BURLINGTON – The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Commission approved a proposal to raise fees for fishing and hunting licenses at their public meeting in Burlington on October 22, 2015. The new fees will be effective January 1, 2016. KDWPT staff have been discussing fee increases since early last spring and presented a draft proposal ... Read More

2006 big game seasons highlight workshop session discussion KANSAS CITY -- The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting Thursday, Jan. 19, at Cabela’s, located at I-435 and State Avenue W in Kansas City, Kansas. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m. The evening session will begin at 7 p.m. All sessions are ... Read More

2006 big game seasons highlight workshop session discussion The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting Thursday, Jan. 19, at Cabela’s, located at I-435 and State Avenue W in Kansas City, Kansas. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m. The evening session will begin at 7 p.m. All sessions are open to the publ ... Read More

Sept. 20, 2012Fall events scheduled; Pleasant weather makes camping enjoyablePRATT — Labor Day marks the end of camping season for many, but don’t stop yet. Kansas outdoors enthusiasts who venture out now can see the year’s best color while enjoying mild weather. And Kansas state parks continue to provide opportunities of special interest for t ... Read More

Events celebrate the contributions of hunters and anglers to conservation The 36th Annual National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD) -- designated by Congressional decree and Presidential proclamation -- will be held Sept. 22. The event is a nationwide celebration of hunters and anglers and their contributions to conservation. Honorary chairman ... Read More

Events celebrate the contributions of hunters and anglers to conservationPRATT -- The 36th Annual National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD) -- designated by Congressional decree and Presidential proclamation -- will be held Sept. 22. The event is a nationwide celebration of hunters and anglers and their contributions to conservation.Honorary cha ... Read More

Big game and turkey regulations to highlight public hearing; audio/visual streaming availableTOPEKA — The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing on Thursday, March 10, at the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Region 2 Office, 300 SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka. The afternoon session will begin ... Read More

Dec. 8, 2011
Wild-caught bait may only be used in waters where caught; other restrictions passedTOPEKA – During a special public hearing Tuesday evening, Dec. 6, Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commissioners acted on regulations governing the use and movement of wild-caught live bait fish and the transport of fish from waters designated as ... Read More

March 15, 2012
Don’t let severe weather ruin the outdoor experienceTOPEKA — March 12-16 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kansas, a time to remind Kansas outdoorsmen and women to be prepared for stormy weather in the outdoors. Severe weather can strike quickly in the Sunflower State, and hunters, anglers, and boaters need to know how to avoid ... Read More

Feb. 22, 2013Organization positively impacts wildlife habitat and youth through grassroots campaignOTTAWA – Pheasants Forever (PF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to upland habitat conservation, raised more than $10 million for Kansas’ upland hunting tradition during their Kansas Grassroots Conservation Campaign. Campaign partners included ... Read More