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Migrating teal numbers similar to last year, well above long-term averagePRATT -- The first waterfowl that hunters may pursue each year are teal, and their numbers are generally high. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, this year's blue-winged teal breeding population of 7.4 million is 11 percent above last year and 60 percent abo ... Read More


2009 Labor Day Carp Derby

Weighing in the catch at the 2009 Labor Day Carp Derby

KDWP urges parents, mentors to take a kid hunting during this special seasonPRATT — The Kansas youth/disabled deer season runs Sept. 12-20 this year, and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) urges parents and mentors to help youngsters and the disabled take advantage this time when hunting pressure is low and the chances for succ ... Read More


Kansas history honored through continuing local customsINMAN — On Sept. 10, the Kansas Sampler Foundation announced the 8 Wonders of Kansas Customs finalists at the Kansas Sampler Center near Inman. The finalists are continuing activities in a place where a custom is uniquely expressed. The 24 finalists were selected from a pool of public nomi ... Read More


Geocaching, target shooting, hunting a few of the events on tapBALDWIN CITY — On Saturday, Oct. 3, the Johnson County Chapter of Pheasants Forever will conduct an all-inclusive event titled the Outdoor Family Fun Day and Rick Funk Memorial Youth and Women’s Hunt. The event will take place at Eckman’s Hunting Preserve, 988 E. 1800 Road, Baldwin ... Read More


USDA asks public for comments and schedules nine public meetings on CRP; to hold meeting in Manhattan Sept. 23WASHINGTON, DC — The federal Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), often considered the most successful conservation program in modern times, is at a critical juncture as Congress contemplates whether to continue the program. Since 2005, ... Read More


Raffle, auction, dinner to raise money for wetland conservationOLATHE — On Thursday, Sept. 24, the Johnson County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited (DU) will sponsor its annual Sportsman's Night Out, a fundraiser for the wetland conservation organization. The event will take place at 5 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops, 12051 S. Renner Blvd. in Olathe. The even ... Read More


Permits available online, over the counterPRATT -- No matter what equipment a hunter uses, it's time to gear up for deer season. Two Kansas deer seasons open in September, and another opens in October. The muzzleloader season runs Sept. 21-Oct. 4; the archery season runs Sept. 21-Dec. 31; and the early firearms season in Deer Management Unit 1 ... Read More