January 2009
COMMENTS INVITED ON DRAFT OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN
Draft plan, email comment form available on KDWP website
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks invites public review and comment on the draft “2009 State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan.”
The plan serves as a guidebook to maintain and develop natural resources and recreation infrastructure in Kansas, ... Read More
NEOSHO STATE FISHING LAKE DAM GETS A FACELIFT
Work began Jan. 5 to remove trees, reshape dam
PARSONS -- Visitors to Neosho State Fishing Lake, located 8 miles northwest of Parsons, will likely notice a dramatic chan ...
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THREE NORTHWEST KANSAS DEER TEST POSITIVE FOR CWD
KDWP awaiting lab results on more samples from 2008 deer season
Three Kansas white-tailed deer taken by hunters during the 2008 deer season have tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in analysis of tissue samples collected in recent weeks by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
The three affe ... Read More
Annual survey a favorite of all bird watchers
Each year, thousands of Kansas spend many a chilly day watch birds from the comfort of their homes. As snow, rain, and frigid winter temperatures entice finches, cardinals, juncos, woodpeckers, and a variety of other birds to backyard bird feeders across the state, birders can ... Read More
KDWP ANNOUNCES 2009 FREE VEHICLE ENTRANCE DAYS AT PARKS
Bargain days run from April through October
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has announced its schedule for 2009 Free Park Entrance Days, when anyone may enter individual state parks without a vehicle permit. (Camping and other permits are still required.) These events differ from park to park and are usually as ... Read More
KDWP STAFF AND COMMISSION CONSIDERING BUDGET BALANCING PLAN
Fee increases and budget cuts on table
As a result of reduced revenues, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has requested that all state agencies, including the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), cut their budgets by 3 percent in the current fiscal year (FY) and as much as 5 percent in FY 2010. However, budget cuts and rev ... Read More
KDWP TO STOCK TROUT IN RIVER ABOVE WEBSTER RESERVOIR
After five dry years, river flow returns to levels that support stocking
In 2000, above average river flows allowed the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) to experiment with seasonal rainbow trout stocking in the South Fork of the Solomon River above Read More
Good duck hunting still ahead; goose seasons extend into February
Avid Kansas waterfowl hunters never worry about the post-holiday blues. For them, January and February mean some of the best hunting of the year. Late-migrating mallards are often abundant when shallow waters freeze, and mallards concentrate on rivers and re ... Read More
ATCHISON STATE FISHING LAKE CABIN OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Reservations for this and other cabins can be made online
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced the opening of a new rental cabin at Atchison ... Read More
KDWP INVESTIGATING WILD TURKEY DEATHS IN LOGAN COUNTY
Toxicology report of tissue samples provided to department Jan. 20th
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is investigating the recent deaths of several wild turkeys in Logan County. A report of toxicology testing of tissue samples received by KDWP Jan. 20 concluded that ingestion of zinc or alumnimum phosphide was t ... Read More
POLAR SWINE BBQ CONTEST FEBRUARY 7 AT EISENHOWER STATE PARK
Winter cookout and campout a popular annual event; registrations due by Jan. 30
Eisenhower State Park will conduct the fourth annual Polar Swine Invitational Barbecue Contest on Feb. 7 at Ike's Shelter House & Campground. The ev ... Read More
FISHING INFORMATION NIGHT SET FOR FEBRUARY 6 AT OVERLAND PARK
Learn to find and catch the big fish
Think you know where the really big fish are? Do you have that burning question about your favorite lake? Maybe even a question about a fishing regulation that doesn’t make sense. Then the place for you to be is the “Third Annual Fish Night” at the Johnson County Community College, Carl ... Read More
2009 COMMISSION BIG GAME PERMITS AWARDED IN DRAWING
Permits to be sold to raise money for conservation projects
Seven Kansas conservation organizations were awarded 2009 Commission Big Game permits in a drawing conducted at the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission meeting Jan. 8 in Emporia. A total of 108 applications were submitted for the seven available permits.
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KANSAN BEQUEATHS PHEASANTS FOREVER LARGEST DONATION IN 26-YEAR HISTORY
Russell County man hopes to inspire others with 1,700-acre gift
With a desire to see his 1,700 acres stay together and managed as a wildlife habitat demonstration unit,Wallace N. Weber, of Russell County, ended 2008 by donating the land to Pheasants Forever (PF ... Read More
2009 SPRING TURKEY PERMIT INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE
Regular season April 8-May 31; youth/disabled, archery seasons April 1-7
The 2009 spring turkey season runs April 8-May 31, and hunters across the state are already making preparations. Turkey permits allow hunters to use a shotgun, crossbow, or bow throughout the regular season. Archery-only and youth/disabled seasons run ... Read More
SOUTHEAST KANSAS YOUTH DEER HUNT TARGETS DOES
Claythorne Lodge, KDWP, local landowners provide opportunity for youngsters
OSWEGO -- Five young hunters were drawn from more than 20 applicants for the first Youth Doe Hunt held Jan. 2. All five young hunters successfully harvested an antlerless deer. Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks employees Jared Eatmon, Alan Mi ... Read More
ONLINE REPORT TRACKS PROGRESS OF KDWP-RELATED LEGISLATION
Summary and link to legislature’s website offer convenient access to information
Information about the latest developments in the 2009 Kansas Legislature is just a computer click away. Legislation affecting the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is summarized in the agency’s online Legislative Update Report. Read More
BIGGER BASS BREWING AT WILDLIFE & PARK'S MEADE FISH HATCHERY
Experimental spawning procedure could produce young bass earlier in the year
A new project at Meade Fish Hatchery, near Meade State Park, holds the promi ... Read More
Bald eagle and peregrine falcon recommended for delisting
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) staff presented recommendations for additions and deletions to the Kansas List of Threatened & Endangered (T&E) Species and Species In Need of Conservation (SINC). Under state law, KDWP must review the list every fi ...
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