Law Enforcement
This division is responsible for enforcing the state’s fish, wildlife, boating, and natural resource laws and regulations. Division staff also inspect and license game breeders, and controlled shooting areas.
Follow us on the Kansas Wildlife & Parks - Game Wardens Facebook page. This page keeps everyone up-to-date on different items that the KDWP Natural Resource officers are working on.
Thinking about wanting to become a Natural Resource Officer. Here is some helpful information.
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Kansas Game Wardens Close Investigation into 2023 Trophy Deer Poaching CaseFor Immediate ReleaseOctober 13, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairslaura.roseclawson@ks.govKansas Game Wardens Close Investigation into 2023 Trophy Deer Poaching CaseTOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) today announced the successful closure of a wildlife poaching case involving the illegal harvest ... Read More
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Game Wardens Target Impaired Boaters Over July 4th WeekendFor Immediate Release:July 8, 2022 Contact: Nadia Marji CMP®, KDWP Chief of Public Affairs (785) 338-3036nadia.marji@ks.gov Game Wardens Target Impaired Boaters Over July 4th WeekendTOPEKA – Game wardens with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) spent the holiday weekend participating in Operation Dry Water – a nationwide la ... Read More
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Kansas Game Wardens Successfully Close Large Mule Deer Poaching CaseFor Immediate Release:June 28, 2022 Contacts: Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairs (785) 338-3036nadia.marji@ks.govPRATT – A three-year investigation in northwest Kansas involving Cheyenne, Sherman, Wallace, and Logan Counties has come to a close, thanks to numerous public tips and the diligent efforts of Kansas Department of Wildli ... Read More