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Eagle Days organized to educate participants about state’s largest raptorPRATT — Perhaps nothing piques the interests of both novice and seasoned Kansas bird watchers more than the sight of the nation’s symbol, the bald eagle. While some bald eagles nest in Kansas, numbers often surge during January and February, providing excellent opportunit ... Read More

White-tailed deer taken in Decatur County Nov. 7; complete results due in springPRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced the first confirmed case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) found in a deer taken during a 2010 deer season. The animal was the only one of 90 tested by KDWP as of Dec. 8 to show a “presumptive ... Read More

While most fish is safe, caution urged for certain species, watersTOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued revised fish consumption advisories for 2011. The advisories identify types of fish that should be eaten in limited quantities or, in some cases, av ... Read More

Glen Elder Striper

Glen Elder Striper

An 11 pound striped bass caught through the ice 1/7/11.

Buckets of Crappie

Buckets of Crappie

The end result of an ice fishing outing at Glen Elder Reservoir.

Where to fish, how to fish legally, what’s new for 2011 includedPRATT — Printed copies of the 2011 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary booklet are now available at offices of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) or wherever licenses are sold, the agency has announced. Copies may also be downloaded from the KDWP website, www.kdwp.s ... Read More

Seven permits to be sold to raise money for conservation projectsLAWRENCE — Seven Kansas conservation organizations were awarded 2011 Commission Big Game permits in a drawing conducted at the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission meeting Jan. 6 at the Dole Institute, 2350 Petefish Drive in Lawrence. Ninety-one eligible applications were submitte ... Read More

Small wildlife enhancement project application deadline Feb. 18PRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Chickadee Checkoff Program has funded hundreds of nongame species projects through the years. These range in scope from small species survey projects of $500 or less to efforts of $100,000 or more using matching federal fun ... Read More

Free salvage permit required; salvage allowed from Jan. 15-Feb. 15TOPKEA — Before leaving office Jan. 11, former Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Secretary (KDWP) Mike Hayden issued a mussel salvage order for Toronto Reservoir due to low water conditions. The lake is currently 2.5 feet low, and many mussels have been stranded along the ... Read More

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