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Excitement mounts as traditional opening of hunting season approaches with the Sept. 1 dove season; 10 days added to this year's seasonPRATT — It's mid-August, and hunters young and old anxiously await the traditional opening of fall hunting seasons, which begins when dove season opens Sept. 1. Preparation begins when hunters dust off their sh ... Read More


Mar. 14, 2013Anglers are encouraged to take advantage of special trout programPRATT – In an effort to provide unique winter fishing opportunities, The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) provides trout fishing opportunities by stocking Kansas waters with thousands of harvestable-sized trout each year. From Nov. 1-April 15, ... Read More


Generous season and low hunting pressure provide high-quality opportunitiesPRATT -- Fall turkey hunting is becoming increasingly popular. The season is long -- running Oct. 1-Dec. 2, Dec. 15-31, and Jan. 5-31, 2009. In addition, the fall season allows hunters to use dogs, much like upland game birds are hunted. (Use of dogs is not allowed duri ... Read More


Generous season and low hunting pressure provide high-quality opportunitiesFall turkey hunting is becoming increasingly popular. The season is long -- running Oct. 1-Dec. 2, Dec. 15-31, and Jan. 5-31, 2009. In addition, the fall season allows hunters to use dogs, much like upland game birds are hunted. (Use of dogs is not allowed during the spr ... Read More


Mar. 7, 2013Warmer temperatures give way to a special snagging seasonPRATT ­– A much-anticipated season for Kansas anglers draws near as paddlefish begin their annual spring spawning run. From Mar. 15-May 15, paddlefish permit-holders can snag up to six of these gentle giants from designated areas on the Neosho and Marais des Cygnes Rivers.Padd ... Read More


PRATT – Do you have what it takes to go handfishing? You can find out June 15-Aug. 15 during the Kansas handfishing season. Other than a strong grip, handfishing permit and a fishing license, all you really need is nerves of steel because you’ll be reaching into dark crevices and undercut banks to feel around for a hiding flathead catfish, whic ... Read More


Deer and antelope seasons set at Commission’s April meeting GARDEN CITY -- The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission listened to recommendations concerning the deer and antelope seasons at its public hearing Thursday night in Garden City. Commissioners approved the following season dates for deer.
The archery season will begin Sept. 22, 2008 ... Read More


Exotic species impact dove season PRATT -- The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission voted unanimously to liberalize hunting regulations concerning two exotic dove species -- the Eurasian collared dove and the ringed turtle dove, neither of which are native to North America. Eurasian collared doves in particular have increased their range and ... Read More


Exotic species impact dove seasonThe Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission voted unanimously to liberalize hunting regulations concerning two exotic dove species -- the Eurasian collared dove and the ringed turtle dove, neither of which are native to North America. Eurasian collared doves in particular have increased their range and numbers in r ... Read More