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Meeting coincides with announcement of new CRP general signupSALINA — Kansas Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever improved more than 30,000 acres for wildlife in 2010. The organization kicks off its next year of work on Saturday, Feb. 12, at the annual Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever State Habitat Meeting at the Ramada Inn in Salina. The mee ... Read More

Pair face prison sentencing, heavy fines, suspension of hunting privilegesWICHITA — On March 16, James Bobby Butler Jr. and Marlin Jackson Butler — both of Martinsville, Texas — pleaded guilty in federal court in Wichita to felony conspiracy and wildlife trafficking charges stemming from the illegal sale of guided deer hunts in southern Kansas ... Read More

Feb. 16, 2012
Record duck harvest recorded despite dry yearPLEASANTON — Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area, near the Missouri border in Linn County, reported a record breaking-year for waterfowl hunters in the 2011-2012 season. Duck hunters reported harvesting more than 8,300 ducks during the 74-day season, shattering the old record of 6,220 in 1 ... Read More

March 29, 2012
Parks users will have a short detour to access Wilson State ParkWILSON — A short detour will be required to visit the Wilson Reservoir area and the Post Rock Scenic Byway this travel season. Beginning in early April and ending in the fall, the I-70/K-232 interchange (Exit 206, Wilson/Lucas) will undergo reconstruction, but K-232 ... Read More

June 21, 2012
Publication ranks best beaches in each of 50 states plus District of ColumbiaPRATT — To kick off the start of summer, USA TODAY asked local experts to select their favorite beach in each state and the District of Columbia. Scott State Park, north of Scott City, was tagged as having the “best” beach in Kansas.“Lake Scott opens lik ... Read More

Aug. 9, 2012
Free permits will help with game managementMELVERN — In an attempt to gather better information regarding how game populations respond to management activities and hunter harvest, Melvern Wildlife Area and Lyon State Fishing Lake will require daily hunting permits beginning Sept. 1. Melvern Wildlife Area is a popular destination f ... Read More

Aug. 9, 2012
Shoreline and fishery improvements scheduled; no fish salvage allowedKINGMAN — In an effort to improve fishing and eliminate an expanding white perch population — an aquatic nuisance species (ANS) — Kingman State Fishing Lake (SFL) is scheduled to be drained and renovated this fall. Periodic renovations are standard practice in sm ... Read More

January 3, 2013Afternoon workshop items include big game and turkey hunting regulationsPRATT--The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing on Thursday, Jan. 10, at Butler County Community College, Clifford/Stone Community Room, 901 Haverhill Rd., El Dorado. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 ... Read More

June 6, 2013Fishing's Future and KDWPT will certify instructors to teach fishing techniques in Kansas PRATT­– Have you ever wondered how to tell the difference between a white bass and a wiper? Or, how to tie on a hook using an improved clinch knot? Whether you simply want to improve your general fishing knowledge or are looking to sharpen your ... Read More

July 18, 2013The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will set late migratory bird seasons at the August 1 meetingPRATT– The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing on Thursday, August 1, at the Woodson County Community Building, 211 W. Butler, Yates Center. The afternoon session will beg ... Read More

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