the kansas department of wildlife, parks, and tourism (kdwpt) is a state cabinet-level agency. it is led by a secretary of wildlife and parks appointed by the governor of kansas. the office of the secretary is in topeka. a seven-member, bipartisan commission, also appointed by the governor, advises the secretary and approves regulations about outdoor recreation and fish and wildlife in kansas. kdwpt has about 420 full-time employees in five divisions: executive services, administrative services, fisheries and wildlife, law enforcement, and parks. at full staffing, kdwpt law enforcement division (kansas game wardens) has 83 positions.