To submit an item for the Outdoors calendar, contact The Topeka Capital-Journal by fax: (785) 295-1230 or email at jrouse@cjonline.com.
NOVEMBER
2-3 — Hunter’s education course, Lancaster City Building in Lancaster. Register by emailing Danielle Galley at galleykshuntersafety@aol.com.
3 — Lake Shawnee reopens for fishing, 6 a.m.
3 — Nemaha County Pheasants Forever banquet, 6 p.m., 416 Main Street, Bern. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact John Pierson at (785) 284-2293 or jpierson0791@sbcglobal.net.
3 — Pheasant Hunter Warm Up Scramble, Ravenwood Lodge. 50 targets each. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
5 — Bluestem Ducks Unlimited bar night, 6:30 p.m., Willies Bar and Grill, 151 N. Main in El Dorado. Ticket includes hamburger, fries and beverage. Silent auction, three guns to be raffled off. For more information, contact Scott Starkey at (316) 206-3133.
11 — Veterans Day 2-person 50 Scramble, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
11 — Kansas Crappie Club Veterans Day fishing tournament, Milford Reservoir. Morning registration, weigh-ins at Farnum Creek Ramp. Team entry fees are $100, plus $25 for optional big fish award. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
12 — Kansas State University Ducks Unlimited bar night, 5:30 p.m. at RC McGraws. For more information, contact Carter Claxton at (785) 865-6136.
15 — Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission meeting, 1:30 p.m., exact location to be determined in Russell.
15-18 — Kansas Governor’s Ringneck Classic, Colby. More info at http://www.kansasringneckclassic.com/.
17 — Wild Turkey 100, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
18 — Judgement Day 25, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
24 — European driven pheasant hunt, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
25 — Bob White .410 ’50,′ Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
DECEMBER
1 — Topeka Bowhunters 3D target shoot. 8 a.m., S.E. 37th and Ratner Road. Cost of registration is $12 per person. For more information, contact Gary at (785) 246-4033.
1 — Kansas Crappie Club Benefit Toy Drive, Fishing Tournament at Clinton Reservoir. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Ramp No. 2. Cost of registration is $40 and a toy donation. Team entry fees are $100, plus $25 for optional big fish award. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
7-8 — Hunter’s education course, Godfrey’s Indoor Shooting Range, Junction City. Students must call Godfrey’s at (785) 238-0094 to register.
9 — Side by Side 50, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
13 — Topeka Ducks Unlimited Hooters Wing Ding, 6100 S.W. 10th. The event will feature several walk-around raffles, a tier gun raffle, a tier YETI cooler raffle and a small live auction featuring DU merchandise. For more information, contact Jeff Neal at jfneal1998@yahoo.com.
13 — Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission meeting, Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E. 29th Street N in Wichita, 1:30 p.m.
16 — Winter Open 100, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
23 — European Driven Pheasant Hunt, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
31 — Ravenwood 2-Person Team Shoot 100, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
2019
JANUARY
1 — New Years Day Survivors Shoot Off, 1 to 4 p.m., Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
12-13 — NWTF Kansas State Convention and Awards Banquet, Drury Plaza Hotel in Wichita. Seminars to include turkey hunting legend Ray Eye.
13 — Polar Bear Classic, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
17 — Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission meeting, 1:30 p.m., exact location to be determined in Lawrence.
17-20 — Mid-America RV Show, Kansas City, Mo.
19 — Big Creek Longbeards NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet, 4 p.m., Schenk Building at the Ellis County Fairgrounds in Hays. For more information, contact Chris Rhoades at (785) 656-0268 or turkeyhunter1972@hotmail.com.
25-27 — Kansas Monster Buck Classic, Century II, Wichita. Booths start at $475. For more information, contact Tyler Kirby at (620) 339-9026 or ksmonsterbuck@gmail.com.
26-27 — Albers Marine Outdoor Show, Memorial Auditorium, Pittsburg. Kids casting contest is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, followed by the fishing seminar. Free admission. For more information, call (620) 347-8853.
27 — Pick Your Top 10, Throw Out One Station, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
FEBRUARY
2 — Three Rivers NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Houston Street Ballroom, 427 Houston Street in Manhattan. For more information, contact John Adams at (785) 565-8918 or adamsjb@sbcglobal.net.
9 — Flint Hills Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation banquet, 5 p.m., Emporia. For more information, contact Don Cook Jr. at (620) 344-7450.
21 — Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission meeting, 1:30 p.m., exact location to be determined in Salina.
24 — Nickerson NWTF Trap Club Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Hutchison Moose Lodge. For more information, contact Tyler Kirby at (620) 334-9026 or tkirby@nwtf.net.
MARCH
3 — Ark Valley NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet, 5 p.m., Cessna Activity Center, Wichita. For more information, contact Tyler Kirby at (620) 339-9026 or tkirby@nwtf.net.
15-17 — 2019 Bassmaster Classic, at Knoxville, Tenn.
28 — Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission meeting, 1:30 p.m., exact location to be determined in Topeka.
APRIL
5 — Kaw Valley NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet, 6 p.m., American Legion Post 142 in Perry. For more information, contact Derek Payne at buckpayne2659@gmail.com.
6 — Northeast Kansas Upland Heritage NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet, 5 p.m., Edgerton Land Holding Company in Edgerton. For more information, contact Adam Kucera at (913) 708-4733 or kooch75@gmail.com.
6-7 — Kansas Crappie Club fishing tournament, El Dorado Reservoir. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Sailboat Cove Ramp. Team entry fees are $150 for Division 1, $50 for Division 2. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
20 — Twin States Thundering Toms NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Fisher Community Center, Hiawatha. For more information, contact Kenneth Stephens at (785) 741-0410.
25 — Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission meeting, 1:30 p.m., exact location to be determined in Colby.
27 — Kansas Crappie Club Special Olympics Fundraiser Crappie Tournament, Clinton Reservoir. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Marina Ramp. Registration $100 by April 19 or $125 the day of the tournament. $20 individual entry for optional big fish contest. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
28 — Munkers Creek Limbhangers NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Morris County 4-H Center, Council Grove. For more information, contact Andrea Powell at (620) 767-3475.
MAY
3-5 — Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program. Once available, registration materials can be found online at www.ksoutdoors.com by clicking “Education,” then “Becoming An Outdoor Woman” or by calling KDWPT at (620) 672-5911. Volunteer instructors at both events will teach participants a variety of outdoors-related skills, including fishing techniques, wingshooting, camping, orienteering, rifle marksmanship, botany, dog handling and more.
11-12 — Kansas Crappie Club fishing tournament, Pomona Lake. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Ramp 2. Team entry fees are $150 for Division 1, $50 for Division 2. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
JUNE
1 — Glen Elder Youth Fishing Tournament at Waconda Lake. For more information, contact Scott Waters at (785) 545-3345 or by email at scott.waters@ks.gov.
1-2 — Kansas Crappie Club fishing tournament, Perry Reservoir. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Jefferson Points ramp. Team entry fees are $150 for Division 1, $50 for Division 2. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
JULY
6-7 — Kansas Crappie Club fishing tournament, Toronto Lake. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Toronto Point West ramp. Team entry fees are $150 for Division 1, $50 for Division 2. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
AUGUST
3-4 — Kansas Crappie Club fishing tournament, Melvern Reservoir. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Eisenhower East ramp. Team entry fees are $150 for Division 1, $50 for Division 2. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
SEPTEMBER
7-8 — Kansas Crappie Club fishing tournament, Milford Reservoir. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Farnum Creek Ramp. Team entry fees are $150 for Division 1, $50 for Division 2. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
OCTOBER
5-6 — Kansas Crappie Club fishing tournament, El Dorado Lake. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Sailboat Cove Ramp. Team entry fees are $150 for Division 1, $50 for Division 2. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
2-3 — Hunter’s education course, Lancaster City Building in Lancaster. Register by emailing Danielle Galley at galleykshuntersafety@aol.com.
3 — Lake Shawnee reopens for fishing, 6 a.m.
3 — Nemaha County Pheasants Forever banquet, 6 p.m., 416 Main Street, Bern. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact John Pierson at (785) 284-2293 or jpierson0791@sbcglobal.net.
3 — Pheasant Hunter Warm Up Scramble, Ravenwood Lodge. 50 targets each. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
5 — Bluestem Ducks Unlimited bar night, 6:30 p.m., Willies Bar and Grill, 151 N. Main in El Dorado. Ticket includes hamburger, fries and beverage. Silent auction, three guns to be raffled off. For more information, contact Scott Starkey at (316) 206-3133.
11 — Veterans Day 2-person 50 Scramble, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
11 — Kansas Crappie Club Veterans Day fishing tournament, Milford Reservoir. Morning registration, weigh-ins at Farnum Creek Ramp. Team entry fees are $100, plus $25 for optional big fish award. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
12 — Kansas State University Ducks Unlimited bar night, 5:30 p.m. at RC McGraws. For more information, contact Carter Claxton at (785) 865-6136.
15 — Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission meeting, 1:30 p.m., exact location to be determined in Russell.
15-18 — Kansas Governor’s Ringneck Classic, Colby. More info at http://www.kansasringneckclassic.com/.
17 — Wild Turkey 100, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
18 — Judgement Day 25, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
24 — European driven pheasant hunt, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
25 — Bob White .410 ’50,′ Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
DECEMBER
1 — Topeka Bowhunters 3D target shoot. 8 a.m., S.E. 37th and Ratner Road. Cost of registration is $12 per person. For more information, contact Gary at (785) 246-4033.
1 — Kansas Crappie Club Benefit Toy Drive, Fishing Tournament at Clinton Reservoir. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Ramp No. 2. Cost of registration is $40 and a toy donation. Team entry fees are $100, plus $25 for optional big fish award. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
7-8 — Hunter’s education course, Godfrey’s Indoor Shooting Range, Junction City. Students must call Godfrey’s at (785) 238-0094 to register.
9 — Side by Side 50, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
13 — Topeka Ducks Unlimited Hooters Wing Ding, 6100 S.W. 10th. The event will feature several walk-around raffles, a tier gun raffle, a tier YETI cooler raffle and a small live auction featuring DU merchandise. For more information, contact Jeff Neal at jfneal1998@yahoo.com.
13 — Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission meeting, Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E. 29th Street N in Wichita, 1:30 p.m.
16 — Winter Open 100, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
23 — European Driven Pheasant Hunt, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
31 — Ravenwood 2-Person Team Shoot 100, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
2019
JANUARY
1 — New Years Day Survivors Shoot Off, 1 to 4 p.m., Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
12-13 — NWTF Kansas State Convention and Awards Banquet, Drury Plaza Hotel in Wichita. Seminars to include turkey hunting legend Ray Eye.
13 — Polar Bear Classic, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
17 — Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission meeting, 1:30 p.m., exact location to be determined in Lawrence.
17-20 — Mid-America RV Show, Kansas City, Mo.
19 — Big Creek Longbeards NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet, 4 p.m., Schenk Building at the Ellis County Fairgrounds in Hays. For more information, contact Chris Rhoades at (785) 656-0268 or turkeyhunter1972@hotmail.com.
25-27 — Kansas Monster Buck Classic, Century II, Wichita. Booths start at $475. For more information, contact Tyler Kirby at (620) 339-9026 or ksmonsterbuck@gmail.com.
26-27 — Albers Marine Outdoor Show, Memorial Auditorium, Pittsburg. Kids casting contest is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, followed by the fishing seminar. Free admission. For more information, call (620) 347-8853.
27 — Pick Your Top 10, Throw Out One Station, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
FEBRUARY
2 — Three Rivers NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Houston Street Ballroom, 427 Houston Street in Manhattan. For more information, contact John Adams at (785) 565-8918 or adamsjb@sbcglobal.net.
9 — Flint Hills Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation banquet, 5 p.m., Emporia. For more information, contact Don Cook Jr. at (620) 344-7450.
21 — Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission meeting, 1:30 p.m., exact location to be determined in Salina.
24 — Nickerson NWTF Trap Club Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Hutchison Moose Lodge. For more information, contact Tyler Kirby at (620) 334-9026 or tkirby@nwtf.net.
MARCH
3 — Ark Valley NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet, 5 p.m., Cessna Activity Center, Wichita. For more information, contact Tyler Kirby at (620) 339-9026 or tkirby@nwtf.net.
15-17 — 2019 Bassmaster Classic, at Knoxville, Tenn.
28 — Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission meeting, 1:30 p.m., exact location to be determined in Topeka.
APRIL
5 — Kaw Valley NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet, 6 p.m., American Legion Post 142 in Perry. For more information, contact Derek Payne at buckpayne2659@gmail.com.
6 — Northeast Kansas Upland Heritage NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet, 5 p.m., Edgerton Land Holding Company in Edgerton. For more information, contact Adam Kucera at (913) 708-4733 or kooch75@gmail.com.
6-7 — Kansas Crappie Club fishing tournament, El Dorado Reservoir. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Sailboat Cove Ramp. Team entry fees are $150 for Division 1, $50 for Division 2. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
20 — Twin States Thundering Toms NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Fisher Community Center, Hiawatha. For more information, contact Kenneth Stephens at (785) 741-0410.
25 — Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission meeting, 1:30 p.m., exact location to be determined in Colby.
27 — Kansas Crappie Club Special Olympics Fundraiser Crappie Tournament, Clinton Reservoir. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Marina Ramp. Registration $100 by April 19 or $125 the day of the tournament. $20 individual entry for optional big fish contest. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
28 — Munkers Creek Limbhangers NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Morris County 4-H Center, Council Grove. For more information, contact Andrea Powell at (620) 767-3475.
MAY
3-5 — Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program. Once available, registration materials can be found online at www.ksoutdoors.com by clicking “Education,” then “Becoming An Outdoor Woman” or by calling KDWPT at (620) 672-5911. Volunteer instructors at both events will teach participants a variety of outdoors-related skills, including fishing techniques, wingshooting, camping, orienteering, rifle marksmanship, botany, dog handling and more.
11-12 — Kansas Crappie Club fishing tournament, Pomona Lake. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Ramp 2. Team entry fees are $150 for Division 1, $50 for Division 2. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
JUNE
1 — Glen Elder Youth Fishing Tournament at Waconda Lake. For more information, contact Scott Waters at (785) 545-3345 or by email at scott.waters@ks.gov.
1-2 — Kansas Crappie Club fishing tournament, Perry Reservoir. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Jefferson Points ramp. Team entry fees are $150 for Division 1, $50 for Division 2. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
JULY
6-7 — Kansas Crappie Club fishing tournament, Toronto Lake. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Toronto Point West ramp. Team entry fees are $150 for Division 1, $50 for Division 2. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
AUGUST
3-4 — Kansas Crappie Club fishing tournament, Melvern Reservoir. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Eisenhower East ramp. Team entry fees are $150 for Division 1, $50 for Division 2. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
SEPTEMBER
7-8 — Kansas Crappie Club fishing tournament, Milford Reservoir. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Farnum Creek Ramp. Team entry fees are $150 for Division 1, $50 for Division 2. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
OCTOBER
5-6 — Kansas Crappie Club fishing tournament, El Dorado Lake. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Sailboat Cove Ramp. Team entry fees are $150 for Division 1, $50 for Division 2. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
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