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Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, chaired by Tiahrt,allocates $85 million for State Wildlife Grants Program
WASHINGTON, DC -- Representative Todd Tiahrt (R-KS) was recently presented with an award for leadership in championing federal funding for state-based wildlife conservation under the State Wildlife Grants Program (SWG ... Read More

July 3, 2014Biologists emphasize the value of improved habitatPRATT -- The 2014 lesser prairie chicken aerial survey showed a nearly 20 percent increase in the species’ range-wide population, up from an estimated 18,747 birds in 2013 to 22,415 this year. While wildlife biologists are encouraged by the increase, they note that prairie chicken nu ... Read More

Jan. 12, 2012
Latest rules; how, where, and what to fish for; new bait restrictions includedPRATT — Printed copies of the 2012 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary booklet are now available at Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) office and license vendors, the agency has announced. Among other things, the publication lists n ... Read More

Although last week in June finds many parks inundated, hopes rise with lower waters PRATT -- As the last weekend in June approaches, some state parks in the eastern portions of Kansas are struggling with flooded facilities. Activities at these parks may be limited the weekend of June 28-29, but hopes are high for July -- and Independence Day ... Read More

Data show decrease in most contaminants of concernTOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued revised fish consumption advisories for 2010. The advisories identify types of fish that should be eaten in limited quantities or, in some cases, avoided altogether ... 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

Program provides technical assistance and financial incentives to enhance wildlife habitat on private land in central and western Kansas Applications for participation in the Landowner Incentive Program (LIP) will be accepted from March 15 to Sept. 1. This year, the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks has received $500,000 in funding ... Read More

Landowner Incentive Program provides technical assistance and financial incentives to enhance wildlife habitat on private land in central and western KansasPRATT -- Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) officials have announced that applications for participation in the Landowner Incentive Program (LIP) will be accepted from March 15 ... Read More

Six-day camp teaches youngsters outdoor skills and just plain funPRATT -- Co-sponsored by the Kansas Wildlife Federation (KWF) and the K-State Cooperative Extension Service, the Outdoor Adventure Camp (OAC) is a six-day summer camp for kids who either enjoy the outdoors or want to learn more about it. Now in its 19th year, the event will be he ... Read More

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