Search results for Kansas Department Of Wildlife And Parks

New Kansas license plates carry hidden benefit for wildlife

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas drivers will soon be able to start adorning their vehicles with new wildlife-themed license plate designs. The Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) will soon...

What are the Kansas big game hunting season dates for 2026-2027?

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Hunters from across Kansas and outside the state will have new opportunities to take home a prize hunting trophy later this fall. We checked with the Kansas Departm...

New law expands age range of lifetime hunting and fishing license for kids in Kansas, restores license option for older...

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Lawmakers have approved changes to the kids lifetime hunting and fishing license along with the combination license offered to older adults this week. Kansas Govern...

Don't disturb Bambi: Baby deer season begins in Kansas

The mother is usually close by, so Wildlife and Parks urges you not to disturb them or pick them up.

Wildlife officials look to everyday anglers to help fight back against invasive carp in Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas wildlife officials are eyeing a proposal that could open the door to new snagging opportunities for anglers to help curb the spread of highly invasive aquati...

Kansas fall turkey season, out-of-state hunters are topics of upcoming meetings

“We want to hear directly from hunters and others who care about these resources as we consider potential changes and make informed decisions moving forward.”

Have you seen one of these rare birds in Kansas?

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas wildlife experts are asking people to be on the lookout for two rare species of birds in the Sunflower State. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KD...

Fall turkey hunting season could be brought back in Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas hunters may be able to go hunting for turkeys in the fall again after officials cut the season three years ago. Laura Clawson with the Kansas Department of W...

No fishing license needed for one weekend in Kansas this summer

TOPEKA (KSNT) – People in Kansas can grab their poles and hit the water in early June for a weekend of fishing: all without needing to get a license for the activity. People who go...

Conservationists bring back Kansas species from the brink of extinction

Conservationists are giving a critically endangered species a second chance in Kansas.

Biologists are searching for Kansas bumble bees, here's how you can help

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas wildlife officials are asking for help from the public in tracking the whereabouts of bumble bees in the Sunflower State. Laura Clawson with the Kansas Depar...

Harmful algal bloom response program now active: KDHE

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced Wednesday that harmful algal bloom season has started. The KDHE and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and...

Why are more fish biting in the spring in Kansas?

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Wildlife officials report that anglers may find better fishing opportunities this spring, compared to previous colder months. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and...

Conservationists bring back Kansas species from brink of extinction

The national population of black-footed ferrets was once down to 18, but efforts in Kansas and elsewhere have boosted their numbers.

“Wildlife Watch”: Salato Wildlife Center

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Why you may need to leave that feather where you found it

TOPEKA (KSNT) - If you spot a cool feather on the ground in Kansas, you may want to consider leaving it where it lies or else run the risk of violating a federal law. Most people i...

Toxic algae prompts watches and warnings at three Kansas lakes

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks have issued a public health advisory due to the presence of blue-green algae in seve...

Oklahoma Is Now Releasing Pen-Raised Deer into the Wild as Part of a Vast CWD Experiment

A new bill would expand on the state’s plans to introduce captive deer into the wild by cutting the Department of Wildlife out of the process The post Oklahoma Is Now Releasing Pe...

Emergency personnel work to control numerous southwest Kansas wildfires 

TOPEKA — Wildfires are burning thousands of acres in southwest Kansas, and emergency management personnel from across the state are working to gain control and keep communities saf...

Wildlife Dept issues regulations regarding hunting of Russian doves in KP

Wyandotte County Lake closed for fishing, boating Saturday morning. Here's why

Wyandotte County Lake will be temporarily closed for fishing and boating this weekend.

Three Kansas lakes under watches, warnings for toxic algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks issued a public health advisory Friday due to blue-green algae.

TrueTimber Returns as Official Camo Sponsor of Kansas One Shot Turkey Hunt

TrueTimber returns as official camo sponsor of the 2026 Kansas One Shot Turkey Hunt (Apr 16–18, El Dorado). Attendees get full hunting apparel, including first-time youth hunters a...

Idaho Fish and Game Needs Your Help!

With iconic figures like the Robertsons shining a light on Idaho’s hunting culture, the stakes are high when laws are broken. There's a serious situation brewing at Farragut State...