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Melvern marina's quick action prevents spread to reservoir; highlights need for caution MELVERN -- Generally, the news on zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species (ANS) is bad, but recently, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) staff reported some good news. "I would like to recognize the staff at Melvern Marina for t ... Read More


Marina staff's quick action prevents spread to reservoir; highlights need for cautionGenerally, the news on zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species (ANS) is bad, but recently, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) staff reported some good news. "I would like to recognize the staff at Melvern Marina for their action to pre ... Read More


Where to fish, how to fish legally, what’s new for 2011 includedPRATT — Printed copies of the 2011 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary booklet are now available at offices of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) or wherever licenses are sold, the agency has announced. Copies may also be downloaded from the KDWP website, www.kdwp.s ... Read More


PRATT – Come September 13-15, experienced volunteer instructors from across the state will join forces at the Rock Springs 4-H Center in Junction City to teach more than 40 outdoor skills courses to women. The biannual event, also held in the spring, is known as the “Becoming An Outdoors-woman Workshop” (BOW). Sponsored by the Kansas Department ... Read More


2/25/17 - Kansas Dept Wildlife, Parks and Toursim
FishKS Angler Instructor Certification Class
(Manhattan, KS)

Eurasian watermilfoil found; capable of choking out native species YATES CENTER -- For several years, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has warned the public about the dangers aquatic nuisance species ( ANS ) pose to native aquatic wildlife and plants. The campaign started when zebra mussels invaded the Midwest, finally ... Read More