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Counting backyard birds doubles the pleasure of winter activityPRATT -- Thousands of Kansans enjoy watching birds at backyard feeders, and this month, they can enjoy it even more. As snow, rain, and frigid winter temperatures entice finches, cardinals, juncos, woodpeckers, and a variety of other birds to backyard bird feeders across Kansas, bi ... Read More

Submission deadline Jan. 31 WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Wildlife Refuge Association (NWRA) has announced its 2nd annual digital photo contest showcasing America’s national wildlife refuges. Entries for the 2007 Refuge Photo Contest can be submitted until Jan. 31, with results to be announced March 14 at the 104th anniversary of the establ ... Read More

Greensburg man honored for wildlife habitat work; 2008 applications now available Jason Johnson of Paradise Island Farms, near Greensburg, was recently recognized as the 2007 Quail Unlimited/Budweiser Adopt-A-Covey Central Plains Regional Award winner by Bob Peterson, Quail Unlimited (QU) Central Plains regional director. Peterson selected J ... Read More

Melvern marina's quick action prevents spread to reservoir; highlights need for caution MELVERN -- Generally, the news on zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species (ANS) is bad, but recently, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) staff reported some good news. "I would like to recognize the staff at Melvern Marina for t ... Read More

Marina staff's quick action prevents spread to reservoir; highlights need for cautionGenerally, the news on zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species (ANS) is bad, but recently, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) staff reported some good news. "I would like to recognize the staff at Melvern Marina for their action to pre ... Read More

More than new offices, building to bring history to life in unique landscapeSCOTT CITY -- Amidst the rocky outcroppings known as the Ogallala Formation, Lake Scott State Park is carved into the geography like no place in Kansas. Natural springs, deep-wooded canyons, and craggy bluffs have for centuries made this area an oasis in the High Plain ... Read More

More than new offices, building to bring history to life in unique landscapeAmidst the rocky outcroppings known as the Ogallala Formation, Scott State Park is carved into the geography like no place in Kansas. Natural springs, deep-wooded canyons, and craggy bluffs have for centuries made this area an oasis in the High Plains. Long before early ... Read More

Pratt's Annual Fishing Derby heads up a busy weekend in the State of KansasPratt – We're getting to the heart of summer and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has plenty of fun outdoor activities for you to attend around the state. The weekend of June 13th is no exception and it is packed full of fishing derbies, OK Kids days, and more. Be ... Read More

Season runs July 1-Oct. 31; fishing license requiredPRATT -- Bullfrogs have been bellowing from farm ponds, streams, and lakes since the Kansas weather warmed up, and many campers and anglers are anxious to target a few of these amphibious "tubas" and put some fine eating on the table. They'll get their chance on July 1, when the bul ... Read More

New permit system designed to meet hunter demand, landowner preferencePRATT -- There is good news for nonresident deer hunters this year: all applicants for Nonresident Whitetail Either Sex Deer permits were successful. This is the first year all applicants have been successful, and this success is directly attributable to changes in the permi ... Read More

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