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PRATT – The seven-member, non-partisan commission that serves as the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s (KDWPT) regulatory body will meet Thursday, August 2, 2018 in Medicine Lodge to conduct a public meeting. The general public is encouraged and invited to attend the session, which will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Gyp Hills Guest ... Read More


PRATT – If you’ve looked at Kansas’ 2018 Fishing Forecast or followed the Weekly Fishing Reports at ksoutdoors.com, you know that Kansas anglers have enjoyed amazing fishing this year. But have you ever wondered how this happens? The revenue from the fishing license you purchase, along with funding from the federal Wildlife and Sport Fish Resto ... Read More


8/5/18 - Lyon Couny Fair Family Fun Day
Aquatic Education
(Emporia, KS)

WEBBER – Lovewell State Park is hosting its annual Lovewell Fun Day on Saturday, August 4, 2018. It’s a great day to enjoy the state park, as well as a variety of outdoor activities in a family-friendly atmosphere. Lovewell State Park sprawls along the shoreline of Lovewell Reservoir in northcentral Kansas’ Jewell County.The Fun Day events begi ... Read More


ELLIS – If you’re interested in introducing your child to the world of shooting sports, hunting, fishing and other outdoor-related activities, make plans to attend the 21st Annual Youth Outdoor Festival on August 18, 2018. The event will provide a day of free target shooting and other outdoor activities for youth 17 and younger at the Hays City ... Read More


MANHATTAN – If you’re a young hunter interested in learning how to hunt deer or if you are a hunter with a disability and need some assistance, read on. Plans are underway for the 15th Annual Youth-Handicap Assisted Deer Hunt at Tuttle Creek Lake. Kansas youth age 11 through 16 and Kansas residents with a certified disability are eligible. The ... Read More


Summer Burn

A summer burn was conducted at Geary State Fishing Lake on July 24th.  The purpose of this burn was to reduce encroachment of woody vegetation, reduce noxious weeds and aide in clearing brush off of the dam.  KDOT had large brush piles within the burn area as well from clearing the trees along the  roadside of Highway 77.  The growing season was deemed a safer time to burn these piles then a spring burn.