9/3/09

Fairgoers can enter drawing for free state park cabin weekends, camping gear; mobile aquarium on display at Gate 9
PRATT — The 2009 Kansas State Fair — Sept. 11-20 — offers a wide variety of sights, sounds, food, music, and other entertainment for fair visitors. This year, visitors to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Park ... Read More

$100 bonds, shotguns, other awards await young shooters; Sept. 14 entry date
KINSLEY — On Saturday, Sept. 19, the Kinsley Gun Club will host its 17th Annual Kids Klassic trap shooting tournament for young shooters. Each youngster will fire at 100 targets. A $25 entry fee will include a custom T-shirt, lunch, and a chance to wi ... Read More

Events celebrate the contributions of hunters and anglers to conservation
PRATT — The 38th Annual National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD) — designated by Congressional decree and Presidential Proclamation — will be held Sept. 26. The event is a nationwide celebration of hunters and anglers and their contributions to conservati ... Read More

September monarch migration a harbinger of autumn
PRATT — September is the month to watch for masses of migrating monarch butterflies in Kansas. The weather has cooled, and many people are seeing this regal butterfly in backyards, parks, and in the field. A familiar and popular insect species, monarch migratory behavior is muc ... Read More