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Study examines wealth of information to improve existing trails and plan future onesThe Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced guidelines for improvement of existing trails and development of more trails throughout the Sunflower State. Entitled Kansas State Trails Plan 2008, the 103-page document will serve as the primary ... Read More


Kanopolis morels

Morel mushrooms found this spring at Kanopolis State Park

8/14/08 - August 14, 2008 Commission Meeting
Commission Meeting
(Hoisington Activity Center, Hoisington)

KDWP’s 3,200-gallon mobile aquarium to display Kansas fishWICHITA -- Ever been face to face with a 25-pound channel catfish?The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks invites Wichita Riverfest visitors to take a closeup look at an impressive assortment of Kansas fish. The fish will be on display in the department’s 3,200-gallon mobile aquarium ... Read More


Bill would provide $4 billion for conservation WASHINGTON, D.C. --After nearly four months of extensions, House and Senate Farm Bill conferees have reached an agreement on the main elements of the 2008 Farm Bill. If passed, the bill would provide an additional $4 billion in new funding for conservation programs. While final language is not ... Read More


Participants asked to contact event organizers by June 4 JUNCTION CITY -- The 12th Annual Governor’s Golf and Fishing Classic will be held June 13-14 at Rolling Meadows Golf Course and Milford Reservoir, near Junction City. Participants may enjoy a round of golf at Rolling Meadows Golf Course on Friday, June 13. On Saturday morning, anglers ... Read More


Lonely toms can make late-season turkey hunting worth the wait PRATT -- It's May, and many outdoorsmen and women have turned from hunting turkeys to pursuit of spawning crappie or other popular sportfish. However, the avid hunter knows that there's still time to bag a big gobbler, and late in the season may be one of the best times. By May, ... Read More


Public cautioned to leave young deer alone; mother is always nearby PRATT -- Kansas outdoorsmen and women are seeing more deer fawns lately, and there's good reason: May and June are the primary deer fawning months in the Sunflower State. The majority of fawns are born in late May and early June, following a gestation period of about 200 da ... Read More



KANSAS DEER FAWNING OVER YOUNG
DON'T GIVE UP ON GOBBLERS
12TH ANNUAL GOVERNOR’S GOLF AND FISHING CLASSIC JUNE 13-14CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REACH FARM BILL AGREEMENT Read More