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Mar. 14, 20132013 Spring Turkey Hunting Atlas features information valuable to all huntersPRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) 2013 Spring Turkey Hunting Atlas is now available. In addition to maps, the 66-page atlas will also feature area contact information, sunrise-sunset tables, cabin locations, and informati ... Read More


April 11, 2013Families are invited to attend an annual fishing day at Fort Riley free of chargePRATT ­– Kids of all ages are welcome to attend Fort Riley’s third annual Kid’s Fishing Day April 20 at Moon Lake from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.The annual event regularly draws a strong crowd.“Last year, we had about 200 kids there,” said Directorate of ... Read More


May 2, 2013Kansas Fishing Atlas is one-stop shopping for anglers in search of the perfect fishing holePRATT ­– Packed with over 60 pages of detailed, easy-to-read maps, the 2013 Kansas Fishing Atlas is a must-have for any angler. In addition to maps of public waters, anglers can also find maps of Fishing Impoundment and Stream Habitats (F.I.S.H ... Read More


May 30, 2013 It’s not too late to sign up for the Kansas Birding Big Year competition PRATT – Birders can still sign up for the 2013 Kansas Birding Big Year, a competition where participants attempt to observe as many species of birds as they can within the borders of Kansas. Unlike other “big year” competitions that span the U.S. in ... Read More


May 30, 2013 New ANS media kit can help news sources spread the word about aquatic hitchhikersTOPEKA ­– As Kansans take advantage of the warming weather to get out to their favorite lake or river, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) reminds them they play a critical role in preventing the spread of aquatic invaders that ... Read More


June 20, 2013Bullfrog hunting can be a great way to spend a summer night, as well as fill up on good eatsPRATT– Kansas bullfrog season is almost here and for some, this is a special summer treat. From July 1-October 31, hunters of these four-legged amphibians can enjoy both an evening’s entertainment as well as a meal that is anything but ho-hu ... Read More


July 18, 2013Resident deer permits available online or from license vendors statewidePRATT­­­– Purchasing a resident deer permit has never been more convenient for Kansas hunters. Beginning July 30, all over-the-counter permits will go on sale, and for residents, that’s just about every deer permit available. The only deer permit that requires ... Read More


Aug. 1, 2013Youth age 17 and younger can enjoy a day of casts and blasts during this annual festivalHAYS­– The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism along with Hays area conservation groups and businesses are again sponsoring a free target shooting and outdoor activities for youth 17 and under. The 16th Annual Youth Outdoor Festival ... Read More


August 22, 2013State parks are ready for the last big weekends of summerPRATT – Make plans and reservations to visit a Kansas state park - there’s still plenty of summer fun left, and the weather is perfect. It’s been a great summer, and Kansans have perhaps appreciated it more after the last two summers we’ve endured. Cooler temperatures and i ... Read More


Sept. 5, 2013Hunters are always encouraged to refer to the 2013 Kansas Hunting & Furharvesting Regulations Summary before hitting the fieldPRATT­ – For some, the beginning of fall is heralded by leaves changing colors, for others it’s cooler temperatures and shorter days, but for hunters fall is marked by the start of deer season. In less t ... Read More