PRATT – Participating in the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission’s Nov. 19  public meeting will be as easy as hopping on the nearest computer, tablet or phone, as the Commission’s next meeting will again be held virtually.The Commission’s Sept. 24 meeting had up to 90 members of the public present at one time, making the outdoors ... Read More

PRATT – November 13 marks the opening day for Kansas’ regular quail and pheasant seasons, and September 15 marked the opening day of Kansas’ regular greater prairie chicken season – the trifecta that is upland hunting in the Sunflower State. Wingshooters will be pleased to hear that for 2021, the outlook looks promising, as Kansas’ popular upla ... Read More

For Immediate Release:April 13, 2023
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Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairsnadia.marji@ks.govKansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Vote on Turkey, Waterfowl Seasons and Bag LimitsKANSAS CITY, Kan. – The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will host its next public meeting at noon on April 27, 2023, at the Wyandotte County Histor ... Read More

For Immediate Release:Oct. 3, 2023
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Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairsnadia.marji@ks.gov  
Jessica Ward, Communications ManagerJessica.ward@ks.gov2023 Kansas Upland Bird Hunting Forecast Now AvailablePRATT – Bird hunters – the wait is over! The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Park’s 2023 Kansas Upland Game Bird Forec ... Read More

KDWP sets eight meeting locations set for public discussion of proposals PRATT – Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks staff will conduct a series of public meetings around the state this spring to describe and hear comments on several fishing regulation changes under consideration. The meetings will also include discussion of several fis ... Read More

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks staff is conducting a series of public meetings around the state this spring to describe and hear comments on several fishing regulation changes under consideration. Meetings have been conducted in Iola, Salina, Hays, and Wichita, with upcoming sessions in Topeka (May 8, 7 - 9 p.m., KDWP Region 2 office) ... Read More

2006 big game seasons highlight evening public hearing agenda JUNCTION CITY -- The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing Thursday, April 27, at the Courtyard Marriott, 310 Hammons Drive, Junction City. The public is invited to attend both the afternoon and evening sessions, as well as a pre-meeting t ... Read More

2006 big game seasons highlight evening public hearing agenda The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing Thursday, April 27th, at the Courtyard Marriott, 310 Hammons Drive, Junction City. The public is invited to attend both the afternoon and evening sessions, as well as a pre-meeting tour of the Milfo ... Read More

Despite drought in the west, good hunting should be found in much of the state For the second year in a row, the Kansas upland bird hunting outlook appears upbeat. Good numbers of birds and more than 1.6 million acres open to public hunting make Kansas a premier destination for hunters pursuing pheasants, quail, and prairie chickens. Kansas ... Read More

Despite drought in the west, good hunting should be found in much of the state PRATT -- For the second year in a row, the Kansas upland bird hunting outlook appears promising. Good numbers of birds and more than 1.6 million acres open to public hunting make Kansas a premier destination for hunters pursuing pheasants, quail, and prairie chic ... Read More