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Feb. 13, 2014Conservation practices qualify landowners for financial incentives PRATT – Kansas landowner/producers can receive sign-up incentives and payments for implementing grassland conservation practices that benefit lesser prairie-chickens. The application deadline to enroll land in the Lesser-prairie Chicken Conservation Program is ... Read More


HOUSTON – Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: OXY) announced today that it has enrolled nearly 1.8 million acres of its oil and gas interests in Texas, New Mexico, Kansas and Oklahoma, in programs designed to support conservation measures for the Lesser Prairie-Chicken (LEPC). The majority of the acreage has been enrolled in the Lesser Prai ... Read More


March 20, 2014A female walleye can release as many as 300,000 eggs, but less than 10 percent will survive in naturePRATT – In late March, a placid lake surface might lead some to believe major fish activity has yet to begin, but for walleye, waves of commotion are occurring beneath the surface as males and females begin spawning. As soon as wat ... Read More


March 20, 2014Nearly 214,000 Walk-In Hunting Access acres are available this springPRATT – Hunting for spring turkeys can have it’s own set of challenges, but this year, finding a place to hunt shouldn’t be one of them. Thanks to the Walk-In Hunting Access (WIHA) program offered through the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWP ... Read More


March 27, 2014Hunters can purchase permit/game tag combo at reduced price through March 31PRATT – It’s time to bust out the old box call and strike up some turkey talk because opportunities to hunt the prized bearded bird are just around the corner. The 2014 Kansas spring turkey hunting season will kick off April 1- 8 with the youth, disabled a ... Read More


June 5, 2014Kansas boasts hundreds of miles of trails to enjoyTOPEKA ­– American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day will bring together outdoor enthusiasts across the country on Saturday, June 7, 2014, for the 22nd annual celebration of America's magnificent trail system and its countless supporters and volunteers. More than 2,000 nation ... Read More


July 24, 2014New reduced youth fees make experiencing the outdoors more affordable than everPRATT – It won’t be long and trail camera pictures won’t be the only thing resident hunters will be clicking through on a computer. At 12:01 a.m. August 1, over-the-counter deer permits go on sale at ksoutdoors.com, and for resident hunters with deer fev ... Read More


July 31, 2014Six reported hunting incidents in 2013 marks lowest number since records have been keptPRATT ­– Kansas has a lot of to offer hunters. Abundant wildlife, a multitude of hunting opportunities, and diverse landscapes are just a few of the things that make Kansas truly a hunter’s paradise. And while it’s always been a safe place to hun ... Read More


Sept. 4, 2014Live music begins at 3:30 p.m. and will continue through the nightPRATT – Camping, chili, and country music – what more could you ask for? Thanks to the Friends of Crawford State Park, all this and more will be part of a one-night event, Sept. 27 at Crawford State Park’s Oak Point Campground. Crawford State Park is located just nin ... Read More


Oct. 30, 2014Youngsters 16 and younger can hunt pheasants and quail Nov. 1-2PRATT – November is a busy month for hunters in Kansas, and it starts on Nov. 1 and 2 with the youth pheasant and quail seasons. A variety of seasons in Kansas are designated for young hunters, including spring turkey, deer, waterfowl, pheasants and quail. All youth sea ... Read More