10/26/11
MOTORISTS BEWARE: DEER ON THE MOVE IN NOVEMBER
Oct. 27, 2011
Kansas deer-vehicle collisions peak in November
TOPEKA — Deer can be spotted near Kansas roadways any time of year, but motorists should be especially vigilant in the fall. Deer breeding season, called the “rut,” peaks in mid-November, and this is when deer-vehicle collisions are most likely. That’s why the ...
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COLD-WATER BOATING REQUIRES ADDED PRECAUTIONS
Oct. 27, 2011
Anglers and hunters can protect themselves against hypothermia
PRATT — While pleasure boaters have winterized and stored their watercraft, avid waterfowl hunters and cold-weather anglers are gearing up for fall hunting and fishing seasons. But fall can be a dangerous time on the water. Most single-boat acci ...
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OCTOBER OPENS BARGAIN SEASON AT KANSAS STATE PARKS
Oct. 27, 2011
Reduced prices, uncrowded conditions make parks attractive in fall and winter
PRATT — If you’re looking for an outdoor adventure bargain close to home, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has a deal for you. The state park off-season runs Oct. 1-March 31, and during this time, you c ...
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WHOOPERS CRANE THEIR NECKS TOWARD KANSAS
Oct. 27, 2011
One bird sighted at Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, two at Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area
PRATT — Northely winds accompanying a Canadian cold front the week of Oct. 17 moved whooping cranes south from Canada toward their wintering grounds at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge on the Texas Gulf Coast. As of ...
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