11/09/06

QUAIL UNLIMITED PLANS DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CHAPTER

Organizational meeting set for Nov. 15 in Abilene

ABILENE -- Quail Unlimited organizers are sponsoring a meeting in Abilene Nov. 15 to organize a new chapter. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the La Fiesta Restaurant.

"I wanted to become involved with Quail Unlimited because of the different types of oppo ... Read More


WILDLIFE FEDERATION WANTS AWARD NOMINEES

Conservation Achievement Award deadline Dec. 1

PRATT -- The Kansas Wildlife Federation's (KWF) Conservation Achievement Awards (CAP) program gives recognition to Kansans who have devoted themselves to conserving the state's natural resources. Whether through education, communication, or on-ground habitat work, such dedicat ... Read More


FARLINGTON HATCHERY BOOSTS BLUE CATFISH PRODUCTION

Large fish eat zebra mussels, provide excellent angling opportunity

FARLINGTON -- In recent years, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has embarked on a project to stock blue catfish in many of the state's lakes. Blue catfish grow very large (the state record is 94 pounds), provide excellent table fare, and ... Read More


APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR COMMISSION BIG GAME PERMITS

Applications available online; deadline Jan. 5

Applications are now available for conservation organizations interested in applying for Commission Big Game Permits. Information and applications are available online at the KDWP we ... Read More


PHEASANT, QUAIL, PRAIRIE CHICKEN SEASONS UNDERWAY

Blog comments invited on changes in 2006 upland bird seasons

The 2006 Kansas upland bird seasons are underway. Pheasant season opened Nov. 4 and runs through Jan. 31. Quail season opened Nov. 11 and runs through Jan. 21, 2007. Prairie chicken season opened Nov. 18, and runs through Dec. 31 in the southwest, and Jan. 31 in ... Read More