4/20/06

WILDLIFE & PARKS COMMISSION MEETS IN JUNCTION CITY APRIL 27

2006 big game seasons highlight evening public hearing agenda
JUNCTION CITY -- The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing Thursday, April 27, at the Courtyard Marriott, 310 Hammons Drive, Junction City. The public is invited to attend both the afternoon and evening sessions, as well as ... Read More


JAMESTOWN WILDLIFE AREA AWARDED GRANT

Public and private organizations combine to restore, expand wetland
JAMESTOWN -- The federal Migratory Bird Conservation Commission recently approved a $999,345 North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grant for the first stage of a three-phase project t ... Read More


KDWP SCHEDULES EARTH DAY EVENTS

Offerings range from free park entrance to mountain-man encampments
PRATT -- Earth Day is Saturday, April 22, and many Kansas state parks have scheduled events to celebrate the state's natural resources. Kanopolis (near Ellsworth) and Lovewell (near Mankato) state parks ar ... Read More


WILDLIFE OFFICERS TARGET UNDERAGE DRINKERS

Effort designed to clear public lands of alcohol and drug abuse
EMPORIA -- Natural resource officers with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) will be targeting underage drinkers at Read More