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BOLLE LAUNCHES MARINE COLLECTION

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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.

KDWP INVESTIGATING WILD TURKEY DEATHS IN LOGAN COUNTY

Hunting News | Kansas Fishing News

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.

PASS IT ON - OUTDOOR MENTORS, INC. ENDORSED BY NATIONAL FORUM ON CHILDREN AND NATURE

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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.

TEXAN BRYAN SCHMIDT WINS BASS FEDERATION NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Fishing Tournaments | Kansas Fishing News

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.

KANSAS' MATT KING LEADS 2008 BASS FEDERATION NATION CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER BLUSTERY DAY ONE

Fishing Tournaments | Kansas Fishing News

JUNCTION CITY, Kansas - Battling increased wind gusts and all-around unfavorable conditions, only 18 of the 55 amateur anglers in the BASS Federation Nation Championship brought legal fish to the scales. It was a hometown favorite, Kansas' Matt King, who was able to persevere catching two largemouth bass weighing 5 pounds, 4 ounces to lead the event.

Management Set for Black-Footed Ferret Release Sites

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Partners commit to five-year plan

Prior to late 2007, a black-footed ferret had not been documented in Kansas since 1957. Last December, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), in cooperation with local landowners and The Nature Conservancy, released 24 captive-reared ferrets on three private ranches in Logan County.

Outdoors-Woman Workshop Application Deadline Sept. 16

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Classes filling fast for popular Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks' (KDWP) Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Program is designed to provide women a chance to learn about hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreation in a friendly, supportive environment. During a three-day workshop at Rock Springs 4-H Center Sept. 26-28, volunteer instructors will teach participants a variety of skills, including fishing, wingshooting, camping, orienteering, rifle marksmanship, botany, dog handling, archery, and more.

Young Authors, Artists Featured in "Kansas Critters" Bird Book

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Great Plains Nature Center publication features work of K-8th grades students

The votes are in, the judging complete, and the final design and layout completed for the Great Plains Nature Center's (GNPC) second "Kansas Critters" book. On Saturday, Aug. 23, GNPC will honor the 223 young artists and authors grades K-8 whose 238 art and text entries comprise the second book in the series, Kansas Critters: A Wildlife Book Written and Illustrated by Kansas Kids. Four book receptions will be staged throughout the day to individually acknowledge each artist and author.

Fort Hays State Announces Second Edition of Range Plants Guide

Kansas Fishing News | Outdoor News

Classic guide to native grasses and plants enhanced and updated

Fort Hays State University (FHSU) has announced the Second Edition of Pasture and Range Plants, a classic guide to plant life in the North American Plains ecosystem. This invaluable guide has been completely revised by the FHSU Alumni Association, custodians of the book, and Dr. Robert A. Nicholson, professor of biological sciences at the university.

Kansas Waterfowl Season Recommendations Similar to Last Year

Kansas Fishing News

PRATT -- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed continuation of liberal hunting frameworks for the upcoming 2008-2009 late waterfowl seasons. Frameworks are much the same as last year, allowing 74 days of duck hunting in the Low Plains Zone and 97 days in the High Plains.

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