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Twenty accidents in 2005, none fatal The number of reported hunting accidents in Kansas dropped to 20 in 2005, down from 26 reported in 2004, according to a Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Hunter Education Section report. There were no fatalities although there were several very serious incidents. Swinging on game, and its sub ... Read More


Free Park Entrance Days, other events highlight month Each month, Kansas state parks conduct special events, some in conjunction with Free Park Entrance Days, some to celebrate a special historical event or geological attribute of an individual park, and others just for entertainment. Each park sets its own dates for these events, including ... Read More


Sunset at Glen Elder State Park

Photo by Debby Holuska - Dodge City, KS

Youth Fishing Tournament 2006

18" walleye " A Keeper!"

Neosho River - Chetopa Dam

Milford Camp Map

5/19/06 - Labette Community College
Faculty Picnic
(Neosho State Fishing Lake)

Champion cooks from across the central U.S. will display their culinary talents SYLVAN GROVE -- June 16-17 will feature the first annual Smokin' in Hell Creek Barbecue (BBQ) competition. The event kicks off on Friday with a cooks' meeting for competitors, then grills fire up Friday through early Saturday morning. Judging of the event occurs ... Read More


Trails add new dimension to park experience PRATT -- Across the state, Kansas state parks are developing more trails each year. At Tuttle Creek State Park , the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has purchased 50 acres of ground adjacent to Rocky Ford Fishing Area along the Big Blue River from the Barnes/Dyer Bridge to the south ... Read More