 "Hunting
is an important part of our state's heritage, and it is vitally important
to our wildlife management programs, as well as our state economy.
But perhaps most important is the value of hunting in our culture
and quality of life. Hunting is a wholesome, family activity that
creates special bonds, teaches youngsters responsibility and fosters
a special appreciation for our natural world. I invite every Kansan
with a stake in our hunting heritage to join this program and invest
in the future of hunting."
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As our department begins to implement
the strategies of our hunting recruitment and retention plan, we will
need your assistance. We are confident the sportsmen of Kansas will
meet this challenge with energy and enthusiasm. Imagine the satisfaction
of knowing your selfless efforts helped to carry on our hunting heritage.
For more information on how you can
contribute to the department's hunter recruitment and retention
efforts, please call (316) 672-5911 or send email to mikegm@wp.state.ks.us
Steve Williams
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
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| Problem: |
Declining
participation rates for hunters, anglers, and trappers threaten family
traditions, our outdoor heritage and the future of fish and wildlife
conservation by reducing social, political, and financial support. |
| Goal: |
Increase
participation rates for hunting by recruiting new and former hunters
and retaining current hunters. |
| Objectives: |
1)
increase the recruitment rate of youth
2) increase the recruitment rate of adults
3) increase the retention rate of current hunters
4) reintegrate former hunters
5) increase the overall Kansas population hunting participation rate
to 15 percent by 2005 |
| Issues
impacting hunting participation rates: |
1.
Competing interests
2. Lack of opportunity/places/proximity
3. Lack of role models
4. Hunter education requirements
5. Lack of exposure to shooting
6. Lack of hunting success
7. Lack of family participation incentives |
8.
Urbanization/shift in attitudes about hunting
9. Lack of conservation message in public schools
10. Attitudes toward firearms
11. Regulation complexity
12. Lack of adult/youth skills training programs
13. Cost of participating in hunting |
Action
Plan
Programs: |
Shooting
Opportunities
Outdoor Mentors
Hunting Access
Marketing and Promotion |
Education
and Awareness
Special Hunts
Department-wide Programs |
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Kansas
Licenses available online through KDWP! |
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