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Popular annual bird watchers' event Jan. 13-16PRATT — For many people, Christmas and New Year’s festivities are followed by weeks of letdown and gloomy weather. But for those who feed birds in their backyards, winter in Kansas is a joy, and the pleasure is multiplied for those who participate in the Kansas Winter Bird Feeder Survey.As snow and ... Read More

Student organization to hold banquet and dinner April 29MANHATTAN — The Kansas State University Ducks Unlimited chapter (KSU DU) has recently been recognized as a “Sweet 16 Collegiate Chapter” by Ducks Unlimited (DU), placing them in the top 16 among 100 collegiate chapters nationally. DU adopted the NCAA Basketball Championship terminology be ... Read More

Jacobs sees Kansas as national model for upland habitat and conservationELLIS — Pheasants Forever has named Tony Jacobs of Wichita as the organization’s new regional representative for western Kansas. Jacobs will raise funds for wildlife habitat and conservation education working with local, state, and federal natural resources agencies on beh ... Read More

Oct. 27, 2011
Reduced prices, uncrowded conditions make parks attractive in fall and winterPRATT — If you’re looking for an outdoor adventure bargain close to home, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has a deal for you. The state park off-season runs Oct. 1-March 31, and during this time, you can enjoy parks at reduce ... Read More

Feb. 1, 2012
Small wildlife enhancement project application deadline Feb. 29, 2012PRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism (KDWPT) Chickadee Checkoff Program has funded hundreds of nongame species projects through the years. These range in scope from small species survey projects of $500 or less to efforts of $100,000 or m ... Read More

May 3, 2012
Urban Fish Stocking Program, free online video makes urban fishing a great escapePRATT — Do you want to catch more fish? You can improve your angling success by watching the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) video, The Urban Fish Stocking Program. Watching the video is free through KDWPT’s website, ksoutdoors ... Read More

May 10, 2012Seven Kansas lakes involved; tagged fish could be worth big bucksTOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) is participating this year in Cabela’s Wanna Go Fishing for Millions? contest by tagging fish in the following Kansas reservoirs: Milford, Glen Elder, Cheney, Clinton, El Dorado, Cedar Bluff and Hill ... Read More

Aug. 9, 2012
Free permits will help with game managementMELVERN — In an attempt to gather better information regarding how game populations respond to management activities and hunter harvest, Melvern Wildlife Area and Lyon State Fishing Lake will require daily hunting permits beginning Sept. 1. Melvern Wildlife Area is a popular destination f ... Read More

Sept. 13, 2012
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issues guidelines, warningTOPEKA — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) reminds all hunters and landowners of federal waterfowl hunting regulations concerning crop manipulation (baiting). Farm producers who use their land for hunting or lease the hunting rights on their land need to make sure ... Read More

Jan. 31, 2013Second modern otter trapping season similar to firstEMPORIA ­– Kansas furharvesters have taken the season quota on river otters before the official end of the otter trapping season. The quota for 2012-2013 was met on Jan. 25. Trappers were allowed a grace period for notification that the quota was met, so all otters taken on or bef ... Read More

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