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Advisory extends from Lincoln Street Bridge in Wichita to Oklahoma state line May 25, 2012TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a public health advisory for a portion of the Arkansas River due to elevated levels of bacteria discovered during routine stream sampling by KDHE’s ambient water quality monitoring ... Read More

Aug. 1, 2012
Labor Day weekend event for youth 16 and younger; registration deadline Aug. 23ST. MARYS — The Westar Energy Green Team will host a youth dove hunt at Jeffrey Energy Center, north of St. Marys, on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-3. Hunts will be on wheat stubble or sunflowers, guided by volunteers in the early morning or late afternoon ... Read More

Jan. 24, 2013Wildlife- and recreation-related legislation will be featuredPRATT ­– Keeping track of the hundreds of legislative bills and figuring out which ones will impact our natural resources and outdoor recreation can be confusing and difficult. To help those with an interest, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) wi ... Read More

Feb. 14, 2013Anglers use fishing forecast to find hidden opportunitiesPRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) 2013 Fishing Forecast features the ins and outs of fish populations in public waters around the state, helping anglers to better decide where to cast their lines. Comprised of sampling efforts conducted duri ... Read More

April 18, 2013Women age 18 and older can learn various outdoor skills during this one-day, hands-on eventPRATT ­– Becoming An Outdoors-Woman (BOW), an educational program of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, will host a one-day event to teach women basic outdoor skills Saturday, June 15 at Shawnee State Lake in Topeka.BOW TO ... Read More

May 2, 2013Boaters can follow these 10 steps for a safe and fun summer on the waterPRATT – National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24, serves as a reminder that, in the midst of making summer memories, it’s easy to forget about the hazards of spending a day on the water. To ensure you and your loved ones have a safe and enjoyable boating experience, ... Read More

December 12, 2013Christmas shopping has never been easierPRATT – Shopping days are winding down, but most last-minute shoppers are still a week away from panic-mode. Fortunately, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism has a way shoppers can avoid the stress and crowds of final-hour gift shopping. Find the perfect gifts for outdoor ... Read More

Feb. 20, 2014Bryan Peterson will serve a 24-county district working directly with farmers, ranchers, and landownersMANHATTAN ­­– The Kansas Forest Service is pleased to announce the employment of Bryan Peterson, who will begin serving as the northwest district forester, located in Hays, beginning Monday, March 3.  Peterson’s office will be ... Read More

March 13, 2014Federal grant program helps fund local outdoor recreation projectsPRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) is accepting applications for Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants through April 30, 2014. The federally funded program provides 50 percent reimbursement to selected outdoor recreation pr ... Read More

April 10, 2014Interested applicants have until April 30 to applyPRATT ­– The Willis Scholarship Foundation, in conjunction with the Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt, invites students currently enrolled in a Kansas regent’s institution pursuing a degree relating to wildlife, natural resources, and/or natural resource management to apply for a sch ... Read More

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