PRATT – Think you know your Kansas birds? Prove it. Keep track of the number of different species you see between Jan. 1, 2019 and Dec. 31, 2019 and enter the 2019 Kansas Birding Big Year contest, hosted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT). But you’d better bring your A-game. Last year, the winner recorded more than ... Read More

Prizes for all kids; special awards for biggest, smallest, and most fish
BELOIT -- The 4th annual Glen Elder Youth Fishing Tournament will be held Saturday, May 31, in association with Glen Elder State Park's OK Kids Day. On this day, approximately 20 local anglers volunteer their time and boats to take the youth fishing from 9 p.m. to noon an ... Read More

Permit good for six paddlefish; reduced fee for youth 15 and youngerPRATT -- The Kansas paddlefish season begins March 15 and runs through May 15. Once rivers rise, paddlefish enter the state in search of spawning areas, when water temperatures approach 60 degrees. This usually occurs shortly before or after the March 15 opener, when paddlefish ... Read More

2009 deer, antelope, elk seasons top evening public hearing agendaOAKLEY -- The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission invites all interested persons to attend a public meeting and hearing in the Logan County Courthouse, 710 W. 2nd in Oakley, on Thursday, April 16. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m.; the evening public hearing will be ... Read More

No September Canada goose season means more days during regular season One change in Kansas hunters’ waterfowling opportunity this year is the decision to forego a September Canada goose season. The season was originally created to help control resident Canada goose populations in urban areas around Wichita, Topeka, Lawrence, and Kansas City ... Read More