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ZEBRA MUSSELS FOUND IN WYANDOTTE COUNTY LAKE
November 1, 2012
Wyandotte County Lake the latest to be infested with invasive species
EMPORIA—During regular monitoring efforts, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) officials discovered zebra mussel veligers (larval stage) in Wyandotte County Lake, which is located at Leavenworth Rd. and 92 ... Read More
WILSON STATE PARK’S SWITCHGRASS BIKE TRAIL “EPIC”
November 1, 2012
Ruggedly scenic shore of Wilson Reservoir perfect mountain bike trail setting
PRATT—The Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail at Wilson State Park was recently given an “Epic Award” from the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) at the organization’s World Summit in Santa Fe, N.M. Accordi ... Read More
MAXWELL WILDLIFE REFUGE TO HOST BUFFALO AUCTION
November 1, 2012
Surplus animals from display herd to be auctioned
PRATT—Have you ever wanted your very own pet buffalo? Actually they don’t make good pets because they’re cantankerous and really difficult to house train. However, if you’ve ever thought about owning or eating a buffalo, more correc ... Read More
YOUTH PHEASANT AND QUAIL SEASON NOV. 3-4
November 1, 2012
Young hunters get chance to hunt before regular pheasant and quail season opens
PRATT—Those of us who’ve hunted pheasants and quail for years have the second Saturday in November indelibly marked on our mind’s calendar. That’s the traditional opening day of Kansas’ pheasant and quail seasons, and ... Read More
COMMISSION BIG GAME PERMITS RAISE MONEY FOR CONSERVATION
November 1, 2012
Deer, elk, antelope permits available for fund raising
PRATT—The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism commission will draw the names of seven lucky wildlife conservation organization chapters at its January public meeting. Those chapters will receive a big game permit voucher, which they can sell t ... Read More
BALLOT QUESTION GIVES VOTERS SAY ON KANSAS BOAT TAXES
Update, November. 7, 2012 - The Amendment Passed!
October 25, 2012
Amending state constitution would let lawmakers change how watercraft are classified, taxed
TOPEKA – On November 6, Kansans will have an opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment that would allow the Kansas Legislature to change ... Read More
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