Kansas Turkey News
Wild turkeys graze a wheat field in Kansas.(Ultimate Turkey Hunting)
Kansas Fall Turkey Hunting Offers Change of Pace
Oct. 15, 2008Fall turkey hunting is becoming increasingly popular. The season is long -- running Oct. 1-Dec. 2, Dec. 15-31, and Jan. 5-31, 2009. In addition, the fall season allows hunters to use dogs, much like upland game birds are hunted.
PRATT ? The 2010 spring turkey season runs April 14-May 31, and hunters looking for a bargain can find it in the turkey permit/game tag combination, available through March 30 at a reduced price. By purchasing the combination early, hunters save $7.50 over the cost of purchasing each separately after March 30.
GOVERNOR'S ONE-SHOT TURKEY HUNT APRIL 15-17 - Mar. 23, 2010
EL DORADO - The 24th annual Kansas Governor's One Shot Turkey Hunt will be held April 15-17 in El Dorado. Seventy-five hunters have committed to participate this year, including Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson and former Kansas governors Mike Hayden and Bill Graves. Seven youth, six from Kansas and one from Tennessee, will also be a part of the event.
YOUTH TURKEY HUNT NEAR COUNCIL GROVE APRIL 3 - Mar. 18, 2010
COUNCIL GROVE - The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) - in cooperation with area chapters of the National Wild Turkey Federation and Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation, as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - is conducting a special turkey hunt April 3 near Council Grove. Youth must be age 11 through 16 to qualify. The event is part of KDWP's "Pass It On" program, designed to recruit young hunters.
WESTAR ENERGY PLANS SPECIAL NOVICE TURKEY HUNTS - Mar. 17, 2010
PRATT - April 1-18, the Westar Energy Green Team will guide youth who have never harvested a turkey at its Jeffrey Energy Center, about 45 minutes northwest of Topeka. Assisted by experienced volunteer guides and hunting from stationary ground blinds, youngsters 12-17 years old will hunt accompanied by an adult mentor in prime fields closed to the public until the youth hunters are through. An adult mentor is required.
TURKEY PERMIT/TAG COMBO OFFERS BARGAIN PRICE - Feb. 17, 2010
PRATT ? The 2010 spring turkey season kicks off April 1 with the youth, archery, and disabled season April 1-13, followed by the regular season, which runs April 14-May 31. Hunters looking for a bargain can find it in the turkey permit/game tag combination, available through March 30 at a reduced price. By purchasing the combination early, hunters save $7.50 over the cost of purchasing each separately after March 30.
TURKEY PERMIT/TAG COMBO OFFERS BARGAIN PRICE - Feb. 17, 2010
PRATT ? The 2010 spring turkey season kicks off April 1 with the youth, archery, and disabled season April 1-13, followed by the regular season, which runs April 14-May 31. Hunters looking for a bargain can find it in the turkey permit/game tag combination, available through March 30 at a reduced price. By purchasing the combination early, hunters save $7.50 over the cost of purchasing each separately after March 30.
FLINT HILLS GOBBLERS PLAN 9th ANNUAL SPRING TURKEY HUNTING CLINIC - Feb. 04, 2010
EMPORIA ? On March 27, the Flint Hills Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Hunter Education Program will conduct its 9th Annual Spring Turkey Hunting Clinic. The event will take place at Camp Alexander, near Emporia, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event is open to anyone interested in learning how to become a better turkey hunter, especially youth.
2010 SPRING TURKEY PERMITS AVAILABLE ONLINE - Jan. 27, 2010
PRATT - The 2010 spring turkey season runs April 14-May 31, and hunters across the state are already making preparations. Turkey permits allow hunters to use a shotgun, crossbow, or bow throughout the regular season. Archery-only and youth/disabled seasons run concurrently, April 1-13. A new regulation change this year makes youth permits valid statewide, including Unit 4.
