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PRATT – We know what you’re thinking: trout in Kansas? Impossible. But, it’s true. While these spotted beauties may not be native to the Sunflower state, that doesn’t mean anglers fishing in Kansas can’t enjoy luring one ashore this winter. Thanks to a special program offered by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, anglers can ... Read More


For Immediate Release:Nov. 9, 2022 
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Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairs
(785) 338-3036nadia.marji@ks.gov   Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission To Hold Last Meeting of 2022KANSAS CITY, Kan.– The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold its last public meeting of 2022 on November 17. The meeting will beg ... Read More


May 23, 2013Young anglers will learn about and fish for channel catfish during this two-day eventPRATT ­– The Tuttle Creek Lake Association is hosting the 19th Annual Youth Fishing Clinic June 7-8, 2013 at Anneberg Park Lake. The event is open to the first 200 youth, age 8-12, who register.In addition to casting their lines, participants can en ... Read More


Program lifts fees, increases quality of local lakes PRATT — Fishing in Kansas has always been good, but the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks' (KDWP) Community Fisheries Assistance Program (CFAP) has improved both angler access and the quality of fisheries. Now in its second year, the program uses federal dollars derived from excise ... Read More


Program lifts fees, increases quality of local lakes Fishing in Kansas has always been good, but the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks' Community Fisheries Assistance Program (CFAP) has improved both angler access and the quality of fisheries. Now in its second year, the program uses federal dollars derived from excise taxes on fishing ... Read More


January events organized to educate participants about national symbolPRATT -- When bald eagles visit Kansas in the winter, avid and novice bird watchers are in hot pursuit. Bald eagles typically overwinter in the Sunflower State during January and February, providing an opportunity to observe one of the nation's most spectacular birds. To imp ... Read More


January events organized to educate participants about national symbolPRATT -- When bald eagles visit Kansas in the winter, avid and novice bird watchers are in hot pursuit. Bald eagles typically overwinter in the Sunflower State during January and February, providing an opportunity to observe one of the nation's most spectacular birds. To impr ... Read More


Eagle Days organized to educate participants about state’s largest raptorPRATT — Perhaps nothing piques the interests of both novice and seasoned Kansas bird watchers more than the sight of the nation’s symbol, the bald eagle. While some bald eagles nest in Kansas, numbers often surge during January and February, providing excellent opportunit ... Read More


Kanopolis Seep Stream yields two big browniesPRATT — A new state record brown trout was caught on Jan. 15 by Arlyn Lindquist, Windom. Fishing with a Kastmaster spoon in Kanopolis Seep Stream below Kanopolis Reservoir, Lindquist landed the 2.32-pound, 17.5-inch beauty about 1 p.m. The fish was identified by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Par ... Read More