11/2/06

2006 UPLAND BIRD OPENERS STAGGERED

Pheasant, quail, prairie chicken seasons open consecutive weekends this year
PRATT -- As November ushers in pheasant and quail seasons, the 2006 Kansas upland bird season promises to be a good one. However, hunters should be aware that the structure of upland bird seasons is different than in past years, with each of the stat ... Read More


STATE PARK VEHICLE FEES REDUCED FOR 2007

Legislative action to enhance funding enables KDWP fee reduction effective Jan. 1
PRATT -- The cost of visiting Kansas state parks is going down in 2007. In a public hearing in Chanute Oct. 26, the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission approved cha ... Read More


COMMISSION APPROVES FISHING REGULATION CHANGES FOR 2007

Handfishing, bass pass, paddlefish, and trout fishing regulations included
PRATT -- The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission has approved a variety of fishing regulation changes for 2007. At a public hearing in Chanute Oct. 26t, the commission app ... Read More


2007 SPRING TURKEY HUNTING REGULATION APPROVED

Archery-only season, expansion of Unit 3 included in changes
PRATT -- The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission has finalized provisions for the 2007 spring turkey hunting season. At their Oct. 26 public hearing in Chanute, commissioners approved a ... Read More


REGULATIONS SET FOR OWNERSHIP OF CAPTIVE ANIMALS

Wildlife and Parks Commission approves caging, handler training requirements
PRATT -- The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission has approved minimum standards for caging certain captive animals, as well as training requirements for handlers of thos ... Read More


EXOTIC AQUATIC NUISANCE PLANT FOUND IN KANSAS WATERS

Eurasian watermilfoil found; capable of choking out native species
YATES CENTER -- For several years, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has warned the public about the dangers aquatic nuisance species Read More