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October 12, 2012
Brown County State Fishing Lake and Lake Scott among lakes taken off listsTOPEKA — On Oct. 11, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reported the latest results from testing water samples for blue-green algae. The health advisory has been lifted at Brown County State Fishing Lake; Central Park Lake, Shawnee Cou ... Read More

October 19, 2012McPherson State Fishing Lake remains on Advisory listTOPEKA — On Oct. 19, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reported the latest results from testing water samples for blue-green algae. The health advisory has been lifted at Harvey County West Park Lake and Harvey County East Park Lake has been downgraded to ... Read More

October 26, 2012McPherson State Fishing Lake still on Advisory list, one lake left on Warning listTOPEKA — On Oct. 25, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reported the latest results from testing water samples for blue-green algae. Memorial/Veterans Lake in Great Bend has been downgraded from a Warning to an Advisory level. M ... Read More

Jan. 24, 2013Special hunts program gives hunters access to land not normally open to the publicPRATT – Since its inception nearly 20 years ago, hunters have been able to apply for exclusive entry into areas with limited access through the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Special Hunts Program. This special access means a ... Read More

July 11, 2013 Four people perish in Kansas waters over 4th of July holiday TOPEKA– Each year, millions of people enjoy spending time at Kansas lakes and rivers and return home with happy memories to share with others. Sadly, outdoor fun turned fatal for five people who drowned in Kansas waters the first week of July – including four w ... Read More

PRATT – While the odds are very low that you will be bit by a venomous snake in Kansas, that’s little consolation for anyone who ends up with a bite. Of the 42 species of snakes in Kansas, there are only four native venomous snakes you might encounter: the prairie rattlesnake – found in the western half of the state; the massasauga rattlesnake ... Read More

EMPORIA – Invasive zebra mussels have been found in "moss balls,” an aquarium plant product sold through aquarium, pet and plant supply stores. Zebra mussels may be attached to or contained within the fibers of the moss balls which can then be transported and released into aquaria or other locations. Zebra mussels – a highly-destructive in ... Read More

Printed copies available at KDWP offices, license vendors around state Printed copies of the 2007 Kansas Hunting & Furharvesting Regulations Summary are now available at Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) offices and license vendors around the state. Hunters can also view or download the summary here. “Printed copies of the s ... Read More

Currently illegal in Kansas, fishing technique allowed in three of four neighboring states PRATT -- Should jug fishing be allowed in Kansas? That’s the latest question posted on the KDWP blog. Interested persons are invited to comment. Kansas offers a variety of fishing techniques and opportunities, but some anglers have expressed interest i ... Read More

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