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KDWP staff collect data on aquatic wildlife; info available to public One of the lesser-known activities of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is the work of its stream survey crews. The crews, part of KDWP's Environmental Services Section (ESS), were created in the mid-1990s to monitor aquatic life in streams throughout the ... Read More


Improvement of existing habitat most cost-effective; application deadline Dec. 15 The Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) is a voluntary program for landowners who want to develop or improve wildlife habitat on private lands. The WHIP program provides both technical and cost-share assistance and is administered by the Natural Resource ... Read More


Improvement of existing habitat most cost-effective;
application deadline Dec. 1 PRATT -- The Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) is a voluntary program for landowners who want to develop or improve wildlife habitat on private lands. The WHIP program provides both technical and cost-share assistance and is administered by the Natura ... Read More


Cold weather can be stressful, but western Kansas deer and antelope are copingHAYS – Ice and snow has covered the ground in western Kansas for more than a month in some places, and there have been some problems and concerns associated with wildlife in the region. However, mortality in deer and antelope due to winter weather is not generally a f ... Read More


Public invited to attend all sessions at Great Overland Station, TopekaTOPEKA -- The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing Thursday, March 15, at the Great Overland Station, 701 N. Kansas Ave., Topeka. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m. The evening session will begin at 7 p.m.The afternoon me ... Read More


The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission has approved 2007 hunting seasons for deer, antelope, and elk. The Commission took the action at its April 19th public hearing in Dodge City. Deer seasons for 2007 include the following:

Early muzzleloader season – Sept. 15-28

Youth/disabled persons season – Sept. 29-30

Archery season – Oct ... Read More


Extended antlerless whitetail deer season shortened; two units opened to game tagsPRATT -- The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission approved 2007 hunting seasons for deer, antelope, and elk at its April 19 public hearing in Dodge City. Deer seasons for 2007 include the following:
early muzzleloader season -- Sept. 15-28;
youth/disabled pers ... Read More


Public invited to all sessions SALINA -- The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing June 21 in Salina at Kansas Wesleyan University, Room 201, Peters Science Hall. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m.; the evening public hearing will begin at 7 p.m.
The afternoon meeting will begin with repor ... Read More


Public invited to all sessions The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing June 21 in Salina at Kansas Wesleyan University, Room 201, Peters Science Hall. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m.; the evening public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. The afternoon meeting will begin with reports from dep ... Read More


Boating regulations also to be set; future regulations discussed OLATHE -- The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing Aug. 16 in Olathe at Bass Pro Shop, 12051 Bass Pro Drive. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m.; the evening public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. The afternoon meeting will begin ... Read More