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Great day for geese show

PRATT COUNTY – A solid flock of 400, the geese banked into Saturday’s hard wind and slowly lowered over a decoy spread of at least as many.

Kansas Sports, Boat and Travel Show returns to Kansas Pavilions

One of the surest signs spring is coming has arrived. It’s the 58th annual Sports, Boat and Travel Show, which runs through Sunday.

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Hunting enthusiasts think it’s time for heavier poaching fines

The alleged poaching of a potential state-record buck has re-ignited calls for stiffer poaching penalties.

Kansas man accused of poaching deer that would have broken state record

Charges have been filed against a Topeka man accused of poaching a deer that could have broken a state record that has stood for more than 35 years, according to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.

This could be the year for eggs in Twin Lakes eagles’ nest

For the third year in a row, a pair of bald eagles has nested at Twin Lakes. Their aerie, nestled in an old cottonwood tree, sits on an island across from the Twin Lakes Shopping Center’s west parking lot, just off Amidon near 21st Street. And for the third year in a row, Wichitans have watched and waited to see if the two will successfully hatch eaglets.

Michael Pearce: The man who opened his outdoors world to many

The first time I went afield with legendary herpetologist Joe Collins, the setting did little for my apprehension.

Roy Wenzl: Joe Collins taught us all about life

Some of us, if we are lucky, get to spend time in the company of a person who somehow makes himself

Notes: Pheasant Fest coming to Kansas City

All things upland bird hunting await those who attend the Feb. 17-19 Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic in Kansas City, Mo.

Upland bird season’s highs and lows

Sportsmen faced many challenges when duck and upland bird seasons began last fall.

Two outdoor-related bills set for legislative attention

Bills that could lower taxes paid on watercraft and allow hunters to pack a handgun for personal protection while afield will have hearings this week in the Kansas legislature.

Great Outdoors Photo Contest is back

The Wichita Eagle’s Great Outdoors Photo Contest is back and looking for top outdoors photos.

German hunter brings traditions to Kansas

Most early fall and winter mornings hold sounds of sporting chaos at Ringneck Ranch.

Second injured snowy owl healing at Eagle Valley Raptor Center

A juvenile snowy owl taken into captivity west of Kingman this week has survived so far.

Legendary Kansas herpetologist Joe Collins dies

As far as Joe Collins was concerned, snakes have had a bad rap ever since the Garden of Eden.

Snowy owls are beautiful, but experts in Kansas say not to get too close

This year is being called one of the most unprecedented snowy owl invasions of all time.

Marion a hot spot for fishing again

There’s nothing unusual about an angler taking retirement when the fish are biting. Warren Kreutziger did so in November.

Proposed budget could stabilize parks funds

Gov. Sam Brownback’s proposed state budget includes several items that could bring much-needed funds to Kansas state parks.

Collection for the birds

LAWRENCE — Mark Robbins spends his days amid thousands of dead birds.

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