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July 18, 2013Floatline fishing season runs July 15 - September 15PRATT­– A rather new form of fishing in Kansas, floatline fishing was introduced throughout the state in select bodies of water just four short years ago. Since then, it has annually attracted a small but steady community of about 500 channel cat anglers who participate in the two ... Read More

Aug. 8, 2013Young hunters invited to experience action-packed dove huntingGLEN ELDER– The Osborne County Pheasants Forever Chapter and the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) invite hunters age 10-16 who have limited or no previous dove hunting experience to participate in an opening-morning dove hunt Sunday, September 1. O ... Read More

August 22, 2013State parks are ready for the last big weekends of summerPRATT – Make plans and reservations to visit a Kansas state park - there’s still plenty of summer fun left, and the weather is perfect. It’s been a great summer, and Kansans have perhaps appreciated it more after the last two summers we’ve endured. Cooler temperatures and i ... Read More

Sept. 5, 2013Hunters are always encouraged to refer to the 2013 Kansas Hunting & Furharvesting Regulations Summary before hitting the fieldPRATT­ – For some, the beginning of fall is heralded by leaves changing colors, for others it’s cooler temperatures and shorter days, but for hunters fall is marked by the start of deer season. In less t ... Read More

Sept. 12, 2013 Guest lecturers are brought in from all over the U.S. as part of the Wildlife and Outdoor Enterprise Management program at KSU   PRATT ­­– Dr. James C. Kroll, also known as “Dr. Deer,” of Austin, Tex. will share his knowledge of private land deer management on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013 at Kansas State University in Ma ... Read More

Sept. 12, 2013Workshop instructors will teach furharvesting laws, ethics and techniquesPRATT­ – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) is hosting a furharvester’s workshop Sept. 21, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Marvin Green Building of the Crawford County Fairgrounds in Girard. Topics covered in the workshop include f ... Read More

Oct. 31, 2013Whooping cranes are North America’s tallest bird, some reaching 5-feet when standing erectPRATT – The first migrating whooping crane was spotted on Oct. 24 at Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, near Stafford in central Kansas. A rare and fantastic sight, this whooping crane is part of the only sustaining wild population estimated at ... Read More

Oct. 31, 2013Buffalo from Maxwell Wildlife Refuge herd are available for purchasePRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) will auction off surplus buffalo at the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 beginning at 11 a.m. Those interested in bidding are encouraged to arrive early to receive a bidder ... Read More

Nov. 22, 2013 State parks and wildlife areas open while offices close for holiday weekend PRATT – Thanksgiving brings families together, and many honor a tradition of spending time outdoors during the extended holiday weekend. And while all state parks and wildlife areas are open for outdoor fun, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Par ... Read More

Jan. 30, 2014Local Pheasants Forever chapter to host youth upland bird huntGOODLAND – The High Plains Roosters chapter of Pheasants Forever is pleased to announce their upcoming youth upland bird hunt, March 1, in Sherman County (Road 67 and 17).  The hunt is open to all youth age 10-15, and no previous hunting experience is required.“Our ... Read More

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