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Chapter becomes 10th in Kansas; chapter meeting to be held April 6HIAWATHA — Brown County is home to the nation's newest Quail Forever chapter and the 10th in Kansas. Bobwhite conservationists and hunters formed Brown County Quail Forever to help reestablish and enhance quail habitat in the region.As a Quail Forever chapter, the Brown County g ... Read More


December 20, 2012Free program provides information and eagle viewing opportunitiesMANHATTAN–The eagles are landing around Manhattan. With the arrival of winter, migratory bald eagles have been working their way south and passing through Kansas.To offer the opportunity to see our national bird in its native habitat, The U.S. Army Corps of Engine ... Read More


January 3, 2013Afternoon workshop items include big game and turkey hunting regulationsPRATT--The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing on Thursday, Jan. 10, at Butler County Community College, Clifford/Stone Community Room, 901 Haverhill Rd., El Dorado. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 ... Read More


February 22, 2013Anyone interested in lesser prairie chicken management encouraged to attendPRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has been working with the Lesser Prairie Chicken Interstate Working Group to produce a draft Range-wide Conservation Plan for the Lesser Prairie Chicken. The plan addresses the decline ... Read More


May 2, 2013Youngsters can learn about the invisible power of wind during “Winds Across Kansas” workshopPRATT ­– Invisible, yet extremely powerful, wind is steadily becoming an important source of energy for many Kansas businesses. At the same rate, wind is also an integral part of existence for many wildlife, which is why the Kansas Wildscape F ... Read More


July 18, 2013The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will set late migratory bird seasons at the August 1 meetingPRATT– The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing on Thursday, August 1, at the Woodson County Community Building, 211 W. Butler, Yates Center. The afternoon session will beg ... Read More


December 25, 2013Public encouraged to attend Commission’s first meeting of 2014PRATT – The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing on Thursday, Jan. 9, at Southwestern College in Winfield. The afternoon session will begin at 1:00 p.m. and recess at 5 p.m., and the evening session will begin at 6:3 ... Read More


Oct. 9, 2014The hunt is held in memory of Darrell Brown and Lavern StiebenHAYS – It’s easy to let a hectic schedule get in the way of making time for the outdoors, and all too often youth miss out on experiencing one of Kansas’ greatest assets – its hunting heritage. In an effort to introduce youth to the long-standing tradition of upland bird ... Read More


OSAGE CITY ­– October can offer ideal weather for just about any outdoor activity, but especially horseback riding. That’s why staff at Eisenhower State Park invite equestrian enthusiasts from around the state to participate in a special benefit trail ride on Oct. 10-11. In an effort to raise money for the park’s West Point Equestrian Camp, pre ... Read More


WICHITA – The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will conduct a public meeting in Wichita at the Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E. 29th St. N, on April 21, 2016. The afternoon session of the meeting will begin at 1 p.m. and recess at 5 p.m. The evening session will convene at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend both sess ... Read More