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Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Press Releases

264 Press Releases
  • Published on October 25, 2021 - 19:38 GMT

    KDWP Introduces Fully-online Option for Hunter Education Certification

    PRATT – For the first time ever, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is offering a fully-online Hunter Education course for prospective hunters aged 16 and older. Upon successful completion of the self-paced course, students will be issued a …

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  • Published on October 25, 2021 - 19:38 GMT

    KDWP Public Lands, Law Enforcement Staff Partner to Improve Experience for Waterfowl Hunters

    PRATT – To ensure Kansas’ natural resources, especially our public lands, are accessible and enjoyable to all, KDWP Commissioners recently approved staff recommendations for new regulations (Commission Approves Waterfowl Regulations on Select Public Lands …

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  • Published on October 25, 2021 - 19:38 GMT

    First-ever Alligator Gar Caught in Kansas

    PRATT – When a lure drops below the water’s surface, it’s not always known what might rise to meet it. On a warm night late last month, one angler fishing the Neosho River east of Parsons caught something he probably never expected to see – a four and a …

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  • Published on October 25, 2021 - 19:38 GMT

    Forecast Looks Promising for Kansas’ 2021 Upland Bird Seasons

    PRATT – November 13 marks the opening day for Kansas’ regular quail and pheasant seasons, and September 15 marked the opening day of Kansas’ regular greater prairie chicken season – the trifecta that is upland hunting in the Sunflower State. Wingshooters …

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  • Published on October 25, 2021 - 19:38 GMT

    State Experts Offer Tips for Preventing Deer-vehicle Collisions

    For Immediate Release October 21, 2021 Contact: KHP – Lieutenant Candice Breshears, candice.breshears@ks.gov KDOT – Kim Stich, kim.stich@ks.gov KDWP – Nadia Reimer, nadia.reimer@ks.gov AAA – Shawn Steward, ssteward@aaa-alliedgroup.com State Experts Offer …

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  • Published on October 22, 2021 - 00:17 GMT

    State Experts Offer Tips for Preventing Deer-vehicle Collisions

    For Immediate Release October 21, 2021 Contact: KHP – Lieutenant Candice Breshears, candice.breshears@ks.gov KDOT – Kim Stich, kim.stich@ks.gov KDWP – Nadia Reimer, nadia.reimer@ks.gov AAA – Shawn Steward, ssteward@aaa-alliedgroup.com State Experts Offer …

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  • Published on October 15, 2021 - 21:53 GMT

    Forecast Looks Promising for Kansas’ 2021 Upland Bird Seasons

    PRATT – November 13 marks the opening day for Kansas’ regular quail and pheasant seasons, and September 15 marked the opening day of Kansas’ regular greater prairie chicken season – the trifecta that is upland hunting in the Sunflower State. Wingshooters …

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  • Published on October 12, 2021 - 21:02 GMT

    First-ever Alligator Gar Caught in Kansas

    PRATT – When a lure drops below the water’s surface, it’s not always known what might rise to meet it. On a warm night late last month, one angler fishing the Neosho River east of Parsons caught something he probably never expected to see – a four and a …

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  • Published on October 8, 2021 - 23:27 GMT

    KDWP Public Lands, Law Enforcement Staff Partner to Improve Experience for Waterfowl Hunters

    PRATT – To ensure Kansas’ natural resources, especially our public lands, are accessible and enjoyable to all, KDWP Commissioners recently approved staff recommendations for new regulations (Commission Approves Waterfowl Regulations on Select Public Lands …

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  • Published on October 7, 2021 - 20:21 GMT

    KDWP Introduces Fully-online Option for Hunter Education Certification

    PRATT – For the first time ever, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is offering a fully-online Hunter Education course for prospective hunters aged 16 and older. Upon successful completion of the self-paced course, students will be issued a …

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  • Published on October 1, 2021 - 02:20 GMT

    Public Comment Encouraged on Proposed Agreements to Protect 14 Aquatic Species in Kansas

    PRATT - The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) seek public comments on a proposed programmatic Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) and programmatic Safe Harbor Agreement (SHA) …

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  • Published on September 16, 2021 - 22:58 GMT

    KDWP Commission to Host Virtual Meeting September 23

    PRATT – The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold a virtual public meeting on September 23, 2021. The public is invited to attend the afternoon and evening sessions virtually via Zoom, during which time participants may ask questions and address …

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  • Published on September 16, 2021 - 22:58 GMT

    KDWP Law Enforcement Division Awarded Anti-Poaching Grant

    PRATT ­– Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) announced today that its Law Enforcement Division has been awarded a $10,000 grant from International Wildlife Crimestoppers (IWC) toward the purchase and outfitting of an educational anti-poaching …

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  • Published on August 26, 2021 - 22:23 GMT

    KDWP Biologists Seek Help From Migratory Game Bird Hunters

    PRATT – “Did you hunt geese, dove, or ducks last year? If yes, how many did you bag?” This is just one of a handful of questions that can provide biologists at the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) with information critical to managing …

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  • Published on August 2, 2021 - 22:41 GMT

    Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Meet Virtually August 5, 2021

    PRATT – The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold a virtual public meeting on August 5, 2021. The public is invited to attend the afternoon and evening sessions virtually via Zoom, during which time participants will be able to ask questions and …

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  • Published on July 21, 2021 - 21:03 GMT

    Researchers Discover Undocumented Crayfish Species in Kansas

    PRATT – Widespread sampling for invasive crayfish had never occurred in Kansas lakes – that is, until the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) recently funded a university project focused on the freshwater crustacean. KDWP’s Aquatic Nuisance …

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  • Published on July 3, 2021 - 07:02 GMT

    Wild About Kansas Photography Contest Going on Now

    PRATT – Do you have a stellar photo highlighting Kansas wildlife, outdoor recreation, hunting, fishing, or local landscapes? Submit your work in the 2021 “Wild About Kansas” 9th annual photo contest hosted by Kansas Wildlife and Parks Magazine! Deadline …

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  • Published on July 3, 2021 - 07:02 GMT

    Boat Safe this Holiday Weekend

    PRATT – Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) game wardens will be on heightened alert for those boating under the influence during Operation Dry Water (ODW), July 2-4. ODW is part of a national effort to reduce accidents and fatalities related to …

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  • Published on June 25, 2021 - 17:40 GMT

    Commission Approves Waterfowl Regulations on Select Public Lands

    PRATT – The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission met June 17, 2021 at the Great Plains Nature Center in Wichita for their first in-person meeting in more than a year. Several virtual options were available, allowing some commissioners and the …

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  • Published on June 25, 2021 - 17:40 GMT

    New Prizes Added to Great Kansas Fishing Derby

    PRATT – The 2021 Great Kansas Fishing Derby, going on now, started May 1 with more than 500 fish tagged and scattered in 35 lakes throughout the state. Several different species were tagged, including black bass, crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, drum, …

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