CORONAVIRUS

Kansas outdoor calendar: Saline County Uplanders chapter of Pheasants Forever cancels Nov. 3 banquet

Josh Rouse
jrouse@cjonline.com
Topeka Capital-Journal

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CANCELED

Nov. 3 — Saline County Uplanders Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever banquet scheduled for Nov. 3 has been canceled because of COVID-19.

SEPTEMBER

26 — Jefferson County Ducks Unlimited sporting clays event, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cokeley Farms, 7260 126th Road, Delia. Entry fee is $35 for 50 targets, includes hamburger or brat lunch with chips and water. One ticket per each round shot with three door prizes. One flat of 12 gauge shotgun shells, one flat of 20 gauge shotgun shells and sporting clays punch card donated by Cokeley Farms. Silent auction items also available. For more info, contact John Hertlein at 785-640-3113 or Will Cokeley at 785-771-3817.

26 — 2-Person Dove Hunters 100 Scramble, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call 800-656-2454.

26 — Kansas BASS Nation High School qualifier, Perry Reservoir. For more info, contact Travis Burch by phone at 913-562-4660 or by email at travis.burch@kguardkansascity.com.

26 — NUCS bird dog tournament, Cokeley Farms in Delia. All in attendance who have hunting dogs will be signed up for drawing for Grizzly 15 Hard Molded Cooler. For more info, contact Will Cokeley at 785-771-3817. To read more about the NUCS and for the complete schedule of events, go to http://www.uplandclassic.com/.

26 — Flint Hills Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation fundraising banquet, 612 US-56 highway in Council Grove. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.fhquwf.com/ or by calling 785-410-4593.

27 — Flint Hills Bass Association fishing tournament, La Cygne Reservoir.

27 — Big Cock 400, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call 800-656-2454.

27 — Kansas BASS Nation Youth qualifier, Perry Reservoir. For more info, contact Travis Burch by phone at 913-562-4660 or by email at travis.burch@kguardkansascity.com.

OCTOBER

2-4 — 2020 Browning Tournament of Champions NUCS bird dog tournament, Talbot Wildlife Area near Joplin, Mo. For more information, contact Hal Brown at 417-632-4652 or by email at hunting4bs@windstream.net. To read more about the NUCS and for the complete schedule of events, go to http://www.uplandclassic.com/.

3 — Johnson County Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Youth/Women's Hunt, Eckman's Hunting Preserve, 988 E. 1800th Road in Baldwin City. All hunters must reserve a hunting time in advance. For more info or to register, go to https://www.jocopheasantsforever.com or contact Todd Freeman at 785-443-1042 or tfbirddogs51@gmail.com.

3 — Salina Ducks Unlimited banquet, 5:30 to 10 p.m., Tony's Pizza Event Center. For more info, contact Kody Tremblay at 785-557-6679, Cade Hays at 785-643-2153 or Aaron Blair at 620-802-1016.

3 — Kansas BASS Nation High School qualifier, Melvern Reservoir. For more info, contact Travis Burch by phone at 913-562-4660 or by email at travis.burch@kguardkansascity.com.

3-4 — Kansas Crappie Club Classic, Perry Reservoir. Entry fees $100 for Division I, $40 for Division II. Registration begins at 5 a.m. at Jefferson Points ramp, takeoff at 7 a.m. Weigh-in 1 p.m. for Division II, 2 p.m. for Division I. For more info, contact Joe Bragg at 785-220-6404 or KansasCrappieClub@gmail.com.

4 — Kansas BASS Nation Youth qualifier, Melvern Reservoir. For more info, contact Travis Burch by phone at 913-562-4660 or by email at travis.burch@kguardkansascity.com.

7 — Men's night, Ravenwood Lodge. 6 p.m. potluck following. For more information, call 800-656-2454.

10 — Ronald McDonald House Charity Shoot, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ravenwood Lodge. For more info, contact Mindi at 785-235-6852.

10 — Hunter Appreciation Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Kansas Wetland Education Center, east side of Cheyenne Bottoms. Breakfast is free. For more info, contact Kim Schneweis at 620-282-9592 or Curtis Wolf at 877-243-9268.

10 — NUCS no-money bird dog tournament, Collige Kennels and Outfitting, 13367 Lariat Road in Offerle. Open to first 25 to register. For more info, contact Cody Collige at 620-770-9588 or by email at colligekennels@gmail.com. To read more about the NUCS and for the complete schedule of events, go to http://www.uplandclassic.com/.

11 — Jayhawk QUWF youth pheasant hunt, Eckman Hunting Preserve, Baldwin City. Free for anyone 10-16 years old. For more info, contact Jon Francis at 785-550-5663 or jfrancis.lous@gmail.com.

11 — Side by Side 2-Person Team Shoot, Ravenwood Lodge. 50 targets each. For more information, call 800-656-2454.

11 — NUCS no-money bird dog tournament, Collige Kennels and Outfitting, 13367 Lariat Road in Offerle. Open to first 25 to register. For more info, contact Cody Collige at 620-770-9588 or by email at colligekennels@gmail.com. To read more about the NUCS and for the complete schedule of events, go to http://www.uplandclassic.com/.

12 — Women's night, Ravenwood Lodge. 6 p.m. potluck following. For more information, call 800-656-2454.

14-16 — BASS Central Regional. More info at https://www.ksbassnation.net/.

17 — 27th annual Wild Game Feed, 3 p.m. until dark at the Gobbler’s Roost cabin at Cedar Bluff State Park. Bring your favorite wild game recipes or side dish. Grill available on site or bring dish prepared. Contact 785-623-1782 for more information.

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

17-18 — Flint Hills Bass Association Classic, Wilson Reservoir.

18 — Osage County 4-H shoot, Ravenwood Lodge. Everyone welcome. For more info, contact 785-640-2270.

21 — Southwest Kansas Ducks Unlimited chapter dinner, 6 to 10 p.m., I Don't Care Restaurant and Sports Bar, 1510 W. Spruce Street in Dodge City. For more info, contact Matt Harris at 620-682-0565, Dan Harris at 620-339-7989 or Mike Clark at 620-408-8857.

24-26 — Kansas BASS Nation 4-Man Finale. More info at https://www.ksbassnation.net/.

25 — Knights of Columbus Fall Benefit, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ravenwood Lodge. For more info, contact Tom at 620-794-8450.

28 — Pratt Ducks Unlimited banquet, 5:30 to 10 p.m., Pratt County 4-H building. For more info, contact Brian Arensdorf at 620-388-2371 or Kent Domsch at 620-770-1358.

29-31 — Bassmaster College Series National Championship, location TBD.

30-31 — Cabela’s King Kat Classic fishing tournament, Acorns Resort, Milford Reservoir. Fishing from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days, weigh-in at 4 p.m. For more info and to register, go to https://tinyurl.com/r2ks9z6/.

31 — Trick of Treat 100, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call 800-656-2454.

NOVEMBER

5 — Northern Sedgwick Co. Ducks Unlimited banquet, 6 to 10 p.m., Best Western North, 915 E. 53rd Street North in Park City. For more info, contact Tim Grant at 316-573-5089.

6-8 — NUCS mixed-bag bird dog tournament, Double Crown Ranch in Dover. Entry deadline is Oct. 30. For more info, contact Sam Martin at 417-438-3111 or by email at sammartin46@icloud.com. To read more about the NUCS and for the complete schedule of events, go to http://www.uplandclassic.com/.

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

7 — Hays Ducks Unlimited banquet, 5 to 10 p.m., Ellis County Fairgrounds - Schenk Building in Hays. For more info, contact John Lang at 785-650-1543 or Jason Kuhn at 785-650-4777.

8 — Kansas Crappie Club Veterans Day KDWPT Fundraiser, Clinton Reservoir. Entry fees $150 per boat, big fish entry included. Registration begins at 5 a.m. at Marina Ramp No. 2, takeoff at 7 a.m. Weigh-in 1 p.m. for Division II, 2 p.m. for Division I. For more info, contact Joe Bragg at 785-220-6404 or KansasCrappieClub@gmail.com.

8 — Veterans Day 2-Person 50 Scramble, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call 800-656-2454.

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

20-22 — Kansas Governor's Ringneck Classic, Colby. For more information or to register, call 785-671-1000 or go to https://www.kansasringneckclassic.com/.

21 — Pick Your Top 10 100 - Throw One Out, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call 800-656-2454.

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

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

29 — Kansas Crappie Club Benefit Toy Drive, Clinton Reservoir. Entry fee one toy per team to donate to Topeka Toys for Tots. Registration begins at 5 a.m., takeoff at 7 a.m. Weigh-in 1 p.m. for Division II, 2 p.m. for Division I. For more info, contact Joe Bragg at 785-220-6404 or KansasCrappieClub@gmail.com.

DECEMBER

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

19-21 — NUCS bird dog tournament, Muddy Creek Game Birds in Meriden. Amateur: Dec. 19. Open: Dec. 20. Finals: Dec. 21. For more info, contact Jacob Edwards at 785-817-3937. To read more about the NUCS and for the complete schedule of events, go to http://www.uplandclassic.com/.

26 — European driver pheasant hunt, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call 800-656-2454.

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

2021

JANUARY

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

8-10 — Third Annual Browning’s Ante Up Boothill Shootout in Dodge NUCS bird dog tournament, Collige Kennels and Outfitting, 13367 Lariat Road in Offerle. For more info, contact Cody Collige at 620-770-9588 or by email at colligekennels@gmail.com. To read more about the NUCS and for the complete schedule of events, go to http://www.uplandclassic.com/.

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

29-31 — 2021 Kansas Monster Buck Classic, Stormont Vail Events Center, Topeka.

31 — 2-Person Team Back Up 100, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call 800-656-2454.

MARCH

1-6 — 2020 NUCS Nationals bird dog tournament, Talbot Wildlife Area near Joplin, Mo. For more information, contact Hal Brown at 417-632-4652 or by email at hunting4bs@windstream.net. To read more about the NUCS and for the complete schedule of events, go to http://www.uplandclassic.com/.

19-21 — 2021 Bassmaster Classic, Fort Worth, Texas.

SEPTEMBER

16-19 — 2021 Ducks Unlimited National Convention, Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Fla. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yasu2j7x/.