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May 29, 2014Anglers don’t need a Kansas fishing license June 7-8PRATT ­– What’s better than a day of free fishing? Two days of free fishing, of course. Across the state, anglers of all ages can enjoy a full weekend of free fishing June 7-8 on any Kansas waters. Although some parks may require a vehicle permit, no fishing license is required of ... Read More


Park Entrance Days vary; Free Fishing Days June 3-4 PRATT -- Many Kansas outdoorsmen and women look forward to two special events offered by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks: Free Park Entrance Days and Free Fishing Days. These days give everyone interested in exploring Kansas outdoors an opportunity to test their interests free ... Read More


Free Park Entrance Days, other events scheduled for April Each year, Kansas state parks conduct special events, some in conjunction with Free Park Entrance Days , some to celebrate a special historical event or geological attribute of an individual park, and others just for entertainment. Events are diverse and may include anything from a ma ... Read More


April marks beginning of active park visitation; visitors reminded that off-season permits available through March 31To enhance your Kansas state park visit, park staff conduct a variety of special events throughout the state. Some events are in conjunction with Free Park Entrance Days, some celebrate a special historical event or geological at ... Read More


Meeting will help local hunters prepare for early teal and late waterfowl seasonsJAMESTOWN — At 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) will conduct a Waterfowl Hunters' Information Night at Cloud County Community College's Cook Theater. KDWP staff will give hunters an update on local waterfowl hunting ... Read More


Although parks will be open, many park offices will be closed for holidays PRATT — Spending time with families is important to everyone during the holidays. With limited staff taking annual leave, many state park offices will be closed on certain days before Christmas and after New Year's Day. This only affects the park offices; parks will st ... Read More


Dec. 15, 2011
State parks open for use but some park offices closed during holiday periodPRATT — All Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism offices will be closed for the Christmas holiday, Dec. 26, as well as Jan. 2 for New Year’s Day. While all state parks will be open for visitation and use, some state park offices will be closed ... 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


Dec. 4, 2014Fourteen wildlife areas currently utilize the system, more to comePRATT – Since Sept. 1, hunters using select Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) wildlife areas have been able to obtain free daily hunt permits electronically through the iSportsman system. To date, more than 4,500 individuals have registered for ... Read More


PRATT – Turkeys can be unpredictable – one minute they’re off in the distance, the next minute they’re approaching you from behind. Every minute counts during turkey season, and time spent filling out a traditional daily hunt permit card could mean the difference between a good hunt and a great hunt. Optimize your time afield this spring by uti ... Read More