KDWP Hunting News

Participants learn all aspects of waterfowl hunting; registration deadline Oct. 1
ST. PAUL — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) will host a Youth Waterfowl Classic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16. Morning activities will begin at the St. Francis Parish Hall in St. Paul, with the doors opening at 8:30 a ... Read More

Event in Osborne provides education and tools for upcoming trapping seasons
OSBORNE — Kansas furbearer hunting and trapping seasons begin Nov. 17, and to prepare both seasoned and novice trappers, the Kansas Fur Harvesters Association will conduct its annual rendezvous Oct. 1-3 at the Osborne County Fairgrounds in Osborne. The d ... Read More

First photo electronic deer registration in nation helps hunters comply with interstate transportation laws, lessens risk of spreading chronic wasting disease
PRATT — This fall, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) rolls out a new option for transporting harvested deer that allows hunters to register their harveste ... Read More

First upland bird chapter based in Iola
IOLA — The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) announced the formation of its first ever upland game bird chapter — the Kansas First Upland Pioneers Chapter — in Iola on Aug. 18. More than two dozen conservation-minded individuals wanted to form a NWTF chapter, but with the focus on upl ... Read More

Harbinger of fall scratches outdoor itch
PRATT — Most hunters recognize September as the month when Kansas hunting seasons begin, and dove season, which opens Sept. 1 each year, usually comes to mind. However, several other hunting opportunities unfold in the first autumnal month, including rail, snipe, teal, archery antelope, m ... Read More

Habitat conditions, fall flight forecast, management plans on agenda
ST. PAUL — On Sept. 8, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) will conduct a public meeting to discuss past, present, and future management of Neosho Wildlife Area. The meeting will be begin at 7 p.m. at the Osage Mission Neosho County Museum in St. ... Read More

First four days of season reserved for youth and novice hunters
BELLVILLE — The dove season opener on Sept. 1 signals the beginning of fall hunting, and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) land managers at Brzon Wildlife Area, north of Belleville, have planted fields to attract this popular game species. Dove proso mi ... Read More

Newly-renovated wildlife area, managed for waterfowl, will be showcased
MANKATO — On Thursday, Sept. 9, managers of Jamestown Wildlife Area invite area hunters and anyone interested in the area to come out and see the conditions first hand. A driving tour will begin from the area office at 6 p.m., and attendees will see the chal ... Read More

Printed copies available in early September; waterfowl, big game changes highlighted
PRATT — Printed copies of the 2010 Kansas Hunting & Furharvesting Regulations Summary will be available at Kansas Department of Wildlife and Par ... Read More

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks manages fields just for dove hunters
PRATT — The Sept. 1 opening of dove season is fast approaching, and hunters are making final scouting forays. Kansas dove hunting has changed considerably in the past few years. Although the mourning dove is still the primary quarry, Kansas hunters enjo ... Read More