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KDWPT FISHING FORECAST NOW ONLINE
Feb. 1, 2012
2012 statewide summary helps anglers find best spots to fish
PRATT — Each year, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) prepares the Kansas Fishing Forecast, an indispensable tool that forecasts fishing prospects in public waters throughout the state.
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2012 FISHING REGULATION SUMMARY NOW AVAILABLE
Jan. 12, 2012
Latest rules; how, where, and what to fish for; new bait restrictions included
PRATT — Printed copies of the 2012 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary booklet are now available at Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) office and license vendors, the agency has announced. Among other ...
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GREAT FISHING PREDICTED FOR 2012
Dec. 22, 2011
KDWPT biologists use data to predict fishing prospects, stocking needs
PRATT — “Statewide, I think we’re looking at a very good year for anglers in 2012,” says Doug Nygren, Fisheries Section chief for the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT). What leads Nygren to this conclusion? The res ...
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KDWPT OFFERS LANDOWNERS $$$ FOR PUBLIC FISHING ACCESS
Nov. 3, 2011
KDWPT’s FISH program is currently enrolling ponds, streams, and river access for 2012
PRATT — Kansas landowners can make as much as $150 per acre on their farm ponds and $1,500 per mile on streams for allowing angler access eight months out of the year. Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT ...
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FISH SALVAGE ORDER FOR EMPORIA’S JONES PARK WEST POND
Nov. 3, 2011
Pond undergoing renovation; fish may be taken by any means
EMPORIA — Jones Park West Pond in Emporia is undergoing renovation, and Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Secretary Robin Jennison has issued a fish salvage order for the lake. The order will take effect when the lake is posted ...
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KDHE UPDATES BLUE-GREEN ALGAE WARNINGS AND ADVISORIES
October 21, 2011
Blue-green algae persists in some waters despite cooling weather
TOPEKA — In a few remaining city and county lakes, blue-green algae populations are still above minimum public safety levels established by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). State and federal lakes are no long ... Read More
Oct. 20, 2011
Lull between hunting seasons a great time to be on the water
PRATT — Before long, the Kansas hunting seasons will be in full swing, but there’s still time to enjoy some excellent fishing. There’s a lull after the fast action of the opening dove, early teal, and youth deer and duck seasons, but avid outdoors ...
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KANOPOLIS SEEP STREAM OPEN FOR FISHING
September 13, 2011
Trout stocking delayed until early November
PRATT — On Oct. 12, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism announced the Oct. 15 opening of trout season with a news release outlining the rules, regulations, and areas that will be stocked with trout, including those waters where stocking will ...
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TROUT SEASON OPEN, SOME STOCKINGS DELAYED
Oct. 13, 2011
Weather stalls cold-water species stocking
PRATT — From Oct. 15 through April 15, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) stocks rainbow trout in select waters across the state. During this time, some waters stocked with trout require a $12.50 trout permit for all anglers 16 or older, w ...
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NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY SEPT. 24
Sept. 15, 2011
Events celebrate the contributions of hunters and anglers to conservation
PRATT — The 40th Annual National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD) — designated by Congressional decree and Presidential Proclamation — will be held Sept. 24. The event is a nationwide celebration of hunters and anglers and their contri ...
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NEOSHO WILDLIFE AREA TO HOST WATERFOWL INFORMATION MEETING AUG. 25
August 18, 2011
Management, waterfowl outlook, regulations changes will be discussed
ST. PAUL — On Aug. 25, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism will conduct a public meeting to discuss the past, present, and future management of Neosho Wildlife Area. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Osage Mis ...
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