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Study examines wealth of information to improve existing trails and plan future ones PRATT -- The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced guidelines for improvement of existing trails and development of more trails throughout the Sunflower State. Entitled Kansas State Trails Plan 2008, the 103-page document will serve as ... Read More



KDWP REVEALS 5-YEAR TRAILS PLAN
MAY IS TIME TO CLEAN UP ON CRAPPIE
KANSAS STATE PARK USERS ARE ("GEO")CACHING IN
CROUCH NAMED NEW CONSERVATION POLICY DIRECTOR FOR PLAYA LAKES JOINT VENTUREKANSAS YOUNGSTERS WIN 2008 STATE-FISH ART CONTEST Read More


Kansas anglers out in force as popular sportfish move to shallow water Of all Kansas outdoor recreation opportunities, crappie fishing is one of the most popular. These tasty fish bite year-round, but spring brings them close to shore, where they spawn in shallow water. This makes great fishing for anyone with a hook and line. Late spring is ... Read More


High-tech "treasure hunt" contest offered at 29 locations this yearKansans throughout the state are excited about a new outdoor activity called geocaching, and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is making participation easier. As the sport has gained in popularity, KDWP has offered more opportunity in state parks and o ... Read More


New position to focus on enhancing wildlife habitat through the federal Farm BillThe Playa Lakes Joint Venture (PLJV) has appointed Barth Crouch as the organization's new conservation policy director, and federal Farm Bill programs will be his primary area of responsibility. Crouch is no stranger to Farm Bill programs. He most recently worked a ... Read More


Youth artists to be honored at State-Fish Art Expo July 19-20Wildlife Forever has announced Kansas winners of the group's 2008 State-Fish Art Contest. In the 7th- through 9th-grade category, Evan Pflugradt of Olathe took first place. Audra Miller, of Halstead, won Kansas honors in the 10th- through 12th-grade category.In addition to having thei ... Read More


Study examines wealth of information to improve existing trails and plan future onesThe Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced guidelines for improvement of existing trails and development of more trails throughout the Sunflower State. Entitled Kansas State Trails Plan 2008, the 103-page document will serve as the primary ... Read More


Kanopolis morels

Morel mushrooms found this spring at Kanopolis State Park

8/14/08 - August 14, 2008 Commission Meeting
Commission Meeting
(Hoisington Activity Center, Hoisington)

KDWP’s 3,200-gallon mobile aquarium to display Kansas fishWICHITA -- Ever been face to face with a 25-pound channel catfish?The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks invites Wichita Riverfest visitors to take a closeup look at an impressive assortment of Kansas fish. The fish will be on display in the department’s 3,200-gallon mobile aquarium ... Read More