The Wildlife and Parks Commission
Serving as a regulatory body for KDWP, the Commission is a seven-member, non-partisan board made up of no more than four members of any one political party. Commissioners serve staggered four-year terms and advise the Secretary on planning and policy issues regarding administration of KDWP.
All Commission meetings are accessible and open to the public, and time is always set aside for public comment on non-agenda items.
The Commission's Mission is that of the Departments: "To conserve and enhance Kansas' wildlife and its habitats, ensuring current and future generations appreciate and enjoy these living resources and associated recreation, while informing the public of the status of Kansas' natural resources, gaining understanding and support in achieving this mission."
To contact Commissioners, and to view a list of upcoming meeting dates, see below.
NEW for 2023:
The Commission begins all public meetings at NOON (12 p.m.), concluding only when business is complete; the Commission no longer takes an automatic recess at 5 p.m. And, the Commission holds the public hearing discussion and vote at the beginning of each public meeting (as opposed to the end), to ensure ample time for public input prior to other Commission activities taking place.
Contact Commissioners
To contact all Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commissioners, click here: Contact All Commissioners.
NEW for 2023:
The Commission begins all public meetings at NOON (12 p.m.), concluding only when business is complete; the Commission no longer takes an automatic recess at 5 p.m. And, the Commission holds the public hearing discussion and vote at the beginning of each public meeting (as opposed to the end), to ensure ample time for public input prior to other Commission activities taking place.
| Name | Address | Phone | |
| Lauren Queal Sill | Hutchinson, KS | (620) 200-4337 | |
| Gerald W. Lauber | Topeka, KS | (785) 267-5522 | |
| Emerick Cross | Kansas City, KS | (913) 424-6767 | |
| Warren Gfeller | Russell, KS | (913) 221-1173 | |
| Phillip Escareno | Garden City, KS | (620) 272-1258 | |
| Troy Sporer | Oakley, KS | (785) 672-4533 | |
| Delia Lister | Pittsburg, KS | Coming Soon |
Instructions to Participate in Virtual Meeting
A) Log Into Zoom
- Visit https://ksoutdoors.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYudu6vqTItHNHnaEvA6q79XGbJEfx6gMRB
- Register by entering your first and last name, and email address.
- Once registered, you will be provided a link to “join the meeting.”
- Visitors will be muted upon entering the meeting. To comment or ask a question, use the “raise hand” feature or type into the chat area to Jason Dickson.
B) Call In
- Call: 1-877-853-5257
- When a meeting ID is requested, enter: 823 1777 9765#
- When a participant ID is requested, enter: #
C) Watch Live Video/Audio Stream
- Individuals may watch a live video/audio stream of the meeting on https://ksoutdoors.com/commission-meeting
Commissioner Permits
Upcoming & Archived Meeting Information
NEW for 2023:
The Commission begins all public meetings at NOON (12 p.m.), concluding only when business is complete; the Commission no longer takes an automatic recess at 5 p.m. And, the Commission holds the public hearing discussion and vote at the beginning of each public meeting (as opposed to the end), to ensure ample time for public input prior to other Commission activities taking place.
Watch Meetings Here
Date: November 30, 2023
Time: 12:00 p.m. CST
Location: Emporia, Lyon County Fairgrounds, Bowyer Community Building or Virtual - Instructions to participate in virtual meeting
NEW for 2023:
The Commission begins all public meetings at NOON (12 p.m.), concluding only when business is complete; the Commission no longer takes an automatic recess at 5 p.m. And, the Commission holds the public hearing discussion and vote at the beginning of each public meeting (as opposed to the end), to ensure ample time for public input prior to other Commission activities taking place.
View the Commission meeting on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/live/suijvMY1PnM?si=pXgJ4bCVgX5_Mgvo.