth and regular duck seasons, six ducks is the daily bag limit. (The limit was five last year.) ... Read More


Fifty-five animals to be auctioned at Maxwell Wildlife RefugePRATT — On Wednesday, Nov. 17, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) will conduct a public buffalo auction at 11 a.m. at the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge corrals, 6 miles north and 1 ¼ miles west of Canton. Approximately 55 buffalo will be offered, including four two-year-old ... Read More


Military veterans and celebrities to take part in event; Dec. 10 application deadlineGLEN ELDER — On Dec. 18-19, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) and Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors, Inc., will sponsor their annual pheasant hunt for youth and women at Glen Elder Reservoir. The event will begin early on both Saturday and Sunday m ... Read More


State income tax return Chickadee Checkoff box helps conserve all wildlifePRATT — Most people enjoy opening the mailbox, but in January and February, a few not-so-welcome communications intrude on this simple pleasure — tax forms. While few people look forward to tax time, the Kansas State Income Tax form provides everyone with the opportunity ... Read More


Presentation of annual Conservation Achievement Awards to highlight banquetMANHATTAN — The Kansas Wildlife Federation's (KWF) 2011 Annual Meeting will be held Friday and Saturday, Feb. 25 and 26, at the Highland Hotel & Convention Center, 3017 West 10th Street in Great Bend. The 2010 Conservation Achievement Program (CAP) awards banquet wi ... Read More


State income tax return Chickadee Checkoff box helps conserve all wildlifePRATT — Most people enjoy opening the mailbox, but in January and February, a few not-so-welcome communications intrude on this simple pleasure — tax forms. While few people look forward to tax time, the Kansas State Income Tax form provides everyone with the opportunity ... Read More