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April 25, 2013Conservationists Dave and Mary Hendricks will host an agroforestry field day this May PRATT– The Kansas Forest Service (KFS) will host the 2013 Agroforestry Field Day May 8 on the farm of Dave and Mary Hendricks at I Road and 190 Ave, Wakeeney. Discussion topics will include tree health threats, creating mule deer habitat, lesser ... Read More

Nov. 21, 2013Boaters increase odds of survival during cold-weather incidents when armed with the right knowledge and toolsPRATT – A quick slip of the foot, a clothing snag on a limb, or even high winds can pose a big risk for any boater, but add in freezing temperatures, and you may find yourself encountering a life or death situation. As colde ... Read More

March 6, 2014U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Approves Oil and Gas Industry Candidate Conservation Agreement with AssurancesPrivate companies in five states have now enrolled more than 2.5 million acres in the Lesser Prairie-Chicken Range-wide Conservation Plan, representing oil and gas, pipelines, electric transmission and wind energy, resulting ... Read More

PRATT – Dove hunting can be a perfect opportunity to get a young hunter started in wingshooting. The weather is mild, action can be fast and shot opportunities numerous. It is safe and allows close supervision by a mentor as hunters sit quietly and wait for doves to fly into a feed field or water source. With a little pre-season shotgun practic ... Read More

TOPEKA- The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has confirmed the presence of invasive zebra mussels in Lyon State Fishing Lake in Lyon County. Routine samples collected by KDWPT Aquatic Nuisance Species staff to detect zebra mussels were found to contain zebra mussel larvae (also called veligers). Upon finding the veligers ... Read More

PRATT – The 2019 dove season opens on Sept. 1 and there is no better time to introduce youth to hunting. Aside from a proper-fitting shotgun, a good supply of shotgun shells, and a mentor, special equipment isn’t needed. Better yet, you won’t have to battle the bitter winter temperatures that are sure to come with later hunting seasons.Several ... Read More

TOPEKA – Mating season and the quest for more secure habitat have deer on the move this time of year, increasing the chances of deer-vehicle collisions.Typically, the greatest number of deer-vehicle crashes are in mid-November when the rut, or mating season, peaks. In addition to the rut, deer are also on the move in mid-fall seeking new food s ... Read More

Improving hunting and fishing is goal of survey The National Shooting Sports Foundation and American Sportfishing Association are looking for information on participation and purchasing behaviors of hunters and anglers. The organizations have set up two web surveys – one for hunters and one for anglers . The interactive surveys provide a wa ... Read More

Recreational trails grant funding available, LWCF grants not available There’s good news for local communities interested in developing recreational trails, but projects seeking funding through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) will have to wait. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has announced that funding will be availab ... Read More

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