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Park users can save by purchasing permits early Kansas state park patrons can save money by purchasing many permits before April 1. Many camping and vehicle permits fees are cheaper if purchased during the off-season -- Oct. 1-March 31. Park permits can be purchased at most offices of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks or online . S ... Read More

Future big game regulations, Free Park Entrance and Free Fishing days on agendaTOPEKA -- The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing in Emporia on Jan. 8. The public is invited to attend all sessions of the meeting, which will be conducted at the Best Western Hospitality House, 3021 W. Highway 50 in Empori ... Read More

TOPEKA -- On June 25, the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing at the Morris County 4-H Building, 521 E. Highway 56 in Council Grove. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m. and recess at 5 p.m. The evening public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend all sessions of the mee ... Read More

Late migratory bird seasons top agendaTOPEKA -- On Aug. 6, the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing at the People's Bank Sunflower Room, 117 S. Main in Medicine Lodge. The meeting's afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m. and recess at 5 p.m. The evening public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. The public ... Read More

Fishing regulations, spring turkey seasons top agendaPRATT — On Oct. 15, the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing at the VFW, 610 Walnut in Sedan. The meeting's afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m. and recess at 5 p.m. The evening public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend ... Read More

April marks beginning of park seasonPRATT — Kansas state park visitation in 2009 was up 700,000 from the previous year, and state park staff are preparing for another banner year. The current recession may be one explanation for the trend in visitation as people vacation closer to home when money is tight. Whatever the cause, park staff plan t ... Read More

Fishing tournaments dominate park activities in early seasonPRATT — State parks are great places to camp, boat, fish, swim, and just enjoy the outdoors, but if that isn't enough, you'll find a special event you won't want to miss. In May, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has planned a number of special events. Because May is ... Read More

Annual Ninnescah Sailing Association event welcomes all classes of sailboatsCHENEY STATE PARK — On Sunday, May 30, the Ninnescah Sailing Association (NSA) will conduct its annual Memorial Day Regatta at Cheney State Park's Sailboat Cove. The day will begin with registration from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. followed by a competitor’s meeting at 10:45 a.m. ... Read More

Early migratory bird seasons, final big game regulations on agendaTOPEKA — The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission invites all interested persons to attend a public meeting and hearing on June 24 at the Herington Community Building, 810 S. Broadway in Herington. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m., then recess at 5 p.m. The evening ... Read More

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After Labor Day, parks offer milder weather, uncrowded parksPRATT — School will be starting soon, and although many people view this as the end of summer, Kansas state parks are still going strong. Many have events planned for one of the busiest times the year — Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-5. For outdoor enthusiasts, this is one of th ... Read More

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