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December 20, 2012Six lucky youngsters will get turkey hunting opportunityEL DORADO–The Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt, based in El Dorado, draws hunters from across the U.S. each spring to experience the great turkey hunting found in Kansas. However, since 2002, six lucky young hunters from Kansas have been selected to participate in the hunt ... Read More

DECEMBER 27, 2012Annual gathering of natural resource professionals January 24-25, 2013, Airport HiltonWICHITA –The Kansas Natural Resource Conference (KNRC) will be held in Wichita January 24 and 25, 2013 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Airport. A unique opportunity for professionals dedicated to natural resource conservation to connect, this year ... Read More

Jan. 17, 2013Seven lucky conservation nonprofits receive Commission Big Game PermitsPRATT – Seven lucky nonprofit organizations recently received what some consider to be the golden tickets of conservation fundraising: Commission Big Game Permits. These permits were awarded during the January 10 Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism commission pub ... Read More

Mar. 21, 2013A multi-year investigation for paddlefish poachers spans nine states, including KansasJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Agents with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recently conducted a multi-year, undercover investigation that resulted in more than 100 suspects spanning nine states. The ... Read More

June 27, 2013Concentrated efforts to curb drinking and boating are slated for June 28-30 TOPEKA – Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism (KDWPT) law enforcement officers will be on the lookout for boaters under the influence during Operation Dry Water June 28-30. Operation Dry Water is part of a national effort to reduce accidents an ... Read More

June 27, 2013State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan seeks public inputPRATT ­– As part of the State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism is providing a forum and survey to learn more about what park-goers want. Public input is desired on topics including managed park use, issue ... Read More

July 4, 2013Resident Firearm Either-Species/Either-Sex Deer permits allow resident hunters to take a mule deer or white-tailed deer of either sexPRATT ­– The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism reminds resident hunters that Firearm Either-Species/Either-Sex Deer permit applications must be submitted online by July 12 in order to be ... Read More

July 11, 2013Approximately 940 leftover nonresident permits in five deer management units still up for grabsPRATT­– Nonresident hunters who were unable to draw a Kansas deer permit during the April nonresident application period shouldn’t consider themselves out of the running just yet. As of July 10, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks an ... Read More

December 12, 2013 Christmas Bird Counts conducted across the state through mid-January PRATT — Over the next few weeks, people from all walks of life will gather in prearranged meeting places, make plans of attack, dress against the elements, then march into the winter landscape to record bird sightings. Christmas bird counts follow t ... Read More

December 19, 2013Eagle days provide excellent opportunities to view majestic bald eaglesMANHATTAN – On Saturday, Jan. 4, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at Tuttle Creek Lake will sponsor a free Eagle Day for the public to learn about and view bald eagles. This will mark the 26th year for this popular event at Tuttle Creek Lake.The bald ... Read More

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