Posted: 30 Apr 2008 02:45 PM CDT

Many parks combine OK Kids and Free Park Entrance days first weekend in
May

April showers have brought May flowers to Kansas state parks, and with flowers come warm weather and more outdoor events. Many of the highlights of state park events are OK Kids Days. This May, several state parks will conduct events specifically for youth. These events provide opportunities for kids across Kansas to experience various outdoor activities, from birdwatching to fishing clinics. For many, this is an introduction to the outdoors. For others, it is a rekindling of outdoor interests.

TOPEKA -- The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission has approved a variety of changes in deer hunting equipment and deer permits. The action came at a public hearing in Topeka March 13, and the changes take effect in the 2008 deer seasons.

Deer, turkey, and bass tournament regulations top public hearing agenda

The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing in Topeka on March 13. The public is invited to attend all sessions of the meeting, which will be conducted at Topeka Memorial Hall, 120 SW 10th in Topeka. The afternoon session will begin at 2:30 p.m. The evening public hearing will begin at 7 p.m.

Fishing techniques, reservoir forecasts, aquatic nuisance species to be covered at events on March 11, 12 and 13

PRATT -- You can catch more fish if you attend one of these events hosted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) March 11, 12 or 13. Called Fishing Information Nights, the events will feature experts on fishing and focus on fishing prospects, techniques, and locations. Several events will also feature presentations on how to lure the next generation of anglers. The events are free to the public.

Fishing techniques, reservoir forecasts, aquatic nuisance species to be covered at Hays, Salina events
HAYS -- You can catch more fish if you attend one of two events hosted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) in northcentral Kansas on March 11 and 12. Called Fishing Information Nights, the events will feature experts on fishing and focus on fishing prospects, techniques, and locations. The events will also feature presentations on how lure the next generation of anglers to the sport. Both events are free to the public.

Stocking program allows opportunity to take rainbow trout Oct. 15-April 15

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks' (KDWP) trout program creates a popular winter opportunity for anglers across the state. This stocking program provides fish at 27 sites across Kansas and affords fast action when other fishing can be slow. Rainbow trout, native to cold waters, can thrive in Kansas winter pools. However, after spring warm-up, most trout cannot survive in Kansas. The exception to this is the Mined Land Wildlife Area trout fishery near Pittsburg, with deep waters cold enough to allow year-round trout fishing.

Summary helps anglers mesh personal preferences with most promising fishing locations

"Where can I find the best fishing this spring?" The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has the answer.

Topeka to host 25th annual event to overview past progress, future challenges

A quarter-century of progress and challenges for the future will be the focus of the 25th annual Water and the Future of Kansas Conference Tuesday, March 25, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka.

Atlas includes maps of all public-access fishing areas
Anglers looking forward to warmer weather will find welcome news in the 2008 Kansas Fishing Atlas, available for viewing and download from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks' (KDWP) website, www.kdwp.state.ks.us. Printed copies will be available in early March from most KDWP offices and license vendors or emailing mailto:teris@wp.state.ks.us.

Stocking program allows opportunity to take rainbow trout Oct. 15-April 15

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks' (KDWP) trout program creates a popular winter opportunity for anglers across the state. This stocking program provides fish at 27 sites across Kansas and affords fast action when other fishing can be slow. Rainbow trout, native to cold waters, can thrive in Kansas winter pools. However, after spring warm-up, most trout cannot survive in Kansas. The exception to this is the Mined Land Wildlife Area trout fishery near Pittsburg, with deep waters cold enough to allow year-round trout fishing.