Advanced search


November 15, 2012Enrolled private waters can benefit from fish stocking and habitat managementPRATT--The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s F.I.S.H. Program, which stands for Fishing Impoundments and Stream Habitats, was patterned after the very successful Walk-In Hunting Access Program with a goal of increasing public fishing o ... Read More


August 14, 2014Weather forecasts show no “winter” in sight, but the holiday spirit is nearPRATT – The holidays are a few months away, but that’s no reason to miss out on Christmas fun, August 16, at Lovewell State Park’s 12th Annual Campground Christmas. During this event, campers across the park will compete in a decorating contest, transformi ... Read More


Jan. 8, 2015Tours begin at 10 a.m., courtesy of Friends of MaxwellPRATT – Join the Friends of Maxwell on Jan. 17 in a unique tour of public land elk at the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge, 2565 Pueblo Road, Canton. Tours of the 2,200-acre enclosure will begin at 10 a.m. and are by reservation-only. An elk chili lunch will be offered after the tour, bot ... Read More


Feb. 12, 2015Family-friendly event to be held at Topeka’s Dornwood ParkPRATT – Put your detective skills to work with the Kansas Native Plant Society as they identify the trees of Dornwood Park, SE 25th St and SE Highland Ave, in Topeka. The 2015 Winter Tree Identification Walk will take place Feb. 21 from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Using only buds, twigs, ... Read More


PRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) would like to remind nonresident deer hunters that the application deadline for 2015-2016 Nonresidents Deer Permits is midnight on April 24. Only online applications are being accepted through the KDWPT website, ksoutdoors.com, where applicants will be taken through a process ... Read More


PRATT– Landowners interested in sharing the joys of hunting with others, and receiving additional income, are encouraged to enroll in the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s Walk-In Hunting Access (WIHA) program. Enrollment for the fall season is currently open and will close July 15. LandenrolledinWIHA still remains in private o ... Read More


PRATT – Firearms and muzzleloader permit applications for the 2015 antelope season, open to Kansas residents, will be accepted through June 12. Applications can be made online by visiting ksoutdoors.com/Hunting/What-to-Hunt/Antelope, or by calling the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s Pratt Operations Office at (620) 672-5911.H ... Read More


PRATT – Wilson Realty and Auction Service of Salina will conduct a consignment auction on September 19 to sell items forfeited by the courts to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT). The auction will take place at 601 South Broadway, Salina, beginning at 10 a.m. KDWPT regularly sells items forfeited in poaching cases or a ... Read More


PRATT – The Jayhawk Chapter of the Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation (QUWF) will host a youth pheasant hunt Sunday, October 11 for hunters 15 and younger. The free event will take place at Eckman's Hunting Preserve, 988 E. 1900 Rd., Baldwin City. To reserve your child’s spot, contact John Hill at (785) 841-9555 or by e-mail at hills4ku@hotma ... Read More


HARPER – If you’re interested in learning how you can incorporate prescribed burning into your land management practices, attend the Prescribed Burn Workshop in Harper County on Thursday, Feb. 11. The one-day class will be held at the Harper County Fair Barn, 128 E 9th St., and begin at 10 a.m. There is a $10 registration fee, which includ ... Read More