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For Immediate Release:  March 20, 2024  
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Nadia Marji, CMP®, Chief of Public Affairs  nadia.marji@ks.gov  SHAWNEE – The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission, alongside newly-appointed KDWP Secretary Chris Kennedy, will hold its next public meeting on Thursday, March 28 at the Topeka and Shawnee Cou ... Read More


PRATT ­– If pleasant weather, time spent with family and friends, and the great outdoors sound like the perfect Saturday to you, consider checking out one of many Kansas state park events on Sept. 26. In addition to the events listed below, all parks around the state will also be participating in a GeoCache hunt. Participants who visit at least ... Read More


For Immediate Release:Sept. 7, 2022 
Contact:
Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairs
(785) 338-3036nadia.marji@ks.gov  KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commissioners will meet on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, to conduct their second-to-last public meeting of the year. The meeting will begin promptly at 1 p.m. with gen ... Read More


For Immediate Release:Nov. 9, 2022 
Contact:
Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairs
(785) 338-3036nadia.marji@ks.gov   Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission To Hold Last Meeting of 2022KANSAS CITY, Kan.– The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold its last public meeting of 2022 on November 17. The meeting will beg ... Read More


March 22, 2012
Free entrance at all Kansas state parks; events, introduction to new reservation system, drawing for free stay at park cabinTOPEKA — On Saturday, March 31, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) will hold an “Open House” at all state parks from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with free park entrance. To highlight the ev ... Read More


Data collected for fishing forecast, future fisheries management decisions PRATT -- For most outdoorsmen and women, fall is the time to hang up the fishing rod and dust off the rifle, shotgun, or bow. For the fisheries biologist, however, it's one of the busiest times of the year, time to sample lakes to determine the health of fisheries. F ... Read More


Data collected for fishing forecast, future fisheries management decisions For most outdoorsmen and women, fall is the time to hang up the fishing rod and dust off the rifle, shotgun, or bow. For the fisheries biologist, however, it's one of the busiest times of the year, time to sample lakes to determine the health of fisheries. Fall is the ... Read More


Archeological treasure at Lake Scott degraded by elements; public meeting to address the issue SCOTT CITY -- Wind, rain, and age are taking their toll on one of Kansas' most significant historic sites, but three state organizations have joined forces to protect it. The Kansas Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the K ... Read More


Public meeting set for March 9 in Scott City to discuss plans SCOTT STATE PARK -- Wind, rain, and age are taking their toll on one of Kansas' most significant historic sites, but three state organizations have joined forces to protect it. The Kansas Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the Kansas State Historical Societ ... Read More