Oct. 2, 2014

Landowners can learn about land management practices that benefit upland wildlife

PRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), in cooperation with the Jayhawk Chapter of The Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation, will host a Quail Habitat Management Tour Saturday, Oct. 11 from 8 a.m. to noon on Clinton Wildlife Area, 206 N. 1600 Rd., Lecompton. The tour will include several stops scheduled to showcase habitat management practices staff are using to improve upland habitats on the area.

Land managers interested in land management practices and how they can help create habitat beneficial to quail and other upland wildlife are encouraged to attend. KDWPT biologists will discuss technical and cost-share assistance available to landowners through KDWPT programs, as well as Federal Farm Bill programs. Attendees should dress appropriately and wear sturdy shoes or boots. Refreshments will be provided.

If you, or some you know, might be interested in attending, contact KDWPT biologist Brad Rueschhoff at (785) 273-6740, or by e-mail at brad.rueschhoff@ksoutdoors.com to register for this event. Parties are asked to RSVP no later than Oct. 6.

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