OUTDOOR SKILLS and ETHICS FUND

Let’s face it – the urge to be outdoors may be natural for many people, but the skills to have the most enjoyable experience often must be learned. The Outdoor Skills and Ethics Fund supports programs that help kids and adults have safe and memorable adventures in the Kansas outdoors. 

Make an unrestricted donation to the Outdoor Skills and Ethics Fund to be used for any program or project in the Fund that the department views as a priority. You also may dedicate your gift to be spread across a selection of two or more programs or projects of your choice.

Hunting, Fishing, Aquatic and Youth Outdoor Education Program

Make an unrestricted donation to the Hunting, Fishing, Aquatic and Youth Outdoor Education Program to support any project the department may choose, or select any of these projects:

  • Bowhunter education
  • Furharvester education
  • Hunter education
  • Take Me Fishing
  • Fishing’s Future
  • Fishing clinics
  • Youth events
Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) Program Activities

Make an unrestricted donation to support strategic educational programs and outreach efforts designed to recruit, retrain, and reactivate outdoor participants and ensure equitable access to outdoor recreation opportunities including, but not limited to, hunting, fishing, boating and shooting sports.

Boating Education and Safety Program

Make an unrestricted donation to the Boating Education and Safety Program to support any project the department may choose, or select any of these projects:

  • Wear It Kansas life jacket education campaign!
  • Special events and outdoor shows
  • Boating classes

In-School Outdoors Skills Programs

Make an unrestricted donation to in-school outdoor skills programs, for the Kansas Archery in the schools Program or the Student Air Rifle Program. You may indicate support for a specific school.

Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Program

Make an unrestricted donation to the Becoming and Outdoors Woman Program or you may choose to fund scholarships for worthy participants or support specific workshops or activities.

Wildlife and Parks Magazine Program (Unrestricted)

Your unrestricted donation to Wildlife and Parks magazine will help the department pay for outstanding photography, freelance writers and illustrators, distribution to special audiences, and contests.

Shooting and Archery Ranges Program

Make an unrestricted donation to the Shooting and Archery Ranges Program or you may choose to support a specific range or ranges or support a planned shooting/archery event. This fund only assists department-supported, public ranges and events.

Persons with Disability Constituent Program

Make an unrestricted donation to the program to help fund a worthy project or event of the department’s choosing that benefit persons with a disability. 

How Your Donation May Be Used

Education and public awareness, materials, equipment, publication, displays and supplies. Discount, free or partial tuition; partial or total travel assistance for participants. 

DONATE

To donate to the Outdoor Skills and Ethics Fund, send your check or money order to:

WildTrust
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
512 SE 25th Ave.,
Pratt, KS 67124-8174

For more information call or email: 

(620) 672-5911

KDWP.WildTrust@ks.gov

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