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January 10, 2013Chickadee Checkoff box on state income tax return to benefit wildlifePRATT – A 33-year-old tradition will continue this tax season as the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) launches the 2013 Chickadee Checkoff Program. State taxpayers can help threatened and endangered species, as well as game and nongame w ... Read More

Jan. 17, 2013Trumpeter swan sightings are both uncommon and unforgettablePRATT – Trumpeter swan sightings have been reportedly recently in several Kansas counties, including Neosho, Montgomery, Sedgwick, and Douglas. The largest species of the swan family, trumpeter swans can grow to 60 inches long and have wing spans of nearly 8 feet. These mi ... Read More

Feb. 7, 2013Special season set to reduce light goose populationsPRATT – The dark and light goose regular seasons end Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. However, from Feb. 11-April 30, 2013, hunters can hunt snow and Ross’ geese during the Light Goose Conservation Order. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service established the special season 13 years ago to incre ... Read More

April 11, 2013Families are invited to attend an annual fishing day at Fort Riley free of chargePRATT ­– Kids of all ages are welcome to attend Fort Riley’s third annual Kid’s Fishing Day April 20 at Moon Lake from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.The annual event regularly draws a strong crowd.“Last year, we had about 200 kids there,” said Directorate of ... Read More

April 25, 2013 - (Updated May 6, 2013 to add list of participating lakes in Kansas)Registered anglers can catch tagged fish and win prizes worth up to $2 millionPRATT – Kansas anglers will again be fishing for money and prizes at select Kansas lakes this spring and summer. Cabela’s sponsors the Fish For Millions program where anglers who catch ... Read More

May 9, 2013Youth can discover the wonder of nature during a week-long summer camp June 2-7PRATT– The Kansas Wildlife Federation (KWF) and KSU Cooperative Extension Service will host the 25 Annual Outdoor Adventure Camp (OAC) June 2-7. This six-day summer camp for kids is open to youth age 10-12.Held at Camp Wa Shun Ga in the Rock Springs 4-H Ce ... Read More

May 16, 2013Youngsters can hone angling skills and win prizes during Glen Elder youth fishing tournamentPRATT ­– It’s an unspoken rule among anglers that when lures hit the water, friendly competition should ensue. In an effort to bring some good ol’ fashioned summer fun to young anglers, Glen Elder State Park staff is hosting their 9th Annual ... Read More

June 13, 2013Stream Survey and Assessment Program provides vital information about native aquatic speciesPRATT– Crew members from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Stream Survey and Assessment Program are traveling across the state this summer to collect information regarding the health of Kansas’ flowing waters. From ... Read More

June 20, 2013Dove hunters can provide vital information about the sport through a nation-wide surveyPRATT­– One of North America’s most highly sought after migratory birds, the dove, will be the focus of an national survey conducted June 20 through the end of the year. A cooperative effort of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Flyw ... Read More

July 18, 2013Youth and disabled hunters have until July 31 to apply for a limited 2013 assisted deer hunt at Tuttle CreekMANHATTAN– The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), Riley County Fish and Game Association, and the Corps of Engineers at Tuttle Creek Lake are still accepting applications for the 2013 Tuttle Creek Youth ... Read More

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