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Event celebrates Cheyenne Bottoms’ unique wetlands systemHOISINGTON — The 6th annual Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlanders Festival will take place April 15-17 in Hoisington. Organized and hosted by Hoisington Main Street, Inc., the festival celebrates the Cheyenne Bottoms region and the myriad flora and fauna it harbors. Activities for the whole family ... Read More


Kids 7 through 14 get to spend day on lake with a seasoned angler and his boatGLEN ELDER — The 7th annual Glen Elder Youth Fishing Tournament will be held June 4, the first day of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ Free Fishing Days. All youth ages 7 through 14 are encouraged to call the Glen Elder State Park office, 785-545-3345, to ... Read More


High water forces delayGLEN ELDER — Due to high water levels at Glen Elder Reservoir, the 7th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament has been postponed until July 23. Heavy rainfall this week on top of previous storms the last two weeks has caused the water level to reach 6.2 feet over conservation pool, with the potential for another 4-feet rise thr ... Read More


Shotgun, rifle, archery shooting and fishing and furharvesting demonstrations highlight event HAYS — On Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hays area conservation groups, businesses, and the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism will offer a free day of target shooting and outdoor activities for youth ages 17 and younger. Called the 14th ... Read More


October 6, 2011
Mountain men, teepees, primitive skills, buffalo highlight eventCANTON — The public is invited to attend the 17th Annual Maxwell Wildlife Refuge Mountain Man Rendezvous on Oct. 7-9. This living history event is a gathering of mountain men, Native American re-enactors, and other demonstrators of life in Kansas during the early 1 ... Read More


Sept. 20, 2012Fall events scheduled; Pleasant weather makes camping enjoyablePRATT — Labor Day marks the end of camping season for many, but don’t stop yet. Kansas outdoors enthusiasts who venture out now can see the year’s best color while enjoying mild weather. And Kansas state parks continue to provide opportunities of special interest for t ... Read More


May 2, 2013 Public auction of outdoor gear to raise money for youth programs MANHATTAN – Looking for some good deals on hunting, fishing and other outdoor equipment? If so, plan on attending the Outdoor Writers of Kansas (OWK) auction on May 6 at 7 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 410 S. 3rd St., Manhattan. The event will auction o ... Read More


August 15, 2013 A mentored dove hunt is a perfect way to introduce a youngster to huntingPRATT – The Jayhawk Chapter of the Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation (QUWF) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) are making preparations for their 6th Annual Youth Dove Hunt to be held opening day, Sept. 1, 2013 at Clinton Wil ... Read More


Oct. 10, 2013Applications for the Jeffrey Energy Center youth deer hunt due Nov. 1TOPEKA – The Westar Energy Green Team will host a youth rifle deer hunt at the Jeffrey Energy Center, seven miles north of St. Marys, Dec. 4-15 and Jan. 1-12. Youth 12 and older are invited to attend and submit an application by Nov. 1. A limited number of spots a ... Read More


April 24, 2014The Tuttle Creek Lake Association invites youth age 8-12 to participateMANHATTAN – The Tuttle Creek Lake Association invites youth 8-12 to participate in its 20th Annual Youth Fishing Clinic June 6-7, 2014 at Anneberg Park Lake. Open and free to youth who have not previously attended, the two-day clinic will begin with an educatio ... Read More