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- For Immediate Release:July 30, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairslaura.roseclawson@ks.gov Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Shares Renovation Plans for Sheridan State Fishing LakeFishing opportunities are expected to resume by Summer 2027TOPEKA—The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) today updated plans ... Read More
- For Immediate Release: July 18, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public AffairsLaura.roseclawson@ks.govNew Kansas Record for Blue Catfish Tops Previous by 18.3 PoundsPRATT – Kansas has a new state record blue catfish, and it’s a big one.On May 15, 2025, Daniel Mayer of Agency, Mo., caught a 12 ... Read More
- For Immediate ReleaseJuly 1, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairslaura.roseclawson@ks.govKansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Special Hunt Application Period Now OpenPRATT – Looking for a hunting experience without the crowds in some of Kansas’ most unique locations? The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Sp ... Read More
- For Immediate Release: June 17, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public AffairsLaura.roseclawson@ks.govKansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Seeks Input on State Wildlife Action PlanPRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is seeking public comment on a revised draft of the ... Read More
- For Immediate Release: January 23, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public AffairsLaura.roseclawson@ks.govKansas Wildlife and Parks Commission To Hold January Meeting, Seeks Input on Coyote Night Vision Hunting SeasonTOPEKA – The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold its first public ... Read More
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- 7-31-25 Flint Hills Trail State Park Nominated for National Rail-Trail Hall of Fame
- 7-30-25 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Shares Renovation Plans for Sheridan State Fishing Lake
- 7-18-25 New Kansas Record for Blue Catfish Tops Previous by 18.3 Pounds
- 7-1-25 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Special Hunt Application Period Now Open
- 6-17-25 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Seeks Input on State Wildlife Action Plan
- 6-17-25 Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Meet June 26 in Russell
- 5-16-25 Stay Safe During National Safe Boating Week
- 5-6-25 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Announces Conner O’Flannagan as New State Parks Director
- 5-2-25 KDWP to Open Improved Section of Flint Hills Trail Near Ottawa on May 17
- 4-28-25 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Announces Free Fishing and State Park Entrance Days for 2025
- 4-17-25 Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Meet April 24 in Fall River
- 4-10-25 Kansas State Archery Tournaments Showcase Student Skill and Award $20,000 in Scholarships
- 3-20-25 Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Meet in Topeka on March 27
- 2-28-25 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to Host Public Meetings on Night Vision Coyote Hunting Season
- 2-19-25 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Now Accepting Proposals for Chickadee Checkoff Small Grants Program
- 2-10-25 Seven Kansas Non-profits Awarded Big Game Hunting Permits for Fundraising
- 1-23-25 Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission To Hold January Meeting
- 1-15-25 KDWP Proposes Moving Three Species From Threatened to Species in Need of Conservation Status
- 1-10-25 Kansas Fish Consumption Advisories for 2025
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