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Prehistoric-looking animals migrating northward, now common in KansasThere’s a “new” animal on the block in Kansas, and a strange one at that. Nine-banded armadillos were first reported in the 1940s when northward migration from Texas and Mexico reached the Sunflower State. By the 1990s, armadillos were common, and they continue to expand north ... Read More


Walnut Valley Chapter of Quail Forever to hold first fundraising banquet Feb. 16Conservation leaders in Butler County have formed the state's seventh Quail Forever (QF) chapter. Known as the Walnut Valley Chapter of QF, the chapter is focused on improving quail habitat in an effort to reverse the downward trend in local quail populations.The Wa ... Read More


Trappers should make lot reservations before the auction dateThe Kansas Fur Harvesters Association (KFHA) will conduct a public auction Feb. 23 in Abilene. The auction will be held in Sterl Hall on the county fairgrounds. Lots are open for sellers for $10, and the fee must be sent in before the auction date. Leftover lot numbers, if any, will b ... Read More


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