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March 8, 2012
Big game and turkey regulations to highlight public hearing; audio/visual streaming availableTOPEKA — The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing on Thursday, March 22, at the Kansas Historical Society History Center, 6425 SW 6th Avenue in Topeka. The afternoon session will begin at ... Read More


March 29, 2012
Publication shows all land open to spring turkey hunting; online version also availablePRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has announced that the 2012 Kansas Spring Turkey Atlas is now available at KDWPT offices and license vendors around the state. An online version is currently available on the ... Read More


June 14, 2012
People can help stop Asian carp, zebra mussels, other species that threaten Kansas’ watersTOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) recently launched a statewide campaign, Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers, to educate Kansans about the environmental and economic threats that aquatic nuisance species (ANS) such ... Read More


June 28, 2012
Applications available online; Either-Species/Either-Sex deer permit allows take of white-tailed or mule deerPRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) reminds hunters that resident 2012 Firearm Either-Species/Either-Sex Deer permit applications are due July 13 and are available online at ksoutdoors.com. ... Read More


Update, November. 7, 2012 - The Amendment Passed!October 25, 2012Amending state constitution would let lawmakers change how watercraft are classified, taxedTOPEKA – On November 6, Kansans will have an opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment that would allow the Kansas Legislature to change the way watercraft are taxed. For tax purpose ... Read More


November 8, 2012Registration number allows hunters to process deer in the fieldPRATT — Nearly 100,000 hunters will pursue deer in Kansas this fall, and those numbers will peak from now through early December. The archery season is open, and November is the most popular month with bowhunters. The regular firearm season is Nov. 28-Dec. 9. One imp ... Read More


April 18, 2013 Evening public hearing session will include setting 2013 antelope and elk seasons PRATT – The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing on Thursday, April 25, at the Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E 29th St. N, Wichita. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m. and rec ... Read More


April 19, 2013Watch from home or visit one of 17 satellite sites to participate in webinarPRATT – The potential listing of the lesser prairie chicken (LPC) as a threatened or endangered species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has raised concerns for many landowners and land managers. State and federal agencies have conducted numerous publ ... Read More


June 13, 2013Live, commercial-free video and audio streaming of meetings now available for first timePRATT­– The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing on Thursday, June 27, at the Lee Richardson Zoo, 312 Finnup Dr., Garden City. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m. and recess at 5 p.m., ... Read More


Aug. 1, 2013Rains improve boating access at several central-Kansas lakes PRATT—Singing in the rain; that’s what some state park managers, boaters and anglers were doing last week. After two years of drought conditions, low lake levels and limited boating access, recent rains have been well received. Heavy rain in central Kansas brought a welcom ... Read More