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TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) reported today that frequent heavy rains are impacting some state parks in eastern Kansas. High water levels at many reservoirs have flooded campgrounds, overtopped roads, closed boat ramps and beaches and dampened visitors’ enthusiasm for any outdoor activities. Most state p ... Read More

PRATT – Are you an award-winning photographer? You could be! Entries are being accepted for the 2019 “Wild About Kansas” photo contest hosted by Kansas Wildlife and Parks Magazine. If you’ve taken a photo highlighting Kansas wildlife, outdoor recreation, hunting, fishing, or local landscapes, consider participating in the 7th annual contest by ... Read More

PRATT – Hunters anticipating the arrival of Kansas’ newest hunting atlas won’t have to wait much longer. Produced annually by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), the 2019-2020 Kansas Fall and Spring Hunting Atlas includes maps of Walk-in Hunting Access (WIHA) properties – private lands leased by KDWPT and opened to pub ... Read More

PRATT – Have you been working on your outdoor photography skills recently? If you’ve taken a photo highlighting Kansas wildlife, outdoor recreation, hunting, fishing, or local landscapes consider submitting your work in the 2020 “Wild About Kansas” 8th annual photo contest hosted by Kansas Wildlife and Parks Magazine! Deadline for participating ... 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 – Do you have a stellar photo highlighting Kansas wildlife, outdoor recreation, hunting, fishing, or local landscapes? Submit your work in the 2021 “Wild About Kansas” 9th annual photo contest hosted by Kansas Wildlife and Parks Magazine! Deadline for participating in the contest is Oct. 18 by 11:59 p.m.Here’s how to enter:1. Visit ksoutd ... Read More

PRATT ­– Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) announced today that its Law Enforcement Division has been awarded a $10,000 grant from International Wildlife Crimestoppers (IWC) toward the purchase and outfitting of an educational anti-poaching trailer. The “Wall-of-Shame” trailer will be used to highlight past criminal wildlife c ... Read More

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

For Immediate Release: June 14, 2023
Contact: 
Jessica Ward, Communications Manager Jessica.ward@ks.gov
Amanda Sterling, KRPA Communication Coordinatoramanda@krpa.orgJune is Officially "Great Outdoors Month" in KansasKansas City, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly, with the support of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (K ... Read More

For Immediate Release:May 8, 2024SHAWNEE – Whether grilled, smoked, poached, canned or dehydrated – wild foods procured from the Kansas outdoors will be on showcase at the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ bi-annual cooking competition in Lawrence on Saturday, June 8th, 2024. Whether you’re new to the culinary world, a seasoned home cook ... Read More

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