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PRATT –The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism recently conducted its annual lottery draw for nonresident deer permits and results are now available. Out of the 18 deer units that nonresident hunters could apply for, three have a limited number of leftover permits. One-hundred and twenty-six permits are available in Unit 16, 49 per ... Read More


TOPEKA – What could be better than watching a gorgeous fireworks display, every ember trail and brilliant explosion mirrored in a lake that’s coating you in a cool breeze? Getting to enjoy it two or three times over at Kansas state parks!Consider making a day of your visit since some parks will have special events throughout the holiday. Nearly ... Read More


PRATT – New line on your reels, check. Hooks sharpened, check. Tackle box cleaned and organized, check. Now all you have to do is pick up a copy of the 2019 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary, available now in printed form wherever licenses are sold and at Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism offices. A PDF of the pamphlet can be do ... Read More


PRATT – According to Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Law Enforcement staff, a dead female mountain lion was discovered by upland bird hunters in Rooks County on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. The hunters contacted the local KDWPT game warden, who investigated at the scene.Mountain lions are native to Kansas but populations ce ... Read More


PRATT – On February 6, 2019, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Fisheries Division staff were given the tragic news that their coworker Andrew Schaefer had been found deceased in his home from unknown causes.To many Kansas anglers, Andrew was known as the Cheney District fisheries biologist. To his colleagues, Andrew was k ... 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


Actress Jane Seymour honorary chairperson ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has announced that award-winning actress Jane Seymour will serve as honorary chairperson of the sixth annual National Fishing and Boating Week , June 3-11. While Seymour is well-known for her parts on stage and screen, few peo ... Read More


Event in conjunction with the Heartland Wildlife Expo KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Quail Unlimited (QU) will host its annual National Convention in Kansas City July 26-29 at the Westin Crown Center . The organization will be celebrating its 25th anniversary of quail conservation. The theme for this year’s annual convention is “Flight To The Future.” ... 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