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As water warms, walleye fishing heats upPRATT — As table fare, walleye are at the top of most anglers' lists. They are not only tasty, but they grow large enough that a few fish can feed a family. (The state record walleye is more than 13 pounds.) As spring weather warms both water and air, walleye fishing heats up, too. Walleye move over shal ... Read More

Blue-green algae bloom still toxicMEADE — On June 22, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Secretary Robin Jennison issued Emergency Secretary Order closing some recreational access to the waters and beach areas of Meade State Park, in Meade County. A few days earlier, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) had found ... Read More

May 30, 2013 New ANS media kit can help news sources spread the word about aquatic hitchhikersTOPEKA ­– As Kansans take advantage of the warming weather to get out to their favorite lake or river, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) reminds them they play a critical role in preventing the spread of aquatic invaders that ... Read More

PRATT – What’s a bathymetric map, you ask? Bathymetry is the study of underwater depth of lake or ocean floors. So, it’s really a topographical map of the lake’s floor, and those maps have traditionally only been available for our larger reservoirs. However, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) fisheries biologists have been ... Read More

PRATT – If ever there was a weekend designed for a perfect getaway out-of-doors, Memorial Day weekend is it. And while Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) offices will be closed on Memorial Day, May 28, that doesn’t mean you still can’t make last-minute Memorial Day plans. Here’s a list of helpful tips when planning your we ... Read More

6/15/24 - Little Jerusalem 06-15
Off Trail Hike
(Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park)

6/16/24 - Little Jerusalem 06-16
Off Trail Hike
(Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park)

6/30/24 - Little Jerusalem 06-30
Off Trail Hike
(Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park)

6/23/24 - Little Jerusalem 06-23
Off Trail Hike
(Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park)

6/22/24 - Little Jerusalem 06-22
Off Trail Hike
(Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park)

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