Welcome to Kansas Hunting

Harbinger of fall scratches outdoor itch
PRATT — Most hunters recognize September as the month when Kansas hunting seasons begin, and dove season, which opens Sept. 1 each year, usually comes to mind. However, several other hunting opportunities unfold in the first autumnal month, including rail, snipe, teal, archery antelope, ... Read More

First upland bird chapter based in Iola
IOLA — The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) announced the formation of its first ever upland game bird chapter — the Kansas First Upland Pioneers Chapter — in Iola on Aug. 18. More than two dozen conservation-minded individuals wanted to form a NWTF chapter, but with the focus on u ... Read More

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks manages fields just for dove hunters
PRATT — The Sept. 1 opening of dove season is fast approaching, and hunters are making final scouting forays. Kansas dove hunting has changed considerably in the past few years. Although the mourning dove is still the primary quarry, Kansas hunters en ... Read More

Printed copies available in early September; waterfowl, big game changes highlighted
PRATT — Printed copies of the 2010 Kansas Hunting & Furharvesting Regulations Summary will be available at Kansas Department of Wildlife and P ... Read More

Newly-renovated wildlife area, managed for waterfowl, will be showcased
MANKATO — On Thursday, Sept. 9, managers of Jamestown Wildlife Area invite area hunters and anyone interested in the area to come out and see the conditions first hand. A driving tour will begin from the area office at 6 p.m., and attendees will see the ch ... Read More

Habitat conditions, fall flight forecast, management plans on agenda
ST. PAUL — On Sept. 8, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) will conduct a public meeting to discuss past, present, and future management of Neosho Wildlife Area. The meeting will be begin at 7 p.m. at the Osage Mission Neosho County Museum in S ... Read More

First four days of season reserved for youth and novice hunters
BELLVILLE — The dove season opener on Sept. 1 signals the beginning of fall hunting, and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) land managers at Brzon Wildlife Area, north of Belleville, have planted fields to attract this popular game species. Dove proso ... Read More

Atlas locates all Walk-In Hunting Access areas and public wildlife areas in Kansas
PRATT — The 2010 Kansas Hunting Atlas, which includes maps showing locations of Walk-In Hunting Access (W ... Read More

Shotgun, archery shooting, fishing, shotgun giveaway highlight event
ELLSWORTH — On Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon, youth 17 and younger and accompanying adults are invited to participate in a free day of target shooting and outdoor activities sponsored by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, K-State Research and Extensio ... Read More

93-acre future wildlife area includes Oregon/California Trail ruts, Kanza Indian ruins
TOPEKA — A unique tract of public land will provide special outdoor opportunities in Shawnee County thanks to the children of Leslie and Lydia Fitzgerald. James E. and Carolyn Fitzgerald, Elizabeth Ann Fitzgerald Petersen, and Eleanor Sue Fi ... Read More

Permits allow take of antlerless mule deer or whitetail
PRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced that Either-Species Antlerless Deer permits are still available in seven units. These permits allow the take of antlerless mule deer or white-tailed deer in any season with equipment legal for the se ... Read More

Shotgun, rifle, archery shooting and fishing and furharvesting demonstrations highlight event
HAYS — On Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hays area conservation groups and businesses will offer a free day of target shooting and outdoor activities for youth ages 17 and younger. The 13th Annual Youth Outdoor Festival will be held a ... Read More

Labor Day weekend event for youth and novice hunters
ST. MARYS — The Westar Energy Green Team will host a dove hunt for youth and novice hunters at Jeffrey Energy Center, north of St. Marys, on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-6. Hunts will be held on cut sunflower or wheat stubble, guided by volunteers in the early morning or late ... Read More

Local conservation group raising funds for poor
EMPORIA — On Aug. 27, Emporia's Hunt 4 Hunger will host a concert with local musician Pete Gile at Hoeltings Grove in Olpe. The gates will open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15, or $10 with five canned goods. Attendees 16 and younger with a parent will be admitted free. Tickets can be p ... Read More

Class required of all hunters born on or after July 1, 1957; youngsters may hunt under adult supervision without course until age 16
PRATT — Late summer is the time when hunters' thoughts turn to fall hunting seasons, which begin with dove season Sept. 1. For first-time hunters, preparation usually means taking a hunter educat ... Read More

KDWP offers youth, novice hunts of a lifetime; first application deadline July 31
PRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks (KDWP) Special Hunts Program offers a variety of limited hunts, many designed to introduce youth and novices to hunting in an uncrowded setting with good opportunity for success. The first applicati ... Read More

Assistance with equipment and license purchasing available; application deadline Aug. 1
MANHATTAN —The Riley County Fish and Game Association, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), and Tuttle Creek Lake Corps of Engineers are seeking participants for their 8th annual youth/handicapped deer hunt, which will be held Se ... Read More