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LANDOWNER INCENTIVE PROGRAM APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED
Program provides technical assistance and financial incentives to enhance wildlife habitat on private land in central and western Kansas; March 31 deadline
PRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced that applications for the Landowner Incentive Program (LIP) will be accepted through March 31. ... Read More
CHICKADEE CHECKOFF NOT JUST FOR THE BIRDS
State income tax return box helps conserve all wildlife
PRATT — While tax time is still a couple of months away, most taxpayers are starting to prepare, mentally and financially. While no one looks forward to tax time, concern for wildlife is year-round, and in Kansas, the two are connected. Checking the Chickadee Checkoff box ...
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Popular annual bird watchers' event Jan. 14-17
PRATT — Each year, thousands of Kansans spend chilly days in the comfort of their homes, entertained by bustling birds raiding feeders. As snow and frigid winter temperatures entice finches, cardinals, juncos, woodpeckers, and a variety of other birds to backyard bird feeders acro ...
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COMMISSION BIG GAME PERMITS AWARDED
Seven permits to be sold to raise money for conservation projects; new regulation may attract more bidders
GREAT BEND — Seven Kansas conservation organizations were awarded a 2010 Commission Big Game permit in a drawing conducted at the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission meeting Jan. 7 at Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area's ... Read More
Small project application deadline Feb. 13
PRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Chickadee Checkoff Program has funded hundreds of nongame species projects through the years. These efforts range from very short, simple projects costing $500 — such as Backyard Habitat Improvement and Outdoor Wildlife Learni ...
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THE BIRDS OF CHEYENNE BOTTOMS AVAILABLE IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS
New book on wetland birds perfect gift for birders
PRATT — A new book is now available to birders and visitors of Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area, near Great Bend. The Birds of Cheyenne Bottoms has been a work in progress for several years for author Robert L. Penner II, Cheyenne Bottoms and Avian Programs Manager for Th ...
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CHRISTMAS BIRDS COUNTING ON BIRDERS
Kansas Ornithological Society Christmas Bird Count runs Dec. 12-Jan. 10; Audubon count runs Dec. 14-Jan. 5
PRATT — Winter has blasted into Kansas, and its arrival brings bird watchers the opportunity to bundle up and participate in a Christmas bird count (CBC). Christmas bird counts are great for making new acquaintances, rene ...
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2009 KANSAS STATE ECO-MEET A BIG SUCCESS
Event held at Ft. Larned draws youth from across the state
PRATT — The 11th Annual State Finals ECO-Meet competition was held at Ft. Larned National Historic Site on Nov. 4. Mild weather enhanced the competition, which proved to be an exciting, hard-fought contest. The following list includes the team event winners:
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PRESCRIBED BURNING WORKSHOPS TO BE HELD IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN KANSAS
Thirteen workshops planned in eastern two-thirds of state
MANHATTAN — Fire safety is a priority of the upcoming Prescribed Burning Workshops scheduled for central and eastern Kansas this fall. Carol Blocksome, Grassland Water Quality Extension Staff at Kansas State University (KSU), says that these workshops are a continuation ...
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KANSAS LANDOWNER HONORED BY NATIONAL ORGANIZATION
Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies honors Wallace Weber with 2009 annual Award for Exemplary Commitment to Conservation Stewardship
DORRANCE — The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies — the organization that represents North America’s fish and wildlife agencies — honored 12 individuals and two entities for outstand ...
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