July 2008
ZEBRA MUSSELS FOUND AT MARION RESERVOIR
Boater, angler precautions critical to contain further spread
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Marion Reservoir. Afte ... Read More
COMPLETION OF FINAL PHASE ENHANCES PRAIRIE SPIRIT TRAIL
Final leg of trail complete; online video provides preview
In May of 1992, title of the 50-mile stretch of railroad right-of-way from Ottawa to Iola was transferred to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), and the agency developed a three-phase plan to develop the trail and open it to the public. Phase One -- ... Read More
KDWP PROVIDES GRANTS FOR SHOOTING RANGE DEVELOPMENT
Increase in shooting sport participation sparks interest, need for ranges
According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, more than 19 million Americans enjoy target shooting, and more citizens are turning to the shooting sports as a leisure-time activity. As firearm ... Read More
MEMORIAL YOUTH DEER HUNT SEPT. 13-14 AT CEDAR BLUFF WILDLIFE AREA
Event limited to 10 youth; application deadline Aug. 22
Thanks to the success of last year's TJ’s Memorial Youth Deer Hunt, the Hunting Heritage Group and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) will host another youth deer hunt during the special youth and disabled hunting season (Sept 13-21).
This ye ... Read More
SCOTT STATE LAKE YOUTH PROGRAM TO GIVE AWAY YOUTH SHOTGUN
Hunting skills seminar will also offer guided hunts and other prizes
On Aug. 16, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) will host a youth waterfowl program from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Scott State Park. The program is designed to ... Read More
LOVEWELL FUN DAY AUG. 2 ONE OF MANY AUGUST PARK EVENTS
Celebration highlights include archery shoot, mud volleyball, log races, cook-off
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) and Lovewell Marina at Lovewell State Park are sponsoring the annual Lovewell Fun Day on Saturday, A ... Read More
Second lake in a week to report presence of destructive mussels
Following on the heels of a report from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) that zebra mussels have been found in Marion Reservoir, biologists with the agency have now discovered a second lake infested with the aquatic nuisance species. KDWP bio ... Read More
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