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FIREARM ANTELOPE APPLICATION DEADLINE JUNE 14
May 30, 2013
Applications accepted only online; archery permits available over the counter beginning July 30
PRATT – The antelope, also called pronghorn, is a species unique to North America and considered one of the fastest mammals on the continent. Numerous in the western two-thirds of Kansas prior to settlement, t ... Read More
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT FOR HOUNDS DURING RUNNING SEASON
Mar. 7, 2013
No-kill season allows runners and their dogs to sharpen hunting abilities
PRATT – Mar. 1, opening day of running season, marks the start of an eight-month-long race as hound enthusiasts and their dogs perfect their furbearer-chasing skills. Through Nov. 1, hunters and their dogs can chase – but not t ... Read More
HUNTER EDUCATION MAKING HUNTERS SAFER IN FIELD
Feb. 7, 2013
2012 Hunting incident report indicates hunting is a safe outdoor activity
PRATT – A total of 17 hunting-related incidents were reported in Kansas for 2012, a decrease of 73 percent from 35 years ago. Since the implementation of programs such as Hunter Education and Pass It On, the Kansas Department o ... Read More
SPECIAL HUNTS PROGRAM PROVIDES UNIQUE HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES
Jan. 24, 2013
Special hunts program gives hunters access to land not normally open to the public
PRATT – Since its inception nearly 20 years ago, hunters have been able to apply for exclusive entry into areas with limited access through the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Special Hunts Pr ... Read More