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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


Halloween critters, hayrack ride, and "monster" myth-busters play host Oct. 14 JUNCTION CITY -- "Monster Myths by Moonlight" is the title of an Oct. 14 event at Milford State Park. The event will run from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and include a hayrack ride and exploration of the nature trails by moonlight. Biologists will man ... Read More


Halloween critters, hayrack ride, and "monster" myth-busters play host Oct. 14 "Monster Myths by Moonlight" is the theme of an Oct. 14 event at Milford State Park . The event will run from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and include a hayrack ride and exploration of the nature trails by moonlight. Biologists will man the nature trail ... Read More


Halloween critters, hayrack ride, and "monster" myth-busters play featured JUNCTION CITY -- "Monster Myths by Moonlight" is the title of an Oct. 13 event at Milford State Park. The event will run from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and include a hayrack ride and exploration of the nature trails by moonlight. Biologists will man the ... Read More


Licenses and permits good for rest of 2007, all of 2008 Holiday bargain days began Dec. 17 at the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP). On that date, all 2008 KDWP licenses, permits, and other issues went on sale and are valid for the remainder of 2007 and all of 2008, adding more than two weeks to their value. This includes huntin ... Read More


White-tailed deer, upland game featured JUNCTION CITY -- The Geary County Convention and Visitor's Bureau (GCCVB) has become the first CVB in Kansas to win two Telly Awards using in-house production work. The Telly Awards honor outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs. The awards receive more than 14,000 entries ann ... Read More