They also highlighted the dangers of firing bullets into bodies of water.

The warning, issued on the Facebook page of Kansas Wildlife and Parks Game Wardens, came after officials seized a 9mm handgun that was being used to take fish in Finney County on 2 May.

"As a reminder firearms are not a legal means to take fish," the warning read.

"Also, non-sport fish may be taken only with fishing pole and line, trotlines, setlines, gig, crossbow or bow and arrow with a line attached."

The wardens added that "shooting at a body of water can be a dangerous activity because bullets can ricochet off the surface of the water".

Alongside the warning on social media, Kansas Wildlife and Parks Game Wardens posted a picture of a handgun and bullets that had been seized.