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June 6, 2013Fishing's Future and KDWPT will certify instructors to teach fishing techniques in Kansas PRATT­– Have you ever wondered how to tell the difference between a white bass and a wiper? Or, how to tie on a hook using an improved clinch knot? Whether you simply want to improve your general fishing knowledge or are looking to sharpen your ... Read More


June 6, 2013Special fishing season offers anglers a more “hands on” way of catching flatheadsPRATT – The increased popularity of television shows like “Hillbilly Handfishin’,” “Catfishin’ Kings,” and “Mudcats,” proves that handfishing for large catfish can be an exciting and fast-paced sport. Luckily, Kansas is one of a handful of states that o ... Read More


June 13, 2013Whether a landowner possesses 80 or 1,000 acres, WIHA can be an integral part of a land’s profitabilityPRATT– Since its inception in 1995, the Walk-In Hunting Access (WIHA) program has been making private land available for public hunting through lease agreements between the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) ... Read More


June 13, 2013Stream Survey and Assessment Program provides vital information about native aquatic speciesPRATT– Crew members from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Stream Survey and Assessment Program are traveling across the state this summer to collect information regarding the health of Kansas’ flowing waters. From ... Read More


June 13, 2013Live, commercial-free video and audio streaming of meetings now available for first timePRATT­– The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing on Thursday, June 27, at the Lee Richardson Zoo, 312 Finnup Dr., Garden City. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m. and recess at 5 p.m., ... Read More