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PRATT ­– Monarch butterfly populations are on the decline and in just two short years, these winged wonders could be listed as a threatened or endangered species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). In an effort to help bolster monarch habitat, and subsequently monarch numbers, agencies and organizations across the state came together ... Read More

KANSAS CITY – A joint meeting between the Kansas Governor’s Council on Travel and Tourism and the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Commission will occur Thursday, June 22 at Children’s Mercy Park, 1 Sporting Way, Kansas City, Kan., home of the Sporting KC soccer team.Attendees will gather for a facility tour beginning at 9:30 a.m., fo ... Read More

PRATT – The fourth of July holiday usually means three things for Kansans: fireworks, BBQ, and of course, open water. Make this holiday everything it should be, including safe, by keeping the following things in mind while on and around water.-State park beaches do not have lifeguards. Parents should keep a close eye on youngsters and it’s a go ... Read More

PRATT – Bullfrogs: big, green, bellowing creatures of the pond. They’re a common sight in Kansas, and more so a common sound at night. A bullfrog’s call seems to say “summer is here,”and what better way to celebrate the season than to catch these water-loving acrobats with friends and family. The Kansas bullfrog season will be open from July 1- ... Read More

PRATT – You know “your limits,” you’ve never been in an alcohol-related accident before, and you could handle your boat with a blindfold on. You figure it’s summertime, the weekend, and time to relax and knock back a few. But that good time that you’re after can quickly turn tragic no matter how well you think you can hold your liquor. This sum ... Read More

6/29/17 - OFFICE CLOSED - Staff shortage
Office closed all day
(PERRY STATE PARK OFFICE)

PRATT – The application deadline for limited elk and either-species deer firearm permits is July 14, 2017. Kansas residents are eligible to apply online for one of 12 Either-species Elk permits and 15 Antlerless-only Elk permits allocated for Unit 2a (Ft. Riley). And resident hunters who want to hunt mule deer with a firearm can apply for limit ... Read More

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