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Dec. 25, 2013Female hunters made up over a third of the participants at this annual huntBELOIT ­– Thirty-five new hunters with limited experience came from all across the state to get a taste of what pheasant hunting can be like. Hunters ranged in age from 11 to 55, and out of those 35 hunters, an impressive number of 11 participants were femal ... Read More


Fishing tournaments dominate park activities in early seasonPRATT — State parks are great places to camp, boat, fish, swim, and just enjoy the outdoors, but if that isn't enough, you'll find a special event you won't want to miss. In May, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has planned a number of special events. Because May is ... Read More


PRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism hosted the 9th Annual State Archery in the Schools Tournament on Saturday, April 7, at Blythe Family Fitness Center in Pratt where 336 students aimed to prove their archery skills.Archers shot for individual and team honors, as well as the opportunity to compete at the National Archer ... Read More


May 22, 2014Applications accepted online through June 13PRATT — Applications for resident-only antelope firearm and muzzleloader permits are being accepted now through June 13.  Only online applications are accepted and are available through the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) website, ksoutdoors.com. Click "L ... Read More


Leoti resident Dean Wiegers receives 2009 statewide awardPRATT — With a record low number of hunting accidents in 2009, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) staff are celebrating. So are volunteer hunter education instructors. In a timely announcement, the volunteer Hunter Education Advisory Committee to KDWP's Hunter Education Progr ... Read More


One-day courses to focus on waterfowl hunting techniques, wingshootingPRATT -- The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Hunter Education Section is offering two courses in advanced hunter education geared toward waterfowl hunting. The first course will be held Aug. 15 at the McPherson Valley Wetlands, northwest of McPherson. The seco ... Read More


Event includes Kansas Kids' Celebration, model airplanes, boating instruction, and moreMANHATTAN -- Join the fun at Tuttle Creek State Park’s Annual Free Entrance Days and Outdoor Kansas Kids' Celebration on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 22-23.Saturday’s activities begin at 9:30 a.m. with disc golf, a fishing clinic, and BB gun and archery instruc ... Read More


Aug. 30, 2012
At two-day event, kids can camp out and learn archery, shotgun shooting, crafts, much moreEMPORIA — The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) will hold its 2012 NWTF Kansas State JAKES Camp for youth on Sept. 15-16 at Camp Alexander, near Emporia. JAKES stand for Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship, and the acr ... Read More