November 2006
2006 CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE MONITORING IN STATE UNDERWAY
Department plans to collect samples from 3,200 hunter-harvested deer
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is working with dozens of individuals and organizations around the state to collect tissue samples from hunter-harvested deer during the 2006 hunting seasons. The department’s goal is to analyze tissue from 3,20 ... Read More
WILDLIFE HABITAT INCENTIVES PROGRAM DEADLINE DEC. 15
Improvement of existing habitat most cost-effective; application deadline Dec. 15
The Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) is a voluntary program for landowners who want to develop or improve wildlife habitat on private lands. The WHIP program provides both technical and cost-share assistance and is administered by t ... Read More
FIELD CARE OF DEER MEAT ENHANCES HUNTING EXPERIENCE
Cool it quickly so it’s good to eat
For deer hunters, taking a deer is a satisfying adrenalin rush, often culminating several weeks of practice, scouting and preparation. However, once the deer is down, tagged and photos snapped, the real work begins: caring for the meat.
No matter the weather, cooling a deer so ... Read More
KANSAS FIREARMS DEER SEASON OPEN NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 10
Hunters gear up for traditional opening day
The 2006 Kansas firearms deer season opens Wednesday, November 29, and runs through Sunday, December 10, and to borrow a line from an old commercial, “We’ve come a long way, baby!” Just more than 40 years ago, Kansans went afield for the first modern deer season, and since then, ... Read More
Birds expanding range, increasing hunting opportunity
The return of the wild turkey from virtual extirpation to a healthy and growing population is one of the great conservation success stories in Kansas. In the 1950s, wild turkeys were almost impossible to find in the state, but thanks to a trap-and-transplant program beg ... Read More
FALL BOATING OFFERS UNIQUE RECREATION, SAFETY CHALLENGES
Precautions pay for ‘off-season’ boaters
Although "boating season" is generally thought of as the time between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend, many boaters find that fall and winter are great times to enjoy area lakes. Lakes are less crowded this time of year, and mild temperatures make for pleasant d ... Read More
KDWP OFFICES CLOSED NOV. 23 – 24 FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday, all Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks offices will be closed Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 in observance of the holiday.
Read MoreTURKEY FEDERATION APPROVES HABITAT PROJECTS FUNDING
Outreach and education programs also funded by Kansas chapter
The Kansas State Board of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recently approved funding for habitat improvement projects at a variety of locations in Kansas. Among projects approved, pending availability o ... Read More
COMMISSIONER'S VOLUNTEER EFFORTS EARN NATIONAL TRAILS AWARD
Herington’s Frank Meyer honored for volunteer participation, trails advocacy
American Trails has named Frank Meyer, Herington, a winner of the National Trail Award for 2006. Meyer, a member of the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission since 200 ... Read More
MORE THAN 1,100 NONRESIDENT DEER PERMITS STILL AVAILABLE
Leftover deer permits on sale now
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced that about 1,100 nonresident deer permits are still available in several deer management units . The ... Read More
WEBSITE FEATURE, ‘FAQ,’ ANSWERS DEER HUNTER QUESTIONS
KDWP website offers summary of 2006 deer permitting, hunting rules
With the 2006 firearms deer season approaching, some deer hunters may have questions about regulations and permitting procedures governing this year’s hunt. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks recommends that hunters review the “ Read More
PHEASANT, QUAIL, PRAIRIE CHICKEN SEASONS UNDERWAY
Blog comments invited on changes in 2006 upland bird seasons
The 2006 Kansas upland bird seasons are underway. Pheasant season opened Nov. 4 and runs through Jan. 31. Quail season opened Nov. 11 and runs through Jan. 21, 2007. Prairie chicken season opened Nov. 18, and runs through Dec. 31 in the southwest, and Jan. 31 in ... Read More
QUAIL UNLIMITED PLANS DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CHAPTER
Organizational meeting set for Nov. 15 in Abilene
Quail Unlimited organizers are sponsoring a meeting in Abilene Nov. 15 to organize a new chapter. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the La Fiesta Restaurant.
“I wanted to become involved with Read More
KANSAS WILDLIFE FEDERATION INVITES AWARD NOMINEES
Conservation Achievement Award deadline Dec. 1
The Kansas Wildlife Federation’s (KWF) Conservation Achievement Awards (CAP) program gives recognition to Kansans who have devoted themselves to conserving the state's natural resources. Whether through education, communi ... Read More
Large fish eat zebra mussels, provide excellent angling opportunity
In recent years, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has embarked on a project to stock blue catfish in many of the state's lakes. Blue catfish g ... Read More
EXOTIC AQUATIC NUISANCE PLANT FOUND IN KANSAS WATERS
Eurasian watermilfoil found; capable of choking out native species
For several years, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has warned the public about the dangers aquatic nuisance species (ANS) pose to native aquatic w ... Read More
KDWP COMMISSION SETS CAGING REGULATIONS FOR CERTAIN EXOTIC ANIMALS
Wildlife and Parks Commission also approves handler training requirements
The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission has approved minimum standards for caging of certain captive animals, as well as training requirements for handlers of those animals.
At its Oct. 26 public hearing in Chanute, the Commission approved ... Read More
2007 SPRING TURKEY HUNTING REGULATION SET -- Archery-only season included
The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission has finalized provisions for the 2007 spring turkey hunting season. At their Oct. 26th public hearing in Chanute, commissioners approved a regular season almost identical to 2006, but also approved a separate archery-only season, and modified turkey unit boundaries.
The regular season, whi ... Read More
COMMISSION APPROVES FISHING REGULATION CHANGES FOR 2007
Handfishing, bass pass, paddlefish, and trout fishing regulations included
The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission has approved a variety of fishing regulation changes for 2007. At a public hearing in Chanute Oct. 26, the commission approved the following regulations:
- Handfishing – Establishes a handfishin ... Read More
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