One-percent increase insignificant; fall bird numbers depend on nesting successPRATT — From April 25-May 21, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) conducted its annual spring survey of pheasants in the Sunflower State. As the mating season approaches, roosters increase crowing, and KDWP staff drive established routes to listen for ... Read More

Western Kansas has one of strongest breeding populations in history; breeding season drought may offset good newsPRATT — Following the outstanding 2010-2011 pheasant season, spring surveys revealed good pheasant populations going into the 2011 nesting season. From April 25-May 15, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) co ... 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

Oct. 10, 2013Despite drought during the reproductive season, some upland game hunters may experience a memorable harvest this fallPRATT – The 2013 Upland Bird Forecast is now available for viewing online at ksoutdoors.com, and although population levels are projected to be less than favorable, upland bird hunters willing to travel to northern K ... Read More