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Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Meet June 18 in Lindsborg
The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold its next public meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the J.O. Sundstrom Conference Center, 102 N. Main St., in Lindsborg. T
06/05/2026 11:32 a.m.
Free Fishing Days Return to Kansas June 6-7
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is reminding anglers that Kansas Free Fishing Days will take place June 6-7, 2026.
06/01/2026 12:22 p.m.
New Kansas State Record for Longnose Gar
Kansas has a new state record longnose gar, ending a record that had stood for more than 50 years. On April 18, 2026, Michael Barnett of Baxter Springs landed a 33.6-pound, 63-inch-long longnose gar while bowfishing the Spring River near Baxter Springs.
05/29/2026 9:14 a.m.
Volunteers Needed to Help Track Kansas Bumble Bees
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is looking for volunteers to conduct bumble bee surveys as part of a nationwide effort.
05/28/2026 12:09 p.m.
Kansas Boaters Urged to Prioritize Safety During National Safe Boating Week
During National Safe Boating Week (May 16–22, 2026), the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), Safe Kids Kansas, and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary are reminding boaters to take extra precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable time for all on Kansas waters.
05/14/2026 11:07 a.m.
KDWP to Host Public Meetings on Turkey Seasons and Waterfowl Hunting Regulations
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) will host two public meetings this spring to discuss the possible re-establishment of a fall turkey season and proposed regulations affecting non-resident waterfowl hunting on public lands.
04/17/2026 1:17 p.m.
Application Period Now Open for Nonresident Deer Permits
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks announced nonresident deer hunters can apply for limited draw permits in Kansas now through April 24, 2026.
04/13/2026 1:35 p.m.
Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Meet April 9 in Topeka
The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold its next public meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Robert B. Docking State Office Building, 915 SW Harrison Street, in Topeka.
04/07/2026 2:20 p.m.
KDWP Statement on Law Enforcement Restructuring
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is announcing an update to the Law Enforcement restructuring introduced on January 21, 2026.
04/07/2026 2:11 p.m.
2025 Kansas Birding Big Year Results, 2026 Contest Announced
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 by recording the number of unique bird species they observe in Kansas from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026.
04/07/2026 2:06 p.m.
KDWP Announces Free Fishing and State Park Entrance Days for 2026
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Secretary Christopher Kennedy has issued orders designating several Free Fishing and Free State Park Entrance days in 2026.
04/07/2026 1:57 p.m.
Seven Kansas Non-profits Awarded Big Game Hunting Permits for Fundraising
Seven Kansas organizations will receive big game hunting permits after applications were drawn by Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commissioners during the January 8 public meeting.
04/07/2026 1:35 p.m.
Kansas Fish Consumption Advisories for 2026
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) (collectively, “Kansas”) is issuing fish consumption advisories for 2026.
04/07/2026 10:38 a.m.
Application Period for Nonresident and Unit 4 Resident Turkey Permits Opens Jan. 13
Kansas’ spring turkey season is just around the corner, and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is encouraging hunters to apply for limited permits during the annual lottery application period, open January 13 through February 13, 2026.
04/07/2026