October 2006
MOTORISTS, BE AWARE: DEER-VEHICLE COLLISIONS PEAK IN NOVEMBER
2005 stats reveal lowest number since 1995
In Kansas, deer-vehicle accidents are common in November. Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) statistics show that November is the month when the highest number of deer-vehicle collisions occur. Motorists are encouraged to be on particularly high alert about Nov. 17 -- hist ... Read More
Fewer services in winter months, but uncrowded conditions prevail
Oct. 1-March 31 mark the off-season months for Kansas state parks, although some people prefer the uncrowded conditions available through fall and winter. During this time, many state parks cut down on services, although all remain open. Although hours and services ... Read More
OCT. 28-29 SEASON INTRODUCES YOUTH TO PHEASANT, QUAIL HUNTING
Solid bird numbers offer chance to "Pass It On"
The 2006 youth quail and pheasant season runs Oct. 28-29 this year, and bird populations in much of the state look very good. This provides a formula for mentors to take youngsters afield and pass on the hunting tradition. Wildlife areas and Read More
GROUNDBREAKING IS FRIDAY FOR KANSAS WETLANDS CENTER
Gov. Sebelius keynote speaker for Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area event
The public is invited to join Gov. Kathleen Sebelius at a ground-breaking ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27th to celebrate the development of the Kansas Wetlands Education Center near Great Bend. The event will take place across from the KDOT rest ... Read More
QU CHAPTER SPONSORS STAN BOOS MEMORIAL YOUTH HUNT OCT. 28
Quail Unlimited memorial hunt in Brown County
The Brown County Chapter of Quail Unlimited (QU) will hold its first annual Stan Boos Memorial Youth Hunt on Saturday, Oct. 28. Participants will assemble on the parking lot of the Army National Guard Armory, 108 N. 1st Street in ... Read More
ONSET OF COOLER WEATHER HEATS UP KANSAS FISHING PROSPECTS
Cool water brings fish up from the deep
Hot summer temperatures push fish into deep water and make them sluggish, but as fall cools the air and the water, fish are back on the move. This can be one of the best times to dust off the fishing gear and head to the lake.
As water temperatures drop into the upper 60s, ... Read More
WANTED: A SOAKER...SOON...FOR DRIED OUT SOUTHEAST KANSAS
Low water levels may spell poor waterfowl season
Both ducks and waterfowl hunters are likely to be disappointed when they arrive at southeast Kansas waterfowl areas this fall. At Marais des Cygnes Wildlife A ... Read More
Anglers can post their own fishing reports to complement KDWP's
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has provided fishing reports to anglers for more than 25 years. What started as a weekly mailing has evolved into electronic reports posted on the agency's website. While this technology makes it possible for ... Read More
MILFORD STATE PARK SET FOR SPOOKY CELEBRATION OCT. 14TH
Halloween critters, hayrack ride, and "monster" myth-busters play host Oct. 14
"Monster Myths by Moonlight" is the theme of an Oct. 14 event at Milford State Park . The event will run from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and in ... Read More
FORD COUNTY YOUTH DEER HUNT YIELDS HEFTY SUCCESS RATE
Sixteen kids take 14 deer
FORD -- Sept. 23-24 was the annual youth deer season (open to youth 16 and younger) in Kansas. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) organizes several youth deer hunts each year, and the annual hunt on the Arkansas River near Ford is becoming an eagerly-anticipated event for everyone ... Read More
Growing in popularity, fall turkey hunting offers chance to bag up to four birds
When it comes to fall hunting in Kansas, most hunters think of upland birds, ducks, or deer. But fall turkey hunting is becoming increasingly popular, with a long season and the opportunity to bag as many as four of these large birds. In addit ... Read More
KDWP CANCELS 2006 BUFFALO AUCTION AT MAXWELL REFUGE
Precautions taken to treat disease occurrence in bison herd
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has cancelled its 2006 buffalo auction, which was scheduled for November 15 at Maxwell Wildlife Refuge.
The cancellation was deemed necessary due to a very recent occurrence of a Mycoplasma bovis-induced pneumo ... Read More
CEDAR BLUFF STILLING BASIN TROUT SEASON OPENING DELAYED
Later turnover of stilling basin temporarily impairs water quality
Poor water quality conditions at the Cedar Bluff Stilling Basin have prompted Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) officials to delay the start of the annual trout season at Cedar Bluff.
With the season opening Sunday, Oct. 15, at desig ... Read More
OCTOBER PARK EVENTS AN IDEAL WAY TO EXPERIENCE AUTUMN
Celebrations taper off in fall, but several remain
Each month, Kansas state parks conduct special events designed to provide new opportunities to park-goers. Some events are held in conjunction with Free Park Entrance Days, some to celebrate a special historical event or geological attribute of an individual park, and othe ... Read More
YOUTH SHOOTING CLINIC PLANNED AT COUNCIL GROVE OCT. 21
Special event designed to encourage youth participation in shooting sports
Council Grove area youth are invited to attend a free shotgun and archery shooting clinic on Saturday, Oct. 21, at Council Grove Reservoir. Controlled live-fire instruction and a computer hunting simulator will teach safe, responsible, and fun shoot ... Read More
TROUT SEASON OFFERS UNIQUE FALL, WINTER OUTDOOR ESCAPE
Lakes statewide to be stocked with trout through April 15, 2007
The Kansas trout season begins Oct. 15 and runs through April 15, 2007. During this cool period of the year, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks stocks rainbow trout in Read More
KDWP, FRIENDS OF THE KAW PLAN OCTOBER 14 FUN FLOAT
De Soto to Edwardsville float on the Kansas River offers unique outdoor experience
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) and Friends of the Kaw are co-sponsoring a float trip on the Kansas River Saturday, Oct. 14.
Participants in the float from De Soto to Edwardsville will meet at 8 a.m. at the boat ... Read More
VARIABLE WATER CONDITIONS COLOR DUCK HUNTING PROSPECTS
Find water, find waterfowl
The Kansas duck season opened in the High Plains Duck Zone west of U.S. Highway 283 on Oct. 7. Waterfowl hunters in the rest of the state are anxiously awaiting the opening of duck seasons in the Early and Late zones later this month, as well as youth seasons.
While migrating waterfowl ... Read More
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