The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has announced that three Kansas state parks will participate in the America’s State Parks “First Day Hikes” on New Year’s Day 2012. Each hike will offer individuals and families opportunities to begin the New Year rejuvenating and connecting with the outdoors by taking a healthy hike ... Read More

PRATT – According to the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAWFA), aerial surveys for lesser prairie chickens will begin March 17. The surveys, which will continue through mid-May, will be conducted by helicopter throughout the five-state lesser prairie chicken range. The surveys are conducted annually by WAFWA to ascertain pop ... Read More

Group requests public input before final deer recommendations are made. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks presented a report on deer-related statute review to the Kansas Legislature Feb. 1 and 2. During the legislature’s 2005 session, the House Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Committee requested that the department review statutes and ... Read More