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Atlas includes maps of all public-access fishing areas; printed copies available late FebruaryPRATT ­­— Anglers looking forward to warmer weather will find welcome news in the 2010 Kansas Fishing Atlas, now available for viewing and download from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks' (KDWP) website, www.kdwp.state.ks.us. Printed copies ... Read More


Young hunters ages 11 through 16 invited; registration deadline March 25COUNCIL GROVE — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) — in cooperation with area chapters of the National Wild Turkey Federation and Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation, as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — is conducting a special turkey hunt April 3 ... Read More


Shotgun, rifle, archery shooting and fishing and furharvesting demonstrations highlight eventHAYS — On Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hays area conservation groups and businesses will offer a free day of target shooting and outdoor activities for youth ages 17 and younger. The 13th Annual Youth Outdoor Festival will be held at the Hays City Sp ... Read More


Event celebrates Cheyenne Bottoms’ unique wetlands systemHOISINGTON — The 6th annual Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlanders Festival will take place April 15-17 in Hoisington. Organized and hosted by Hoisington Main Street, Inc., the festival celebrates the Cheyenne Bottoms region and the myriad flora and fauna it harbors. Activities for the whole family ... Read More


16th annual event offers team prizes and plenty of funWEBBER — The 16th annual Sand Castle/Sculpture Contest at Lovewell State Park, near Webber, is scheduled for Sunday, July 17, at the Southwinds Beach area of the state park. Teams comprising as many as five people can register at the state park office from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday.Sand cast ... Read More


Shotgun, rifle, archery shooting and fishing and furharvesting demonstrations highlight event HAYS — On Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hays area conservation groups, businesses, and the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism will offer a free day of target shooting and outdoor activities for youth ages 17 and younger. Called the 14th ... Read More


November 9, 2011
Logan City Lake in Phillips County no longer listed; no more testing scheduledTOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has determined that the toxic level of blue-green algae at Logan City Lake in Phillips County has subsided, and the lake is no longer under a blue-green algae Warning or Advisory. Only o ... Read More


May 17, 2012
More than 4,000 permits left over, on sale June 18PRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has completed the nonresident deer permit drawing for the 2012 seasons, and for those applicants who were unsuccessful, there’s good news: more than 4,000 permits are left over from the initial drawing. These perm ... Read More


November 2, 2012Board slated to review project proposals; applications due Nov. 30PRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Trails Advisory Board will hold a public meeting at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at the Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E. 29th Street N, Wichita, Kansas, for the purpose of hearing an ... Read More


Mar. 14, 2013Volunteer guides will lead 20 lucky youth on a hunt for gobblersPRATT – Westar Energy’s Green Team, a group of employee and retired volunteers that takes on environmental projects across Kansas, is partnering with the Jeffrey Energy Center (JEC) to host a youth spring turkey hunt. From April 1-21, turkey hunting opportunities will ... Read More