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Horse-friendly facilities join growing list of recreational opportunities MILFORD STATE PARK – Last fall, Milford State Park staff began construction of a 21-site equestrian campground, using a National Recreational Trails grant. Ten of those sites have been completed; the remainder are under construction. The campground sites are equipped w ... Read More


Kansas conservation plans will presented at Chisholm Trail QU meetingABILENE -- Rob Manes, director of Conservation Programs with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), will present an overview of TNC's conservation programs to the Chisholm Trail Quail Unlimited chapter on Thursday, March 8, at 7 p.m. at the La Fiesta restaurant in Abilene. The program ... Read More


Kansas conservation plans will be presented at Abilene QU meeting Rob Manes, director of Conservation Programs with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), will present an overview of TNC's conservation programs to the Chisholm Trail Quail Unlimited chapter on Thursday, March 8, at 7 p.m. at the La Fiesta restaurant in Abilene. The program will outlin ... Read More


Topeka to host 25th annual event to overview past progress, future challengesA quarter-century of progress and challenges for the future will be the focus of the 25th annual Water and the Future of Kansas Conference Tuesday, March 25, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka.The conference is a forum for state agency, university, and organization ... Read More


25th annual event to overview past progress, future challenges MANHATTAN -- A quarter century of progress and challenges for the future will be the focus of the 25th Annual Water and the Future of Kansas Conference Tuesday, March 25, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka. The conference is a forum for state agency, university, and organizatio ... Read More


“Deer FAQ” covers most questions hunters may have for the 2009 seasonsPRATT -- How many deer permits can I purchase this year? When are the deer seasons? Do I have to apply for a permit, or can I purchase one over the counter or online? What do I need to know about antlerless deer permits? What units can I hunt? How do I get a mule deer permit ... Read More


Oct. 30. 2014Rare whooping cranes make appearance in KansasPRATT – Four adult whooping cranes were spotted on Oct. 28 at Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area in Barton County but were gone by the next day. They are part of the only sustaining wild population estimated at 250 birds. Whooping cranes from this population will fly through the state in up ... Read More


MANHATTAN – Anyone who wants to learn about trapping furbearers and calling predators should plan on attending a free workshop at Tuttle Creek State Park on Oct. 29. The class will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the state park office, 5800 A River Pond Rd, in Manhattan. Preregistration is not required to attend.The class is designed for anyon ... Read More


PRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism (KDWPT) is accepting proposals for the Chickadee Checkoff Small Grants Program through November 15, 2018. Grant recipients may use the funds to carry out projects focused on wildlife diversity and native non-game wildlife species, while addressing the issues and strategies within the ... Read More


PRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism (KDWPT) is accepting proposals for the Chickadee Checkoff Small Grants Program through May 13, 2019. Grant recipients may use the funds to carry out projects focused on wildlife diversity and native non-game wildlife species, while addressing the issues and strategies within the Kans ... Read More