We’re still looking for the top hunting dogs in Kansas; enter yours in our contest

Update: We’ve extending the contest deadline to Nov. 28. Submit your entries here.

Original story:

The Wichita Eagle is hosting a new competition as part of the relaunch of our free Open Season newsletter to determine Kansas’ favorite hunting dog.

The winner will earn bragging rights and a plaque from Open Season, The Eagle’s hunting newsletter.

Eagle reporters and Open Season newsletter writers Chance Swaim and Michael Stavola want you to submit a photo of your hunting dog, your dog’s name, age, breed, sex and hunting specialty and a brief biography of 200 words or less explaining why your dog deserves the title of best dog. Multiple submissions are welcome.

Please provide the owner’s name, email address, daytime phone number and mailing address.

Submissions will be open Oct. 30–Nov. 14. Voting will run from Nov. 15–29. Any Kansas resident with a hunting dog may enter the competition. All breeds and quarries are welcome.

The winner will be determined by online votes. The top three vote-getters will have their backstories featured in the Open Season newsletter.

Here is where you can submit your favorite photo of your hunting dog: https://www.kansas.com/customer-service/submit-photo/

Feel free to email photosubmit@wichitaeagle.com with more information or any questions. We may also reach out for clarification or more info.

This story was originally published October 30, 2024 at 1:32 PM.