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September 27, 2012New record blue cat betters old record by more than 8 pounds PRATT—After the required 30-day waiting period, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has officially recognized a 102.8-pound blue catfish as a new state record. Rob Stanley, of Olathe, caught the fish, which bests the former state record blue ... Read More

December 20, 2012State 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 holidays, Dec. 24-25, as well as Jan. 1, 2013 for New Year’s Day. However, park offices with schedules are as follows:
Western Kansas
• Cedar Bluff Sta ... Read More

December 19, 2013 State parks and wildlife areas are open but some offices may be closed over holidays PRATT – Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism staff would like to wish our friends a safe and happy holiday season and remind everyone of department office hours during the holidays. While normal business hours at all regi ... Read More

Oct. 23, 2014Commissioners vote to do away with floatline fishing permitsPRATT – Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism commissioners engaged in lively discussion and voted on several regulations relating to fishing and more at the Oct. 16 public hearing in Salina. For those that were unable to attend, a video of the meeting can be seen at ksoutdoo ... Read More

PRATT – The National Shooting Sports Foundation has announced that August is National Shooting Sports Month, celebrating the passion millions of Americans have for target shooting. Recreational shooting is a safe and fun activity enjoyed by people of all ages, whether in competitive venues or target plinking just for fun. Target shooting is als ... Read More

TOPEKA – Widespread spring rains haven’t dampened the outdoor spirit at Kansas state parks, although there will be impacts to some park facilities in eastern Kansas. However, many state parks in the western portion of the state were mostly unaffected by the rainy weather and are open and ready to welcome visitors. They include Wilson, Meade, Ce ... Read More

Mar. 7, 2013Free entrance at all Kansas state parks, along with special events for the family TOPEKA ­– On Saturday, Mar. 9, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) will host a free entrance day and open houses at all state parks. Visitors will also have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of events at most parks.During the ... Read More

PRATT ­– If pleasant weather, time spent with family and friends, and the great outdoors sound like the perfect Saturday to you, consider checking out one of many Kansas state park events on Sept. 26. In addition to the events listed below, all parks around the state will also be participating in a GeoCache hunt. Participants who visit at least ... Read More

Rainfall helps, but much more needed The past five or six years have not been good ones for lakes in the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks' (KDWP) Region 1, the northwest portion of the state extending from Salina in the east to Scott City in the south. Drought has plagued the area, and many lakes have been so low that boat ramps are s ... Read More

Fishing techniques, reservoir forecasts, aquatic nuisance species to be covered at events on March 11, 12 and 13PRATT -- You can catch more fish if you attend one of these events hosted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) March 11, 12 or 13. Called Fishing Information Nights, the events will feature experts on fishing and focu ... Read More

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