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New Year brings new outdoor opportunities, discounts

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism

PRATT – As 2013 comes to a close, the New Year brings with it the hope and anticipation of an even bigger and better year for hunters and anglers in 2014. From droughts and population lows, to marshes almost miraculously refilling and improved nesting conditions, the coming year gives outdoor enthusiasts something to look forward to.

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And although spring seasons aren’t here just yet, now is a great time to start planning your adventure, starting with a 2014 license. Reduced license fees for youth are being introduced in 2014. Visit ksoutdoors.com and click “Licenses/Permits.” There you can enter information, choose a license, pay and print. Hunting and fishing licenses and permits also can be purchased at any Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism state park or regional office, and at any license vendor.

Hunting and Fishing License Pricing for 2014

HUNTING

Annual Hunting License – Resident: $20.50

Hunting – Nonresident: $72.50

Multi-year Youth Hunting – Resident: $42.50

Hunting – Nonresident under 16 years: $37.50

Senior Annual Hunt (age 65-74): $11.50

FISHING

Annual Fishing License – Resident: $20.50

Annual Fishing License – Nonresident: $42.50

Multi-Year Youth Fishing (16-20 years old) – Resident: $42.50

Senior (65-74 years old) – Resident: $11.50

COMBINATION

Combo (Hunt/Fish) – Resident: $38.50

Combo (Hunt/Fish) – Nonresident: $112.50

Multi-year Youth Combo (Hunt and Fish) (16-20 years old) ­- Resident: $72.50

Senior Annual Combo (Hunt/Fish) (age 65-74): $20.50

Senior Annual Combo Lifetime Pass (Hunt/Fish) (age 65-74): $42.50

New this year, significant price reductions have been placed on youth deer, turkey and antelope permits, for hunters age 15 and younger. Youth fees that have been reduced beginning 2014 are as follows:

RESIDENT

General Resident Youth Deer Permit: $10.00

General Resident Youth Antelope Permit: $10.00

General Resident Youth Turkey Permit (1-bird limit): $5.00

Resident Youth Turkey Game Tag (1-bird limit): $5.00

General Resident Youth Turkey Permit/Game Tag Combination (2-bird limit): $10.00

NONRESIDENT

Nonresident Youth Turkey Permit (1-bird limit): $10.00

Nonresident Youth Turkey Game Tag (1-bird limit): $10.00

Nonresident Youth Turkey Permit/Game Tag Combination (2-bird limit): $20.00

Nonresident Youth Combination 2-deer Permit (antlered deer and antlerless white-tailed deer): $90.00

Nonresident Youth Antelope Permit (Archery only): $100.00

For information on 2014 license and permit pricing and requirements, visit ksoutdoors.com.

New hunters take aim at annual pheasant hunt

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism

BELOIT ­– Thirty-five new hunters with limited experience came from across the state to get a taste of what pheasant hunting can be like. Hunters ranged in age from 11 to 55 — out of those 35 hunters, 11 were female. The event is organized by Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism staff from the Glen Elder Wildlife Area and volunteers from the Pass It On-Outdoor Mentors Inc. of Wichita.

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This year, hunters were joined by 10 celebrities and hometown heroes who served as hunting mentors. Celebrity hunters included former NFL players Mark Arneson, Jerry Holloway, Mel Gray and Eric Williams; former professional drag racer Guy Caster; youth Crappiemasters champion John Gilotte; and national go-cart racing youth champions Brody and Nolan Pope. Hero-celebrities from the Kansas National Guard included LTC Damon Frizzell from Gardner and SSGT Casey Pennock from Manhattan.

“This event would not be possible without the generous support of over 30 businesses and individuals that stepped up as sponsors from the local communities surrounding Waconda Lake,” said Glen Elder Wildlife Area Manager, Chris Lecuyer. “These sponsors allow the day-long event to be offered to participants absolutely free of charge and their donations of prizes, food, services, and financial contributions continue to make the event a bigger success every year, so thank you.”

For information, visit KDWP&T.

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