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Staff hope to have area repaired in time for waterfowl season ST. PAUL -- Heavy rainfall in southeast Kansas in early July caused the Neosho River and its tributaries to overflow and breach levees that normally keep the river out of the Neosho Wildlife Area, a popular waterfowl hunting spot just east of St. Paul. Extensive flooding and consi ... Read More

Staff hope to have area repaired in time for waterfowl season Heavy rainfall in southeast Kansas in early July caused the Neosho River and its tributaries to overflow and breach levees that normally keep the river out of the Neosho Wildlife Area, a popular waterfowl hunting spot just east of St. Paul. Extensive flooding and considerable dama ... Read More

Norton Correctional Facility (NCF) will host an open house at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, to celebrate the completion of the first of four inmate-built cabins that will be available for rent at area state parks.The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony that will be followed by a luncheon and tours of the cabins currently located on th ... Read More

Nov. 24, 2012
Commissioners to set regulations on take, use, and movement of bait fish or minnowsTOPEKA — On Tuesday, Dec. 6, the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will conduct a special meeting at the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Region 2 Office (basement conference room), 300 SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka. The m ... Read More

Tests reveal blue-green algae bloom; access to water closed until further noticeLOVEWELL STATE PARK – Officials with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) have advised the public to avoid contact with water at Lovewell Reservoir in Jewell County. Tests show that blue-green algae blooming in the reservoir contain elevated levels ... Read More

PRATT – If blue skies and sunshine have your family thinking about getting on the water, it’s time to think about boating education, too. It won’t be long before you’re enjoying a day of boating, and your teen asks to take the wheel. To ensure everyone is happy and safe, sign your teenagers up for a boating education class now, so they can get ... Read More

Invasive species likely moved to lake by anglerEL DORADO -- White perch, a non-native invasive species, have been found in El Dorado Reservoir. District fisheries biologist Craig Johnson set nets this week to confirm an angler report of catching white perch. His fears were confirmed. White perch have been introduced into El Dorado Reservoir. W ... Read More

PRATT ­– Just about everyone can attest to the value of a Swiss army knife – they’re compact, reliable, and useful in a variety of situations. The same can be said for Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s district fisheries newsletters. Crafted by the men and women who know area waters best, these free, online newsletters are prod ... Read More

November 1, 2012Surplus animals from display herd to be auctioned PRATT—Have you ever wanted your very own pet buffalo? Actually they don’t make good pets because they’re cantankerous and really difficult to house train. However, if you’ve ever thought about owning or eating a buffalo, more correctly called bison, here’s your chance. The Kansas ... Read More

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