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State's largest frog a favorite summertime quarry PRATT -- Every Kansan is familiar with the bellowing song of the bullfrog. The largest of all Kansas frogs, this amphibian is also a favorite quarry of outdoorsmen and women, and pursuing them is a great way to beat the summer heat. The season for bullfrog hunting began July 1 and runs throu ... Read More


KDWP seeks public comment on draft deer recommendations PRATT -- Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is seeking public input on ways to streamline, simplify, and improve current deer permitting processes and hunting opportunities. In 2005, the Kansas Legislature's House Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Committee requested that KDWP pr ... Read More


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 29. After hearing department recommendations and public comment, the commission approved the following seasons:

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State's largest frog a favorite summertime quarry
Every Kansan is familiar with the bellowing song of the bullfrog. The largest of all Kansas frogs, this amphibian is also a favorite quarry of outdoorsmen and women, and pursuing them is a great way to beat the summer heat. The season for bullfrog hunting is July 1 through Oct. 31.
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Available free, video shows value of playa wetlands, how they may be conserved 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 croplands. Despite these benefits, playas remain threate ... Read More


Scenic Kansas area listed in top 10 travel destinations SUNNYVALE, Ca. -- To mark the 230th anniversary of American independence, the well-know internet website Yahoo.com highlighted its top 10 travel destinations in the U.S. It should come as no surprise to Kansans that the Flint Hills ranked number five on the list. According the site's l ... Read More


Introduction to shooting sports, "Refuse to be a Victim" presentation to highlight event JUNCTION CITY -- On Aug. 5, the Women of the NRA , the NRA foundation, and local Junction City sponsors will conduct an all-day Women on Target clinic at the Geary County Fish and Game Association's Sportman's Acres. The event will run from 8 ... Read More