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KDWP To Again Offer Free Testing for Chronic Wasting Disease
For Immediate Release:December 1, 2021 Contact: Nadia Reimer CMP®, Chief of Public Affairs (785) 338-3036nadia.reimer@ks.govKDWP To Again Offer Free Testing for Chronic Wasting DiseasePRATT – Deer hunters across Kansas can have deer they harvest during the 2021-2022 seasons tested for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) free of charge through the Ka ... Read More
Kansas State Parks Director Honored With National Award
For Immediate Release:November 30, 2021 Contact: Nadia Reimer CMP®, KDWP Chief of Public Affairs (785) 338-3036nadia.reimer@ks.govKansas State Parks Director Honored With National AwardPRATT – Linda Lanterman, State Parks director for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, was recently honored with the Fran P. Mainella Award by the Clems ... Read More
Kansas State Parks Offering Free Entrance on Black Friday
For Immediate Release:November 23, 2021 Contact: Nadia Reimer CMP®, Chief of Public Affairs (785) 338-3036nadia.reimer@ks.govKansas State Parks Offering Free Entrance on Black FridayPRATT – There’s no better deal than “free” and this Friday, there’s no better place to snag that deal than at a Kansas state park. This Black Friday, Nov. 26, 2021 ... Read More
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Study Showing Kansas Parks Good for Economy
TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced a new study by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) and the Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR) at Wichita State University showing Kansas parks have a positive economic impact across the state and across several industries.“This study confirms that our wildl ... Read More
Application Period Open for Coveted KDWP Commission Big Game Permits
For Immediate Release: November 17, 2021 Contact: Nadia Reimer, Chief of Public Affairs (785) 338-3036 nadia.reimer@ks.gov Application Period Open for Coveted KDWP Commission Big Game PermitsPRATT – Local chapters of nonprofit organizations based or operating in Kansas – that actively promote wildlife conservation and the hunting and fishin ... Read More

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