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Almost 250 students compete in program’s second state championshipHAYS — The second annual Kansas State Archery In the Schools (AIS) Championship meet was held at Fort Hays State University on March 12, and participation revealed that the program is growing dramatically in popularity. Six participating school districts (Anthony, Clearwater, El ... Read More


Publication shows all land open to spring turkey hunting; online version also available PRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced that the 2011 Kansas Spring Turkey Atlas will be available March 28 at KDWP offices and license vendors around the state. An online version is currently available on the agency's websi ... Read More


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5/14/16 - 12th Annual Walleye/Wiper Tournament
Walleye/Wiper Tournament
(City of Wellington - Wellington Lake)

Spring weather heralds more park activityPRATT — Spring weather is slowly warming up the Sunflower State, and state park staff plan to enhance the Kansas state park experience with a variety of special events throughout the state in 2011. Some events are in conjunction with Free Park Entrance Days, some celebrate a special historical event or ... Read More


Event designed to enhance skills already learned in hunter education classesWICHITA — On Saturday, May 14, the Chisholm Trail Antique Gun Association (CTAGA) will conduct their annual NRA Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC) beginning with check-in at 7:30 a.m. and running throughout the day. The event will take place at the CTAGA Gun Range ... Read More


Number of confirmed cases same as last yearPRATT— On March 2, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) announced that 10 deer from northwestern Kansas had tested positive for chronic wasting disease, the same number as last year although two of those deer were found in counties farther east than any previous confirmations. These were ... Read More


Detailed pencil drawing of American wigeon earns top honorsWICHITA — For the third straight year, Christina Stockton, a 17-year old student at Stockton Academy in Wichita, claimed the state’s top prize in the annual Junior Duck Stamp program on Friday, March 18.Stockton has been participating in the Junior Duck Stamp program for six years, and ... Read More


Application deadline last Friday in April; no mail-in applications acceptedPRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) reminds all nonresident deer hunters that the application deadline for 2011 permits is April 29, the last Friday in April. All applications must be made online through the KDWP website, www.kdwp.state.ks.us, or ... Read More