The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is a state government agency with a mission to:

Conserve and enhance Kansas natural heritage, its wildlife and its habitats--to assure future generations the benefits of the state's diverse, living resources;

Provide the public with opportunities for the use and appreciation of the natural resources of Kansas, consistent with the conservation of those resources;

Inform the public of the status of the natural resources of Kansas to promote understanding and gain assistance in achieving this mission.