YOUTH DOVE HUNT SCHEDULED FOR OPENING WEEKEND AT GLEN ELDER WILDLIFE AREA
The Osborne County Pheasants Forever Chapter and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are inviting young hunters to participate in an opening weekend dove hunt. This hunt is expected to provide the kids with plenty of shooting action as the birds flock to either grain fields for morning feeding or ponds for evening water.
The hunt will be for youth between the ages of 10 and 16 who have had limited previous dove hunting experience. Kids who have not hunted before will be given preference to participate. Only the kids will be hunting, and each hunter will have at least one adult mentor at their side to assist them. All hunters must be strong enough to handle their guns in a safe manner.
Event organizers will be scouting the local area to determine where the best hunting opportunities will be. The hunt will take place either early on the morning of Saturday, September 3rd on a Glen Elder Wildlife Area managed crop field or the evening of Saturday, September 3rd at local private ponds. Participants will be notified several days prior to the hunt as to where and when their hunt will take place. As part of their hunt all participants will enjoy a free meal provided by Osborne County Pheasants Forever where they can socialize with their fellow hunters.
Young hunters who would like to participate in the hunt will need to pre-register by calling the Glen Elder Area Office at 785-545-3345 (8:00 – 4:00 weekdays). Signup deadline will be Wednesday, August 31st. Spots are limited, so hunters are encouraged to register early.
Shotguns can be provided for those kids who do not have one. 12 and 20 gauge shotgun shells will be provided for the youth hunters. Hunters 16 and older will be required to have a hunting license and HIP stamp prior to hunting.
For questions, more information, or if you would like to assist with this event, please contact either Chris Lecuyer (KDWP) at 785-545-3345 or John Cockerham (PF) at 785-346-6527.