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EMPORIA–The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) reports good news about preventing the spread of aquatic nuisance species. According to Chris Steffen, KDWPT aquatic nuisance species coordinator, no zebra mussel larvae were detected in 2018 sampling efforts on 110 Kansas lakes not on the ANS Waters list. Lakes are sampled an ... Read More

PRATT – Surveys are complete, data is in, and the 2019 Kansas Upland Bird Hunting Forecast is ready for viewing. The highly-anticipated annual forecast predicts what pheasant, quail and prairie chicken hunters can likely expect going into the new seasons. Based on this year’s crow counts for pheasants, whistle counts for quail, and lek counts f ... Read More

PRATT – November 14 marks the opening day for Kansas’ regular quail and pheasant seasons, and November 21 marks the opening day of Kansas’ regular greater prairie chicken season. This year, the outlook looks promising, as both popular upland game bird populations appear to be faring well. But when opportunities exist statewide, it can some ... Read More

PRATT - The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) seek public comments on a proposed programmatic Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) and programmatic Safe Harbor Agreement (SHA) designed for 14 aquatic species in Kansas. If approved, the CCAA/SHA would allow the KDWP and U ... Read More

For Immediate ReleaseOctober 21, 2021
Contact:
KHP – Lieutenant Candice Breshears, candice.breshears@ks.gov
KDOT – Kim Stich, kim.stich@ks.gov
KDWP – Nadia Reimer, nadia.reimer@ks.govAAA – Shawn Steward, ssteward@aaa-alliedgroup.comState Experts Offer Tips for Preventing Deer-vehicle CollisionsPRATT – As the days get shorter and weather gets c ... Read More

Statistics reveal that few activities are safer than hunting PRATT -- Kansas hunters log millions of hours afield each year, enjoying not only the thrill of the hunt but the joy of being outdoors and the camaraderie of other hunters. While people who have never been exposed to hunting may think it is an unsafe activity, nothing could be fur ... Read More

Education classes are available across the state during March and April There’s more to preparing for the boating season than just getting the boat ready. Kansas boaters can help ensure the safety of themselves and their passengers by completing a boater education course. Since many insurance providers offer discounts for boater education ce ... Read More

Education classes are available across the state during March and April PRATT -- There’s more to preparing for the boating season than just getting the boat ready. Kansas boaters can help ensure the safety of themselves and their passengers by completing a boater education course. Since many insurance providers offer discounts for boater ed ... Read More

Report shows success of five-year-old wildlife grant program FORT COLLINS, Co. -- Five years ago, the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (RMBO) began monitoring the population, distribution, and density of birds in the shortgrass prairie using a new protocol specifically designed for private and agriculture-dominated landscapes. The "Sect ... Read More

Blog comments invited on bait recommendations PRATT -- Controlling the spread of non-native wildlife and plants in Kansas depends on the assistance of the state’s citizens. Precautions taken by anglers and boaters, for example, help prevent the spread of troublesome aquatic species such as zebra mussels and white perch. The Kansas Departmen ... Read More

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