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Invasive species likely moved to lake by anglerEL DORADO -- White perch, a non-native invasive species, have been found in El Dorado Reservoir. District fisheries biologist Craig Johnson set nets this week to confirm an angler report of catching white perch. His fears were confirmed. White perch have been introduced into El Dorado Reservoir. W ... Read More

Units used to assist state park Geocache 2009 Program; contest ends Nov. 1LAWRENCE — Last June, the Kansas Wildscape Foundation donated 30 Garmin eTrex handheld global positioning system (GPS) units to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) in support of their Geocache 2009 program. 2008 was the first year for the program, and many ... Read More

Adults double their pleasure while taking a youth hunting and scouting for regular seasonPRATT — The 2009 upland bird hunting forecast is one of the best in the past 20 years. Wherever hunters and others connected to the land meet, conversation revolving around pheasant and quail hunting is animated, and that's good news for Kansas youth. The ... Read More

Popular annual bird watchers' event Jan. 14-17PRATT — Each year, thousands of Kansans spend chilly days in the comfort of their homes, entertained by bustling birds raiding feeders. As snow and frigid winter temperatures entice finches, cardinals, juncos, woodpeckers, and a variety of other birds to backyard bird feeders across the state, both ... Read More

Many comforts of home offered at most state parks, some wildlife areas; make reservations earlyPRATT — Outdoor enthusiasts looking for an adventure without having to pitch a tent are in luck. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) offers more than 70 rental cabins — in 16 state parks and four wildlife areas — throughout the year. M ... Read More

Third year for geocache contest; 50 first-prizes include annual camping permit or two-night cabin rental; contest runs through Nov. 1PRATT — For the third year in a row, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is sponsoring a geocaching contest in Kansas state parks. From May 1 to Nov. 1, each state park and some other KDWP location ... Read More

State Wildlife Grant Private Land Program provides technical and financial assistance to enhance wildlife habitat on private land; deadline June 30PRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced that applications for participation in the State Wildlife Grant (SWG) Private Land Program are now being accepted. SWG grants ... Read More

No license required during Free Fishing Days; scout hotspots onlinePRATT -- The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced that 2010 Free Fishing Days will be June 5-6, in coordination with National Fishing Week. On these days, anglers of all ages may fish without a fishing license. Ordinarily, nonresidents 16 or older and re ... Read More

Event spotlights latest state park cabinsTOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) will dedicate two new cabins at Prairie Dog State Park at 1 p.m. on Oct. 15. Park fees will be waived from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. while the cabins are open for public tours.“These modern cabins will be a tremendous asset to the area,” says Mike H ... Read More

Event designed to feed those in need, raise funds for college scholarshipEMPORIA — On Jan. 7-9, a group of Emporia hunters will conduct the 4th Annual Hunt For Hunger, a charitable competition to help those in need. The event headquarters will be at the Fairgrounds Anderson Building in Emporia.Participants will hunt and trap in two-person teams ... Read More

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