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PRATT – It’s fishing and boating season, and the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) reminds boaters and anglers that they play a critical role in preventing the spread of aquatic invaders that threaten Kansas waters. Anyone who boats or fishes in Kansas can learn more about Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) at ProtectKSWaters ... Read More

Warmer weather lures popular sportfish to shallow water spawning areasThe Kansas crappie spawn is one of the most exciting times of the year for many Kansas outdoorsmen, but it's been a cool spring in Kansas, and nature has been slow to respond. Mid-May, however, has brought warmer weather, and anglers can expect crappie to start biting as they ... Read More

Invasive species likely moved to lake by anglerEL DORADO -- White perch, a non-native invasive species, have been found in El Dorado Reservoir. District fisheries biologist Craig Johnson set nets this week to confirm an angler report of catching white perch. His fears were confirmed. White perch have been introduced into El Dorado Reservoir. W ... Read More

March 2, 2012
Proposal addresses seniors’ concerns while helping agencyTOPEKA – Earlier this year, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) asked the Kansas Legislature to consider eliminating the hunting and fishing license exemptions for persons 65 years of age and older. A bill to remove the exemptions was introduced int ... Read More

June 14, 2012
People can help stop Asian carp, zebra mussels, other species that threaten Kansas’ watersTOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) recently launched a statewide campaign, Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers, to educate Kansans about the environmental and economic threats that aquatic nuisance species (ANS) such ... Read More

Oct. 13, 2011
Wild turkeys offer special fall hunting opportunityPRATT — The wild turkey was once extirpated from Kansas, but today, wild turkey populations have been growing for years, offering hunters the opportunity to pursue them in fall and spring. While the season opened Oct. 1, it runs long enough to add this traditional game bird to th ... Read More

PRATT – Anglers are eager for warm weather and time on the water, and one of the hallmarks of spring fishing is the opening of the paddlefish snagging season. But hold on, it’s not as easy as showing up on opening day. While there are several rivers in southeast Kansas where paddlefish snagging is allowed, conditions must be right for paddlefis ... Read More

Aug. 16, 2012
Great Bend doctor an active outdoorsman TOPEKA — Kansas Governor Sam Brownback announced Monday the appointment of Roger Marshall, M.D., Great Bend, to the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission. Marshall replaces Frank Meyer, Herington, who’s second term on the commission expired in at the end of June. Marshall lives in G ... Read More

PRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism – in partnership with the Kansas Wildlife Federation and the Kansas Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission – is taking its first large stride toward making hunting and other outdoor recreation-related information available to a wider audience. New this month, on KDWPT’s Espan ... Read More

Sept. 13, 2012
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issues guidelines, warningTOPEKA — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) reminds all hunters and landowners of federal waterfowl hunting regulations concerning crop manipulation (baiting). Farm producers who use their land for hunting or lease the hunting rights on their land need to make sure ... Read More

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