Depression-era movement by hunters to tax themselves led the wayPRATT — To the modern outdoorsman or woman, the absence of abundant game and fish species such as white-tailed deer, wild turkey, Canada geese, largemouth bass, walleye, and others is incomprehensible. There was a time, however, when these species were hard, if not impossible, to ... Read More

Kansas Wildscape, Wildlife and Parks events held statewide throughout summerLAWRENCE — The Kansas Wildscape Foundation works closely with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) on a number of programs, but Outdoor Kansas for Kids (O.K. Kids) may do more than any other to help promote the department’s mission “to instill an understa ... Read More

April 26, 2012
Dioramas, wildlife displays, educational events lure outdoor enthusiastsPRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) operates five nature centers across the state, each offering great outdoor education experiences for visitors of all ages. On your next outdoor outing, take advantage of one of these or oth ... Read More

Oct. 3, 2014Invasive, sharp-shelled mollusk discovered in Management Park coveTOPEKA– The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has confirmed the presence of invasive zebra mussels in Pomona Reservoir in Osage County. A small adult group was discovered on a single rock by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) staff on Septembe ... Read More