July 2007
The recent heavy rains in southeast Kansas have pushed several reservoirs to the limit of their flood-control capacities. All of Elk City and portions of Fall Ri ... Read More
RESIDENT ELK, ANY-DEER PERMIT APPLICATIONS DUE JULY 13
Applications available online;
Whitetail Either Sex permits on sale now
PRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) reminds resident hunters that 2007 Firearms Any Deer permit applications are due July 13. Any Deer permits allow the take of a mule deer or white-tailed deer of either sex. All other resident deer ...
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SCOTT PARK, CHEYENNE BOTTOMS AMONG ‘WONDERS’ FINALISTS
Public voting underway to choose from 24 Kansas attractions
SCOTT CITY -- Scott State Park and Cheyenne Bottoms, two popular a ...
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STATE PARK RAIN CHECKS WILL BE ISSUED TO THOSE TURNED AWAY BECAUSE OF FLOODING
Anyone evacuated from or not allowed into a flooded Kansas state park can obtain a credit voucher for camping or reservation fees paid that can be used at any other Kansas state park as space allows. Persons affected should contact the originating state park for the credit voucher and a list of Kansas state parks with space available. Pers ... Read More
2007 BIG GAME PERMIT DRAW RESULTS AVAILABLE ONLINE
Nonresident draw results available now; resident Any-Deer in mid-August, antelope results in late July
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) reminds big game permit applicants that they can view the results of drawings online at the Read More
REPAIR EFFORTS UNDERWAY AT FLOOD-DAMAGED NEOSHO WILDLIFE AREA
Staff hope to have area repaired in time for waterfowl season
Heavy rainfall in southeast Kansas in early July caused the Neosho River and its tributaries to overflow and breach levees that normally keep the river out of the Neosho Wildlife Area, a popular waterfowl hunting spot just east of St. Paul. Extensive flooding an ... Read More
NEW CABINS OPEN AT OTTAWA STATE LAKE, MINED LAND WILDLIFE AREA
Open for reservation year-round, cabins are comfortable accommodations
for anglers and hunters
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced the opening of two new rental cabins, one at Read More
YOUTH WATERFOWL HUNTING DAY AT SCOTT STATE PARK AUGUST 4
Basic wingshooting, duck identification, calling techniques
among skills youth 10 through 16 will be taught
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks will host a Youth Waterfowl Day on August 4 at Scott State Park. Events will introduce young hunters to the skills and equipment necessary to hunt ducks and ge ... Read More
KANSAS GRAZING LANDS COALITION TO HOLD TWO CONSERVATION SEMINARS FOR PRODUCERS
Ranchers, farmers, and rangeland specialists offer conservation advice
Two seminars entitled “Principles of Rangeland Management: Grass and Animal Ecology in Kansas" will provide interested ranchers, landowners, land managers, and others hands-on experience and a chance to learn conservation techniques from other ranc ... Read More
TEMPORARY CLOSING PLANNED FOR CLINTON LAKE OUTLET AREA
Litter, fishing violations prompt closure
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Clinton Reservoir will be temporarily closing the outlet area below lake's dam on Friday, July 1 ... Read More
SUMMER CLASSES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE WINGSHOOTING SKILLS
Classes run Tuesday evenings in Pratt and Kansas City
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) will offer wingshooting classes throughout the month of August. The classes will run 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Tuesday evening and will include both basic and advanced teaching. Shooting will be done at the Pratt Gun Club, ... Read More
Canvasbacks, redheads, and northern shovelers break traditional survey records
Preliminary results from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Canadian Wildlife Service's Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey indicate a breeding duck population estimate of more than 41 million birds in the northcentral U ... Read More
NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION TO AUCTION BIG GAME PERMITS
Kansas chapters draw two Commission permits;
proceeds of auction aid Wildlife and Parks
Each year, Kansas Wildlife and Park commissioners draw seven Commission Deer and Elk permits from a pool of non-profit organization applications. These permits are available only to organizations that actively promote wildl ... Read More
GOVERNOR SEBELIUS REAPPOINTS THREE COMMISSION MEMBERS
Seven-member Wildlife and Parks Commission advises department
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has reappointed three members of the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission.
Kelly Johnston, Wichita; Doug Sebelius, Norton; and Shari Wilson, Kansas C ... Read More
WYANDOTTE COUNTY FAIR TO FEATURE WILD GAME COOKOFF
Fair-goers will be able to sample everything from fish, fowl, and small game
Wyandotte County Fair event planners have a special treat for fair-goers this year -- a wild game cook-off. The fair will be held July 31-Aug. 4 at the Woodlands Race Track, 9700 Leavenworth Road in Kansas City.
The event, co-sponsored b ... Read More
APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT SPECIAL HUNTS
First deadline for limited hunt drawings is Aug. 17
Each year, Kansas hunters have a special opportunity to hunt on the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant's 13,727 acres with little competition from other hunters. The area, located in southeast Kansas 2 miles east of Parsons, is prime wildlife habitat, and the plant holds drawin ... Read More
LARGEMOUTH BASS VIRUS DETECTED AT CRAWFORD STATE LAKE
Kansas becomes 18th state to document virus
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) fisheries staff have confirmed the presence of largemouth bass virus (LMBV) at Crawfo ... Read More
LOVEWELL STATE PARK, PARTNERS PLAN POTPOURRI OF FUN AUGUST 4
Archery, mud volleyball, minnow races, outdoor cook-off to highlight event
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), the Lovewell Lake Association, and Lovewell Marina at Lovewell State Park are sponsoring the annual Lovewel ... Read More
CARDBOARD BOAT RACES AUG. 18 AT MILFORD RESERVOIR FESTIVAL
Part of the Extreme Outdoor Water Festival, race will offer fun for all ages
Are cardboard boats seaworthy? The question will be answered Aug. 18th at the Extreme Outdoor Water Festival at Milford State Park. Activities will take place ... Read More
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