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For Immediate ReleaseDecember 22, 2025
Media Contact:Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public AffairsKansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Hold January Meeting in Council Grove TOPEKA—The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold its first public meeting of 2026 on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at the Territory Ballroom in Council Grove. Th ... Read More


For Immediate Release:November 26, 2025
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Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairslaura.roseclawson@ks.gov    
Application Period for Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission Big Game Hunting Permits Now OpenEligible nonprofit organizations have until December 26 to enter the drawingTOPEKA – Kansas-based chapter ... Read More


For Immediate Release:November 19, 2025
Media Contact: laura.roseclawson@ks.gov
Kansas State Park Annual Permits and 2026 Campsite Reservations Coming SoonTOPEKA – Whether it’s camping under the stars, hiking new trails, or enjoying a cabin by the lake, now is the time to plan ahead. Mark your calendars for upcoming dates to purchase annu ... Read More


For Immediate ReleaseAugust 27, 2025
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Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairslaura.roseclawson@ks.govKansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to Host Public Meetings on Proposed State Park Fee ChangesPRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) will host five public meetings this fall to share information on proposed s ... Read More


For Immediate ReleaseAugust 26, 2025
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Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairslaura.roseclawson@ks.gov
New Wildlife Regulations Taking Effect September 12Expanded Senior License Options and Longer Coyote Season Among Key ChangesTOPEKA–The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced several regulation updates taking ... Read More


For Immediate Release:   July 18, 2025 
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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 ReleaseAugust 28, 2025
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Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairslaura.roseclawson@ks.govKansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Dove Fields Offer Public Hunting OpportunitiesPRATT – With dove season set to open September 1, hunters should consider the many fields on Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Wildli ... Read More