Kansas
World-class prairie pheasant runs, giant Flint Hills whitetails, and extensive WIHA walk-in hunting lands.
Kansas Regulatory Agency
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP)
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) manages fish, wildlife, state parks, and public hunting access across Kansas's expansive prairie and river bottom biomes.
Kansas is world-famous for producing massive whitetail deer, prairie mule deer, Eastern and Rio Grande wild turkeys, and nation-leading pheasant and quail hunting.
policyMission
To conserve and enhance Kansas's natural resources and associated outdoor recreation for present and future generations.
assignmentResponsibilities
- Administers non-resident deer permit draws and resident hunting licenses
- Manages Walk-In Hunting Access (WIHA) program opening over 1 million private acres
- Establishes annual big game, upland bird, and waterfowl hunting seasons
- Conducts wildlife habitat enhancement and biological population surveys
- Enforces state wildlife regulations and boating safety
starCore Values
- Public Access: Pioneering private-land public access through WIHA.
- Resource Stewardship: Protecting trophy game herds and native prairie ecosystems.
- Customer Service: Serving Kansas sportspeople and visiting hunters.