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PRATT – As Kansas endures another dry winter, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) cautions anyone spending time outdoors to be aware of fire danger. One only has to look at the past two springs to be reminded of the threat posed by wild fires.In March of 2016, an enormous wildfire burned more than 400,000 acres in Oklah ... Read More


PRATT – Have you ever watched a bird flitter from tree to tree wondering what kind it was? Curious which species have stopped by your feeder for a quick bite to eat? The fastest way to learn to identify birds is to get in the field with a guide in-hand and maybe a birding expert or two, and a Christmas Bird Count provides the perfect opportunit ... Read More


12/27/17 - Seasonal Site APPLICATIONS Available
Seasonal (aka Summer Long-term) Site Applications Available
(PERRY STATE PARK)

1/22/18 - Seasonal Site Applications DUE
Seasonal (aka Summer Long-term) Site Applications Due
(Perry State Park)

1/29/18 - SEASONAL LOTTERY DRAW 2018
LOTTERY DRAW for Seasonal (aka Summer Long-Term Camping)
(Perry State Park)

PRATT – The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KWPT) Commission will conduct their first public meeting of the New Year on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the Milford Lake Conference Center, 3710 Farnum Creek Road, Milford. The afternoon session will begin at 1 p.m. and recess at 5 p.m., then the Commission will convene for the evening session a ... Read More


PRATT – In an effort to better serve license buyers, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has upgraded more than 30 types of annual licenses beginning in 2018, making them valid for 365 days at no additional cost. In years past, most Kansas outdoor licenses and permits expired Dec. 31 of each calendar year, regardless of ... Read More


PRATT – January is arguably the best time of year to spot bald eagles in Kansas and staff at the Milford Nature Center and Clinton State Park want to make sure you don’t miss that opportunity.The Milford Nature Center will be hosting its annual Eagle Day at Milford Reservoir on Jan. 20, 2018, featuring a series of educational programs at the Mi ... Read More


PRATT – “Exercise more” is a common New Year’s resolution, and you can live up to that pledge and enjoy a brisk day in a beautiful outdoor setting with a First Day Hike at a Kansas state park. Eighteen “First Day Hikes” will be hosted around the state on Jan. 1, 2018. Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism staff are excited and ready ... Read More