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Eurasian watermilfoil found; capable of choking out native species YATES CENTER -- For several years, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has warned the public about the dangers aquatic nuisance species ( ANS ) pose to native aquatic wildlife and plants. The campaign started when zebra mussels invaded the Midwest, finally ... Read More


Eurasian watermilfoil found; capable of choking out native species For several years, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has warned the public about the dangers aquatic nuisance species (ANS) pose to native aquatic wildlife and plants. The campaign started when zebra mussels invaded the Midwest, finally infesting El Dorado Re ... Read More


Floatline fishing, 2009 fishing rules head evening public hearing agendaTONGANOXIE – The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing in Tonganoxie on Thursday, Oct. 2. The afternoon public meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Tonganoxie High School Auditorium, 404 East Hwy. 24-40.The afternoon session will ... Read More


Floatline fishing, 2009 fishing rules head evening public hearing agendaThe Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing in Tonganoxie on Thursday, Oct. 2. The afternoon public meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Tonganoxie High School Auditorium, 404 East Hwy. 24-40.The afternoon session will include report ... Read More


May 8, 2014Aquatic nuisance species such as Asian carp and zebra mussels threaten waterwaysTOPEKA – As the warming weather beckons outdoor enthusiasts to their favorite lake or river, Kansans should remember that they play a critical role in helping stop aquatic invaders that threaten lakes and rivers in Kansas and many other states. Aquatic nu ... Read More


Early migratory bird seasons top evening public hearing agenda SCOTT CITY -- The public is invited to attend a meeting of the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission Thursday, June 29, at the William Carpenter 4-H Building in Scott City. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m.; the evening public hearing begins at 7 p.m. The afternoon se ... Read More


Early migratory bird seasons top evening public hearing agenda SCOTT CITY -- The public is invited to attend a meeting of the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission Thursday, June 29, at the William Carpenter 4-H Building in Scott City. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m.; the evening public hearing begins at 7 p.m. The afternoon ses ... Read More


October 6, 2011
Permits available to nonprofit organizations as fundraisers for conservation projectsPRATT — The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission is authorized to issue as many as seven Commission Big Game permits per calendar year. Of these, one may be an elk permit, one may be an antelope permit, and the remaining may be Either- ... Read More


May 29, 2014Helping outdoor enthusiasts enjoy a safe outing is serious business for KDWPT law enforcement officers TOPEKA– Law enforcement officers with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) were positioned around the state over the Memorial Day holiday weekend to help thousands of outdoor enthusiasts safely enjoy th ... Read More


PRATT ­– A revolutionary fish stocking program by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has largemouth bass thriving in waters nearly void of America’s highest-profile fish not long ago, and Kansas bass anglers are taking notice.“The early-spawn program is a real game-changer for bass fishing,” said Steve Hausler, a 50-ye ... Read More