OUTDOORS

Outdoor calendar: Bike Your Park Day coming up next weekend at several state parks in Kansas

Josh Rouse
jrouse@cjonline.com
[Graphic by Josh Rouse/The Capital-Journal]

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SEPTEMBER

22 — Benefit shoot at Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

22 — BNSF Family Day, Clinton Lake Camp No. 3. Includes crappie tournament, friendly BBQ battle. $100 entry fee per team/boat in either competition. For more info, contact Larry Valentine at (785) 249-8537, Tim Parrish at (816) 820-8022, Dylan Faulconer at (913) 416-3481 or Craig Eastman at (785) 207-3235. All proceeds will go to the Kansas Children's Service League.

22 — Catfish Chasers fishing tournament, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Missouri River in Atchison. Check in at Atchison City Ramp. $2,000 guaranteed for first place. For more info, contact David Studebaker at (785) 289-0007 or by email at studebakerdavid@yahoo.com.

22-23 — Regular 40-target archery 3D shoot, T.H.E. Archery Club at S.W. 97th and Topeka Boulevard. For details, visit http://www.thearcheryclub.org.

22-23 — Kansas BASS Nation State Qualifier, Stockton Lake. $200 boater entry fee, $100 co-angler fee. For more info, contact Danny Barrett at (620) 200-8723 or danb4ku@gmail.com.

23 — Southwest Kansas Youth Day, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Historic Lake Scott State Park. Ages 16 and younger invited to enjoy outdoor skills instruction and demonstrations. Prizes given away throughout day, including mentored hunts, shotguns and pellet guns for youths ages 9-16. Separate prizes for ages 9 and under. For more info and to register, contact Manuel Torres at (620) 966-8570 or manuel.torres@ks.gov.

29 — Jefferson County Ducks Unlimited banquet, 5:30 p.m., American Legion is Perry. Tickets $45 individual, $55 couple. Purchase by Sept. 22 for free raffle ticket for Henry .22 lr with DU logo. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.ducks.org/kansas/events or by contacting John Hertlein at (785) 640-3113.

29 — Bike Your Park Day rides at the following locations: 8 a.m. at Cedar Bluff State Park, 3-mile ride; 9 a.m. at Glen Elder's Waconda Trail, 3 miles; 2 p.m. at Meade State Park's Eagle Trail; 10 a.m. at Pomona State Park's Flint Hills Nature Trail, 24 miles; 8 a.m. at Prairie Dog State Park, 5 miles. For a comprehensive list of “Bike Your Park Day” locations, visit www.adventurecycling.org/resources/bike-your-park-day/find-a-ride/.

29 — Fall River Rendezvous, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Fredonia Bay campground. Free admission for National Public Lands Day. Includes re-enactors taking part in a black-powder shooting contest and a public muzzleloader shoot and tomahawk toss. Children can be part of a “gold rush” search for gold-colored rocks that can be traded for prizes and a “candy cannon” will shoot treats to kids. For information on participating as a reenactor, contact Kim Jones at (620) 432-4868. For information about the park, visit http://www.ksoutdoors.com/Fall-River-State-Park.

29-30 — NWTF Kansas State JAKES Camp at White Memorial Camp in Council Grove.

30 — 2-person Dove Hunters 100 Scramble, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

OCTOBER

3 — Men's night shooting events, 6 p.m., Ravenwood Lodge. Potluck to follow. Reservations required. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

6 — Fifth annual Virgil Brown Memorial Catfish Tournament, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., John Redmond Reservoir. Registration $50 per boat, includes $10 big fish entry. Cash payouts for first, second, third and big fish. For more information, call Ty Wolf at (620) 341-2129.

6 — Side-by-side 2-person team shoot, Ravenwood Lodge. 50 targets each. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

6 — Clays and Kids, noon to 2 p.m., Ravenwood Lodge. Reservations required. Ages 8-16, must be accompanied by guardian. $10 plus tax for 25 targets. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

6 — Kansas BASS Nation High School Qualifier No. 2, Wilson Reservoir. Takeoff/weigh-in at Jayhawk Boat Ramp. For more information, contact Richard Heflin at (785) 246-0243 or by email at richard.heflin@se2.com.

6-7 — 15th annual Youth-Handicap Assisted Deer Hunt, Tuttle Creek State Park. Kansas youths aged 11-16, Kansans with a certified disability are eligible to participate. Apply by Aug. 25 by contacting Wyatt Cooper, of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, by calling (785) 539-8511, ext. 3170, or by email at wyatt.m.cooper@usace.army.mil or Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism game warden Ben Jedlicka at (785) 256-3614 or ben.jedlicka@ks.gov.

7 — Ravenwood 3-person Team Shoot 100 Scramble, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

7 — Kansas BASS Nation Youth Qualifier No. 2, Wilson Reservoir. Takeoff/weigh-in at Jayhawk Boat Ramp. For more information, contact Richard Heflin at (785) 246-0243 or by email at richard.heflin@se2.com.

13 — Third annual NWTF Veteran's Shootout, 10 a.m., Hillsdale Range and Training Facility near Paola. Day-of registration begins at 8 a.m. Free for veterans and active military. Events include long-range rifle, 3D archery, turkey shoot and trap shoot with prizes for top shooters in each category. Early registration recommended by contacting Adam Kucera at (913) 708-4733, Jody Brown at (913) 406-9056 or Chris Rhoades at (785) 656-0268.

13 — Kansas Crappie Club fishing tournament, Tuttle Creek State Park. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Stockdale Ramp. Team entry fees are $100, plus $25 for optional big fish award. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.

14 — Special Olympics Benefit Shoot, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ravenwood Lodge. Contact Mike at 357-6672.

20 — Pick Your Best 10 Throw Out One Station, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

20-21 — Kansas BASS Nation 4-Man Team Series No. 2, Wilson Lake. $500 entry fee per team, 90 percent cash back. Two anglers per boat. For more info, contact Danny Barrett at (620) 200-8723 or danb4ku@gmail.com.

21 — European pheasant hunt, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

25 — Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission meeting, Colby Community Center in Colby.

28 — Trick or Treat 100, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

NOVEMBER

3 — Pheasant Hunter Warm Up Scramble, Ravenwood Lodge. 50 targets each. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

11 — Veterans Day 2-person 50 Scramble, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

11 — Kansas Crappie Club Veterans Day fishing tournament, Milford Reservoir. Morning registration, weigh-ins at Farnum Creek Ramp. Team entry fees are $100, plus $25 for optional big fish award. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.

15 — Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission meeting, 1:30 p.m., exact location to be determined in Russell.

15-18 — Kansas Governor's Ringneck Classic, Colby. More info at http://www.kansasringneckclassic.com/.

17 — Wild Turkey 100, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

18 — Judgement Day 25, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

24 — European driven pheasant hunt, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

25 — Bob White .410 '50,' Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

DECEMBER

1 — Topeka Bowhunters 3D target shoot. 8 a.m., S.E. 37th and Ratner Road. Cost of registration is $12 per person. For more information, contact Gary at (785) 246-4033.

1 — Kansas Crappie Club Benefit Toy Drive, Fishing Tournament at Clinton Reservoir. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Ramp No. 2. Cost of registration is $40 and a toy donation. Team entry fees are $100, plus $25 for optional big fish award. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.

9 — Side by Side 50, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

13 — Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission meeting, Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E. 29th Street N in Wichita, 1:30 p.m.

16 — Winter Open 100, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

23 — European Driven Pheasant Hunt, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

31 — Ravenwood 2-Person Team Shoot 100, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

2019

JANUARY

1 — New Years Day Survivors Shoot Off, 1 to 4 p.m., Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

12-13 — NWTF Kansas State Convention and Awards Banquet, Drury Plaza Hotel in Wichita. Seminars to include turkey hunting legend Ray Eye.

13 — Polar Bear Classic, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

17 — Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission meeting, 1:30 p.m., exact location to be determined in Lawrence.

17-20 — Mid-America RV Show, Kansas City, Mo.

27 — Pick Your Top 10, Throw Out One Station, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

FEBRUARY

21 — Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission meeting, 1:30 p.m., exact location to be determined in Salina.

MARCH

15-17 — 2019 Bassmaster Classic, at Knoxville, Tenn.

28 — Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission meeting, 1:30 p.m., exact location to be determined in Topeka.

APRIL

25 — Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission meeting, 1:30 p.m., exact location to be determined in Colby.

MAY

3-5 — Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program. Once available, registration materials can be found online at www.ksoutdoors.com by clicking “Education,” then “Becoming An Outdoor Woman” or by calling KDWPT at (620) 672-5911. Volunteer instructors at both events will teach participants a variety of outdoors-related skills, including fishing techniques, wingshooting, camping, orienteering, rifle marksmanship, botany, dog handling and more.

JUNE

1 — Glen Elder Youth Fishing Tournament at Waconda Lake. For more information, contact Scott Waters at (785) 545-3345 or by email at scott.waters@ks.gov.

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