For Immediate Release October 13, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs laura.roseclawson@ks.gov Kansas Game Wardens Close Investigation into 2023 Trophy Deer Poaching Case TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) …
For Immediate Release October 8, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs laura.roseclawson@ks.gov Public Invited to Bison Auction at Maxwell Wildlife Refuge on November 5 PRATT – On Nov. 5, 2025, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and …
For Immediate Release: October 03, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs laura.roseclawson@ks.gov Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, Baker University Wetlands Discovery Center to Host Wild Foods Cook-Off SHAWNEE – Whether …
For Immediate Release August 28, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs laura.roseclawson@ks.gov Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Dove Fields Offer Public Hunting Opportunities PRATT – With dove season set to open September 1, …
For Immediate Release August 27, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs laura.roseclawson@ks.gov Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to Host Public Meetings on Proposed State Park Fee Changes PRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife …
For Immediate Release August 26, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs laura.roseclawson@ks.gov New Wildlife Regulations Taking Effect September 12 Expanded Senior License Options and Longer Coyote Season Among Key Changes TOPEKA–The …
For Immediate Release: August 4, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs Laura.roseclawson@ks.gov Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Meet August 14 in Garden City TOPEKA – The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold its …
For Immediate Release: July 31, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs laura.roseclawson@ks.gov Flint Hills Trail State Park Nominated for National Rail-Trail Hall of Fame The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is proud to …
For Immediate Release: July 30, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs laura.roseclawson@ks.gov Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Shares Renovation Plans for Sheridan State Fishing Lake Fishing opportunities are expected to resume …
For Immediate Release: July 18, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs Laura.roseclawson@ks.gov New Kansas Record for Blue Catfish Tops Previous by 18.3 Pounds PRATT – Kansas has a new state record blue catfish, and it’s a big one …
For Immediate Release July 1, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs laura.roseclawson@ks.gov Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Special Hunt Application Period Now Open PRATT – Looking for a hunting experience without the crowds in …
For Immediate Release: June 17, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs Laura.roseclawson@ks.gov Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Seeks Input on State Wildlife Action Plan PRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks …
For Immediate Release: May 16, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs Laura.roseclawson@ks.gov KDWP, Safe Kids Kansas, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Remind Boaters to Stay Safe During National Safe Boating Week PRATT – As boating …
For Immediate Release: May 6, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs Laura.roseclawson@ks.gov Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Announces Conner O’Flannagan as New State Parks Director TOPEKA– The Kansas Department of …
For Immediate Release: May 02, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs laura.roseclawson@ks.gov KDWP to Open Improved Section of Flint Hills Trail Near Ottawa on May 17 TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) …
For Immediate Release: April 17, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs Laura.roseclawson@ks.gov Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Meet April 24 in Fall River TOPEKA – The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold its …
For Immediate Release: March 20, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs Laura.roseclawson@ks.gov Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Meet in Topeka on March 27 TOPEKA – The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold its …
For Immediate Release: February 10, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs laura.roseclawson@ks.gov Seven Kansas Non-profits Awarded Big Game Hunting Permits for Fundraising PRATT – Seven lucky conservation organizations are set to …
For Immediate Release: January 23, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs Laura.roseclawson@ks.gov Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission To Hold January Meeting, Seeks Input on Coyote Night Vision Hunting Season TOPEKA – The Kansas …
PUBLIC NOTICE January 15, 2025 The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) administers the Kansas Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act, K.S.A. 32-957 et seq. Pursuant to the Act, KDWP must review every five years which species are …
