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April 26, 2012
Outdoor events all day long, Ducks Unlimited banquet April 27GREAT BEND — On Saturday, April 28, the city of Hoisington, in conjunction with Ducks Unlimited, will host the Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlanders Festival in downtown Hoisington. The festival focuses on celebrating the amazing ecosystem of the Cheyenne Bottoms region in centr ... Read More


June 14, 2012
Winners eligible for regional championships, college scholarshipsRUSSELL — The Bass Federation (TBF), in partnership with Forrest L. Wood (FLW) Outdoors, will host the Student Angler Federation Kansas High School Fishing State Championship June 30 at Wilson Reservoir, near Russell. The state championship is a two-person team even ... Read More


July 4, 2012
Retired Air Force Colonel Rob Peterson honors father’s memory with donationCIMARRON — Rob Peterson, 53, of Colorado Springs, has donated his 640-acre property near Cimarron to Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever as part of the organization’s Grassroots Conservation Campaign. The donation provides a place for future hunters and con ... Read More


December 6, 2012Kansas Ornithological Society Christmas Bird Count runs Dec. 9-Jan. 13, 2013PRATT — The long tradition of Christmas bird counts provide people interested in birds opportunities to make new acquaintances, renew old friendships, and learn more about birds and birdwatching in Kansas. The counts also provide important information ab ... Read More


June 20, 2013As summer heats up, the KDWPT “Wear It Kansas” boat will be hitting the water to educate boaters about life jacket safetyPRATT­– This summer, if you see a boat clad with the “Wear It Kansas” logo, you might want to motor over and say hello– it could get you some free stuff. In an effort to promote life jacket use on Kansas waters, ... Read More


July 10, 2013Kansas Hunter Education courses teach new hunters how to be ethical, safe and knowledgeable, free of chargePRATT­– The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism is currently offering Hunter Education classes throughout the state, providing a variety of class times, formats, and locations to meet nearly any schedule. Kansas l ... Read More


Sept. 5, 2013Early season prairie chicken hunters can cover miles in a day’s huntPRATT ­– The early prairie chicken season (Northwest and East units), Sept. 15 - Oct. 15, 2013, gives bird hunters a unique opportunity to walk up greater prairie chickens and work bird dogs long before traditional upland bird seasons open. The early season was est ... Read More


Sept. 26, 2013 Eligible hunters can choose from nearly 640 special hunts during this second drawing PRATT – Hunters have until Monday, Sept. 30, 2013 at 9 a.m. to apply for the 2013 fall/winter special hunts drawing. The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s (KDWPT) Special Hunts Program offers hunters the opportunity to ... Read More


Oct. 3, 2013 Participants can be certified to teach fishing techniques in Kansas PRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, along with Fishing’s Future, is excited to announce the Bass Pro Shops in Olathe as the site of the next angler education course on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to ... Read More


Jan. 30, 2014Planning a Kansas excursion is easy with print, online toolsTOPEKA – The 2014 edition of “Kansas Outdoors,” the official guide to the Sunflower State’s outdoor destinations and experiences is now available. Published by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), “Kansas Outdoors” is crammed with 57 pages of stunn ... Read More