5/10/07

KANSAS GOVERNOR SIGNS APPRENTICE HUNTING LICENSE BILL

New apprentice license to be made available for older teens and adults
PRATT -- Kansas has passed a law that will create an apprentice hunting license for older youth and adults. On April 18, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius signed SB 192, a revision of Kansas ... Read More


KANSAS WILDLIFE & PARKS MAGAZINE ON NEWSSTANDS

Issue features a complete guide to Kansas state parks
PRATT -- The May/June issue of Kansas Wildlife & Parks magazine is on newsstands now. With an additional 32 pages, this issue includes a comprehensive state park guide. The guide has individual maps of all 24 state parks, as well as information about facilities, cabins, ... Read More


LAW AFFECTS LICENSE, PERMIT PRIVILEGES OF CHILD SUPPORT DEBTORS

Child-support debtors may not purchase hunting, fishing licenses
TOPEKA -- A bill recently signed into law by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius will ensure that delinquent child support debtors are not issued licenses or permits by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.

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BOATING EDUCATION ENHANCES SAFETY ON THE WATER

“Safe Boater Kit” among rewards for completing instructional course
PRATT -- With the growing number of recreational boaters on Kansas waters, the advantages of boater education have never been more apparent. As our lakes and rivers become busier and the types of boats more varied, it is increasingly important for boaters to l ... Read More


LOVEWELL OK KIDS DAY A SUCCESS

Thirty-six youth learn fish ID, fishing and boating techniques
MANKATO -- Lovewell State Park hosted an Outdoor Kansas For Kids (OK KIDS) Day on Saturday, April 21, at the park's Southwinds Group Shelter. Thirty-six youngsters registered ... Read More