Flatlander Podcast

Episode 62: Kansas River Use Survey

At the Confluence of Diverse Users and Invasive Carp: the 2022 Kansas River User Survey AIS Certification Course Invasive Carp One KC Cleanup Follow the Kansas Depar

Episode 61: Scientific Research And Its Role At KDWP

KDWP Wildlife Division Assistant Director - Research, Richard Schultheis, joins us to chat about the role scientific research plays in the conservation efforts of KDWP.

Episode 60: Grasslands & Woodlands

KDWP District Wildlife Biologist, Vickie Cikanek, joins us to chat about working lands for wildlife in the southern Flint Hills and Chautauqua Hills. We get into fun thin

Episode 59: Wild Turkey Management in Kansas

The Kansas fall turkey season was suspended--what does this mean? What data informed the decision? Listen as we chat with Kent Fricke about turkey declines, ongoing and u

Episode 58: WE'RE BACK! Let's catch up.

Hey Flatlanders! We've missed you. Co-hosts Tanna, Lyndzee, Laura, and Nadia (and Megan) are back on the mics and catching up after a hiatus. We're getting back

Episode 57: Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop

Tanna and Lyndzee are flying solo in this episode to talk about a program that is near and dear to their hearts. Becoming an Outdoors-Woman is a workshop focused on the l

Episode 56: The Kansas Water Plan

What's that...you haven't read the Kansas Water Plan yet? Fret not! Join us for an hour while we learn about Kansas reservoirs, irrigation, groundwater manageme

Episode 55: Learning about Kansas Trails

Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants Finding Trails in Kansas Hiking, Biking, Horseback Riding TrailsGet Outdoors KansasTrail LinkTravel Kansas Follow the Kansas D

Episode 54: The Kansas Wildscape Foundation

The Kansas Wildscape Foundation (KWF) was established by the Kansas Legislature in 1990, in coordination with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. They are an ind

Episode 53: Ecology of the Flint Hills

This episode is chock full of trivia night factoids: the defunct mussel button industry, 30 miles of hand-laid limestone fencing, 1800's style refrigeration, prescri

Episode 52: KDWP Pratt Fish Hatchery

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks operates four fish hatcheries across the state located at Farlington, Meade, Milford, and Pratt. Each contributes in its own w

Episode 51: What are Aquatic Invasive Species?

Zebra mussels! Carp! Giant snails! Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are animals and plants not native to Kansas that cause harm to the economy, environment, or human health

Episode 50: Audubon of Kansas and Prairie Chicken Lek Treks

Audubon of Kansas (AOK) is an independent grassroots nonprofit organization that promotes appreciation and stewardship of natural ecosystems in Kansas and the central Gre

Episode 49: Kansas Hunter Education

This year 2023, marks the 50th anniversary of Kansas' Hunter Education Program! KDWP outdoor education supervisor and hunter education coordinator, Kent Barrett, si

Episode 48: National Archery in the Schools Program

The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) is an in-school program aimed at improving educational performance among students in grades 4 – 12. And through it, stu

Episode 47: Wildlife Viewing Survey

Wildlife viewing is among the fastest growing outdoor recreation activities in the United States. Wildlife agencies, including KDWP, are interested in gathering data abou

Episode 46: A Journey into Hunting

No stranger to the outdoors but rather new to hunting, Garrett Lyon shares his personal journey into becoming an adult on-set hunter. Join Tanna and Lyndzee as we learn a

Episode 45: Blue Catfish Biology

Today we're talking about big cats, and not the feline variety, with Ernesto Flores, KDWP Fisheries Biologist stationed in Emporia, Kan. Originally native to three r

Episode 44: Vamos A Pescar! (Let's Go Fishing!)

Vamos a Pescar is a national grant-based program focused on introducing Hispanic families to fishing and providing resources for recreation. Today, hosts Laura and Nadia

Episode 43: Waterfowl Conservation with Jim Pitman, Ducks Unlimited

Favorite duck hunting spot dry this year? Increased hunting pressure got you down? Learn about the state of waterfowl conservation in Kansas, what more needs to be done,