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PRATT – To explore the unknown and murky depths of a catfish nest, to be willing to wrestle a male flathead to the water’s surface bare-handed, to feel the unforgiving grinding of a bristly tooth patch rubbing against your skin ­- that is handfishing.“Handfishing is a challenging sport that only a small portion of our anglers are willing to att ... Read More


Removal of trout permit requirement for youth among changes The Kansas Wildlife & Parks Commission has approved a variety of changes in fishing regulations, effective Jan. 1, 2008. At their public hearing in Colby Oct. 18th, commissioners took the following actions:

Removed the requirement for youth 15 and younger to possess a trout ... Read More


Removal of trout permit requirement for youth among changes COLBY -- The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission has approved a variety of changes in fishing regulations, effective Jan. 1, 2008. At a public hearing in Colby Oct. 18, commissioners took the following actions:

removed the requirement for youth 15 and younger to possess a trou ... Read More


PRATT – Dedicated anglers fish for the love of fishing. Whether they take some fish home to eat or practice catch and release, all anglers enjoy preserving the memories of special moments on the water. Just mention fishing to a dedicated angler and you’re sure to see a smartphone appear with photos from a recent trip. And there’s another way to ... Read More


PRATT – Most anglers will keep good fishing spots close to their vests, but unfortunately for them, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism doesn’t. The 2017 Kansas Fishing Forecast is now available online, just in time for anglers to begin planning fishing trips for this spring. At ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Fishing-Forecast, anglers ... Read More


No fishing license required; time to explore a great sport PRATT -- The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced its annual Free Fishing Days -- June 7-8. In coordination with National Fishing Week, on these days, anglers of all ages may fish without a fishing license. Ordinarily, nonresidents 16 or older and residents ag ... Read More


Jan. 1, 2015Anglers can download the 2015 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary at ksoutdoors.comPRATT – It’s never too early to begin planning your next fishing trip – that’s why an online version of the 2015 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary has been made available to anglers at ksoutdoors.com. Simply visit ksoutdoors.com and click “Fishing / F ... Read More