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National Wild Turkey Federation’s Munker’s Creek Limbhangers Chapter hosts 8th annual special hunt Ten lucky youngsters made memories to last a lifetime on April 5 at the 8th Annual Council Grove Turkey Hunt. The Munker’s Creek Limbhangers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) hosted the event. It was the second youth hunt or ... Read More


Winter cookout and campout a popular annual event; prizes awardedOSAGE CITY -- Eisenhower State Park will conduct the fourth annual Polar Swine Invitational Barbecue Contest on Feb. 7 at Ike's Shelter House & Campground. The event is a nontraditional barbecue cook-off and campout for hardy souls willing to brave the winter cold to particip ... Read More


Winter cookout and campout a popular annual event; registrations due by Jan. 30Eisenhower State Park will conduct the fourth annual Polar Swine Invitational Barbecue Contest on Feb. 7 at Ike's Shelter House & Campground. The event is a nontraditional barbecue cook-off and campout for hardy souls willing to brave the winter cold to participa ... Read More


Emporia chapter’s event is 28th annualEMPORIA — The Emporia Area Chapter of Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation (QUWF, formerly Quail Unlimited) is hosting its 28th annual fundraiser on March 1 at the Lyon County Fairgrounds in Emporia. The event is designed to raise funds for wildlife habitat improvement and youth outdoor appreciation progra ... Read More


November 29, 2012Hunting and fishing license exemption age changed to 75PRATT—Beginning January 1, 2013, Kansas resident hunters and anglers age 65-74 will be required to purchase hunting and fishing licenses. Before this law changed, residents 65 and older were exempt from fishing and hunting license requirements. However, hunters and anglers ... Read More


December 7, 2012Passport available to residents registering their vehiclesTOPEKA – Kansans who enjoy visiting the state parks can count on at least two annual rituals – renewing their vehicle registrations and buying their annual park permits. Currently, these tasks must be completed on separate occasions, at different buildings or online locat ... Read More


July 17, 2014Playing in the sand just might win you a prize July 20PRATT – All of your hard work as a child filling buckets with sand and mud might come in handy at Lovewell State Park on July 20. The public is invited to participate in the annual Sand Castle and Sculpture Contest, Sunday, July 20 at the Southwinds Beach area. Participants ... Read More


Jan. 22, 2015Fifteen minutes or more of bird watching is all participants need to participatePRATT – In lieu of conducting the Backyard Bird Feeder Survey this year, bird watchers around the state are asked to participate in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) taking place Feb. 13-16. The GBBC is an annual four-day event that engages bi ... Read More


WEBBER – Bust out that tinsel and double-check those twinkle light bulbs because Lovewell State Park staff are declaring Christmas in August! As part of the park’s 13th Annual Campground Christmas event, campers and visitors are invited to participate in the friendly yuletide-themed decorating competition on Aug. 15. The weather may be warm for ... Read More


WEBBER – Lovewell State Park staff is sponsoring the Annual Lovewell Fun Day on Saturday, August 6. The day’s events begin with 5K and 10K Predict Walk and Run, with registration opening at 7 a.m. The co-ed mud and sand volleyball tournaments follow at 10 a.m. There is an eight-team limit for the double-elimination tournaments and a $20 en ... Read More