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December 27, 2012New laws take effect Jan. 1, 2013PRATT–Kansas wildlife- and outdoor recreation-related activities are governed both by legislative statutes and commission-approved regulations. And the two governing bodies made some changes last year that hunters, anglers and campers should be familiar with. The most controversial change invol ... Read More

Event in conjunction with the Heartland Wildlife Expo KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Quail Unlimited (QU) will host its annual National Convention in Kansas City July 26-29 at the Westin Crown Center . The organization will be celebrating its 25th anniversary of quail conservation. The theme for this year’s annual convention is “Flight To The Future.” ... Read More

35th anniversary of annual observance to honor hunter, angler contributions Sept. 23 marks the 35th anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD), but the contributions of hunters and anglers to outdoor recreation in the U. S. began more than 100 years ago. Those early outdoors men and women were the first supporters of conservation ... Read More

March 2, 2012
Proposal addresses seniors’ concerns while helping agencyTOPEKA – Earlier this year, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) asked the Kansas Legislature to consider eliminating the hunting and fishing license exemptions for persons 65 years of age and older. A bill to remove the exemptions was introduced int ... Read More

Amended bill gives seniors two options for discounted hunting/fishing licensesThe Senate Natural Resources Committee today amended Senate Bill 314 and sent it to the full Senate. Earlier this year, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) asked the Kansas Legislature to consider eliminating the hunting and fishing license ex ... Read More

April 5, 2012
April marks beginning of park seasonPRATT — Great outdoor adventures are waiting at Kansas state parks. The early warm-up this spring has whetted the appetites of campers, boaters, and anglers, and your state parks are ready. In addition to camping, boating, fishing, hiking, and biking, a variety of special events are planned thr ... Read More

December 15, 2012Online reservation system allows reservations up to a year in advancePRATT – If you’re making plans for next year’s state park fun, you can reserve your favorite campsite or cabin up to a year in advance, beginning AFTER 2:00 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 16. You can also purchase your 2013 permits and licenses beginning Friday, December ... Read More

Champion cooks from across the central U.S. will display their culinary talents SYLVAN GROVE -- June 16-17 will feature the first annual Smokin' in Hell Creek Barbecue (BBQ) competition. The event kicks off on Friday with a cooks' meeting for competitors, then grills fire up Friday through early Saturday morning. Judging of the event occurs ... Read More

Champion cooks from across the central U.S. will display their culinary talents June 16-17 will feature the first annual Smokin' in Hell Creek Barbecue (BBQ) competition at Wilson State Park. The event kicks off on Friday with a cooks' meeting for competitors, then grills fire up Friday through early Saturday morning. Judging of the event oc ... Read More

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