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For some hunters, part of the preparation for fall hunting seasons is replacing a lost or destroyed hunter education certificate. The basic fee for a duplicate certificate is $11 and there are four ways for a hunter to obtain a duplicate certificate. A duplicate can be obtained online, or by writing or telephoning the Kansas Department of ... Read More


Trespassers bag stiff fines, damage landowner-hunter relations In Kansas, it is illegal to hunt, fish, shoot, or trap on private land without the owner's permission. Hunting from public roads and railroads requires permission of landowners on both sides of the road or railway. Railroad rights-of-way also require permission from the railroad. ... Read More


Hunters reminded not to shoot chickens on pheasant opener PRATT -- In previous years in all but the southwest part of Kansas, prairie chicken season has opened on the first Saturday in November, and the pheasant season has opened the second Saturday in November, making both species legal on the pheasant opener. This year, however, prairie c ... Read More


Youth trap shooting at Glen Elder.

Trap shoot following the Youth Hunt.

Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving Day holiday, all Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks offices will be closed to business Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25th in observance of the holiday. Read More