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Printed copies available in September; new format, regulation changesPrinted copies of the 2008 Kansas Hunting & Furharvesting Regulations Summary will be available at Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) offices and license vendors around the state soon, but hunters can view or download the summary now from the KDWP website.This ... Read More


Classes filling fast for popular Becoming an Outdoors-Woman programThe Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks' (KDWP) Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Program is designed to provide women a chance to learn about hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreation in a friendly, supportive environment. During a three-day workshop at Rock Springs 4-H ... Read More


Study to focus on dynamics of turkey movement; daily hunt permits required on Cedar Bluff, Lovewell, and Webster wildlife areasThrough a cooperative agreement with the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), a three-year study is being conducted at Cedar Bluff, Lovewell, and Webster wildlife areas ... Read More


Great Plains Nature Center publication features work of K-8th grades studentsThe votes are in, the judging complete, and the final design and layout completed for the Great Plains Nature Center's (GNPC) second "Kansas Critters" book. On Saturday, Aug. 23, GNPC will honor the 223 young artists and authors grades K-8 whose 238 art and t ... Read More


Classic guide to native grasses and plants enhanced and updatedFort Hays State University (FHSU) has announced the Second Edition of Pasture and Range Plants, a classic guide to plant life in the North American Plains ecosystem. This invaluable guide has been completely revised by the FHSU Alumni Association, custodians of the book, and Dr. Rob ... Read More


Partners commit to five-year planPrior to late 2007, a black-footed ferret had not been documented in Kansas since 1957. Last December, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), in cooperation with local landowners and The Nature Conservancy, released 24 captive-reared ferrets on three private ranches in Logan County. Several organizations – ... Read More


10/4/08 - Rick Funk Memorial Youth Hunt & Outdoor Family Fun Day
Youth Hunt/Outdoor Skills Activities
(Eckman Hunting Preserve - 988 E. 1900 Road - Baldwin City, KS)

Events emphasize compatibility of grazing and wildlife conservationMCPHERSON -- The Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition (KGLC) will provide two one-day workshops entitled Tracking Pasture Health on Sept. 22 at the Ted Alexander ranch, near Sun City, and Sept. 29 at the Calvin Adams ranch, south of Beloit. Led by Charley Orchard, Land EKG of Bozeman ... Read More