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Bi-annual event coincides with opening of new wetland center at Cheyenne BottomsThe 2009 Wings & Wetlands Weekend will be held on April 24-26 in Great Bend. The event will be based out of the Best Western Angus Inn Courtyard, behind the Perkins Restaurant on 10th Street. Approximately 200 participants have pre-registered for the weekend and ... Read More


Bi-annual event coincides with opening of new wetland center at Cheyenne BottomsGREAT BEND -- The 2009 Wings & Wetlands Weekend will be held on April 24-26 in Great Bend. The event will be based out of the Best Western Angus Inn Courtyard, behind the Perkins Restaurant on 10th Street. Approximately 200 participants have pre-registered for ... Read More


May 8, 2014Aquatic nuisance species such as Asian carp and zebra mussels threaten waterwaysTOPEKA – As the warming weather beckons outdoor enthusiasts to their favorite lake or river, Kansans should remember that they play a critical role in helping stop aquatic invaders that threaten lakes and rivers in Kansas and many other states. Aquatic nu ... Read More


Actress Jane Seymour honorary chairperson ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has announced that award-winning actress Jane Seymour will serve as honorary chairperson of the sixth annual National Fishing and Boating Week , June 3-11. While Seymour is well-known for her parts on stage and screen, few peo ... Read More


Clinics offer youth outdoor opportunity that can last a lifetimePRATT -- Want to sponsor a great outdoor learning experience for youngsters? If your organization is looking for an outdoor learning activity for local youth, contact the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) and ask about a wingshooting clinic.As part of “ Pass It On,” t ... Read More


Clinics offer youth outdoor opportunity that can last a lifetime Want to sponsor a great outdoor learning experience for youngsters? If your organization is looking for an outdoor learning activity for local youth, contact the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) and ask about a wingshooting clinic. As part of “ Pass It On,” the ag ... Read More


Feb. 21-23 event focuses on role of trees in KansasWICHITA -- Six professional societies that promote the wise use and management of Kansas’ natural resources are sponsoring the first Kansas Natural Resources Conference (KNRC) at the Airport Hilton in Wichita on Feb. 21-23. The theme of the event is “Where Do Trees Belong in Kansas? The Role o ... Read More


Deer and antelope seasons set at Commission’s April meeting GARDEN CITY -- The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission listened to recommendations concerning the deer and antelope seasons at its public hearing Thursday night in Garden City. Commissioners approved the following season dates for deer.
The archery season will begin Sept. 22, 2008 ... Read More


Upcoming workshops stress safety, regulations, benefits of prescribed burnsWESTERN KANSAS -- Fire safety is the focus of upcoming prescribed burning workshops scheduled to be held in the western one-third of Kansas this fall. Carol Blocksome from the Grassland Water Quality Extension staff at Kansas State University (KSU) said that the idea fo ... Read More


Upcoming workshops stress safety, regulations, benefits of prescribed burnsFire safety is the focus of upcoming prescribed burning workshops scheduled to be held in the western one-third of Kansas this fall. Carol Blocksome from the Grassland Water Quality Extension staff at Kansas State University (KSU) said that the idea for the workshops cam ... Read More