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PRATT – If you’re a trail-lover, a wildlife enthusiast, or are just looking for some unique outdoor photo opportunities, mark your calendar for the Great Plains Nature Center’s 31st Annual Walk with Wildlife event. Held at Chisholm Creek Park, 6232 E. 29th Street North, Wichita, the walk will take place on Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ... Read More


PRATT – Firearms and muzzleloader permit applications for the 2015 antelope season, open to Kansas residents, will be accepted through June 12. Applications can be made online by visiting ksoutdoors.com/Hunting/What-to-Hunt/Antelope, or by calling the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s Pratt Operations Office at (620) 672-5911.H ... Read More


PRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) law enforcement division recently presented several game wardens with awards for their outstanding efforts both on and off the field in 2014. The following officers were recognized for their exemplary efforts:The Award of Merit was presented to Hal Kaina and Greg Salisbury. Ka ... Read More


PRATT – Free Fishing Weekend, hosted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, is the perfect opportunity to introduce someone to the joys of angling. Typically held the first full weekend in June each year, free fishing weekends are two-day periods when fishing licenses are not required to fish Kansas lakes and reservoirs. Free ... Read More


COUNCIL GROVE – Patriot Outdoors Adventures is proud to host the “Helping Heroes Heal” Bass Fishing Tournament June 14 at Council Grove City Lake, located 3.5 miles northwest of Council Grove. This unique event will pair veterans with members of local bass fishing clubs to compete in a fishing tournament. The event will include official weigh-i ... Read More


CHENEY – The Ninnescah Sailing Association (NSA) invites anyone 18 and older interested in boating to sign up for their “Learn to Sail” program. Open to non-members, the program is taught by experienced, certified U.S. sailing instructors who will share their knowledge of basic boat-handling skills, sailing terminology, knot tying, and more.The ... Read More


PRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism is proud to announce two of the Department’s very own hunter education instructors have been inducted into the International Hunter Education Association’s (IHEA-USA) Hall of Fame. Ray Fischer and Dennis Vincent were inducted at the IHEA-USA’s annual conference May 18-21, 2015 in Des ... Read More