Is "catch and release" always the best tool for fisheries population management, or will it harm the fish? (Article) 9%

.org   Most sportfish populations in Kansas can withstand some harvest, and in fact, most fisheries management plans in Kansas are designed for that.  If there is evidence that the harvest      .... Continue to Is "catch and rel... >>

Park News (Article) 9%

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks invites the public to attend the opening of Kansas' newest state park, the Kaw River State Park, on Saturday, Sept. 4. The celebration will begin at 8 a      .... Continue to Park News >>

Deer (Species) 9%

Hunting Deer in Kansas Two deer species thrive in Kansas – the mule deer and the white-tailed deer. Mule deer are restricted to the western one-third of the state, primarily on the High Plains      .... Continue to Deer >>

When does my registration expire? (Article) 9%

at Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks.   For More Information ... Kansas Boat Registrations expire every three years from the date of registration.      .... Continue to When does my regi... >>

Rabies (Folder) 9%

infection, but the wild animals most often implicated in carrying rabies in the U.S. are skunks, raccoons, bats and foxes. Skunks and bats are the most common wildlife carriers in Kansas. Cattle, dogs, cats      .... Continue to Rabies >>

Pheasant (Species) 9%

Upland Bird Forecast Brochure The ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) may be the most popular game bird in the state of Kansas, with between 110,000 and 150,000 hunters pursuing the species      .... Continue to Pheasant >>

Elk City (Locations) 9%

is the Elk River Hiking Trail, a 15-mile trail from the west end of the dam to the US-160 bridge over the Elk River south of Elk City. Wildlife watchers can see a variety of Kansas wildlife, including ... is located in Montgomery County, approximately 5 miles northwest of Independence, Kansas. The State Park was leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1967 and the lease area involved 1,127 acres ... Elk City State Park is located in Montgomery County, approximately 5 miles northwest of Independence, Kansas. The State Park was leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1967 and the lease      .... Continue to Elk City >>