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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

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

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

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

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

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