2025 Kansas Birding Big Year Results, 2026 Contest Announced - Published: 02/11/2026 - (News) 6%

– The 2026 Kansas Birding Big Year Contest, hosted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), is officially underway! Birding enthusiasts of all skill levels are encouraged to participate      .... Continue to 2025 Kansas Birdi... >>

Fishing Forecast (Folder) 6%

with a respectable rating in all three categories will provide the best overall fishing opportunities. The Biggest Fish column lists the weight of the largest fish caught during sampling. A heavy fish listed here can      .... Continue to Fishing Forecast >>

POPULATION NUMBERS AND MIGRATION (Sub Location) 6%

are based on the Mid-Winter Waterfowl Survey, conducted each January. Since 2002, the total number of Canada geese observed in the 10 Central Flyway states during this survey has exceeded 1,600,000 birds. All      .... Continue to POPULATION NUMBER... >>

Shelters - Ours and others around the Lake (Facilities) 6%

in Campground #1 and Shelter 5 & 6 in Campground #3.) The Special Event fee will be $30.00 for EVEN numbered Shelter's (they have electricity) and $25.00 for ODD numbered Shelters. All shelters are located      .... Continue to Shelters - Ours a... >>

Coyotes in the City (Folder) 6%

can prevent potential problems. Coyotes will prey on cats and small- and medium–sized dogs, and pet predation is the most common complaint. All precautions should be exercised to protect pets      .... Continue to Coyotes in the City >>

Wildlife Vehicle Crashes (Folder) 6%

habitats. Shorter fall days mean that dusk and dawn occur when commuter traffic is heaviest at the same time that deer are more likely to be on the move. Deer-vehicle crashes occur in all Kansas counties      .... Continue to Wildlife Vehicle... >>

Drones/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Folder) 6%

-hobby commercial use requires both drone (UAS/UAV) registration and a remote pilot certification. All federal regulations pertaining to drone (UAS/UAV) use apply on KDWP owned and managed lands      .... Continue to Drones/Unmanned A... >>

Zebra Mussels (Folder) 6%

mussels can be prevented by draining all of the water from boats, live wells, and bait wells. Throughly inspect your boat's hull and trailer for any zebra mussels and remove. Wash equipment with 140      .... Continue to Zebra Mussels >>