PRATT – Frozen lakes can be tempting spots for late-winter goose hunters, anglers with an itch to ice fish, and park-goers looking to get some fresh air, but no matter how thick the ice layer, frozen waters should always be approached with caution.While no ice is 100 percent safe, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) sha ... Read More

Mar. 14, 2013Anglers are encouraged to take advantage of special trout programPRATT – In an effort to provide unique winter fishing opportunities, The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) provides trout fishing opportunities by stocking Kansas waters with thousands of harvestable-sized trout each year. From Nov. 1-April 15, ... Read More

From bats to bald eagles to beetles, service aims to educate Kansans Knowing that education is the key to fostering a commitment to stewardship and the wise use of our natural resources, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks created the Wildlife Education Service (WES) in 1981. The WES utilizes field staff, educational programs and res ... Read More

Article Update - 02-17-2022
At this time Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks has no mechanism for providing subgrants for third party shooting range funding. All available funds are used to build and support ranges on state controlled properties.
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PRATT – Exclusive access to land not normally open to hunting and above average success rates. Sound like an expensive hunting lease? Well, it’s not. The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s Special Hunts program provides hundreds of such hunts each fall, and there’s no charge. All you have to do is apply.The program offers huntin ... Read More

April 19, 2013Watch from home or visit one of 17 satellite sites to participate in webinarPRATT – The potential listing of the lesser prairie chicken (LPC) as a threatened or endangered species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has raised concerns for many landowners and land managers. State and federal agencies have conducted numerous publ ... Read More

Increase in shooting sport participation sparks interest, need for ranges According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, more than 19 million Americans enjoy target shooting, and more citizens are turning to the shooting sports as a leisure-time activity. Unfortunately, there are not nearly enough public shooting facilities in Kansas ... Read More

Increase in shooting sport participation sparks interest, need for ranges PRATT -- According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, more than 19 million Americans enjoy target shooting, and more citizens are turning to the shooting sports as a leisure-time activity. As firearm sales continue to increase, there is a growing need for new sh ... Read More

Increase in shooting sport participation sparks interest, need for rangesAccording to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, more than 19 million Americans enjoy target shooting, and more citizens are turning to the shooting sports as a leisure-time activity. As firearm sales continue to increase, there is a growing need for new shooting rang ... Read More