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From bats to bald eagles to beetles, service aims to educate Kansans Knowing that education is the key to fostering a commitment to stewardship and the wise use of our natural resources, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks created the Wildlife Education Service (WES) in 1981. The WES utilizes field staff, educational programs and res ... Read More


No fishing license required June 3-4, time to explore a great sport To coincide with National Boating and Fishing Week, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has announced that June 3-4 will be 2006 Free Fishing Days. One of the best outdoor entertainment bargains in the state, these two days give both novice and seasoned anglers a cha ... Read More


Information booths, conservation programs, food highlight event EMPORIA -- On Friday afternoon and all day Saturday, Sept. 8 and 9, local chapters of Quail Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited, the National Wild Turkey Federation, the Lyon County Soil Conservation District, and volunteer Kansas hunter education instructors will conduct Wildlife Appre ... Read More


Atlas includes county-by-county maps of all public-access fishing areasPRATT -- Anglers looking forward to warmer weather will find welcome news in the 2008 Kansas Fishing Atlas, available for viewing and download from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks' (KDWP) website, www.kdwp.state.ks.us. Printed copies are also available from most ... Read More


Atlas includes county-by-county maps of all public-access fishing areas Anglers looking forward to warmer weather will find welcome news in the 2007 Kansas Fishing Atlas, available online, as well as in printed form. Printed copies are available from most KDWP offices and license vendors or may be sent upon request by emailing teris@wp.state ... Read More


Draft plan, public comment form available online The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) invites public review and comment on a draft plan to guide future management of catfish in the state’s waters. Interested persons can download and view the plan online, as well submit comments, at the KDWP Blog. The plan is being developed to ... Read More


Games, auction included in fundraiser; all proceeds used locally EMPORIA -- On June 23, the Flint Hills Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) will hold its 12th Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet and Superfund Auction at the American Legion Post No. 5, 2921 West 12th Avenue, in Emporia. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for regis ... Read More


Games, auction included in fundraiser; all proceeds used locally On June 23, the Flint Hills Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) will hold its 12th Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet and Superfund Auction at the American Legion Post No. 5, 2921 West 12th Avenue, in Emporia. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for registration and ... Read More


Applicants will view results for nonresident deer, resident any-deer,
and resident antelope permits on the Wildlife and Parks websitePRATT -- This year, hunters applying for limited draw deer, elk, and antelope permits can do so online. When the drawings are complete, those hunters will be able to view the results at the Kansas Department of W ... Read More


Atlas shows all Walk-In, public access land in state The 2007 Kansas Hunting Atlas, which includes maps showing locations of Walk-In Hunting Access (WIHA) and other public hunting areas, is now available online. Printed copies of the atlas will be available the week of Aug. 27 at department offices and hunting license vendors around the stat ... Read More