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EDITOR’S CORRECTION: A story in our April 10th weekly news release on the upcoming Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission meeting contained a headline with an erroneous date for that meeting. The story itself correctly notes that the meeting, at Garden City’s Finnup Center, will be April 17th. Please be aware that the meeting will begin at 1:30 ... Read More

Summary and link to legislature’s website offer convenient access to informationPRATT — The Kansas Legislature is in session, and many people across the state are curious about what bills might affect the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP). For hunters, birdwatchers, anglers — anyone interested in the outdoors — the latest developm ... Read More

Duck and goose regulations to highlight evening public hearingTOPEKA — The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission invites all interested persons to attend a public meeting and hearing on Aug. 12 at the Mankato Community Center, 214 N High in Mankato. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m., and the evening public hearing will begin at 7 p.m ... Read More

Spring weather heralds more park activityPRATT — Spring weather is slowly warming up the Sunflower State, and state park staff plan to enhance the Kansas state park experience with a variety of special events throughout the state in 2011. Some events are in conjunction with Free Park Entrance Days, some celebrate a special historical event or ... Read More

KDWP merged with Division of TourismTOPEKA — The 2011 Kansas Legislative Session officially ended June 1, and a number of bills — and an executive reorganization order (ERO) — were considered by the Kansas Legislature that affect the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. The most significant was ERO No. 36, which merges the Departm ... Read More

Little River native brings nationwide grant-writing experience to organizationLAWRENCE — Kansas Wildscape Foundation, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to creating and enhancing outdoor opportunities in Kansas, recently named Lynn Gentine as director of development. Gentine will work to advance both development and outreach goals for the found ... Read More

May 24, 2012
Survey indicates highly-satisfied Memorial Day weekend visitorsPRATT — Looking for a peaceful, uncrowded summer weekend outdoor experience? Try one of the more than 40 Kansas state fishing lakes. Anglers surveyed who fished state fishing lakes reported low levels of crowding, high satisfaction, and sufficient access from shore at ... Read More

Mar. 14, 20132013 Spring Turkey Hunting Atlas features information valuable to all huntersPRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) 2013 Spring Turkey Hunting Atlas is now available. In addition to maps, the 66-page atlas will also feature area contact information, sunrise-sunset tables, cabin locations, and informati ... Read More

May 9, 2013Youth can discover the wonder of nature during a week-long summer camp June 2-7PRATT– The Kansas Wildlife Federation (KWF) and KSU Cooperative Extension Service will host the 25 Annual Outdoor Adventure Camp (OAC) June 2-7. This six-day summer camp for kids is open to youth age 10-12.Held at Camp Wa Shun Ga in the Rock Springs 4-H Ce ... Read More

August 18, 2014Popular outdoor youth event provides variety of experiences OSBORNE – If it’s fun and you can do it outdoors, you’ll find it at the North Central Kansas Outdoor Youth Fair, September 6 in Osborne.  The event, which begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m., is limited to youth ages 17 and younger (all those 14 and younger mus ... Read More

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