Archive for the ‘Outdoors’

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    KDWPT SIGNING WALK-IN HUNTING CONTRACTS
    Signup deadline July 15 for landowners; new counties eligible for incentive payments PRATT — Landowners interested in the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s (KDWPT) Walk-In Hunting Access Program (WIHA) — which pays landowners to allow public hunting access on their land — are reminded that the deadline for enrollment is July 15. The WIHA program,...
    by at May 14th, 2012 at 06:05 am
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    KANSAS LAKES IN “WANNA GO FISHING FOR MILLIONS?” CONTEST
    Seven Kansas lakes involved; tagged fish could be worth big bucks TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) is participating this year in Cabela’s Wanna Go Fishing for Millions? contest by tagging fish in the following Kansas reservoirs: Milford, Glen Elder, Cheney, Clinton, El Dorado, Cedar Bluff and Hillsdale. The competition began May...
    by at May 14th, 2012 at 06:05 am
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    KANSAN INDUCTED TO HUNTER EDUCATION HALL OF FAME
    International organization honors longtime Kansas hunter education and shooting instructor PRATT — Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Pass It On shooting instructor Jim Kellenberger has been named to the International Hunter Education Association (IHEA) Professional Hall of Fame. The award will be presented at the IHEA National Convention on May...
    by at May 14th, 2012 at 06:05 am
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    LOOK FORWARD TO MAY STATE PARK EVENTS
    Fishing tournaments dominate park activities in early season PRATT — State parks are great places to camp, boat, fish, swim, and just enjoy the outdoors, but if that isn’t enough, you’ll find a special event you won’t want to miss. In May, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has planned a number of special events. Because May...
    by at May 6th, 2012 at 09:05 pm
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    OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP JUNE 3-8
    Six-day camp teaches youngsters outdoor skills from fishing, swimming, and star-gazing to canoeing, archery, and wingshooting; registration deadline May 28 JUNCTION CITY — The Kansas Wildlife Federation (KWF) and the K-State Cooperative Extension Service are sponsoring the 24th Annual Outdoor Adventure Camp (OAC) June 3-8 at the Camp WaShunGa area of Rock Springs 4-H...
    by at May 6th, 2012 at 09:05 pm
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    CORNERING SHALLOW-WATER CRAPPIE
    Warming water lures fish to shallows; online video details best angling techniques PRATT — The Kansas crappie spawn is one of the most exciting times of the year for many Kansas anglers. In response to warming April weather, breeding fish are moving into lake shallows, and anglers are already catching them as they move to spawning waters close to shore. This concentrates...
    by at May 6th, 2012 at 09:05 pm
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    BASSMASTER.COM LISTS THREE KANSAS LAKES IN TOP 100 FOR BASS
    Perry, Wilson, Keith Sebelius reservoirs listed among best in country; others may be as good or better PRATT — Bassmaster.com has recently listed three Kansas reservoirs in its list of top 100 bass fishing lakes in the U.S. Perry, Wilson, and Keith Sebelius reservoirs received honors, ranking 60th, 77th, and 87th, respectively. The rankings were determined using information...
    by at May 6th, 2012 at 09:05 pm
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    FREE FULL-LENGTH VIDEO LURES URBAN ANGLERS
    Urban Fish Stocking Program, free online video makes urban fishing a great escape PRATT — Do you want to catch more fish? You can improve your angling success by watching the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) video, The Urban Fish Stocking Program. Watching the video is free through KDWPT’s website, ksoutdoors.com. This video features KDWPT’s...
    by at May 6th, 2012 at 09:05 pm
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    KDWPT COMMISSION APPROVES BIG GAME AND TURKEY REGULATIONS
    Seasons set for antelope, elk WICHITA — The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission met at the Great Plains Nature Center in Wichita on Thursday, April 26. During the Public Hearing portion of the meeting, the commission approved recommended changes to the management units for fall turkey hunting season. The recommendation adds two units for a total of six, and...
    by at April 30th, 2012 at 08:04 am
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    NATURE CENTERS ENHANCE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES
    Dioramas, wildlife displays, educational events lure outdoor enthusiasts PRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) operates five nature centers across the state, each offering great outdoor education experiences for visitors of all ages. On your next outdoor outing, take advantage of one of these or other nature centers. Information on KDWPT...
    by at April 27th, 2012 at 08:04 pm
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