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Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism

Notice

Kansas state parks, fishing lakes and wildlife areas are currently open to the public. See FAQ here.

Effective March 23, 2020, all KDWPT offices will close for two weeks to prevent potential spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. KDWPT staff plan to resume essential business activities beginning April 6.

For the latest information on the COVID-19 Coronavirus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm.

For the latest information on KDWPT facility closures, visit https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/KDWPT-Closures.

Cast net

Cast net: A circular or conical, weighted net designed to be cast, mouth downward, by hand and withdrawn by lines attached to its margin.