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El Dorado State Park Sumac

Autumn is upon us as indicated by the changing colors of the Smooth Sumac.

El Dorado State Park 3 wheeler

A lady rides a new type of 3 wheeler called a trikke, which she describes as "a fun way to get a low impact workout."

Hunters reminded of change in upland seasons PRATT -- The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) reminds hunters that some changes will take effect in the upland game seasons this fall. The regular pheasant season will open one week earlier, on Nov. 4, and run through the end of January. Also, the quail units have been eliminated; t ... Read More


Innovative use of wetlands will restore lake, provide recreation ULYSSES -- An alternative wastewater treatment process will restore a portion of Ulysses' Frazier Park Lake. The wastewater effluent will be filtered through a series of wetlands and stream habitats to be constructed on existing city property, restoring water-based recreationa ... Read More


Nonresident landowners not entitled to same hunting rights as resident landowners WICHITA -- On Sept. 12, U.S. Senior District Judge Wesley E. Brown, Wichita, issued a summary judgment order in favor of defendant Mike Hayden, in his official capacity as secretary of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. Summary judgment is a legal te ... Read More


Nonresident landowners not entitled to same hunting rights as resident landowners U.S. Senior District Judge Wesley E. Brown, Wichita, has issued a summary judgment order in favor of defendant Mike Hayden, in his official capacity as secretary of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. Summary judgment is a legal term which means that a ... Read More


Innovative use of wetlands will restore lake, provide recreation An alternative wastewater treatment process will restore a portion of Ulysses' Frazier Park Lake. The wastewater effluent will be filtered through a series of wetlands and stream habitats to be constructed on existing city property, restoring water-based recreational opportunit ... Read More


Season opens November 4th this year The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks reminds hunters that some changes will take effect in the upland game seasons this fall. The regular pheasant season will open Nov. 4th, one week earlier than previous years, and run through the end of January. Also, the quail units have been eliminated; the stat ... Read More


Resident bowhunters can purchase licenses and permits online from the convenience of home October 1 marks the traditional opening day of the archery deer season in Kansas. Recent cool breezes and the hint of fall color in the cottonwoods invoke an almost involuntary response from avid bowhunters – the desire to satisfy the primal urge to hun ... Read More