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UPDATE (11/14/23): Upon further review by KDWP officials, the crappie caught by Parkhurst could not be confirmed; therefore, the previous record for Kansas’ largest crappie still stands (Miller, 1964).
For Immediate Release:April 4, 2023
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Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairs
(785) 338-3036nadia.marji@ks.govTopeka Angler Sets New Ka ... Read More


For Immediate Release:November 16, 2023
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Nadia Marji, CMP®, Chief of Public Affairsnadia.marji@ks.gov
Jessica Ward, Communications ManagerJessica.ward@ks.govKansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Hold Last Meeting of 2023SHAWNEE – The seven-member, bipartisan panel that makes up the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold thei ... Read More


For Immediate Release:September 13, 2023
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Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairsnadia.marji@ks.gov
Megan Mayhew, Digital Communications Manager Megan.mayhew@ks.govSpotted Gar Catch Breaks 40-year State RecordSHAWNEE – A lucky bow-angler from Parsons has officially broken a 40-year state record for spotted gar in Kansas. Michae ... Read More


Group requests public input before final deer recommendations are made. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks presented a report on deer-related statute review to the Kansas Legislature Feb. 1 and 2. During the legislature’s 2005 session, the House Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Committee requested that the department review statutes and ... Read More


Group requests public input before final deer recommendations are made TOPEKA -- The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) presented a report on deer-related statute review to the Kansas Legislature Feb. 1 and 2. During the legislature’s 2005 session, the House Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism Committee requested that the department re ... Read More


Good crappie fishing found in most of Kansas PRATT -- When it comes to freshwater fish that make the best table fare, white crappie are near the top of everyone's list. The best time to catch crappie is during the spawning season, usually late April through May. For many anglers, this is their favorite time of year, when crappie move into s ... Read More


When it come to freshwater fish that make the best table fare, white crappie are near the top of everyone's list. The best time to catch crappie is during the spawning season, usually late April through May. For many anglers, this is their favorite time of year, when crappie move into shallow water to spawn and may be caught from a boat or by ... Read More


While most fish is safe, caution urged for certain species, watersTOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued revised fish consumption advisories for 2011. The advisories identify types of fish that should be eaten in limited quantities or, in some cases, av ... Read More


Jan. 5, 2012
Agency evaluates waters annuallyTOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), has issued revised fish consumption advisories for 2012. The advisories identify types of fish or other aquatic animals that should be eaten in limited q ... Read More