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JULY
28 — Catfish Chasers fishing tournament, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., John Redmond Reservoir. Check in at ramp by dam. $1,000 guaranteed for first place. For more info, contact David Studebaker at (785) 289-0007 or by email at studebakerdavid@yahoo.com.
28-29 — Regular 40-target archery 3D shoot, T.H.E. Archery Club at S.W. 97th and Topeka Boulevard. For details, visit http://www.thearcheryclub.org.
29 — .410 ’50′ Fun Shoot, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
31 — Fort Riley Guns and Gear NWTF banquet, 5 a.m., Riley’s Conference Center. For more, contact Stacey Woods at (620) 873-5159
AUGUST
1 — 2018 Northeast Kansas/KC Area DU District Meeting, Powder Creek Shooting Park in Lenexa. Shooting will begin at 4 p.m. at a cost of $30 per 50 rounds of sporting clays. Top Flight awards to be presented. Free dinner and beer follows shooting at 7 p.m., and the meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Chris at (913) 333-2922.
1 — Men’s Night, 6 p.m. potluck following, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
1 — Men’s night shooting events, 6 p.m., Ravenwood Lodge. Potluck to follow. Reservations required. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
2 — Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission meeting, 1:30 p.m., Gyp Hills Guest Ranch in Medicine Lodge.
2-4 — Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series National Championship, Kentucky Lake in Paris, Tenn.
4 — Ladies Clinic, 9 to 11 a.m., reservations required, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
4 — Dove Hunters 50 Warm Up, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
4 — Kansas Crappie Club fishing tournament, El Dorado Lake. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Sailboat Cove Ramp. Team entry fees are $100, plus $25 for optional big fish award. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
4-5 — 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.
5 — Kids and Clays, noon to 2 p.m., Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
5 — Kansas Crappie Club Single Pole Shootout, El Dorado Lake. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Sailboat Cove Ramp. Team entry fees are $100, plus $25 for optional big fish award. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
7 — Topeka Ducks Unlimited Happy Hour at The Celtic Fox, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Free drink, food. For more info, contact Chris Young at (913) 333-2922.
9 — Johnson County DU 9-Hole Golf Tournament and after-party, 4:30 to 10 p.m. at Falcon Valley Golf Course in Lenexa. Check-in will be from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m., with a prompt shotgun start at 5:30. To RSVP by Aug. 8, contacting Nick Neff at (913) 620-1073 or neff1313@hotmail.com.
11 — American Cancer Society Multispecies Fishing Tournament, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., El Dorado Lake. Launch, weigh-in at Bluestem Boat Ramp No. 2. Check-in at 6 a.m., auction to follow tourney. For more info, go to https://tinyurl.com/ydf3dcp2/.
11 — Ninnescah Sailing Association’s adult Basic Keelboat course, Cheney State Park. $125 for nonmembers, $75 for NSA members. For more information and to sign up, visit http://www.ninnescah.org.
11 — Catfish Chasers fishing tournament, 7 p.m. to 8 a.m., Coffey County Lake (Wolf Creek). Check in at main ramp through gate. Limit of 40 boats, pre-entry only. $2,000 guaranteed for first place. For more info, contact David Studebaker at (785) 289-0007 or by email at studebakerdavid@yahoo.com.
13 — Women’s Night, 6 p.m. potluck following, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
14-16 — Bassmaster College Series Classic Bracket, Milford Reservoir.
17 — Crappie Masters silent, live auctions to benefit Clinton, Mo., police department in conjunction with fishing tournament. Silent auction begins at 5 p.m., live auction at 8 p.m. at Benson Convention Center, 1008 E. Sedalia Ave. in Clinton. To donate prizes or auction items, contact Kyle Judd at (660) 233-0198 or Larry Jones at (660) 221-8902. Cash donations also are accepted, and can be deposited into the Clinton Fallen Officers account at any Hawthorn Bank location.
18 — Crappie Masters Benefit Crappie Tournament, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Truman Lake. Event will honor fallen Clinton, Mo., police officers Gary Michael and Ryan Morton. Registration from 5 to 6:30 a.m. at Bucksaw Marina. Entry is $60 per team. Free meal from Belly Down BBQ for paid participants. For rules and regulations, visit https://tinyurl.com/y82dwk44/.
18 — Ninth annual Sporting Clays for Kids, 8 to 11 a.m., Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call Chris at (785) 250-5189.
25-26 — Williamsport Classic, T.H.E. Archery Club at S.W. 97th and Topeka Boulevard. Registration at 8 a.m., $15 entry fee for adults, kids 12 and under free. For details, visit http://www.thearcheryclub.org.
25-26 — Catfish Chasers two-day fishing tournament, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, Calamus Lake, Neb. Check in at Homestead Knolls ramp. $200 entry fee if postmarked before Aug. 9, $300 after. Limited to 80. For more info, contact David Studebaker at (785) 289-0007 or by email at studebakerdavid@yahoo.com.
26 — Ravenwood Rooster Warm-up 100 2-person Scramble, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
SEPTEMBER
1 — Clays and Kids, noon to 2 p.m., Ravenwood Lodge. Reservations required. Ages 8-16, must be accompanied by guardian. $10 plus tax for 25 targets. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
1 — Kansas Crappie Club fishing tournament, Melvern Reservoir. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at the state park’s west ramp. Team entry fees are $100, plus $25 for optional big fish award. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
5 — Men’s night shooting events, 6 p.m., Ravenwood Lodge. Potluck to follow. Reservations required. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
6 — 51st annual Topeka Ducks Unlimited banquet and auction, Ramada Hotel and Convention Center in downtown Topeka. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., auction and raffles at 8 p.m. Early-bird prices through Aug. 29: Single $40/Couple $70/Greenwings $20. At door: Single $50/Greenwing $20.
7-8 — 16th annual Justin Corbet Memorial Shoot, 1:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Ravenwood Lodge. By reservation only. Biscuits and gravy breakfast from 8 to 9:30 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
8 — Hays Bass Anglers Association’s 18th annual Big Bass Challenge, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wilson Lake. Visit www.haysbass.com for more details.
8 — Kansas BASS Nation High School Qualifier No. 1, Wilson Reservoir. Takeoff/weigh-in at Hell Creek Boat Ramp. For more information, contact Richard Heflin at (785) 246-0243 or by email at richard.heflin@se2.com.
8-9 — Catfish Chasers two-day fishing tournament, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, Perry Reservoir. Check in at south state park ramp. Entry $125 per day. Added money for two-day total. For more info, contact David Studebaker at (785) 289-0007 or by email at studebakerdavid@yahoo.com.
9 — Kansas BASS Nation Youth Qualifier No. 1, Wilson Reservoir. Takeoff/weigh-in at Hell Creek Boat Ramp. For more information, contact Richard Heflin at (785) 246-0243 or by email at richard.heflin@se2.com.
21-22 — BNSF Family Day, Clinton Lake Camp No. 3. Includes crappie tournament, friendly BBQ battle. $100 entry fee per team/boat in either competition. For more info, contact Larry Valentine at (785) 249-8537, Tim Parrish at (816) 820-8022, Dylan Faulconer at (913) 416-3481 or Craig Eastman at (785) 207-3235. All proceeds will go to the Kansas Children’s Service League.
22 — Catfish Chasers fishing tournament, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Missouri River in Atchison. Check in at Atchison City Ramp. $2,000 guaranteed for first place. For more info, contact David Studebaker at (785) 289-0007 or by email at studebakerdavid@yahoo.com.
22-23 — Regular 40-target archery 3D shoot, T.H.E. Archery Club at S.W. 97th and Topeka Boulevard. For details, visit http://www.thearcheryclub.org.
22-23 — Kansas BASS Nation State Qualifier, Stockton Lake. $200 boater entry fee, $100 co-angler fee. For more info, contact Danny Barrett at (620) 200-8723 or danb4ku@gmail.com.
OCTOBER
3 — Men’s night shooting events, 6 p.m., Ravenwood Lodge. Potluck to follow. Reservations required. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
6 — Clays and Kids, noon to 2 p.m., Ravenwood Lodge. Reservations required. Ages 8-16, must be accompanied by guardian. $10 plus tax for 25 targets. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
6 — Kansas BASS Nation High School Qualifier No. 2, Hillsdale Reservoir. Takeoff/weigh-in at Jayhawk Boat Ramp. For more information, contact Richard Heflin at (785) 246-0243 or by email at richard.heflin@se2.com.
7 — Kansas BASS Nation Youth Qualifier No. 2, Hillsdale Reservoir. Takeoff/weigh-in at Jayhawk Boat Ramp. For more information, contact Richard Heflin at (785) 246-0243 or by email at richard.heflin@se2.com.
13 — Kansas Crappie Club fishing tournament, Tuttle Creek State Park. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Stockdale Ramp. Team entry fees are $100, plus $25 for optional big fish award. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
20-21 — Kansas BASS Nation 4-Man Team Series No. 2, Wilson Lake. $500 entry fee per team, 90 percent cash back. Two anglers per boat. For more info, contact Danny Barrett at (620) 200-8723 or danb4ku@gmail.com.
25 — Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission meeting, Colby Community Center in Colby.
NOVEMBER
10-11 — 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.
15-18 — Kansas Governor’s Ringneck Classic, Colby. More info at http://www.kansasringneckclassic.com/.
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.
2019
MARCH
15-17 — 2019 Bassmaster Classic, at Knoxville, Tenn.
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.
For more great hunting and fishing coverage, check out the Rouse Outdoors YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/RouseOutdoors.
28 — Catfish Chasers fishing tournament, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., John Redmond Reservoir. Check in at ramp by dam. $1,000 guaranteed for first place. For more info, contact David Studebaker at (785) 289-0007 or by email at studebakerdavid@yahoo.com.
28-29 — Regular 40-target archery 3D shoot, T.H.E. Archery Club at S.W. 97th and Topeka Boulevard. For details, visit http://www.thearcheryclub.org.
29 — .410 ’50′ Fun Shoot, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
31 — Fort Riley Guns and Gear NWTF banquet, 5 a.m., Riley’s Conference Center. For more, contact Stacey Woods at (620) 873-5159
AUGUST
1 — 2018 Northeast Kansas/KC Area DU District Meeting, Powder Creek Shooting Park in Lenexa. Shooting will begin at 4 p.m. at a cost of $30 per 50 rounds of sporting clays. Top Flight awards to be presented. Free dinner and beer follows shooting at 7 p.m., and the meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Chris at (913) 333-2922.
1 — Men’s Night, 6 p.m. potluck following, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
1 — Men’s night shooting events, 6 p.m., Ravenwood Lodge. Potluck to follow. Reservations required. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
2 — Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission meeting, 1:30 p.m., Gyp Hills Guest Ranch in Medicine Lodge.
2-4 — Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series National Championship, Kentucky Lake in Paris, Tenn.
4 — Ladies Clinic, 9 to 11 a.m., reservations required, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
4 — Dove Hunters 50 Warm Up, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
4 — Kansas Crappie Club fishing tournament, El Dorado Lake. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Sailboat Cove Ramp. Team entry fees are $100, plus $25 for optional big fish award. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
4-5 — 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.
5 — Kids and Clays, noon to 2 p.m., Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
5 — Kansas Crappie Club Single Pole Shootout, El Dorado Lake. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Sailboat Cove Ramp. Team entry fees are $100, plus $25 for optional big fish award. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
7 — Topeka Ducks Unlimited Happy Hour at The Celtic Fox, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Free drink, food. For more info, contact Chris Young at (913) 333-2922.
9 — Johnson County DU 9-Hole Golf Tournament and after-party, 4:30 to 10 p.m. at Falcon Valley Golf Course in Lenexa. Check-in will be from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m., with a prompt shotgun start at 5:30. To RSVP by Aug. 8, contacting Nick Neff at (913) 620-1073 or neff1313@hotmail.com.
11 — American Cancer Society Multispecies Fishing Tournament, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., El Dorado Lake. Launch, weigh-in at Bluestem Boat Ramp No. 2. Check-in at 6 a.m., auction to follow tourney. For more info, go to https://tinyurl.com/ydf3dcp2/.
11 — Ninnescah Sailing Association’s adult Basic Keelboat course, Cheney State Park. $125 for nonmembers, $75 for NSA members. For more information and to sign up, visit http://www.ninnescah.org.
11 — Catfish Chasers fishing tournament, 7 p.m. to 8 a.m., Coffey County Lake (Wolf Creek). Check in at main ramp through gate. Limit of 40 boats, pre-entry only. $2,000 guaranteed for first place. For more info, contact David Studebaker at (785) 289-0007 or by email at studebakerdavid@yahoo.com.
13 — Women’s Night, 6 p.m. potluck following, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
14-16 — Bassmaster College Series Classic Bracket, Milford Reservoir.
17 — Crappie Masters silent, live auctions to benefit Clinton, Mo., police department in conjunction with fishing tournament. Silent auction begins at 5 p.m., live auction at 8 p.m. at Benson Convention Center, 1008 E. Sedalia Ave. in Clinton. To donate prizes or auction items, contact Kyle Judd at (660) 233-0198 or Larry Jones at (660) 221-8902. Cash donations also are accepted, and can be deposited into the Clinton Fallen Officers account at any Hawthorn Bank location.
18 — Crappie Masters Benefit Crappie Tournament, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Truman Lake. Event will honor fallen Clinton, Mo., police officers Gary Michael and Ryan Morton. Registration from 5 to 6:30 a.m. at Bucksaw Marina. Entry is $60 per team. Free meal from Belly Down BBQ for paid participants. For rules and regulations, visit https://tinyurl.com/y82dwk44/.
18 — Ninth annual Sporting Clays for Kids, 8 to 11 a.m., Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call Chris at (785) 250-5189.
25-26 — Williamsport Classic, T.H.E. Archery Club at S.W. 97th and Topeka Boulevard. Registration at 8 a.m., $15 entry fee for adults, kids 12 and under free. For details, visit http://www.thearcheryclub.org.
25-26 — Catfish Chasers two-day fishing tournament, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, Calamus Lake, Neb. Check in at Homestead Knolls ramp. $200 entry fee if postmarked before Aug. 9, $300 after. Limited to 80. For more info, contact David Studebaker at (785) 289-0007 or by email at studebakerdavid@yahoo.com.
26 — Ravenwood Rooster Warm-up 100 2-person Scramble, Ravenwood Lodge. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
SEPTEMBER
1 — Clays and Kids, noon to 2 p.m., Ravenwood Lodge. Reservations required. Ages 8-16, must be accompanied by guardian. $10 plus tax for 25 targets. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
1 — Kansas Crappie Club fishing tournament, Melvern Reservoir. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at the state park’s west ramp. Team entry fees are $100, plus $25 for optional big fish award. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
5 — Men’s night shooting events, 6 p.m., Ravenwood Lodge. Potluck to follow. Reservations required. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
6 — 51st annual Topeka Ducks Unlimited banquet and auction, Ramada Hotel and Convention Center in downtown Topeka. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., auction and raffles at 8 p.m. Early-bird prices through Aug. 29: Single $40/Couple $70/Greenwings $20. At door: Single $50/Greenwing $20.
7-8 — 16th annual Justin Corbet Memorial Shoot, 1:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Ravenwood Lodge. By reservation only. Biscuits and gravy breakfast from 8 to 9:30 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
8 — Hays Bass Anglers Association’s 18th annual Big Bass Challenge, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wilson Lake. Visit www.haysbass.com for more details.
8 — Kansas BASS Nation High School Qualifier No. 1, Wilson Reservoir. Takeoff/weigh-in at Hell Creek Boat Ramp. For more information, contact Richard Heflin at (785) 246-0243 or by email at richard.heflin@se2.com.
8-9 — Catfish Chasers two-day fishing tournament, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, Perry Reservoir. Check in at south state park ramp. Entry $125 per day. Added money for two-day total. For more info, contact David Studebaker at (785) 289-0007 or by email at studebakerdavid@yahoo.com.
9 — Kansas BASS Nation Youth Qualifier No. 1, Wilson Reservoir. Takeoff/weigh-in at Hell Creek Boat Ramp. For more information, contact Richard Heflin at (785) 246-0243 or by email at richard.heflin@se2.com.
21-22 — BNSF Family Day, Clinton Lake Camp No. 3. Includes crappie tournament, friendly BBQ battle. $100 entry fee per team/boat in either competition. For more info, contact Larry Valentine at (785) 249-8537, Tim Parrish at (816) 820-8022, Dylan Faulconer at (913) 416-3481 or Craig Eastman at (785) 207-3235. All proceeds will go to the Kansas Children’s Service League.
22 — Catfish Chasers fishing tournament, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Missouri River in Atchison. Check in at Atchison City Ramp. $2,000 guaranteed for first place. For more info, contact David Studebaker at (785) 289-0007 or by email at studebakerdavid@yahoo.com.
22-23 — Regular 40-target archery 3D shoot, T.H.E. Archery Club at S.W. 97th and Topeka Boulevard. For details, visit http://www.thearcheryclub.org.
22-23 — Kansas BASS Nation State Qualifier, Stockton Lake. $200 boater entry fee, $100 co-angler fee. For more info, contact Danny Barrett at (620) 200-8723 or danb4ku@gmail.com.
OCTOBER
3 — Men’s night shooting events, 6 p.m., Ravenwood Lodge. Potluck to follow. Reservations required. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
6 — Clays and Kids, noon to 2 p.m., Ravenwood Lodge. Reservations required. Ages 8-16, must be accompanied by guardian. $10 plus tax for 25 targets. For more information, call (800) 656-2454.
6 — Kansas BASS Nation High School Qualifier No. 2, Hillsdale Reservoir. Takeoff/weigh-in at Jayhawk Boat Ramp. For more information, contact Richard Heflin at (785) 246-0243 or by email at richard.heflin@se2.com.
7 — Kansas BASS Nation Youth Qualifier No. 2, Hillsdale Reservoir. Takeoff/weigh-in at Jayhawk Boat Ramp. For more information, contact Richard Heflin at (785) 246-0243 or by email at richard.heflin@se2.com.
13 — Kansas Crappie Club fishing tournament, Tuttle Creek State Park. Morning registration, 2:30 p.m. weigh-in at Stockdale Ramp. Team entry fees are $100, plus $25 for optional big fish award. For more info, visit kansascrappieclub.com.
20-21 — Kansas BASS Nation 4-Man Team Series No. 2, Wilson Lake. $500 entry fee per team, 90 percent cash back. Two anglers per boat. For more info, contact Danny Barrett at (620) 200-8723 or danb4ku@gmail.com.
25 — Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission meeting, Colby Community Center in Colby.
NOVEMBER
10-11 — 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.
15-18 — Kansas Governor’s Ringneck Classic, Colby. More info at http://www.kansasringneckclassic.com/.
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.
2019
MARCH
15-17 — 2019 Bassmaster Classic, at Knoxville, Tenn.
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.
For more great hunting and fishing coverage, check out the Rouse Outdoors YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/RouseOutdoors.
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