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May 22, 2014Controlled live fire instruction will teach safe, responsible, and fun shooting techniquesPRATT ­– The Marion County chapter of Quail Forever, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invite youth age 8 through 16 to attend a free shooting clinic May 31.  From 8 a.m. to 12 p ... Read More

July 10, 2014Anglers can have up to eight floatlines, special permit requiredPRATT – Floatline fishing season is just two-months long, and open to only 12 select areas within the state, but for channel cat anglers looking to get an edge out in the water, this season is the highlight of summer.Also referred to as jug fishing, floatline fishing c ... Read More

August 28, 2014Youth age 17 and younger and novice hunters can hunt free of competition Sept. 1 at BrzonPRATT ­– In an effort to provide youth and novice hunters with quality hunting opportunities, the Brzon Wildlife Area in Republic County is reserved on Sept. 1. In preparation for the upcoming dove season, several sunflower fields have been p ... Read More

Sept. 11, 2014New paddlers can attend the “Intro to Kayaking Orientation”PRATT – The Kansas Canoe and Kayak Association (KCKA) invites all to attend the 2014 Fall Rendezvous, Sept. 20-21, at Card Creek Campground, Elk City State Park. The free two-day canoeing and kayaking event is open to the public and all ages and experience levels are welco ... Read More

Oct. 30. 2014Rare whooping cranes make appearance in KansasPRATT – Four adult whooping cranes were spotted on Oct. 28 at Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area in Barton County but were gone by the next day. They are part of the only sustaining wild population estimated at 250 birds. Whooping cranes from this population will fly through the state in up ... Read More

December 18, 2014Easy solution for those “hard to shop for” peopleon your listPRATT – There always seems to be that one person on your Christmas list that is just plain hard to shop for, but don’t stress this holiday season over what to buy – the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s Outdoor Store has just the gift for you. Whether ... Read More

Feb. 19, 2015Anyone interested can show support by attending Feb. 28 banquetPRATT – Continued habitat loss and declines in bobwhite quail populations in Jackson and Jefferson counties motivated a local group to form the K-16 Chapter of Quail Forever. The chapter’s goals include addressing local concerns for the species through public awareness, ... Read More

PRATT ­– If your child is interested in finding out what Kansas outdoors is all about, encourage them to attend the Youth Outdoors Day, May 3, at Eisenhower State Park on Melvern Lake. Sponsored by the Outdoor Writers of Kansas, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, and Friends of Eisenhower State Park, Youth Outdoors Day will be op ... Read More

PRATT — It’s common knowledge that every year more women are becoming involved in the outdoors, and nowhere is it more evident than at Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s (KDWPT) Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshops. Because of this increased popularity, the May 15-17 BOW workshop is now full, but more opportunities will be ... Read More

WEBBER – Whether your child has yet to be introduced to fishing, or is already proficient at baiting a hook and casting, consider treating them to a free Kid’s Fishing Clinic at Lovewell State Park on June 7 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The clinic is open to youth ages 7-16 and will cover fish identification, knot tying, casting, lure selection, and f ... Read More

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