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July 19, 2012
Misunderstood law can lead to accidentsPRATT — Boating and water sports are great ways to beat the summer heat, and Kansas waters teem with recreational boaters this time of year. Some of the most popular activities involve boating and being pulled by boats — such as skiing, boarding, or tubing — at high speeds. High-speed boatin ... Read More


PRATT – Finally! Summer is here and the boating season officially kicks off over the Memorial Day weekend. Kansas reservoirs will be busy with anglers, sailors, skiers, and just plain ole cruisers this weekend and for the next three months. Being on the water is a fun and relaxing way to enjoy the warm weather but boaters must adhere to basic s ... Read More


PRATT – The seven-member, non-partisan commission that serves as the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s (KDWPT) regulatory body will meet Thursday, August 2, 2018 in Medicine Lodge to conduct a public meeting. The general public is encouraged and invited to attend the session, which will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Gyp Hills Guest ... Read More


FARLINGTON – The future for some of Kansas’ most imperiled aquatic species got brighter Thursday, August 16, with the grand opening of the Kansas Aquatic Biodiversity Center (KABC) at the Farlington Fish Hatchery in southeast Kansas. More than 60 people attended the opening ceremony for the facility, which culminated more than 10 years of plann ... Read More


FLOOD DAMAGE REPAIRED, ELK CITY STATE PARK OPEN AGAIN
YOUTH SHOOTING CLINIC PLANNED NEAR COUNCIL GROVE
PRAIRIE LONG RIFLES FALL RENDEZVOUS AT KANOPOLIS OCT. 26-28
ELK CITY STATE PARK TO HOLD ANNUAL NEEWOLLAH FESTIVAL OCT. 26-27
MILFORD WILDLIFE AREA TO CONDUCT FREE FUN TRAP SHOOT OCT. 13TROUT STOCKINGS DELAYED IN CEDAR BLUFF RESERVOIR STILLIN ... Read More


Gov. Sebelius recommends dedicated funding to support state parks TOPEKA -- Public comments are invited at the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks' (KDWP) web log (blog) on a plan that would provide open admission to Kansas state parks. Currently, park visitors must purchase a daily or annual vehicle permit to enter the parks. Gov. Kath ... Read More


Gov. Sebelius recommends dedicated funding to support state parksPublic comments are invited at the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks' (KDWP) web log on a plan that would provide open admission to Kansas state parks. Currently, park visitors must purchase a daily or annual vehicle permit to enter the parks. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ recomme ... Read More



PRAIRIE SPIRIT TRAIL COMPLETES FINAL LEG
MARION RESERVOIR LATEST ZEBRA MUSSEL VICTIM
KDWP PROVIDES GRANTS FOR SHOOTING RANGE DEVELOPMENT
2ND ANNUAL TJ’S MEMORIAL YOUTH DEER HUNT SEPT. 13-14
SCOTT STATE LAKE YOUTH PROGRAM TO GIVE AWAY YOUTH SHOTGUNLOVEWELL FUN DAY AUG. 2 ONE OF MANY AUGUST PARK EVENTS Read More


Open house featuring new facilities, cabin tours to highlight weekendWEBBER — Lovewell State Park will hold Free Park Entrance Days on Saturday and Sunday, March 26 and 27. For these two days, vehicle permits are not required to enter the state park. However, park users are reminded that if they plan to camp overnight, a camping permit is stil ... Read More


PRATT – Few outdoor activities are as enjoyable as camping, and Kansas state parks take out the guesswork of the best places to go! From deluxe cabins that are as affordable as they are fun, to campsites with hookups that make unwinding and unplugging a breeze, Kansas state parks have it all. Beginning in 2017, park goers can enjoy staying at a ... Read More