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Nov. 17, 2011Bird hunting, trap shooting, and meals to be shared with soldiers and celebritiesGLEN ELDER — The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) and Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors, Inc., are sponsoring an annual pheasant hunting event for youth and women at Glen Elder Reservoir, in Mitchell County. The event will begin earl ... Read More


Nov. 17, 2011
Shot selection, quick cool-down, clean conditions essentialPRATT — Have you ever heard someone say that deer meat isn’t worth eating, that it’s “gamey” or “wild tasting”? Many people who have tried improperly-cared for venison, and many who never eaten deer, labor under this misconception. But avid deer hunters realize that these ... Read More


Nov. 17, 2011
First Wednesday after Thanksgiving traditional opening datePRATT — The 2011 Kansas firearm deer season runs Wednesday, Nov. 30, through Sunday, Dec. 11, and hunters are sighting in their rifles and practicing their shooting skills in anticipation of one of the state's favorite hunting seasons. Deer are plentiful, and a good seaso ... Read More


Nov. 17, 2011
Dry, hot year produced one of the slowest openers in yearsPRATT — As predicted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s (KDWPT) Upland Bird Forecast, 2011 did not yield a banner opening weekend for pheasant and quail hunting, Nov. 12-13. Although a mild winter of 2010-2011 left solid numbers of breeding birds in ... Read More


Nov. 17, 2011
Camera snaps shot of sixth confirmed Kansas sightingATCHISON — A deer hunter was in for a surprise last week when he checked his trail camera and found what he believed to be a slightly blurry image of a mountain lion. After searching the area and finding large tracks, he contacted the local Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks a ... Read More


Nov. 24, 2012
Kansas City Convention Center site of Pheasant Fest & Quail ClassicKANSAS CITY, Mo. — For the first time, the nation's biggest event for pheasant and quail hunters and bird dog enthusiasts is coming to Kansas City. Pheasants Forever's National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic will be held Feb. 17-19, 2012, at the Kansas City ... Read More


Nov. 24, 2012
Governor Brownback, soldiers, celebrities, elected officials hunt in northwest KansasOAKLEY — Kansas Sam Governor Brownback hosted the inaugural Kansas Governor’s Ringneck Classic on Nov. 18-20 in Oakley. Approximately 68 hunters joined the Governor for the hunt. The weekend began with a community dinner on Friday night, then hun ... Read More


Nov. 24, 2012
Twenty-six teams, 101 students, 20 high schools display conservation knowledgeELMDALE — On Nov. 3, the 13th Annual State Finals ECO-Meet competition was held at Camp Wood YMCA facility near Elmdale. The event was held in the Flint Hills, making for a great day of competition. The event proved to be an exciting, hard-fought contes ... Read More


Nov. 24, 2012
Commissioners to set regulations on take, use, and movement of bait fish or minnowsTOPEKA — On Tuesday, Dec. 6, the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will conduct a special meeting at the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Region 2 Office (basement conference room), 300 SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka. The m ... Read More