Participating youth will have the opportunity to
hunt wheat stubble and sunflower fields during the Labor Day weekend hunt
The Westar Energy Green Team will host a youth-only dove hunt
Sept. 1-2 at the Jeffrey Energy Center (JEC) Wildlife Area, north of St. Marys.
The event is open to youth age 16 or younger and hunts will take place during
early morning and late afternoon on both days.
According to JEC
wildlife area staff, the fields are in great condition, and there should be
plenty of birds flying at close range. The hunts are an excellent way for kids
16 and younger to get hands-on experience and learn the basics of dove
hunting.”
The registration deadline is Aug. 26, with hunters being accepted
on a first-come, first-served basis. Youth must bring their own shotguns and be
accompanied by a non-hunting adult. Non-toxic shells will be provided to all
participants. Hunters age 16 must possess a Kansas
Hunters or mentors interested in participating in this event can
contact Barb Cornelius at (785) 575-8125.
The 2013 dove season is Sept. 1 - Oct. 31 and Nov. 2 - 10. For
more information on dove hunting, visit www.ksoutdoors.com
and click “Hunting/Migratory Birds.”
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