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More than 4,000 leftover permits available to nonresidentsPRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced nonresident deer permits are still available for the 2010 season. These are permits that were not taken in the April nonresident application period. They are Whitetail Either-Sex permits (hunter designates equipment ... Read More

Proclamation highlights benefits of outdoor recreationTOPEKA -- Gov. Mark Parkinson wants Kansans to get out and have some fun. To this end, Parkinson recently proclaimed June “Great Outdoors Month.” His proclamation reads as follows:WHEREAS, Kansas citizens have a proud tradition of both safeguarding the environment and enjoying the outdoors; ... Read More

Applications accepted through June 25 SALINA--Eric B. Banks, state conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Kansas, announced that applications for participation in a national lesser prairie chicken habitat improvement initiative will be accepted through June 25, 2010. This initiative will also promote the overal ... Read More

Newly-discovered fungus may cause white nose syndrome; Oklahoma bat infectedPRATT — In light of the recent discovery of a bat in Oklahoma harboring the fungus Geomyces destructans, chances are that the fungus will also show up in Kansas bats. This newly discovered fungus may cause white nose syndrome (WNS), which has resulted in high mortality ... Read More

7/3/10 - Baner Creek Reservoir, Jackson County
Boat Parade
(Banner Creek Reservoir)

Rare plants, birds, and rock formations on the list of possible sightingsLAWRENCE — On June 20, the public is invited to enjoy the Fourth Biennial Coblentz Prairie Foray at 1 p.m. at Clinton Wildlife Area, near Lawrence. The event is an opportunity to explore the diverse native plants and uncommon birds of the glaciated tallgrass prairie near ... Read More

Fundraiser supports spring youth turkey huntEMPORIA — The Flint Hills Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) will be hosting its 15th Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet on Saturday, June 19, at the Guest House Inn & Convention Center, 2700 W. 18th Ave. in Emporia. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with a turkey dinner a ... Read More

Event yields record number of youth and fishGLEN ELDER — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) hosted the 6th Annual Waconda Lake Youth Fishing Tournament at Glen Elder Reservoir on Saturday, June 5. A record number of young anglers (141) boarded boats and hit the water for a full day of fishing. The day began with a strong south ... Read More

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