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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


Sept. 5, 2013 Participants can enjoy a day of shooting, socializing, and supporting youth during this annual event RUSSELL - The Black Gold Chapter of Pheasants Forever will host its 8th Annual Appreciation Event Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013 at LaSada Sporting Clays and Hunting Service, six miles southwest of Russell. The event will run fro ... Read More


Sept. 5, 2013 Saturday, Sept. 7th, Lovewell State Park will host its first-ever “Tailgating Saturday” PRATT ­­– Lovewell State Park will celebrate the end of the summer with two days of events Sept. 7 and 8, including a free park entrance day on Sunday. Events include a football-themed campsite decoration party, a chili cook-off conte ... Read More


Oct. 3, 2013 Venison 101 participants will learn the basics of getting a deer from the field to the dinner table PRATT – Fall is officially here and that means freezers are going to start filling up with deer meat. Whether you are a beginner or veteran deer hunter, or just looking to expand your culinary repertoire, consider attending ... Read More


Oct. 31, 2013Youth hunters may hunt pheasant and quail free of competition during this special seasonPRATT – The beginning of November marks one of Kansas’ most prized hunting seasons - pheasant and quail - and for hunters age 16 and younger, a jump-start on the regular season can mean the difference between a decent hunt and an unforgettable s ... Read More


Nov. 14, 2013Hunters will hunt alongside celebrity mentors, including former NFL and MLB playersGLEN ELDER – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) is pleased to announce the upcoming 16th Annual Youth and Women’s Pheasant Hunt at Waconda Lake, Dec. 14. The hunt will begin at 7:15 a.m. with breakfast at Hopewell Church in ... Read More


Dec. 5, 2013Buy a license or permit and give the gift of the outdoors this holiday PRATT – Looking for the perfect gift for dad? Need an affordable stocking stuffer for the kids? Consider purchasing a 2014 hunting or fishing license. Starting Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, all licenses and permits for the 2014 season will go on sale, and for those look ... Read More


Jan. 30, 2014Help nongame species this tax season by checking the ChickadeePRATT – With the flick of a pen, taxpayers can help support a wide variety of nongame wildlife this tax season by making a donation to the Chickadee Checkoff program. To make a contribution, taxpayers simply mark the Chickadee Checkoff box on their state income tax forms ... Read More


Feb. 20, 2014Kansas offers winter trout fishing at more than 30 public fishing lakesPRATT ­– Kansas might not be the first state that comes to your mind when you think of trout fishing, but don’t be fooled – the Sunflower State has created spectacular winter fishing opportunities by stocking more than 30 different public fishing locations with ... Read More