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PRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has a Black Friday deal that will give your wallet and your mind a rest. How does free sound? This Black Friday, take “free” to a whole new level and free yourself from the shopping chaos by enjoying a Free Park Entrance Day at any Kansas state park on Nov. 24.KDWPT state park ... Read More

PRATT – When you purchase your 2018 licenses and permits from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), you’ll likely notice some changes. As usual, annual and 14-day camp permits and most other annual licenses will be available on Dec. 15, 2017. The campsite and cabin reservation system for 2018 will go live Dec. 18, 2017. ... Read More

PRATT  – While all state parks and wildlife areas are open for camping and other outdoor recreation throughout December, there will be some days when state park offices will not be open during regular office hours. But don’t worry, state park daily vehicle and camping permits can be purchased at self-pay stations at any time.Normally, stat ... Read More

PRATT – Nearly 99 percent of Kansas’ wildlife are designated as nongame species, or species that are not trapped, fished or hunted. While revenue from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses fund management practices that benefit all wildlife, funding aimed specifically at nongame species is needed. The Kansas Nongame Wildlife Improvement Prog ... Read More

GREAT BEND – Small bats, big bats, brown bats, red bats, all will be explored during the Kansas Wetlands Education Center’s (KWEC) Bat Fair on Feb. 11, 2018. From 2 – 4 p.m., the Center, located at 592 NE K-156 Hwy, Great Bend, will host a variety of free activities, including crafts and a cave-themed scavenger hunt, all designed to help visito ... Read More

EMPORIA – Kansas State University and Kansas Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism (KDWPT) are collaborating to study mule deer and white-tailed deer in northwestern Kansas. The comprehensive research project will monitor movement, habitat use, survival and reproductive success of deer in an eight-county area of northwest Kansas. Researchers will seek t ... Read More

PRATT ­– Everyone likes a good sale, and hunters are no exception. That’s why the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism is giving turkey hunters the equivalent of an “early bird special” (pun intended) by offering discounted spring turkey permit/game tag combos through March 31.Hunters who purchase spring turkey combos between March ... Read More

PRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) was recently recognized by the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) for the department’s management of public lands. Recognition came in the form of a national land stewardship award, which was accepted by Keith Sexson, KDWPT Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Boatin ... Read More

PRATT – The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KWPT) Commission invites the public to attend their next public meeting on Thursday, March 22, 2018 in Topeka. The meeting will be held at the Kansas Historical Society History Center, 6425 SW 6th Ave., Topeka. The afternoon session will begin at 1 p.m. and recess at 5 p.m., then the Commission wi ... Read More

PRATT – The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KWPT) Commission invites the public to attend their next public meeting on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Chanute. The meeting will be held in the Alliance Room (3rd floor) of Memorial Building, 101 S. Lincoln, Chanute. The afternoon session will begin at 1 p.m. and recess at 5 p.m., then the Commiss ... Read More

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