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2007 spring turkey hunting, fishing regulations to be set PRATT -- The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing at Neosho Community College Auditorium, Sanders Hall, on Thursday, Oct. 26. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m. The evening public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. The public is invited ... Read More


Low water levels may spell poor waterfowl season PRATT -- Both ducks and waterfowl hunters are likely to be disappointed when they arrive at southeast Kansas waterfowl areas this fall. At Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area , near Pleasanton, prolonged drought has nearly dried the Marais des Cygnes River, preventing wildlife area staff from pum ... Read More


Anglers can post their own fishing reports to complement KDWP's The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has provided fishing reports to anglers for more than 25 years. What started as a weekly mailing has evolved into electronic reports posted on the agency's website. While this technology makes it possible for agency staff to upd ... Read More


El Dorado State Park Snake

A Gopher Snake (commonly called a Bullsnake) stretches out across the road near Boulder Bluff to take in the sun's warmth.

Low water levels may spell poor waterfowl season Both ducks and waterfowl hunters are likely to be disappointed when they arrive at southeast Kansas waterfowl areas this fall. At Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area , near Pleasanton, prolonged drought has nearly dried the Marais des Cygnes River, preventing wildlife area staff from pumping water ... Read More


Cool water brings fish up from the deep Hot summer temperatures push fish into deep water and make them sluggish, but as fall cools the air and the water, fish are back on the move. This can be one of the best times to dust off the fishing gear and head to the lake. As water temperatures drop into the upper 60s, sport fish such as white bass ... Read More


Quail Unlimited memorial hunt in Brown County The Brown County Chapter of Quail Unlimited (QU) will hold its first annual Stan Boos Memorial Youth Hunt on Saturday, Oct. 28. Participants will assemble on the parking lot of the Army National Guard Armory, 108 N. 1st Street in Hiawatha at 7 a.m. After check-in, they will proceed to the event l ... Read More


Gov. Sebelius keynote speaker for Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area event The public is invited to join Gov. Kathleen Sebelius at a ground-breaking ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27th to celebrate the development of the Kansas Wetlands Education Center near Great Bend. The event will take place across from the KDOT rest area on Highway K-1 ... Read More


El Dorado State Park log cabin

The log cabin at El Dorado State Park.

El Dorado State Park Log Cabin Interior

El Dorado State Park Log Cabin Interior