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Southeast Kansas Forester Named ’09 Tree Farm Inspector of the Year
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Connie Robinson-Clemons has made history this year as the first-ever Kansas forester to be named the North Central Region’s Tree Farm Inspector of the Year. She and the nation’s three other regional winners received their award at the 2009 National Tree Farm Convention in Washington, D.C.
11/19/2009

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee...

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about how to assess the age of a deer on the hoof, as part of managing the deer harvest to promote development of "trophy" deer.

11/16/2009

THREATENING COYOTE PROBLEMS...

The nature of the coyote is to avoid contact with humans. But on occasion, this predator will become more acclimated to human activity, and that can lead to problems with aggressive coyote behavior, even in urban and suburban settings. The problem can be dealt with, with the assistance of wildlife control professionals, as talked about this week by K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee.

11/12/2009

A Backyard Haven For Wildlife--Birdbaths, feeders entice animals into your landscape
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. -- Once the growing season is done and the gardening equipment has been put away, many homeowners invite birds into their home landscape. It’s a win-win situation. Birds find necessary nourishment during the cold, winter months, and families enjoy watching the colorful, often graceful visitors.
11/11/2009

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee...

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about deterring coyotes from areas inhabited by people, in light of recent problems with coyote attacks in populated locations.

11/9/2009

MAKING THE MOST OF THE HUNT...

A remarkably high percentage of hunters are injured…or worse…by falls from tree stands during deer season. Last week, K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee discussed how virtually all of those mishaps can be prevented by using the right preventative equipment. This week, Charlie looks at the proper utilization of a tree stand…location, height, cover, and shooting angles…to make the most of the hunt.

11/5/2009

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee...

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee continues his look at tree stands. This week he focuses on making the most of the hunt, which includes determining the proper height and location of the tree stand.

11/2/2009

DEER STAND SAFETY...

Statistics show that a remarkably high percentage of hunters are injured…or worse…by falls from tree stands during deer season. And what troubles K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee is that virtually all of those mishaps can be prevented, by simply using the right preventative equipment. He looks closer at the topic of deer stand safety this week.

10/29/2009

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee...

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about deer hunter safety when using a tree stand, considering that scores of injuries and even numerous fatilities result from falls from tree stands.

10/26/2009

TURKEY VULTURE FACTS...

They’re not the prettiest of birds, but they do serve a vital function in wildlife ecology…turkey vultures. They will become scarcer in the coming weeks as they migrate south, says K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee. This week, he talks about the positive attributes of turkey vultures…and addresses misconceptions about their threat to young livestock.

10/22/2009

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee...

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about the important role of turkey vultures in the wildlife ecosystem, and clears up a misconception about their threat to young livestock.

10/19/2009

PRIVATE QUAIL INVENTORY...

Landowners interested in upgrading their bobwhite quail conservation efforts on their property should take in what K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee covers this week. He’ll talk about two methods of taking inventory of one’s quail resources. Either will allow a landowner to make an informed decision on the quail harvest limits they might want to impose on his or her place.

10/15/2009

Torn-Up Turf Likely Caused by Grub-Hungry Critters
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Some kind of creature has been tearing up sections of Kansas lawn turf this fall. The most numerous cases have shown up in the Wichita area.
10/15/2009

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee...

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks of two ways that landowners can conduct their own census of quail populations on their property, so that they can establish more conservative hunting limits if they so choose.

10/12/2009

WINTER BIRD FEEDING...

Cooler weather is starting to take over, and birds are figuring out where they’ll overwinter. By placing bird feeders in the yard or other suitable setting, you can encourage birds to stick around. But it’s more than just feeding those birds, says K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee. You must provide the other two essentials: water and shelter.

10/8/2009

Geary county Extension agent Chuck Otte...

Geary county Extension agent Chuck Otte, an avid bird watcher, passes along several ideas on providing winter habitat for birds.

10/7/2009

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee...

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee offers ideas on attracting birds to your home setting this fall and winter with the three essentials: food, water and shelter.

10/5/2009

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT MODEL...

There is a basic framework around which all wildlife management policy decisions are built in this country. It’s called the North American Wildlife Conservation Model. And it has proven to be a boon for wildlife and hunting and fishing enthusiasts alike over the many years. This week, K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about the origins and makeup of this model.

10/1/2009

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee...

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee looks at the provisions of the North American Wildlife Conservation Model...the basis for all wildlife management policy decisions in this country.

9/28/2009

CLEAN WATER ACT...

Two years ago, an effort was started in Congress to reinforce the Clean Water Act, by broadening its oversight of water resources in the United States. This was dubbed the Clean Water Restoration Act, and it became a source of considerable controversy amongst agricultural producers and outdoor enthusiasts. More recently, steps were taken to soften the impact of the proposed new legislation. Wildlife specialist Charlie Lee of K-State talks about that this week.

9/24/2009

Are ‘Found’ Eagle Feathers OK to Keep?
Q: I have found a dead eagle. May I keep the feathers? A: Probably not. Just two eagle species are native to the United States, and both are protected.
9/24/2009

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee...

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee looks at an effort to modify the proposed Clean Water Restoration Act, in order to make it less objectionable to agricultural producers and outdoor enthusiasts.

9/21/2009

HUNTING LEASE RATES...

Many landowners have game hunting resources that they would like to offer to the public commercially. However, they don’t have much of an idea on the fee to charge for a hunting lease. That takes careful consideration, says K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee. This week, he talks about some of the prime factors to think about when setting the price of a hunting lease.

9/17/2009

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee...

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee offers considerations on setting fees for hunting leases on one's property.

9/14/2009

C-R-P PUBLIC MEETING...

Wildlife habitat improvement has been one of the hallmarks of the Conservation Reserve Program. Now, with thousands of C-R-P contracts due to expire soon, the future of that habitat may be in question. On Wednesday, September 23^rd, the U-S-D-A will be holding a public session on the C-R-P, and all are invited to attend and contribute to the dialogue. K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee has more on that opportunity.

9/10/2009

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee...

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee spotlights a USDA public comment session on the Conservation Reserve program being held in Manhattan later this month.

9/7/2009

TEAL SEASON OPENS SEPTEMBER 12th...

In this week’s Outbound Kansas, K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee looks at the opening of duck season in Kansas. Teal season in the low plain zone opens September 12^th and runs through the 27^th. Teal season in the high plain zone is September 19^th through the 26^th. Because of their size and acrobatic flying, Charlie says teal present hunters a good challenge.

9/3/2009

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee...

K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee discusses the opening of teal hunting season, which begins September 12th in Kansas.

8/31/2009

TIME FOR DOVE HUNTING SEASON...

Dove hunting season in Kansas runs from September 1^st through October 31^st and from November 7^th through the 15^th. K-State Wildlife specialist Charlie Lee discusses dove hunting and outlines some of the restrictions and limitations dove hunters must follow.

8/27/2009

BAT DISEASE ISSUE

Despite the opinion many people have about bats, these flying mammals are a very beneficial species, especially when it comes to consuming mosquitoes and other harmful insects. Unfortunately, a mysterious disease is now ravaging bat populations in the northeastern United States, and could eventually threaten bats in the central plains. K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about the situation, and what is being done in response.

4/12/2009

Attracting Birds Means Supplying What They Like
SALINA, Kan. -- To a degree, attracting birds to a backyard feeder requires giving them what they most prefer. That can be complicated, because different kinds of birds prefer different types of food.
1/15/2009