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PRATT – Birds are arriving, hunting seasons are beginning, and temperatures will be cooling. It’s the makings of fall in Kansas and for duck hunters, the kickoff is marked by the start of teal season.The 2015 teal season will begin with the Low Plains Zone, (anything east of U.S. Highway 283) Sept. 12-27, followed by the High Plains Zone (anyth ... Read More


WICHITA – This year will mark the 12th Annual Art on the Trail event at the Great Plains Nature Center (GPNC), 6232 East 29th St N, Wichita and artists of all skill levels are invited to attend. Art and nature come together in Chisholm Creek Park as talented, local en plein aire artists put the colors of fall on canvas, Saturday, September 12 f ... Read More


PRATT – Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Fisheries Section staff recently launched a new program designed to increase the amount of fish-attracting structure in Kansas public waters. As part of the program, staff will sink approximately 300 “PVC cubes,” to attract fish. The 3-foot by 4-foot by 4-foot cubes are cost-effec ... Read More


CORRECTION: The concert time of 6 p.m. listed in the previous news release was incorrect. The concert will begin at 8 p.m.PRATT – In honor of those clocking in the usual Monday through Friday, and more, Kansas State Parks invite you to kick back and enjoy your Labor Day weekend with Kansas native and Sony Nashville recording artist, Logan Mize. ... Read More


9/26/15 - Healthy Fun at the State Parks Day
FREE Entry Day
(Clinton State Park)

Outdoor Games

OAKLEY – Kansas youth hunters age 12-16 with an interest in upland game hunting are invited to submit an application to participate in the 2015 Kansas Governor's Ringneck Classic. The hunt will be held in Goodland, November 19-22, and all expenses will be paid (except for license, gun and transportation) for two lucky youth hunters and their no ... Read More