Responsibilities Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism

kansas historical marker @ big basin prairie preserve

the kansas department of wildlife, parks, , tourism (kdwpt) responsible following state parks:

kdwpt responsible following nature preserves , fishing lakes:

kdwpt responsible patrolling counties in kansas:

kdwpt employs number of kansas game wardens (law enforcement division), certified , commissioned state law enforcement officers, stationed across state in numerous locations. these wardens patrol counties enforcing state law. specialize in fish/game , boating law enforcement routinely deal other violations may encounter. have full authority enforce state statutes , have statewide jurisdiction. many times kdwpt game wardens work other law enforcement agencies such kansas highway patrol , local sheriff or police departments.

game wardens issued .45 auto glock 21 sidearm of choice agency. in 2010, department began issuing wardens ar-15 patrol rifles manufactured stag arms, in .223 caliber. prior 2010, issued military loan/leased m-14 rifles in .308 caliber.