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June 26, 2014Kansas state parks offer a fun and safe way to spend the holiday weekendPRATT– It’s time to celebrate all things red, white, and blue and doing so at a Kansas state park won’t cost you a lot of green. Visiting a Kansas state park is a fun and affordable way to enjoy the 4th of July holiday. Simply grab a blanket, pack some food, an ... Read More

PRATT ­– In an age of information overload and ever-changing news, it can be frustrating to locate accurate information when you need it. This is especially true for anglers whose success can often hinge on getting the “right” information in a timely manner, because anyone who has ever wet a line knows: fish don’t wait for you.For a quick (and ... Read More

PRATT – In a proclamation signed by Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. on April 23, 2018, the month of June is now recognized as “Great Outdoors Month” in Kansas. A host of upcoming local events, as well as nationally-recognized outdoors events, will provide Kansans with a multitude of fun and exciting opportunities for celebrating the great outdo ... Read More

For Immediate Release:Dec. 12, 2022 
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Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairs
(785) 338-3036nadia.marji@ks.govState Tournament for “National Archery in the Schools Program” to Remain in HutchinsonPRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, the Kansas State Fairgrounds and Visit Hutch are proud to announce that the Kansa ... Read More

Application deadline Jan. 6; seven permits available to qualifying organizations PRATT -- Nonprofit organizations devoted to wildlife conservation have a new fund-raising opportunity, thanks to action taken by the 2005 Kansas Legislature and the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission. The legislature approved provisions for annual issuance of ... Read More

Application deadline Jan. 6; seven permits available to qualifying organizations Nonprofit organizations devoted to wildlife conservation have a new fund-raising opportunity, thanks to action taken by the 2005 Kansas Legislature and the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission. The legislature approved provisions for annual issuance of a limited ... Read More

2005 permits expire Dec. 31; 2006 permits on sale Dec. 17 During the Oct. 15 through April 15 trout season, thousands of Kansas anglers frequent 23 specially-stocked locations to enjoy a fishing experience normally associated with mountain streams. By purchasing trout permits ($12.15), these anglers make possible one of the most popular prog ... Read More

Deadline for youth education program is Jan. 17 PRATT -- A youth hunting program has been incorporated into the Governor's Annual One-Shot Turkey Hunt, held in Butler County April 12-14, 2006. Six Kansas youngsters between the ages of 12 and 18, who have completed a certified hunter education program, will be selected to participate. All pa ... Read More

Seven conservation groups drawn from 59 applicants Seven Kansas conservation groups are winners in the first-ever drawing for Commission Big Game Permits. Fifty-nine organizations applied for the seven available permits, which were drawn and announced at the Jan. 19th meeting of the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission in Kansas City. Commis ... Read More

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