Kaw River flatheads rival legends in Kansas fishing scene
The Kaw River from Lawrence to Kansas City hosts a thriving flathead catfish culture despite pollution and crime. Notable catches include a state record channel cat, 80-pound plus flatheads, and a 1,300 pound total haul by Ken Bradford, Gary Van Pielt, and Matt Mendicks. Angling expansion follows floods 1993 1995 1996, attracting ESPN and In Fisherman coverage.
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Lawrence
Kaw
DeSoto
Kansas City
Linwood
Bowersock Dam
Missouri River
Mississippi River
George Reamer
Topeka
Sports Afield Magazine
Gary van Pielt
Frontenac
van Pielt
Jimmy Houston
ESPN
Doug Stange
Matt Mendicks
Mendicks
Mendicki
Fire ant flies vs trout tragedy on Guadalupe River
Central Texas fly-tying expert studies winged fire ants as potential trout lures while real ants swarmed Guadalupe River, killing an estimated 22 000 rainbow trout in late May. Biologists found up to 500 ants in a single 14 inch trout and suspect venom accumulates in stomachs. Texas A M University researchers join UT experts to study the kill.
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Dallas
Texas
Guadalupe River
Tyer
Marvel Billy Munn
Bridgeport
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Canyon Dam
Tp&w
Steve Magnolia
Guadalupe
Magnelia
University of Texas
Billy Higginbotham
Texas Axm University Extension Service
Smith County
Wildlife & Parks Commission Meeting June 25 in Overland Park
The Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold a public meeting and hearing June 25 at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park. Topics include Coffey County Lake reopening Miami State Fishing Lake renovation and state park entrance fees for non residents.
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Wildlife & Parks Commission
Johnson County
Overland Park — Wildlife & Parks Commissioners
Johnson County Community College
Coffey County
Wolf Creek Lake
Miami
Kansas 1998 hunting seasons opening and closing dates
Listing of Kansas 1998 big and small game seasons with bag limits and possession limits. Entries cover small game, upland birds, migratory birds, big game, antelope, turkey, and Ft. Riley units with stated dates and permit counts.
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Kansas
Southwest
Turkey
Ft. Riley
Lesser Prairie Chicken Still In Limbo Under ESA
The U S Fish and Wildlife Service says the lesser prairie chicken remains warranted but precluded under the Endangered Species Act. It becomes a candidate for future listing and will be reevaluated in a year. Its decline reflects broader grassland bird losses and signals grassland health issues.
Clinton-Water Fishing Report Note 70 Degrees
Clinton-Water reports clear conditions with crappie fair to good on minnows and jigs near stumps and marina areas. Walleye fair with night crawlers on flats and outlets. channel catfish good on shad guts or nightcrawlers in lake and feeder streams. Hog trough activity rising. white bass and wipers fair on small spinners and twisters near windy points. Lake Shawnee and Leavenworth present mixed bass and catfish prospects with worms, lures, and prepared baits noted.
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Clinton
Marina Cove
Perry
Douglas
Leavenworth
Lake Shawnee
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Lansing
Kansas River
Bass Pro Shops
Néb Kiipe
Journal-World Photo
Matt Mendicki
Marais Des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge
Marais Des Cygnes Wildlife Area
Hillsdale State Park
Gerry McGuire
Columbia DR
Farm Bureau Insurance
Harry Thomason
Iowa
BarbWire
Jo Buzzard
W. 6Th St
Garrett Counts
S.W. 25Th St
Linda Reiling
Oskaloosa
Mike Sloan
Baldwin
D. J. Flummertel
Joel Souders
Ron King
Westridge
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