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March 28, 2013FISH program receives special recognition from American Fisheries Society PRATT ­– The American Fisheries Society (AFS) presented the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) with the 2012 Sport Fish Restoration Outstanding Project award at the March 21 commission meeting in Topeka. KDWPT received the award for the ... Read More


2012 report on Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease helps clarify extent of outbreakMar. 21, 20132012 EHD report puts outbreak in perspective when compared to neighboring states PRATT ­– A total of 1,274 deer were suspected of having Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) in 2012, and although considered to be one of the worst outbreaks in the state, dat ... Read More


Mar. 28, 2013April 1 Marks the start of the 2013 spring turkey season for archers, youth and disable huntersPRATT – The sound of a turkey gobble is a sure sign of Spring and music to turkey hunters’ ears. This season will kick off with the youth/disabled and archery season April 1-9, followed by the regular firearm season April 10-May 31. Hunte ... Read More


Mar. 28, 2013KDWPT commissioners approve several changes related to legal hunting equipmentPRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) adopted a total of six regulations at the Mar. 21 commission meeting in Topeka. The newly-adopted changes simplify hunting regulations, allow more flexibility in legal equipment, and mos ... Read More


4/6/13 - Kansas UltraRunners 15th Annual Rockin' K Trail Marathon - Trail Run
50-Mile Run & Trail Marathon
(Kanopolis State Park)

5/4/13 - 5/5/13: North American Trail Ride Conference - Kanopolis Canyons
Competitive Trail Ride
(Kanopolis State Park)

April 4, 2013Volunteers can make a big impact on Kansas waters through annual one-day eventPRATT ­– The City of Wichita will host the 12th Annual River Trash Round Up Saturday, April 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. What began as a way to clean up the Arkansas River prior to the city’s annual Riverfest event, has since evolved into a city-wide p ... Read More