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Deadline July 1; payments have increased; additional prairie signup offered PRATT -- Landowners interested in the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ (KDWP) Walk-In Hunting Access Program (WIHA) -- which pays landowners to allow hunting access on their land -- are reminded that the deadline for enrollment is July 1. The WIHA program, wh ... Read More


Deadline July 1; payments have increased; additional prairie signup offeredLandowners interested in the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ (KDWP) Walk-In Hunting Access program (WIHA) -- which pays landowners to allow hunting access on their land -- are reminded that the deadline for enrollment is July 1. The WIHA program, which began in ... Read More


Exotic species impact dove season PRATT -- The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission voted unanimously to liberalize hunting regulations concerning two exotic dove species -- the Eurasian collared dove and the ringed turtle dove, neither of which are native to North America. Eurasian collared doves in particular have increased their range and ... Read More


Exotic species impact dove seasonThe Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission voted unanimously to liberalize hunting regulations concerning two exotic dove species -- the Eurasian collared dove and the ringed turtle dove, neither of which are native to North America. Eurasian collared doves in particular have increased their range and numbers in r ... Read More


Increase in shooting sport participation sparks interest, need for ranges PRATT -- 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. As firearm sales continue to increase, there is a growing need for new sh ... Read More


Increase in shooting sport participation sparks interest, need for rangesAccording 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. As firearm sales continue to increase, there is a growing need for new shooting rang ... Read More


Events emphasize compatibility of grazing and wildlife conservationMCPHERSON -- The Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition (KGLC) will provide two one-day workshops entitled Tracking Pasture Health on Sept. 22 at the Ted Alexander ranch, near Sun City, and Sept. 29 at the Calvin Adams ranch, south of Beloit. Led by Charley Orchard, Land EKG of Bozeman ... Read More


Topeka native honored for leadership in habitat conservationSPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Keith Kerns, of the Kaw Valley Quail Unlimited (QU) Chapter in Topeka, was recently recognized as the QU Central Plains Region “Golden Quail” award winner during the QU National Convention in Springfield, Mo. The award is presented by QU Central Plains Regional Di ... Read More


Topeka native honored for leadership in habitat conservationKeith Kerns, of the Kaw Valley Quail Unlimited (QU) Chapter in Topeka, was recently recognized as the QU Central Plains Region “Golden Quail” award winner during the QU National Convention in Springfield, Mo. The award is presented by QU Central Plains Regional Director Bob Peterson to ... Read More


Events emphasize compatibility of grazing and wildlife conservationThe Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition (KGLC) will provide two one-day workshops entitled Tracking Pasture Health on Sept. 22 at the Ted Alexander ranch, near Sun City, and Sept. 29 at the Calvin Adams ranch, south of Beloit. Led by Charley Orchard, Land EKG of Bozeman, Mont., the w ... Read More