OUTDOORS

Outdoor calendar: Kansas Ducks Unlimited to host Greenwing Goose Banding event June 23

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

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JUNE

16 — Youth/Senior Fishing Derby, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., East and West Governor's Pond. Entry fee $20. Open to youths ages 16 and under and seniors 60 and older. Check-in at 9 a.m., pre-register by phone at (785) 234-5809. For more information, contact Kathy@topekalulacseniorcenter.com, Riley Shafer at riley.shafer@snco.us or call (785) 234-5809.

16 — Catfish Chasers' Catfish for Kids Benefit Tournament, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Council Grove Reservoir. Fish fry following and kids activities throughout the day. Registration for tournament runs from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m., costs $125 per two-adult team. Kids can fish with team.

16 — Side X Side June Classic 100, Ravenwood Lodge. Trophies awarded in each gauge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

16 — Kansas Crappie Club fishing tournament, Hillsdale. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Jayhawk Marina. Team entry fees are $100, plus $25 for optional big fish award. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.

17 — IRONMAN 150, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

19 — Ninnescah Sailing Association's adult "Learning to Sail" course, Cheney State Park. $250 per non-member, $195 for NSA members. For more information and to sign up, visit http://www.ninnescah.org.

21 — KWPT Commission meeting, 1 p.m., Great Plains Nature Center Auditorium, 6232 E. 29th St. N. in Wichita. Streaming audio and video at ksoutdoors.com.

22-24 — 2018 Kansas Skeet Shooting Association State Championships, Capital City Gun Club. For more information, visit http://www.capitalcitygunclub.com/.

23 — Kansas Ducks Unlimited Greenwing Goose Banding event, 9 a.m., Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge. Youths age 17 and under, their parents/guardians or anyone interested in Kansas waterfowl management or the refuge welcome to attend. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., lunch to follow. For more information, contact Josh Williams at (785) 824-3833 or jwilliams@ducks.org.

23 — 26th annual Women's Charity Shoot, Ravenwood Lodge. 10 a.m. shotgun start. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

23-24 — 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.

24 — 26th annual Couples Fun Shoot, Ravenwood Lodge. 10 a.m. shotgun start. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

26-30 — SAF/TBF High School Fishing World Finals, Pickwick Lake in Florence, Ala.

JULY

1-4 — Firecracker 100, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

5 — Men's Night, 6 p.m. potluck following, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

7 — 2-Person Pump Gun Scramble, 50 targets each, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

7 — Kansas Crappie Club fishing tournament, Pomona Lake. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Ramp No. 2. Team entry fees are $100, plus $25 for optional big fish award. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.

8 — 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.

9 — Women's Night, 6 p.m. potluck following, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

9-13 — Ninnescah Sailing Association's youth sailing camp, Cheney State Park. $150 for nonmembers, $125 for NSA members. For more information and to sign up, visit http://www.ninnescah.org.

14 — Sunflower State Games skeet and trap shooting championships, Capital City Gun Club. For more information, visit http://www.capitalcitygunclub.com/.

14-15 — Sunflower State Games shoot events, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

14 — Catfish Chasers fishing tournament, 7 to 10 p.m., Missouri River in St. Joseph, Mo. Check in at French Bottoms Ramp. $5,000 guaranteed first place, $500 big fish. For more info, contact David Studebaker at (785) 289-0007 or by email at studebakerdavid@yahoo.com.

17 — Ninnescah Sailing Association's adult "Learning to Sail" course, Cheney State Park. $250 per non-member, $195 for NSA members. For more information and to sign up, visit http://www.ninnescah.org.

19-21 — Bassmaster College National Championship, Lake Tenkiller, Cherokee County, Okla.

21 — NWTF Flint Hills Gobblers banquet, 5:30 p.m., K of C Hall in Olpe. For more info, contact Sandra Evans at (620) 794-6763 or evanssle@hotmail.com.

21-22 — Sunflower State Games shooting events, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

23-27 — Ninnescah Sailing Association's youth sailing camp, Cheney State Park. $150 for nonmembers, $125 for NSA members. For more information and to sign up, visit http://www.ninnescah.org.

28 — Catfish Chasers fishing tournament, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., John Redmond Reservoir. Check in at ramp by dam. $1,000 guaranteed for first place. For more info, contact David Studebaker at (785) 289-0007 or by email at studebakerdavid@yahoo.com.

28-29 — 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.

29 — .410 '50' Fun Shoot, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

31 — Fort Riley Guns and Gear NWTF banquet, 5 a.m., Riley’s Conference Center. For more, contact Stacey Woods at (620) 873-5159

AUGUST

1 — Men's Night, 6 p.m. potluck following, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

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

2-4 — Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series National Championship, Kentucky Lake in Paris, Tenn.

4 — Ladies Clinic, 9 to 11 a.m., reservations required, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

4 — Dove Hunters 50 Warm Up, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

4 — Kansas Crappie Club fishing tournament, El Dorado Lake. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Sailboat Cove Ramp. Team entry fees are $100, plus $25 for optional big fish award. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.

4-5 — 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.

5 — Kids and Clays, noon to 2 p.m., Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

5 — Kansas Crappie Club Single Pole Shootout, El Dorado Lake. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Sailboat Cove Ramp. Team entry fees are $100, plus $25 for optional big fish award. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.

11 — Ninnescah Sailing Association's adult Basic Keelboat course, Cheney State Park. $125 for nonmembers, $75 for NSA members. For more information and to sign up, visit http://www.ninnescah.org.

11 — Catfish Chasers fishing tournament, 7 p.m. to 8 a.m., Coffey County Lake (Wolf Creek). Check in at main ramp through gate. Limit of 40 boats, pre-entry only. $2,000 guaranteed for first place. For more info, contact David Studebaker at (785) 289-0007 or by email at studebakerdavid@yahoo.com.

13 — Women's Night, 6 p.m. potluck following, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

14-16 — Bassmaster College Series Classic Bracket, Milford Reservoir.

18 — Ninth annual Sporting Clays for Kids, 8 to 11 a.m., Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call Chris at (785) 250-5189.

25-26 — Williamsport Classic, T.H.E. Archery Club at S.W. 97th and Topeka Boulevard. Registration at 8 a.m., $15 entry fee for adults, kids 12 and under free. For details, visit http://www.thearcheryclub.org.

25-26 — Catfish Chasers two-day fishing tournament, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, Calamus Lake, Neb. Check in at Homestead Knolls ramp. $200 entry fee if postmarked before Aug. 9, $300 after. Limited to 80. For more info, contact David Studebaker at (785) 289-0007 or by email at studebakerdavid@yahoo.com.

26 — Ravenwood Rooster Warm-up 100 2-person Scramble, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

SEPTEMBER

1 — 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.

1 — Kansas Crappie Club fishing tournament, Melvern Reservoir. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at the state park’s west ramp. Team entry fees are $100, plus $25 for optional big fish award. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.

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

7-8 — 16th annual Justin Corbet Memorial Shoot, 1:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Ravenwood Lodge. By reservation only. Biscuits and gravy breakfast from 8 to 9:30 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.

8 — Hays Bass Anglers Association’s 18th annual Big Bass Challenge, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wilson Lake. Visit www.haysbass.com for more details.

8 — Kansas BASS Nation High School Qualifier No. 1, Wilson Reservoir. Takeoff/weigh-in at Hell Creek Boat Ramp. For more information, contact Richard Heflin at (785) 246-0243 or by email at richard.heflin@se2.com.

8-9 — Catfish Chasers two-day fishing tournament, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, Perry Reservoir. Check in at south state park ramp. Entry $125 per day. Added money for two-day total. For more info, contact David Studebaker at (785) 289-0007 or by email at studebakerdavid@yahoo.com.

9 — Kansas BASS Nation Youth Qualifier No. 1, Wilson Reservoir. Takeoff/weigh-in at Hell Creek Boat Ramp. For more information, contact Richard Heflin at (785) 246-0243 or by email at richard.heflin@se2.com.

21-22 — 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.

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 — 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, Hillsdale 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.

7 — Kansas BASS Nation Youth Qualifier No. 2, Hillsdale 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 — 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.

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.

NOVEMBER

10-11 — 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.

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

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.

2019

MARCH

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

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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