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Thirteen workshops planned in eastern two-thirds of stateMANHATTAN — Fire safety is a priority of the upcoming Prescribed Burning Workshops scheduled for central and eastern Kansas this fall. Carol Blocksome, Grassland Water Quality Extension Staff at Kansas State University (KSU), says that these workshops are a continuation of workshops cond ... Read More

December 29, 2011Wintering bald eagles a favorite of Kansas naturalists PRATT — With the arrival of winter, the eagles have landed near many eastern Kansas reservoirs. Bald eagles have been migrating south, offering outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to see the national bird in its native habitat. To enhance this opportunity, the U.S. Army Cor ... Read More

April 19, 2012
New campsite, cabin reservation system launched April 17; no park damage from weekend stormsPRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has announced that its new online campsite and cabin reservations system is up and running. This good news followed reports that with the exception of a few downed trees ... Read More

Oct. 4, 2012 Commission to hear wide range of regulation recommendations at evening’s public hearing PRATT--The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing on Thursday, Oct. 18, at Flint Oak, 2639 Quail Rd., Fall River. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m. and recess at 5 p.m., and the eveni ... Read More

March 7, 2013Public hearing to include big game legal equipment, Secretary’s Orders for deer permitsPRATT – The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing on Thursday, Mar. 21, at the Kansas Historical Society History Center, 6425 SW 6 Ave., in Topeka. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m. an ... Read More

CORRECTIONThe news release issued late Wednesday afternoon, July 17, contained an error. The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will be meeting at the Woodson County Community Building, 713 S. Fry, not 211 W. Butler. We sincerely regret the error.July 22, 2013The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will set late migratory b ... Read More

January 6, 2014Earlier start times slated for for upcoming Commission meetingPRATT--The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing on Thursday, Jan. 9, at Southwestern College in Winfield. However, rather than beginning the afternoon session at 1:30 p.m. as has been customary, the afternoon session w ... Read More

March 13, 2014Martin conducted over 260 environmental education programs at the Kansas Wetland Education Center last year aloneGREAT BEND ­– The Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE) has announced the recipients of the 2014 Excellence in Conservation and Environmental Education Awards. Among the winners was Pam ... Read More

TOPEKA – The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will conduct a public meeting in Topeka at the Kansas Historical Society History Center, 6425 SW 6th Ave. on March 24, 2016. The afternoon session of the meeting will begin at 1 p.m. and recess at 5 p.m. The evening session will convene at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend ... Read More

Fort Scott – The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the Danny & Willa Ellis Family Arts Center, Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton. Both sessions are open to the public. The afternoon session will begin at 1 p.m. and recess at 5 p.m. The evening session wi ... Read More

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