Law Enforcement
This division is responsible for enforcing the state’s fish , wildlife , boating , and natural resource laws and regulations . Division staff also inspect and license game breeders, and controlled shooting areas.
Follow us on the Kansas Wildlife, Parks & Tourism - Game Wardens Facebook page. This page keeps everyone up-to-date on different items that the KDWPT Natural Resource officers are working on.
Thinking about wanting to become a Natural Resource Officer. Here is some helpful information.
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Opportunity Underway For Aspiring Game WardensPRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) is currently accepting applications for the first step in applying to become a Kansas Game Warden – testing and assessment. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications and pass the testing and assessment will then become part of a pool of eligible candidates who may receive an ... Read More
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Game Wardens Seek Public Assistance in Poaching CasesPRATT – If you’ve ever seen a photo of a poached deer, chances are you wish you hadn’t. The sad reality is countless numbers of big game animals are illegally killed in Kansas each year. While Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism game wardens make every effort to solve these cases, lack of evidence often leaves criminals unpunished. ... Read More
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Game Wardens, KHP Troopers to Conduct CheckpointsTOPEKA – Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism (KDWPT) game wardens and Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) troopers will conduct one or more joint checkpoints in central Kansas on Sunday, October 11, 2015. Deer, dove and duck seasons will be underway. Checkpoints are intended to help enforce state and federal wildlife laws, as well as ... Read More