12/1/08

TRESPASSERS THREATEN HUNTING HERITAGE: GET PERMISSION

Trespassers bag nothing but stiff fines, damaged landowner-hunter relations
PRATT -- 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 ... Read More


DOUGLAS STATE FISHING LAKE REOPENS TO FISHING JAN. 3

Fishing to return after three-year renovation project
LAWRENCE -- The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced that Douglas State Fishing Lake, near Lawrence, will reopen for public fishing on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, after a three-year closure for lake renovation.

Construction projects completed i ... 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
EL DORADO -- 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 ... Read More


CEDAR BLUFF STATE PARK HOSTS CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY

Visitors travel long distances to enjoy light display, bonfire, hayrack ride, much more
ELLIS -- The Cedar Bluff State Park Christmas "Holiday In Lights" display is a popular western Kansas holiday attraction located about 45 miles southwest of Hays. Including miles of colorful lights lining the state park on the res ... Read More


KDHE, KDWP ISSUE REVISED FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORIES

Data show decrease in some contaminants
TOPEKA -- 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 ... Read More