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“Safe Boater Kit” among rewards for completing instructional course With the growing number of recreational boaters on Kansas waters, the advantages of boater education have never been more apparent. As our lakes and rivers become busier and the types of boats more varied, it is increasingly important for boaters to learn safe boating techni ... Read More

“Safe Boater Kit” among rewards for completing instructional coursePRATT -- With the growing number of recreational boaters on Kansas waters, the advantages of boater education have never been more apparent. As our lakes and rivers become busier and the types of boats more varied, it is increasingly important for boaters to learn safe boating ... Read More

23rd Annual ‘Walk With Wildlife’ is June 9 Interested in getting an up-close, personal look at all kinds of Kansas wildlife? Want to hold a live snake? Do you want to discover the differences between hawks and owls? Anyone interested in learning more about wildlife is welcome at the 23rd Annual Walk with Wildlife at the Great Plains Nature C ... Read More

Great Plains Nature Center’s ‘Walk With Wildlife’ set for June 9WICHITA -- Interested in getting an up-close, personal look at all kinds of Kansas wildlife? Want to hold a live snake? Do you want to discover the differences between hawks and owls?Anyone interested in learning more about wildlife is welcome at the 23rd Annual Walk with Wildlife ... Read More

Draft plan, public comment form available onlinePRATT -- The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) invites public review and comment on a draft plan to guide future management of catfish in the state’s waters. Interested persons can download and view the plan online, as well submit comments, at the KDWP Blog. The plan is being develop ... Read More

Safety key to successful holiday on packed lakes PRATT -- As Independence Day fast approaches, boaters are reminded that life jackets play an important role in keeping them safe in the water. In 2005, approximately 70 percent of all boating fatalities were drownings. Approximately 87 percent of those who drowned were not wearing a life jacke ... Read More

Safety key to successful holiday on packed lakes To ensure enjoyable summer outings, boaters are reminded that life jackets play an important role in keeping them safe in the water. In 2005, approximately 70 percent of all boating fatalities were drownings. Approximately 87 percent of those who drowned were not wearing a life jacket.
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Anglers can help control spread of undesirable, non-native fish species PRATT -- The invasion continues. White perch, a fish species native to the Atlantic coast of North America, now inhabit the waters of Lake Afton in Sedgwick County.
KDWP fisheries biologist Jessica Mounts said an angler recently reported finding white perch at the 260-a ... Read More

Kansas premier outdoor magazine a treat for all outdoor people
PRATT--The September/October 2007 issue of Kansas Wildlife & Parks magazine will be in readers hands on September 1. As with all issues, this magazine has a variety of outdoor-related articles illustrated with color photography, as well as timely information on hunting, fish ... Read More

Increase in shooting sport participation sparks interest, need for ranges According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, more than 19 million Americans enjoy target shooting, and more citizens are turning to the shooting sports as a leisure-time activity. Unfortunately, there are not nearly enough public shooting facilities in Kansas ... Read More

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