Flatlander Podcast

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 way to supply the varied needs of Kansas anglers. This system produces approximately 39.5 million fry, 3.5 million fingerling, and 385,000 intermediate fish for stocking in Kansas public waters annually.
Pratt Fish Hatchery manager, Brett Houdyshell, joins Lyndzee and Tanna to tell us about what goes on at Pratt's fish hatchery, how fry are artificially hatched, treated for disease, and readied for stocking or rearing ponds.
Hosts
Tanna Wagner, Lyndzee Rhine
Sources
Learn more about KDWP's fish hatcheries

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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.
In this episode, Nadia and Laura, are joined by Vanessa Salazar, KDWP aquatic invasive species biologist, to talk about the aquatic invasive species currently found in Kansas, how they effect aquatic ecosystems, and what we should do to prevent or mitigate their spread.
Hosts
Nadia Marji, Laura Mendenhall
Sources
KDWP Aquatic Nuisance Species
Recognize Aquatic Nuisance Species
Clean. Drain. Dry.
Don't Let It Loose

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Audubon of Kansas (AOK) is an independent grassroots nonprofit organization that promotes appreciation and stewardship of natural ecosystems in Kansas and the central Great Plains, with special emphasis on conservation of prairies, birds, other wildlife, and their habitat. It is neither funded nor administered by the National Audubon Society.
AOK executive director, Jackie Augustine, joins Tanna and Lyndzee to talk more about the mission of AOK and the annual Kansas Lek Treks Prairie-Chicken Festival.
Hosts
Lyndzee Rhine, Tanna Wagner
Sources
Audubon of Kansas
Audubon of Kansas Facebook Page
AOK Kansas Lek Treks and Prairie-Chicken Festival

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This year 2023, marks the 50th anniversary of Kansas' Hunter Education Program!
KDWP outdoor education supervisor and hunter education coordinator, Kent Barrett, sits down at the mic with Tanna and Lyndzee to tell us about the Hunter Education Program, its history, multiple learning environments, and how to get involved.
Hosts
Tanna Wagner, Lyndzee Rhine
Sources
KDWP Hunter Education
Kansas Hunter Education Upcoming Courses
Become an Instructor
Hunter Education in our Schools

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Bats are fascinating mammals that play an important role in Kansas ecosystems. KDWP ecologist, Sam Pounds, joins Laura and Lyndzee on this episode to teach us about species of bats found in Kansas, bat habitat and reproduction, threats to bats, how to help bats, and what to do if you find yourself with a bat in your living room.
Hosts
Laura Mendenhall, Lyndzee Rhine
Sources
GPNC Small Mammal Pocket Guide
Bats in Your Home
Build a Bat House
Chickadee Checkoff
Wildlife Diversity Facebook Page
Wildlife Diversity on Instagram
Zoonotic Diseases
Kansas Mammal Atlas (bat page)
KDHE Epidemiology Hotline

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