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PRATT – A survey conducted in March in Rooks County has confirmed the presence of the fungus, Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd), known to cause white-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats. Though the fungus was detected, no bats showed signs of white-nose syndrome at the time of the survey.WNS is not known to pose a threat to humans, pets, livestock, or ... Read More


PRATT – Come September 13-15, experienced volunteer instructors from across the state will join forces at the Rock Springs 4-H Center in Junction City to teach more than 40 outdoor skills courses to women. The biannual event, also held in the spring, is known as the “Becoming An Outdoors-woman Workshop” (BOW). Sponsored by the Kansas Department ... Read More


8/24/19 - Cougar Pass Shelter
Private Family Event
(Perry State Park)

TOPEKA – Ron Klataske, Executive Director of Audubon of Kansas, was recently honored with the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ (WAFWA) President’s Award in recognition of his long-time commitment to conservation efforts in Kansas, Nebraska and the central Great Plains. Brad Loveless, Secretary of the Kansas Department of Wildl ... Read More


PRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) is seeking input from individuals who hunt waterfowl in Kansas through a series of public information meetings. KDWPT staff wish to reexamine current waterfowl regulations ­– including season dates and duck zone boundaries – utilizing the critical input waterfowl hunters have ... Read More


8/24/19 - KAWNsas Fest 2019
Aquatic Education
(St George, KS)