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PRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) manages more than 400,000 acres for public hunting. That’s a relatively small number when compared to what’s available in surrounding states, so KDWPT Public Lands staff are dedicated to making what we have the best it can be. One tool staff use to guide management practices a ... Read More

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s (KDWPT) has announced that anglers can fish without a Kansas fishing license at public waters on June 1 and 2, 2019 thanks to “Free Fishing Days.”Each year, KDWPT designates one weekend when everyone can fish without a Kansas fishing license. All you need is a pole and a place to g ... Read More

PRATT – In a time when “every little bit helps,” the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s (KDWPT) Public Lands Division has found a big way to help those in need. KDWPT’s Public Lands staff donated 2,137 pounds of elk and bison meat to seven food banks across the state. The meat – delivered in five-pound boxes containing 20 one-qu ... Read More

For Immediate Release:Oct. 14, 2022 
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Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairs
(785) 338-3036nadia.marji@ks.gov  Applications Available for New Kansas Kids Lifetime Hunting, Fishing LicenseKansas City, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is proud to announce the application period for the state’s all-new ... Read More

For Immediate Release:   June 13, 2024   
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Jessica Ward, Communications Manager jessica.ward@ks.gov PRATT – The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold its next public meeting on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the Hilton Garden Inn & Convention Center in Hays. ... Read More

Although "boating season" is generally thought of as the time between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend, many boaters find that fall and winter are great times to enjoy area lakes. Lakes are less crowded this time of year, and mild temperatures make for pleasant days on the water for hunters, fishermen, and recreational boa ... Read More

Purchase online, via toll-free call, or from one of 600-plus state license outlets With the firearms deer season just ahead, hunters are encouraged to buy their hunting licenses and deer permits early to avoid the long lines which can occur with last-minute purchases of those items. More than 630 license vendors in the state are now using th ... Read More

Resident bowhunters can purchase licenses and permits online from the convenience of home October 1 marks the traditional opening day of the archery deer season in Kansas. Recent cool breezes and the hint of fall color in the cottonwoods invoke an almost involuntary response from avid bowhunters – the desire to satisfy the primal urge to hun ... Read More

Precautions pay for ‘off-season’ boaters Although "boating season" is generally thought of as the time between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend, many boaters find that fall and winter are great times to enjoy area lakes. Lakes are less crowded this time of year, and mild temperatures make for pleasant days on the water fo ... Read More

Cool it quickly so it’s good to eat For deer hunters, taking a deer is a satisfying adrenalin rush, often culminating several weeks of practice, scouting and preparation. However, once the deer is down, tagged and photos snapped, the real work begins: caring for the meat.
No matter the weather, cooling a deer soon after the kill is importan ... Read More

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