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Sept. 1, 2011
Landowners, hunters urged to avoid attracting deer to feeders; concentrating deer spreads hemorrhagic diseaseEMPORIA — Late August through early October is a time when people occasionally see sick and dead deer and wonder what is happening. The disease most often associated with these losses is a virus called hemorrhagic disease ... Read More

May 3, 2012
Warming water lures fish to shallows; online video details best angling techniquesPRATT — The Kansas crappie spawn is one of the most exciting times of the year for many Kansas anglers. In response to warming April weather, breeding fish are moving into lake shallows, and anglers are already catching them as they move to spawning w ... Read More

Sept. 6, 2012
Late August rainfall, record duck numbers keep hunters hopefulPRATT — Kansas duck hunters don't have long to wait before seasons open. The early teal season runs Sept. 15-23 in the High Plains (west of U.S. 283) and Sept. 8-23 in the Low Plains (east of U.S. 283), and there should be plenty of birds migrating through Kansas. The ... 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

Feb. 6, 2014Anglers can dish up a great day on the water using information found in the 2014 Fishing ForecastPRATT ­– You don’t have to be a world-renowned chef to recognize a good meal when you eat one, and now you don’t have to be a Master Angler in order to catch fish like one. The 2014 Fishing Forecast, produced by the Kansas Department of ... Read More

May 8, 2014Aquatic nuisance species such as Asian carp and zebra mussels threaten waterwaysTOPEKA – As the warming weather beckons outdoor enthusiasts to their favorite lake or river, Kansans should remember that they play a critical role in helping stop aquatic invaders that threaten lakes and rivers in Kansas and many other states. Aquatic nu ... Read More

PRATT – The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission conducted a public meeting in Topeka on March 23 and voted on big game seasons, including deer, elk and antelope. Secretary’s Orders for 2017 deer permit quotas were also presented.Items reviewed during the Workshop Session included recommendations for migratory bird seasons, including s ... Read More

TOPEKA – What could be better than watching a gorgeous fireworks display, every ember trail and brilliant explosion mirrored in a lake that’s coating you in a cool breeze? Getting to enjoy it two or three times over at Kansas state parks!Consider making a day of your visit since some parks will have special events throughout the holiday. Nearly ... Read More

PRATT – In just a matter of days, ink will be drying on freshly-printed copies of Kansas’ 2018 Upland Bird Hunting Forecast, but if you can’t wait any longer, there’s an electronic version to tide you over. Bird hunters can download a PDF version of this year’s forecast at ksoutdoors.com.How To Download the “2018 Upland Bird Forecast”1. Visit k ... Read More

May 15, 2019 Update -  The contract to repair the Clark State Fishing Lake spillway was awarded to Dondlinger Construction, Wichita, which submitted the winning bid of $1,942,006.50. The contractor is expected to begin mobilizing and to start work on May 20, 2019, weather permitting. The southwest and southeast access roads to the dam ... Read More

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