Wildlife & Parks

2007 Session - January through May

The State Library of Kansas' Legislative Reference Section maintains a collection of clipped newspaper articles on topics relating to subjects pertinent to issues in Kansas state government. Below is a listing of clipped articles taken from several different newspapers relating to WILDLIFE & PARKS, January through May, 2007.

The Clippings books are available for use in the library. You may photocopy articles from the books. If you have questions regarding this collection please feel free to contact State Library staff. Contact information is found at the top and bottom of this page.

The Clippings List is generally arranged chronologically through the year.

Each article cited contains the following information:

Author of article (if any is present)
Title of Article
Newspaper title and date of issue
Page number within the clippings book where the article is found
(PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PAGE NUMBERS BELOW ARE NOT THE PAGE NUMBERS WITH THE NEWSPAPER BUT WITHIN THE CLIPPINGS BOOK)

ARTICLES ON WILDLIFE AND PARKS, January through May, 2007

Michael Pearce
Worth a shot? Deer-hunting ideas begin trek in Topeka
Wichita Eagle, 1/7/2007
p. 1

Coverage names can be confusing
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/10/2007
p. 1

Michael Pearce
Western Kansas' winter storm hits wildlife
Wichita Eagle, 1/7/2007
p. 2

Rick Alm
Safety laws are needed for Kansas theme parks
Kansas City Star, 1/9/2007
p. 2

Tim Carpenter
State park name offered
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/10/2007
p. 2

Associated Press
State's first theme park on schedule for May opening
Lawrence Journal World, 1/3/2007
p. 3

Visit Kansas state parks in 2007, for less
Manhattan Mercury, 1/2/2007
p. 3

In brief
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/11/2007
p. 3

Amy Bickel
Pheasants face stormy times
Hutchinson News, 1/12/2007
p. 3

Amy Bickel and Dave Stephens
Canada geese are warming up to our state, and that's a problem for some
Hutchinson News, 1/14/2007
p. 4

Marc Murrell
KDWP to present deer recommendations to Legislature
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/14/2007
p. 4

Amanda O'Toole
Gift of creature comfort couple give $1 million to Humane Society
Wichita Eagle, 1/18/2007
p. 5

Ralph Ostmeyer
Need is there to protect property
Hays Daily News, 1/14/2007
p. 5

Jonathan Kealing
Eagles Day to showcase birds
Lawrence Journal World, 1/19/2007
p. 6

Finn Bullers
Pit bull ban in parks mulled
Kansas City Star, 1/22/2007
p. 6-7

Dave Hilley
Wildlife at Quivira
Hutchinson News, 1/22/2007
p. 7

Dave Stephens
Honest, it's not that I don't care
Hutchinson News, 1/21/2007
p. 7

Sarah Kessinger
Agency requests less deer oversight
Salina Journal, 1/19/2007
p. 8

Clara Kilbourn
Kansas a hot spot for bald eagles
Hutchinson News, 1/24/2007
p. 8

Laura Stroda
Milford Lake gains new, young manager
Junction City Daily Union, 1/22/2007
p. 8

Rick Dean
Man's best friend? You bet
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/25/2007
p. 9

Rick Dean
Writer, outdoorsman, vet, dad dies at 58
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/25/2007
p. 9

Jim Ramberg: 1948-2007 "(Ramberg's dogs) really are better than yours, you know."
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/25/2007
p. 10

Associated Press
Helicopter and gunmen to control pig population
Wichita Eagle, 1/26/2007
p. 10

Mike Belt
Swine still running wild in rural areas
Lawrence Journal World, 1/25/2007
p. 10

James Carlson
Name of state park would be Kaw Valley
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/26/2007
p. 11

KDWP Reports
Meade OK with kids
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/28/2007
p. 11

Mike Corn
KDWP lawyer writing proposal that could replace existing deer laws
Hays Daily News, 1/26/2007
p. 11

David Klepper and Jim Sullinger
Kansas park gets name
Kansas City Star, 1/29/2007
p. 12

Michael Pearce
No mountain lions yet, but Lynx sightings persist
Wichita Eagle, 1/28/2007
p. 12

Associated Press
Kansas to try to eradicate wild hogs again
Chanute Tribune, 1/26/2007
p. 12

Doug Vance
Recreation is essential service
Lawrence Journal World, 2/1/2007
p. 13

Laura Bauer
On prairie, these dogs are divisive
Kansas City Star, 2/2/2007
p. 13-14

Jennifer Oldridge
Foundation preserves the state's wild spaces
Lawrence Journal World, 2/1/2007
p. 14

Mike Corn
Legislator wants to strip KDWP of oversight authority
Hays Daily News, 2/2/2007
p. 15

Associated Press
Wildlife Dept. to expand production of sterile fish
Wichita Eagle, 2/8/2007
p. 15

Zoos honored
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/9/2007
p. 15

Michael Pearce
Give a little
Wichita Eagle, 2/4/2007
p. 15

Steven Hausler
Lawmakers face task of deer laws
Hays Daily News, 2/9/2007
p. 16

Mike Belt
Bald eagle fighting for life
Lawrence Journal World, 2/13/2007
p. 16

John Milburn
Kansas courting feds to lure jobs, money once again
Hutchinson News, 2/12/2007
p. 17

Marc Murrell
Kansas lakes offer wintertime fishing
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/11/2007
p. 17

Dave Stephens
Hunters must defend rights
Hutchinson News, 2/11/2007
p. 18

Associated Press
Cedars endangering prairie ecosystem
Hutchinson News, 2/12/2007
p. 18

Associated Press
Red cedars endagering prairie ecosystem
Salina Journal, 2/12/2007
p. 18

Beccy Tanner
Bird book crowsof local diversity
Wichita Eagle, 2/19/2007
p. 19

Anne Henry
Johnson County needs to step up for animal shelter
Kansas City Star, 2/19/2007
p. 19

Dolores Hope
Bricolage a plenty
Garden City Telegram, 2/21/2007
p. 19

Mike Corn
Changes revert back to old deer laws
Hays Daily News, 2/23/2007
p. 19

Paul Babcock
Reader forum legilation might have effect on hunting opportunities
Hays Daily News, 2/22/2007
p. 20

Terry Bertels
Parks system doesn't rest on laurels
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/24/2007
p. 20

Michael Pearce
State targets hogs
Wichita Eagle, 2/25/2007
p. 21

Beccy Tanner
Why so many cows? Wichita's the perfect roost
Wichita Eagle, 2/26/2007
p. 21

Rural disconnect points vets in other directions
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/25/2007
p. 22

Jason Probst
Police station's bird solution a problem for some neighbors
Hutchinson News, 2/28/2007
p. 22

Gayle Weber
Work ready to begin at wetlands
Hays Daily News, 3/4/2007
p. 23

Chad Lawhorn
Work set to begin at Sesquicentennial Park
Lawrence Journal World, 3/7/2007
p. 23

Tim Hrenchir
Trout makes splash
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/2/2007
p. 23

Beccy Tanner
Blackbirds gang up on cars, sidewalks
Wichita Eagle, 3/9/2007
p. 24

Michael Pearce
Bird hunters have their say
Wichita Eagle, 3/11/2007
p. 24

Dion Lefler
Sebelius ties to parkland buyers under scrutiny
Wichita Eagle, 3/11/2007
p. 25

Associated Press
Questions raised about state deal with developers
Hutchinson News, 3/12/2007
p. 25

Finn Bullers
Bill aims to rein in park board
Kansas City Star, 3/3/2007
p. 25

Tim Hrenchir
Riverfront development sought
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/5/2007
p. 26

Michael Pearce
Deer bill hits snag in Senate
Wichita Eagle, 3/4/2007
p. 26

Randy Scholfield
Re-create what could our parks be?
Wichita Eagle, 3/10/2007
p. 26

Erin Castaneda
Die-off stings bee industry
Lawrence Journal World, 3/14/2007
p. 27

Mario Sequeira
Commissioners oppose Olathe bill on park tax power
Johnson County Sun, 3/8/2007
p. 27

Jack Weinstein
County addresses taxing authority
Olathe Daily News, 3/10/2007
p. 28

Wildlife and Parks
Fees reduced to enter state parks
Lawrence Journal World, 3/18/2007
p. 28

Michael Pearce
Kansas aims to build a better fish
Wichita Eagle, 3/18/2007
p. 28

Michael Pearce
Deer hunt changes minimal
Wichita Eagle, 3/18/2007
p. 28

Tim Carpenter
A walk in the park? Not hardly
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/17/2007
p. 29

Wildlife and Parks
Hunting accidents decrease in state
Lawrence Journal World, 3/18/2007
p. 29

Wildlife and Parks
QU offering seed for state landowners
Lawrence Journal World, 3/18/2007
p. 29

Wildlife and Parks
Crappie targeted for tags to provide info for biologists
Lawrence Journal World, 3/18/2007
p. 29

Editorial Board
Just say no
Hutchinson News, 3/16/2007
p. 30

Topeka zoo give it a try [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/19/2007
p. 30

John Hanna
Lease, politics make small park a big budget issue
Manhattan Mercury, 3/19/2007
p. 30

Brian Rees
Springtime in Kansas!
Emporia Gazette, 3/17-18/2007
p. 31

Tim Carpenter
Park flap signals delays
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/21/2007
p. 31

Dave Stephens
Sand Hills park gets a facelift
Hutchinson News, 3/18/2007
p. 32

Mike Belt
Parks agents to patrol underage drinking
Lawrence Journal World, 3/21/2007
p. 32

Associated Press
This time it's killing our dogs, cats
Hutchinson News, 3/18/2007
p. 33

Associated Press
State kills 257 wild hogs, but eradication unlikely
Hutchinson News, 3/26/2007
p. 33

Man poisoning prairie dogs gets fine
Chanute Tribune, 3/16/2007
p. 33

Deb Gruver
Shelter pets didn't get recalled food
Wichita Eagle, 3/23/2007
p. 33

Finn Bullers
A quiet location to flee the city
Kansas City Star, 3/27/2007
p. 34

Tim Potter
Toxic food suspected in several area pets' deaths
Wichita Eagle, 3/24/2007
p. 34

Associated Press
Hunters kill 257 havoc-wreaking wild hogs
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/26/2007
p. 34

Mike Belt
Hunt targets hog haven at Clinton Lake
Lawrence Journal World, 3/26/2007
p. 35

Scott Canon
With some help, wild hogs take root in region
Kansas City Star, 3/25/2007
p. 35-36

Pet food scar fatal food hounds owners
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/24/2007
p. 36

Eagle Staff and News Service
Company expands recall the culprit in deadly pet food: Rat poison
Wichita Eagle, 3/24/2007
p. 37

Tim Potter and Brent D. Wistrom
Proposed dog rules single out pit bulls
Wichita Eagle, 4/5/2007
p. 38

Michael Pearce
House passes bill ending resale of landowner deer permits
Wichita Eagle, 4/4/2007
p. 38

Ralph Ostmeyer
Bill would put teeth into wildlife tickets
Hays Daily News, 3/25/2007
p. 39

Paul Babcock
Transferable hunting permits should be nixed
Hays Daily News, 3/22/2007
p. 39

Associated Press
State kills 257 wild hogs, but eradication called unlikely
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 3/26/2007
p. 39

Associated Press
Official admits poisoning animals
Lawrence Journal World, 4/2/2007
p. 39

Nurturing nature checkoff gets longer lifespan
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/30/2007
p. 39

State park fee bargains available through March 31
Chanute Tribune, 3/21/2007
p. 40

Jennifer Mann
Pet food recall widens to dry type
Kansas City Star, 3/31/2007
p. 40

Mike Belt
Overlooked? Park slowly fulfills potential
Lawrence Journal World, 4/2/2007
p. 41

Mike Belt
Playwright conducts symphony of car horns at overlook park
Lawrence Journal World, 4/2/2007
p. 41

Tim Hrenchir
Lake Shawnee: Later, gator
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/6/2007
p. 41

Michael Pearce
Governor's hunt keeps on growing in El Dorado
Wichita Eagle, 4/8/2007
p. 42

Eric Weslander
Butterfly art project may be sweet for bees
Lawrence Journal World, 4/9/2007
p. 42

Brent Frazee
Kansas turkey hunters should be in for treat
Kansas City Star, 4/10/2007
p. 42

Ric Anderson
Exotic pets need kept in check
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/7/2007
p. 42

State recovers multiple exotic ex-pets each year
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/7/2007
p. 43

Associatd Press
Harsh winter means lost wildlife
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/8/2007
p. 43

Paul Babcock
Lawmakers should halt bill regarding transferable permits
Hays Daily News, 4/6/2007
p. 43

Associated Press
County official admits to poisoning prairie dog
Garden City Telegram, 4/2/2007
p. 43

Randy Scholfield
Danger more pit bull restrictions make sense
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/12/2007
p. 44

Ric Anderson
Humans, wild beasts don't mix
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/13/2007
p. 44

Errant alligator risky for all
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/13/2007
p. 44

You said it
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/14/2007
p. 45

Mike Corn
New deer law needs governor's approval
Hutchinson News, 4/16/2007
p. 45

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