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Event in conjunction with the Heartland Wildlife Expo KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Quail Unlimited (QU) will host its annual National Convention in Kansas City July 26-29 at the Westin Crown Center . The organization will be celebrating its 25th anniversary of quail conservation. The theme for this year’s annual convention is “Flight To The Future.” ... Read More


Young animals picked up seldom survive, pose health risk PRATT -- Spring and early summer are times when most wildlife species bear their young, and occasionally, people will see a "baby" raccoon, deer, rabbit, or other species out in the open with no adult in sight. Thinking the young animal has been abandoned, well-meaning peopl ... Read More


Independence Day celebrations highlight month PRATT -- 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, includin ... Read More


SH Co. Antelope 5-06

Last meeting for long-time chairman John Dykes, Fairway
SCOTT CITY – The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission approved 2006 hunting seasons for early migratory birds at a public hearing in Scott City June 29th. After hearing department recommendations and public comment, the commission approved the following seasons:
• Rail (Sora and Virgi ... Read More


7/15/06 - 7/16/06: Western Distributing Carp Derby
Fishing Tournament
(Prairie Dog State Park)

Available free, video shows value of playa wetlands, how they may be conserved LAFAYETTE, Co. -- Most people have never heard of, or seen, a playa wetland, but they are the most abundant and ecologically important wetlands in the southern High Plains. They recharge aquifers and help sustain wildlife and cropland. Despite these benefits, pla ... Read More