Changes affect handfishing, bass tournaments, and paddlefish and trout anglers PRATT -- Hard copies of the 2007 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary booklet will be available in early January, and anglers should be aware of several new regulations that take effect Jan. 1, 2007. Two new regulations deal with handfishing in certain parts of the ... Read More

Free guide helps birdwatchers recognize hard-to-identify birds WICHITA -- The Great Plains Nature Center (GPNC) recently released its latest pocket-sized reference guide, A Pocket Guide to Great Plains Shorebirds, by Suzanne Fellows and Bob Gress. Shorebirds, such as plovers and sandpipers, are captivating birds primarily adapted to live on ... Read More

New chapter to serve Dickinson and surrounding counties ABILENE -- The historic trailhead at the end of the Chisholm Trail, where the cattle finally met their ride to the eastern markets in the 19th century, has a new Quail Unlimited (QU) chapter staking claim to its name. The new Chisholm Trail QU Chapter has already begun some preliminary ... Read More