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Zero-tolerance policy planned for 2008 boating season PRATT -- Kansas boaters are advised to pay special attention to life jacket requirements this boating season, according to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP). “We plan to take a zero-tolerance approach to life jacket violations this year,” said Dan Hesket, KDWP boating law ... Read More


Zero-tolerance policy planned for 2008 boating season Kansas boaters are advised to pay special attention to life jacket requirements this boating season, according to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP). “We plan to take a zero-tolerance approach to life jacket violations this year,” said Dan Hesket, KDWP boating law administ ... Read More


High-tech treasure hunt is feature event of OK Kids Day MANKATO -- This year’s OK Kids Day at Lovewell State Park on April 19 promises to be a fun and educational event where kids can participate in hands-on activities in Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and geocaching. Crystal Fangmeier, University of Nebraska Extension Specialis ... Read More


High-tech treasure hunt is feature event of OK Kids Day This year’s OK Kids Day at Lovewell State Park on April 19 promises to be a fun and educational event where kids can participate in hands-on activities in Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and geocaching. Crystal Fangmeier, University of Nebraska Extension Specialist, will pre ... Read More


Opportunity for public to comment on proposed changes to species' status PRATT -- The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is mandated by the Kansas Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act of 1975 to review all current and proposed threatened and endangered (T&E) species every five years, and 2008 marks another year for ... Read More


Opportunity for public to comment on proposed changes to species' status The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is mandated by the Kansas Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act of 1975 to review all current and proposed threatened and endangered (T&E) species every five years, and 2008 marks another year for review. ... Read More


No fishing license required; time to explore a great sport PRATT -- The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced its annual Free Fishing Days -- June 7-8. In coordination with National Fishing Week, on these days, anglers of all ages may fish without a fishing license. Ordinarily, nonresidents 16 or older and residents ag ... Read More


No fishing license required; time to explore a great sport
PRATT -- The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced its annual Free Fishing Days -- June 7-8. In coordination with National Fishing Week, on these days, anglers of all ages may fish without a fishing license. Ordinarily, nonresidents 16 or older and residents age ... Read More


Signs on trails encourage healthy lifestyle PRATT -- What’s your cholesterol? What’s your blood pressure? What’s your weight? What’s your blood sugar? These and other health-related questions are addressed at the Kansas state government's Healthy Kansas website, healthykansas.org/whats_your_mile.aspx. The Healthy Kansas website includes a pr ... Read More


What's your cholesterol? What's your blood pressure? What's your weight? These and other health-related questions are addressed at the Kansas state government's Healthy Kansas website. The Healthy Kansas website includes a program entitled "What's Your Mile?" This program helps visitors to the website tailor a walking/hiking program t ... Read More