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March 29, 2012
Increase your angling odds for only $6.50 per yearPRATT — If you had the opportunity to pay just $6.50 a year to increase your odds of catching fish on rod and reel — possibly by 30 percent or more — would you take it? Many anglers would, and the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) offers just that opportuni ... Read More

September 27, 2012Chance for Thanksgiving wild turkey dinnerPRATT—The fall turkey season doesn’t have the tradition or build-up that surrounds the spring turkey season but only because it’s overshadowed by deer, waterfowl and upland bird hunting seasons. Kansas fall turkey hunters enjoy unsurpassed opportunities, in terms of season length, gene ... Read More

High duck numbers should make good waterfowl hunting this fallPRATT — Kansas duck hunters don't have long to wait before seasons open, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has predicted high numbers of migrating birds. Find the water, and hunters should be able to find ducks, especially at one of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks ( ... Read More

Aug. 1, 2012
$2.50 permit required to hunt prairie chickens; follow-up surveys can help better manage harvest and target conservation programsEMPORIA — The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has announced that a $2.50 permit will be required to hunt prairie chickens this fall. This applies to both lesser and greater prairi ... Read More

2008 deer, antelope seasons highlight evening public hearing PRATT -- The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing at the Finnup Center at Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City April 17. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m. The evening public hearing will begin at 7 p.m.
The afternoon session will ... Read More

2008 deer, antelope seasons highlight evening public hearing The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing at the Finnup Center at Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City April 17. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m. The evening public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. The afternoon session will include su ... Read More

Spring spawn draws crappie into wading waterPRATT — One of the most anticipated angling opportunities in Kansas is the spring crappie spawning period, usually from late April through May. The cool spring of 2011 may have delayed this year’s run, but warmer weather is in the forecast, and crappie are on the move. Reports from many reservoirs ha ... Read More

For Immediate Release:   April 17, 2024   
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Nadia Marji, CMP®, Chief of Public Affairs   nadia.marji@ks.gov SHAWNEE – The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission, led by newly-appointed Chairman Whitney Damron, will hold its next public meeting on Thursday, Apri ... Read More

Oct. 10, 2013Despite drought during the reproductive season, some upland game hunters may experience a memorable harvest this fallPRATT – The 2013 Upland Bird Forecast is now available for viewing online at ksoutdoors.com, and although population levels are projected to be less than favorable, upland bird hunters willing to travel to northern K ... Read More

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