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Leon, Salina, Kansas City natives tabbed to replace outgoing commissionersTOPEKA — Governor Sam Brownback has appointed three new commissioners to the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission. The terms of commissioners Kelly Johnston, Doug Sebelius, and Sheri Wilson expired June 30, 2011, and all have been replaced.Replacing Johnston, Ra ... Read More

Publication online Aug. 12; printed copies available in early SeptemberPRATT — Printed copies of the 2011 Kansas Hunting & Furharvesting Regulations Summary will be available at Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) offices and license vendors around the state about Sept. 1, but hunters can view or download the summary b ... Read More

September 22, 2011
Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan under reviewPRATT — The Kansas Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan was prepared in 2005 as a requirement for the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) to be eligible to continue receiving State Wildlife Grants (SWG). Scheduled to be updated before its 10-year a ... Read More

September 6, 2011
CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and other equipment before moving from one lake to anotherMARQUETTE — During a periodic inspection and dewatering of the outlet works at Kanopolis Reservoir on Sept. 26, officials with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers discovered an adult ... Read More

Jan. 12, 2012
State income tax return Chickadee Checkoff box helps conserve all wildlifePRATT — Tax time often brings additional darkness to the post-holiday blues, but the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) offers state taxpayers the opportunity to brighten the new year’s landscape by doing something good for wildlife. T ... Read More

Feb. 23, 2012
Atlas including maps of all public-access fishing areas now online, in print March 1PRATT ­­— The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has released a tool that will help you catch more fish — and it’s free. Interested?Check out the 2012 Kansas Fishing Atlas, now available for viewing and download from KDWPT we ... Read More

May 31, 2012
Event coincides with Free Fishing DaysWEBBER — Free Fishing Days is set for Saturday and Sunday, June 2-3. Fishing licenses are not required to fish any Kansas waters for these two days, including Lovewell Reservoir, near Webber and Lovewell State Park. However, vehicle and camping permits are still required.In conjunction with Fr ... Read More

June 14, 2012
Kansas and Arkansas rivers, portions of federal reservoirs openPRATT — If you’re an outdoor adventurer looking for the thrill of your life, get ready for the Kansas flathead catfish handfishing season, which opens June 15. This exciting sport not only provides thrills, but bountiful, delicious table fare awaits those hearty souls ... Read More

Jan. 24, 2013Fishing regulations summary pamphlet includes more than lawsPRATT – Most avid anglers have several items – a special lure or a lucky hat – they won’t be caught fishing without. All should add the 2013 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary to their “don’t-go-without” list. The 49-page, color pamphlet is available now wherever licenses ... Read More

Feb. 14, 2013Bird watchers are needed for a four-day studyPRATT ­– Bird watchers around the state are encouraged to participate in the 2013 Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) Feb. 15-18. Similar to the recently conducted Kansas Winter Bird Feeder Survey, Kansas bird watchers of every skill level are asked to grab their binoculars and provide valu ... Read More

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