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- PRATT – Creating more quality opportunities for youth hunters will be just one of many items discussed by Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism commissioners during their Jan. 14, 2021 virtual meeting. The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) is considering raising the maximum age to participate in the state’s special youth sea ... Read More
- PRATT – Anglers will soon pay less for daily fishing licenses in Kansas, beginning Jan. 1, 2021. On Nov. 19, the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission voted to decrease the daily license fee from $8.50 to $6 for Kansas residents and from $14.50 to $10 for non-residents. Prices were lowered in hopes of attracting additional novice and ca ... Read More
- EMPORIA – Deer hunters across Kansas can have deer they harvest during the 2020-2021 seasons tested for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) free of charge through the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT). KDWPT, in collaboration with the University of Missouri, is undertaking a research project to better understand where CWD is pr ... Read More
- PRATT – Swap the shopping centers for scenic views this Black Friday, as Kansas state parks will once again waive entrance fees as part of the nationwide #OptOutside initiative. All 28 of Kansas’ state parks are participating in an effort to get families and friends outdoors and enjoying nature.On Friday, Nov. 27, state park visitors will have ... Read More
- PRATT – Participating in the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission’s Nov. 19 public meeting will be as easy as hopping on the nearest computer, tablet or phone, as the Commission’s next meeting will again be held virtually.The Commission’s Sept. 24 meeting had up to 90 members of the public present at one time, making the outdoors ... Read More
Current Year News Release Packages
- 4-15-21 Inaugural Great Kansas Fishing Derby Kicks Off May 1
- 4-13-21 Walleye Initiative Leads to Higher Survival Rate, More Opportunities for Kansas Anglers
- 4-13-21 March 25 Commission Meeting Recap
- 3-19-21 Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission to Meet Virtually on March 25
- 3-19-21 2021 Fishing Regulations, Atlas and Forecast Now Available
- 3-18-21 Kansas Wildscape Foundation Announces New Executive Director
- 3-10-21 Popular Moss Ball Product Poses Threat to Kansas Waters
- 3-10-21 Aerial Surveys to Document Lesser and Greater Prairie Chicken Population Trends
- 3-5-21 KDWPT Game Wardens Bring Four Wildlife Violators to Justice
- 3-5-21 KDWPT Staff Rescue Fellow Kansans in Emergency Situations
- 3-3-21 Donate a Portion of Your Tax Return to Support Kansas Wildlife
- 2-11-21 KDWPT Provides Ice Safety Tips
- 1-7-21 KDWPT Commission To Hold First Public Meeting of 2021
- 12-10-20 Reduced Fishing License Fees Approved at Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission Meeting
- 12-1-20 KDWPT To Offer Deer Hunters Free CWD Testing
- 11-25-20 Free Entrance to Kansas State Parks on Black Friday
- 11-13-20 Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission to Meet Virtually on Nov. 19
- 11-13-20 Hunting Dog Owners Cautioned To Watch for Harmful Algal Blooms
- 11-9-20 Two Kansas Trails Receive National Designations
- 10-21-20 Kansas’ 2020 Upland Game Bird Seasons Look Promising
- 10-21-20 KDWPT Makes Hunting Information Available in Spanish
- 9-18-20 KDWPT Partners with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers to “Pack It Out”
- 9-18-20 KDWPT Fisheries Staff Seek Input on Wilson Fishery
- 9-10-20 KDWPT Commission to Meet Sept. 24 Via Zoom
- 8-24-20 Special Equipment Approved For Hunting Coyotes at Night
- 7-30-20 KDWPT to Offer Limited, High-Quality Hunts Through Special Program
- 7-30-20 KDWPT Commission to Host Virtual Meeting August 20
- 7-24-20 Milford Reservoir Blue-green Algae Treatment Scheduled for July 28
- 7-2-20 Enjoy Independence Day Weekend, Boat Safe
- 6-24-20 KDWPT Considers Closing Pillsbury Crossing Wildlife Area Due To Safety Concerns
- 6-17-20 Wild About Kansas Photo Contest Going on Now
- 6-11-20 KDWPT Commission to Meet Virtually on June 25
- 6-11-20 KDWPT Considers Allowing Lights, Night Optics for Hunting Coyotes
- 6-3-20 KDWPT And Wildlife Rehabilitators Partner to Protect Wildlife Against Virus
- 5-29-20 New Fisheries Program Logo Designed by El Dorado Resident
- 5-20-20 How To Safely Enjoy Kansas State Parks During Memorial Day Weekend
- 5-19-20 KDWPT Donates 2,000 Pounds of Elk and Bison Meat to Food Banks
- 5-7-20 KDWPT Encourages Kansans to “Leave Wildlife Wild”
- 4-29-20 Commissioners Approve 2020-21 Waterfowl, Big Game Season Dates
- 04-13-20 KWPT Commission To Host Virtual Meeting on April 23
- 04-10-20 Suspension of Nonresident Turkey Permits
- 3-20-20 KDWPT Offers Online, Mobile Services
- 3-20-20 Kansas State Parks, Fishing Lakes Are Open
- 3-17-20 Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission Meeting Cancelled
- 3-13-20 Catch Rates High at Kansas’ Top “Whatever’s Biting” Waters
- 3-13-20 KDWPT, Kansas Schools Team Up to Teach Hunter Education
- 2-14-20 KDWPT, KDHE Announce Clearest Lakes in Kansas
- 2-14-20 KDWPT, Humboldt High School Provide Safe Haven For Birds
- 1-29-20 KDWPT Launches CampIt KS, HuntFish KS Mobile Apps
- 1-24-20 KDWPT Trails Advisory Board Meeting
- 1-22-20 2020 Fishing Regulations Available Online
- 1-22-20 Potential Regulation Changes Presented to KWPT Commission
- 1-21-20 2019 Birding Big Year Results, 2020 Contest
- 1-21-20 Commission Big Game Permit Winners Announced
- 1-7-2020 World-class Whitetail
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