May 2, 2013 Public auction of outdoor gear to raise money for youth programs MANHATTAN – Looking for some good deals on hunting, fishing and other outdoor equipment? If so, plan on attending the Outdoor Writers of Kansas (OWK) auction on May 6 at 7 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 410 S. 3rd St., Manhattan. The event will auction o ... Read More

May 2, 2013 Pheasants Forever workshops to assist landowners in CRP enrollment The Farm Service Agency will administer a Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up May 20, 2013 through June 14, 2013. To get the word out about this sign-up period and to assist landowners in signing up, Kansas Pheasants Forever biologists will c ... Read More

May 2, 2013 Commission votes on elk and antelope seasons   WICHITA – The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission conducted a Public Hearing at the Great Plains Nature Center in Wichita on April 25. Commissioners listened to lively discussion during the afternoon Workshop Session concerning a recommendation by the Kansas Dep ... Read More

May 2, 2013Youngsters can learn about the invisible power of wind during “Winds Across Kansas” workshopPRATT ­– Invisible, yet extremely powerful, wind is steadily becoming an important source of energy for many Kansas businesses. At the same rate, wind is also an integral part of existence for many wildlife, which is why the Kansas Wildscape F ... Read More

May 2, 2013Kansas Fishing Atlas is one-stop shopping for anglers in search of the perfect fishing holePRATT ­– Packed with over 60 pages of detailed, easy-to-read maps, the 2013 Kansas Fishing Atlas is a must-have for any angler. In addition to maps of public waters, anglers can also find maps of Fishing Impoundment and Stream Habitats (F.I.S.H ... Read More