Kansas Fishing News

Big game, fishing regulations top evening public hearing agenda
TOPEKA — The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission invites all interested persons to attend a public meeting and hearing on March 11 at the Holiday Inn Holidome, 605 Fairlawn Road, Salon C, in Topeka. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m., and the evening public hearing will begin at 7 p.m.

Early purchases valid the remainder of 2009 and all of 2010
PRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks reminds all hunters, anglers and park patrons that hunting and fishing licenses, trout stamps and park permits expire Dec. 31, 2009. Even though 2009 deer and fall turkey permits may still be valid in some units, a 2010 Kansas hunting license is required before any of these issues may be used after Dec. 31.

Programs designed to assist with soil, water, and wildlife habitat conservation

WICHITA — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that applications are being accepted for the agency's Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP). The first cutoff application period for both programs for this fiscal year is Jan. 15, 2010.

Where to fish, how to fish legally, what to fish for, and much more included

PRATT — Printed copies of the 2010 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary booklet will be available in early January, according to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. From new regulations allowing bowfishing for catfish to regulations on aquatic nuisance species, the booklet has everything the angler needs to begin the New Year right.

PRATT — On Jan. 7, the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing at Kansas Wetland Education Center, 592 NE K-156 Hwy, Great Bend. The meeting's afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m. and recess at 5 p.m. The evening public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend all sessions of the meeting.

TOPEKA -- On Aug. 6, the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing at the People's Bank Sunflower Room, 117 S. Main in Medicine Lodge. The meeting's afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m. and recess at 5 p.m. The evening public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend all sessions of the meeting.

Overland Park, Kansas - With CompetiVision™ for tennis players and EagleVision™ for golfers, Bollé has established itself as a leader in sunglasses engineered for the unique demands of certain sporting pursuits. Now, with the introduction of the Bollé Marine Collection, the company is bringing the benefit of activity-specific lens technologies to anglers and other water sports enthusiasts.

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is investigating the recent deaths of several wild turkeys in Logan County. A report of toxicology testing of tissue samples received by KDWP Jan. 20 concluded that ingestion of zinc or alumnimum phosphide was the cause of the birds’ deaths. Cause of death for the raccoon was identified as anticoagulant rodenticide intoxication.

Wichita, Kansas - Today, Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors, Inc. received endorsement from the National Forum on Children and Nature as one of 30 projects nationwide that demonstrate new and creative ways to reconnect kids with nature.

JUNCTION CITY, Kansas - Bryan Schmidt of Olney, Texas, won the 2008 BASS Federation Nation Championship Saturday with a two-day total of 9 pounds, 12 ounces, to outlast a field of 55 amateur anglers and earning a coveted berth in the 2009 Bassmaster Classic, Feb. 20-22 on the Red River out of Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana.