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December and January hunts for youth who have never harvested a deer; application deadline Nov. 2ST. MARYS — On Dec. 1-12 and Jan. 1-9, 2011, Westar Energy's Green Team will offer guided deer hunts at Jeffrey Energy Center near St. Marys. The hunts are for youth 12 years and older who have not harvested a deer. Youth must be accompanied by a p ... Read More


Costume contest, haunted trail, trolley rides, chili supper highlight eventMEADE — The Friends of Meade State Park will host “Halloween in the Park” on Oct. 23. Events will start at 4 p.m. and include a chili/stew supper at the visitor center, where donations will be taken. Kids are invited to wear their scariest Halloween outfits for a costum ... Read More


Commission public hearing held in GoodlandGOODLAND—At the public hearing portion of the October 14 meeting in Goodland, Kansas Wildlife and Parks commissioners approved a variety of proposed regulation changes. Commissioners voted to approve a proposal to increase the number of spring turkey permits in Unit 4 to 500. Unit 4, which is the south ... Read More


Fall angling techniques make autumn time for both rod and gunPRATT — Although many outdoorsmen and women have already hunted some game by late October, and others are thinking of nothing but upland game seasons, avid anglers bide their time and enjoy fishing on mild autumn days. This time of year, fish are hungry and feeding continually in pre ... Read More


KDWP waterfowl reports reveal latest information on ducks and geese in KansasPRATT — Waterfowl season is upon us, and hunters have patterned shotguns and restrung decoys in preparation. But there’s no more important piece of “equipment” than knowledge of where the ducks (and geese) are hanging out. To provide this all-important hunting informa ... Read More


Leaves change color for several reasonsPRATT — Fall is the season of color in Kansas, and 2010 has been a good year for those who love the changing hues of autumn leaves, as mild temperatures have kept leaves clinging to branches longer than normal. Autumn weather produces some of the year's clearest skies and most pleasant temperatures, and c ... Read More


Union Pacific warns hunters to stay clear of railroad rights-of-wayOMAHA — Union Pacific Railroad is urging hunters to resist the temptation to hunt on railroad property this season. It is not only dangerous, it is against the law — a trespassing violation because railroad rights-of-way are private property. It’s tempting to hunt these areas b ... Read More


Federal grant program will distribute as much as $400,000 for large conservation projects; application deadline Dec. 2TOPEKA — Application materials for the State Wildlife Grants (SWG) are now available from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP). SWG is a federal grant program funded in part by the Fish and Wildlife Service, Depart ... Read More


Youth pheasant and quail season Nov. 6-7, regular season opens Nov. 13PRATT — The 2010 Kansas youth pheasant and quail season runs Nov. 6-7, and many adult hunters are set to use this time not only to pass the hunting tradition on but to stretch their legs, scout fields, and work dogs. During these two days, youth 16 and younger may hunt under ... Read More