What is the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism (KDWPT)?
Q: What is the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism (KDWPT)?
A: KDWPT is a state cabinet-level agency in Kansas responsible for outdoor recreation, fish, and wildlife.
Q: Who leads the KDWPT?
A: The KDWPT is led by a Secretary of Wildfire and Parks who is appointed by the Governor of Kansas.
Q: Where is the Office of the Secretary of KDWPT located?
A: The Office of the Secretary is located in Topeka.
Q: What is the role of the bipartisan commission appointed by the Governor of Kansas?
A: The bipartisan commission advises the Secretary of KDWPT and approves regulations related to outdoor recreation, fish, and wildlife in Kansas.
Q: How many full-time employees work at KDWPT?
A: KDWPT has about 420 full-time employees across five divisions.
Q: How many positions does the KDWPT Law Enforcement Division have when fully staffed?
A: The KDWPT Law Enforcement Division, also known as Kansas Game Wardens, has 83 positions when fully staffed.
Q: What are the five divisions of KDWPT?
A: The five divisions of KDWPT are Executive Services, Administrative Services, Fisheries and Wildlife, Law Enforcement, and Parks.
