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Aquatic nuisance species discovered in city's Black Bob Park Pond last yearPRATT -- In 2008, biologists with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) discovered hydrilla in Olathe's Black Bob Park Pond. A native of Asia, hydrilla is considered an aquatic nuisance species (ANS) in Kansas. Hydrilla seriously interferes with boating, bo ... Read More

Internet course saves time, money at no charge to the studentPRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced conversion of the agency's current Furharvester Education Correspondence Course to an online course. The paper correspondence course will no longer be issued. Any paper tests received after Aug. 15 will not be a ... Read More

Printed copies expected by Sept. 1; seasons, bag limits, new regulations, much more includedPRATT — Printed copies of the 2009 Kansas Hunting & Furharvesting Regulations Summary will be available at Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) offices and license vendors around the state soon, but hunters can view or download the publica ... Read More

Good fishing throughout state in Indian summer, but techniques may need modifyingPRATT — Although most outdoorsmen and women have already hunted deer, ducks, or doves, and others are looking forward upland game seasons, die-hard anglers take advantage of fishing opportunities on mild autumn days. This time of year, fish may be a little less ac ... Read More

Hunters to hit the field less than a week after ThanksgivingPRATT — The 2009 Kansas firearm deer season runs Wednesday, Dec. 2, through Sunday, Dec. 13, and hunters are sighting in their rifles and practicing their shooting skills in anticipation of one of the state's favorite hunting seasons. Deer are plentiful, and a good season is expected. ... Read More

Lack of habitat primary factor, but much of the state offers excellent pheasant huntingPRATT — With Kansas annually ranking in the top three states in the nation for pheasant hunting, hunters often ask why this popular game bird cannot be found in southeast Kansas. Like all wildlife, pheasants need four things to survive: food, water, cover, a ... Read More

Just more than half the samples collected have been testedPRATT—It’s likely that four more deer taken in northwest Kansas will be confirmed to have had chronic wasting disease (CWD). So far, a total of 10 samples taken from deer killed by hunters this fall have shown presumptive positive results for CWD at the K-State Diagnostic Veterinary Lab ... Read More

Program provides technical assistance and financial incentives to enhance wildlife habitat on private land in central and western Kansas; March 31 deadlinePRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced that applications for the Landowner Incentive Program (LIP) will be accepted through March 31. KDWP has approximately ... Read More

Deadline March 30 for $7.50 savingsPRATT — The 2010 spring turkey season runs April 14-May 31, and hunters looking for a bargain can find one in the turkey permit/game tag combination, available through March 30 at a reduced price. By purchasing the combination early, hunters save $7.50 over the cost of purchasing each after March 30. Turkey p ... Read More

Deadline March 30 for $7.50 savingsPRATT — The 2010 spring turkey season runs April 14-May 31, and hunters looking for a bargain can find it in the turkey permit/game tag combination, available through March 30 at a reduced price. By purchasing the combination early, hunters save $7.50 over the cost of purchasing each separately after March 30. ... Read More

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