August 2006
BLOG COMMENTS INVITED ON SHIFT IN GOOSE HUNTING OPPORTUNITY
No September Canada goose season means more days during regular season
One change in Kansas hunters’ waterfowling opportunity this year is the decision to forego a September Canada goose season.
The season was originally created to help control resident Canada goose populations in urban areas around Wichita, Tope ... Read More
LATE SUMMER RAINS BOOST STATE'S TEAL SEASON PROSPECTS
Low Plains season opened Sept. 9, High Plains Sept. 16
What a difference a few days can make. A few weeks ago, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks reported that wetlands in central and northwest Kansas were in dire straits due to lack of rainfall. One of the agency's premier wetlands -- Read More
AVIAN FLU RISK LOW, PRECAUTIONS AND MONITORING PLANS IN PLACE
Highly-pathogenic strain not yet in North America; risk to hunters extremely low
With the start of hunting seasons, bird hunters may be concerned about avian influenza, commonly known as “bird flu." Birds have long been susceptible to bird flu, but the latest strain -- highly-pathogenic H5N1 -- has killed more ... Read More
MUZZLELOADER, YOUTH/DISABLED DEER SEASONS IN SEPTEMBER
Whitetail either sex permits still available; no deer check stations this year
Two deer seasons open in September: the muzzleloader season, which runs Sept. 9-22, and the youth/disabled season, which runs Sept. 23-24. Resident hunters who have yet to obtain a Whitetail Either Sex permit may obtain one at Kansas Department ... Read More
SEPTEMBER STATE PARK EVENTS OFFER SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Celebrations continue into early fall
Each month, Kansas state parks conduct special events, some in conjunction with Free Park Entrance Days, some to celebrate a special historical event or geological attribute of an individual park, and others just for entertainment. Each park sets its own dates for these events, includi ... Read More
WILDCAT FOOTBALL FANS WILD ABOUT TUTTLE CREEK STATE PARK
Proximity to Manhattan doubles the fun for many park users
After Labor Day weekend, parks typically tend to start winding down for the season, but at Tuttle Creek State Park , a second season is only just beginning. With the emerg ... Read More
PHEASANTS FOREVER SHOOTING EVENT TAILORED FOR YOUTH
Clay targets, .22 caliber rifle shooting, free dinner to highlight event
On Wednesday, Aug. 30, the Topeka Chapter of Pheasants Forever , in cooperation with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, is holding the annual novice shooting clinic at its Leopold ... Read More
YOUTH DOVE HUNT PLANNED AT JEFFREY ENERGY CENTER
Sept. 2-4 event to offer limited-access fields to young hunters
The Westar Energy Green Team will host a dove hunt for novice hunters at the Jeffrey Energy Center, near Topeka, on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2-4. Volunteers will guide novices to wheat stubble fields with limited access in early morning or late afternoon Satur ... Read More
SEPTEMBER 1 DOVE SEASON OPENING LAUNCHES FALL HUNTING
Kansas Hunting Atlas available; regulations online; hunters asked to look for banded doves
Kansas hunters are preparing for the traditional start of fall hunting when dove season opens Sept. 1 -- a split season running Sept. 1-Oct. 14 and Nov. 1-16. Special hunts are being prepared for youth in some areas of the sta ... Read More
NEOSHO WILDLIFE AREA STAFF PLAN PUBLIC MEETING AUG. 29 IN ST. PAUL
Past, present and future management of area to highlight discussion
ST. PAUL - The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks will conduct a public meeting Tuesday, Aug. 29 to discuss the past, present and future management of the Neosho Wildlife Area. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Osage Mission Neosho County Museum ... Read More
MCPHERSON VALLEY WETLANDS PUBLIC MEETING AT INMAN AUG. 29
Management plans, waterfowl reports to be discussed
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks will hold a public informational meeting for the McPherson Valley Wetlands on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the Kan ... Read More
LOW LAKE LEVELS, STREAM FLOWS PLAGUE WESTERN, NORTHERN KANSAS
Impaired stream flows deplete many reservoirs;boating safety, waterfowl seasons may be affected
The past year has not been good to the reservoirs of northern Kansas. Drought and heavy water use have plagued the region, and the resulting lack of stream flow into these reservoirs has fishermen wringing their hands and ... Read More
WILDLIFE AND PARKS COMMISSION APPROVES 2006 WATERFOWL SEASONS
The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission finalized 2006 waterfowl seasons in a public hearing at Pratt Community College Aug. 17th. Seasons and limits include the following:
EARLY TEAL
High Plains Zone: Sept. 16 - 23
Low Plains Zone: Sept ...
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WALK-IN HUNTING ATLAS ONLINE, PRINTED COPIES COMING SOON
2006 Kansas Hunting and Furharvesting Regulations Summary also coming soon
Kansas hunters eagerly awaiting the September 1st opening of the 2006 dove hunting season don’t have to wait to start making plans. The 2006 Hunting Atlas, which includes maps showing locations of Walk-In Hunting Access (WIHA) and other public wildl ... Read More
KDWP CLASSES OFFER INTRODUCTION TO WATERFOWL HUNTING
One-day classes scheduled at Lovewell State Park, Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks wants to introduce interested novices to the world of waterfowl hunting. The department is offering one-day classes at two locations: Sept. 9 at Read More
MORE THAN 1,500 NONRESIDENT DEER PERMITS STILL AVAILABLE
Leftover deer permits on sale now
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced that about 1,600 nonresident deer permits are still available in several deer management units. The permits were not taken in the May nonresident application period. These permits are all firearms Whitetail Either Sex permits ... Read More
PUBLIC DEER MEETINGS UNDERWAY, CONTINUING THROUGH AUGUST
Iola Aug. 29, Emporia Aug. 30, and Independence Aug. 31
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is conducting a series of public meeting on draft deer permitting regulations in 14 locations across Kansas this month. Meetings already have occurred at Medicine Lodge, Wichita, Winfield, Salina, Colby, Phillipsburg, Hays. ... Read More
WILDLIFE AND PARKS COMMISSION PLANS AUG. 17 MEETING
Migratory bird seasons top evening public hearing agenda in Pratt
The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing at Pratt Community College Auditorium Thursday, August 17th. The afternoon session will begin a ... Read More
QUAIL FOREVER HIRES BIOLOGIST FOR EASTERN KANSAS, MISSOURI
New hire begins work Aug. 10th
ST. PAUL, MN - Quail Forever (QF) and Pheasants Forever (PF) announce the hiring of Elsa Gallagher as the organization's new wildlife biologist serving Missouri and eastern ... Read More
LACROSSE RESIDENT WINS WILDSCAPE FOUNDATION'S STEVE HARPER SCHOLARSHIP
Award honors longtime Wichita Eagle outdoor writer, photographer
Mitchell Keeley, a 2006 graduate of LaCrosse High School, was named this year’s recipient of the Steve Harper Scholarship. Keeley plans to pursue a degree in wildlife biology at Fort Hays State University and will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Steve ... Read More
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