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6/17/17 - Grouse Creek Academy/Fishing's Future
Aquatic Education
(Cowley County State Fishing Lake)

PRATT – In accordance with National Fishing and Boating Week, June 3-11, Kansas anglers will fish for free on June 3 and 4. That means that anyone may fish in Kansas without a fishing license. Landowner permission is necessary to fish any private ponds or streams unless they are enrolled in the F.I.S.H. program.Kansas Department of Wildlife, Pa ... Read More


PRATT – Once common across the Kansas prairies, antelope, or pronghorn, now only inhabit the far western third of the state with a few remnant populations in the Flint Hills and the Red Hills. In the western counties, the population is healthy where suitable shortgrass prairie is found and numbers support limited hunting seasons. It is a popula ... Read More


11/11/17 - Kansas Crappie Club
Veterans Day Shootout at Perry Lake
(Perry State Park Lake View Boat Ramp)

PRATT – Do you have what it takes to go handfishing? You can find out June 15-Aug. 15 during the Kansas handfishing season. Other than a strong grip, handfishing permit and a fishing license, all you really need is nerves of steel because you’ll be reaching into dark crevices and undercut banks to feel around for a hiding flathead catfish, whic ... Read More


PRATT – Summertime is boating time and with 24 federal reservoirs and more than 200 community lakes, there are plenty of places for Kansans to enjoy being on the water. However, before you make you make your first trip, take a second and make sure your registration is up to date.All boats powered by gas, diesel, electric motors or sail must be ... Read More


PRATT – The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Commission will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, June 22, 2017 in Kansas City at the George Meyn Center, 126th and State Ave. The afternoon session will begin at 1 p.m. and recess at 5 p.m. The evening session will convene at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend both sessions and ... Read More