December 2008
KDHE, KDWP ISSUE REVISED FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORIES
Data show decrease in some contaminants
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are issuing revised fish consumption advisories for 2009. The advisories identify species of fish that should be eaten in limited quantities or, in some cases, avoided altoge ... Read More
CEDAR BLUFF STATE PARK HOSTS CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY
Visitors travel long distances to enjoy light display, bonfire, hayrack ride, much more
The Cedar Bluff State Park Christmas "Holiday In Lights" display is a popular western Kansas holiday attraction located about 45 mile ... Read More
GOVERNOR’S ANNUAL ONE-SHOT TURKEY HUNT FEATURES YOUTH PROGRAM
Event takes place April 8-10, 2009; youth application deadline Jan. 16, 2009
A youth hunting program is a highlight of the Governor’s Annual One-Shot Turkey Hunt, held in Butler County April 8-10, 2009, and six youngsters from around the state are selected to participate. Youth participants in this hunt must have successfu ... Read More
DOUGLAS STATE FISHING LAKE TO REOPEN TO FISHING JANUARY 3
Fishing to return after three-year renovation project
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced that Douglas State Fishing Lake, near Lawrence ... Read More
Trespassers bag nothing but stiff fines, damaged landowner-hunter relations
Firearm deer season is in full swing, and all hunters are reminded that it is illegal to hunt on private land without the owner's permission, posted or not. Whether a "hunter" actually enters private land without permission or shoots onto ... Read More
CHENEY SHOOTING RANGE CLOSED THROUGH WINTER
Budget constraints, low usage force belt-tightening move; target shooting prohibited on rest of wildlife area
On Dec. 15, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) shooting range on the north end of Cheney Reservoir will be closed to the public for the majority of the winter. The official closing dates will be Dec ... Read More
KDWP 2009 LICENSES AND PERMITS ON SALE DECEMBER 15
Early purchases valid the remainder of 2008 and all of 2009
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks bargain days begin Dec. 15, when all 2009 KDWP licenses, permits, and other issues go on sale and are valid for the remainder of 2008 and all of 2009, adding more than two weeks to their value. This includes hunting, fishing ... Read More
MAKE CHRISTMAS AN OUTDOOR EVENT WITH KDWP SHOPPING
Magazine, early license sales among many offerings
Each Christmas, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) offers outdoorsmen and women -- or friends and families looking for gift ideas -- a chance to start the season right by taking advantage of many bargains. A perennial favorite is Kansas Wildlife & Pa ... Read More
KDWP ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSINGS SCHEDULE
State parks open for use but some park offices closed during holiday period
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced office closings for the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays. All KDWP offices will be closed Dec. 25-26 and Jan 1, 2009. State park offices will be closed weekends until March, 2009 ... Read More
UNSAFE ICE FORCES PARTIAL CLOSING OF MARION RESERVOIR TO ANGLERS
Water release from reservoir compromises formation of safe ice
“It’s dangerous.”
That’s what officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Marion Reservoir and Kans ... Read More
HOLIDAY HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES ENHANCE A SPECIAL TIME OF YEAR
Many seasons still open, offer excellent hunting opportunities
The Christmas and New Year holiday season is almost here, and for most people that means time off from work to spend with family and friends. For outdoorsmen and women, it is also a special time to go afield in pursuit of their favorite game. Cool weather often ... Read More
Fall fish sampling data used for 2009 Kansas Fishing Forecast; improvements coming
Each year, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) raises and stocks millions of fish throughout the state, providing anglers with special opportunities to catch a wide variety of species. To monitor the health of fisheries and he ... Read More
JANUARY DEER HUNT AN ANTLERLESS AFFAIR
Three deer seasons open the New Year's first month
PRATT -- The regular Kansas firearm deer season is over, but many deer hunters still look forward to hunting in January. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) will conduct a firearm extended whitetail antlerless season Jan.1- 4, 2009 (open for Deer Management ... Read More
2009 FISHING REGULATIONS AVAILABLE SOON
Where to fish, how to fish legally, what to fish for, and much more included
PRATT -- Printed copies of the 2009 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary booklet will be available in early January, and among other things, the publication will let anglers know what new regulations take effect Jan. 1, 2009. From new regulations on met ...
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WHEN THE ICEMAN COMETH, THE ANGLER GOETH
Lakes may freeze in January, but anglers should approach ice cautiously
PRATT -- December in Kansas is an unpredictable month; the weather is usually cold, with most days warming into the 40s, but occasionally, Mother Nature blasts an arctic front into the Sunflower State, pounding daytime highs into the low teens and nigh ... Read More
LARGEMOUTH BASS VIRUS DETECTED
Virus found in five Kansas lakes; long-term impact unknown
FARLINGTON -- In 2007, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) fisheries staff confirmed the presence of largemouth bass virus (LMBV) at Crawford State Fishing Lake in southeast Kansas. Testing of bass from the lake was conducted in response to a decline in ... Read More
NOTICE OF STATE WILDLIFE GRANT APPLICATIONS AND DEADLINES
Application materials for the State Wildlife Grants (SWG) are now available from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP). The SWG is a federal grant program, which is funded in part by CFDA 15.634 Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior and administered in Kansas by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. The ... Read More
WILDLIFE AND PARKS COMMISSION TO MEET JAN. 8 IN EMPORIA
Future big game regulations, Free Park Entrance and Free Fishing days on agenda
TOPEKA -- The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing in Emporia on Jan. 8. The public is invited to attend all sessions of the meeting, which will be conducted at the Best Western Hospitality House, 3021 W. High ... Read More
Small project application deadline Feb. 13
PRATT -- The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Chickadee Checkoff Program has funded hundreds of nongame species projects through the years. These efforts range from very short, simple projects costing $500 to much more substantial projects requiring as much as $100,0 ... Read More
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