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Data show decrease in most contaminants of concernTOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued revised fish consumption advisories for 2010. The advisories identify types of fish that should be eaten in limited quantities or, in some cases, avoided altogether ... Read More


Public may vote for winners, online or with paper ballot, through Feb. 17INMAN — The Kansas Sampler Foundation, a group formed to "help preserve and sustain rural culture," has announced the finalists for its 8 Wonders of Kansas Geography contest. As might be expected, the state's primary natural resource agency — the Kansas Departmen ... Read More


1/23/10 - Tri-County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF)
1st annual Hunting Heritage Super Fund banquet
(George Meyn Community Center, 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs)

2/26/10 - 2/27/10: Big Brutus Beagle Club
Field Trial
(Mined Land Wildlife Area)

2/13/10 - 2/14/10: Beagle Club
Field trial
(Mined Land Wildlife Area)

Seven permits to be sold to raise money for conservation projects; new regulation may attract more biddersGREAT BEND — Seven Kansas conservation organizations were awarded a 2010 Commission Big Game permit in a drawing conducted at the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission meeting Jan. 7 at Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area's Kansas Wetland Educati ... Read More


Twelve youth and parents enjoy two weekends of deer hunting; youth harvest seven antlerless deerCOLUMBUS — During the Jan. 1-10 extended whitetail firearms deer season, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), in partnership with Claythorne Lodge, K&K Outfitters, and John’s Sporting Goods, provided youth deer hunts for 12 young ... Read More


Department of Wildlife and Parks has announced bargain days for new yearPRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has announced its schedule for 2010 Free Park Entrance Days, when anyone may enter individual state parks without a vehicle permit. (Camping and other permits are still required.) While the weather may seem too chilly to ... Read More