02/23/24 UPDATE - ACTION ALERT Contact Legislators Part 2 - Feb 22nd, 2024
Release Date: 02/23/2024
Episode 122- Jan. 2025 KDWP Commission Meeting Summary
The Kansas BHA Podcast
Kansas BHA board members Marshal Loftus and Kurt Ratzlaff break down the most recent KDWP commission meeting on January 30, 2025. This was an interesting meeting to say the least! We have time stamps listed below for referencing the recording. If you want to skip our banter at the beginning of this episode, skip to the 8:50 mark. Time Stamps For referencing Commission Meeting Recording 21 min- Eyeworms in Quail 43 min- Trail Cam Ban Discussion 1:09- Thermal Coyote Hunting 1:39- Law Enforcement Perspective on Thermal Hunting 2:25- Back From Break 3:09 Commission Tag Drawing...
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Episode 121- Ryan Callaghan
The Kansas BHA Podcast
Kansas BHA board members Marshal Loftus, Kyle Pokorny, and Kurt Ratzlaff sit down with BHA's North American Board Chair & Meateater's Director of Conservation Ryan Callaghan. We were short on time but we discussed a wide range of topics around BHA, keeping a positive attitude while hunting, and much more!
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Episode 120- Pheasants Forever with Bob St. Pierre
The Kansas BHA Podcast
Kansas BHA board members Marshal Loftus, Chad Woods, & Kurt Ratzlaff sit down today to discuss Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever and the upcoming Pheasant Fest Event in Kansas City with Bob St. Pierre. Bob is the Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for PF/QF. We hope to see you at Pheasant Fest!
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Episode 119- Kansas Outdoor Heritage Alliance- with Kansas Bowhunters Association
The Kansas BHA Podcast
Kansas BHA board members Marshal Loftus and Kurt Ratzlaff sit down with Jamie Howater and Shawn Harding from the Kansas Bowhunters Association to discuss a new alliance of "Hook & Bullet" groups here in Kansas. Kansas Outdoor Heritage Alliance is a group of 14 (and growing) hunting and fishing based groups. The goal of KOHA is to make the voice of average hunters and anglers heard in Kansas both at the legislative and commission level. contact Kansas BHA at Check out the
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Episode 118- Taking Kids on a Western Hunt- New Mexico Oryx
The Kansas BHA Podcast
This one is a little unique. KS BHA Board Members Marshal Loftus and Kyle Pokorny sit down to talk about their recent hunting trip to New Mexico. This isn't just a hunting story though. We wanted to provide a little perspective on taking kids along on a Western/Out-of-State hunt. It's not easy but we highly recommend taking your kids along any time it is possible. Enjoy! Check Out Our For Upcoming Kansas BHA Events
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Episode 117- Nov. 2024 KDWP Commission Meeting Summary
The Kansas BHA Podcast
Kansas BHA Board Chair Marshal Loftus and Kansas BHA Legislative Chair Kurt Ratzlaff breakdown and summarize the most recent KDWP Commission meeting. These meetings can be long and exhaustive so we are summarizing these to keep our members and listeners engaged! If you want to jump past our rambling and story telling at the beginning, go to the 11 minute mark. KDWP Commission Meetings can be found
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Episode 116- NDA Director of Policy Catherine Appling-Pooler
The Kansas BHA Podcast
Today Marshal Loftus and Kurt Ratzlaff sit down with Director of Policy . NDA does a great job of monitoring wildlife legislation in each state and letting their members know what is going on. Catherine is a wealth of knowledge on wildlife commission issues and policy issues regarding wildlife. She has written some great articles which are linked below.
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Episode 115- October 2024 KDWP Commission Meeting Summary
The Kansas BHA Podcast
Kansas BHA Board Chair Marshal Loftus and Kansas BHA Legislative Chair Kurt Ratzlaff breakdown and summarize the most recent KDWP Commission meeting. These meetings can be long and exhaustive so we thought this might be a good way to keep our members and listeners engaged! KDWP Commission Meetings can be found
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Episode 114- 2024 Kansas Upland Hunting Forecast
The Kansas BHA Podcast
Kansas BHA Chair Marshal Loftus sits down with Jeff Prendergast from KDWP, former KS BHA board member Jeff Hancock, and KS BHA board member Chad Woods. We discuss habitat conditions, and the forecast for hunting Pheasants, Quail, and Prairie Chickens in 2024/2025. Don't tell anyone, but it is looking pretty dang good folks! The Official KDWP 2024 Upland Forecast is now live as well!
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Episode 113- KDWP Commission with Lauren Queal Sill
The Kansas BHA Podcast
Kansas BHA board members Marshal Loftus, Kyle Pokorny, and Kurt Ratzlaff sit down with former KDWP Commission member Lauren Queal Sill. We discuss all things commission related including: How the commission works, misconceptions, rumors, changes to the commission, and much more!
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Another short episode detailing 4 bills that are currently alive in legislation that would be bad for the Kansas Outdoors. Tune in to learn more about these and reach out to your legislator to oppose these bills!
BHA Blog Post Discussing the Bills: Click Here
Find your Legislator: openstates.org
SB 347 - Senate Confirmation of KDWP Commission
Bill Link: Click Here
HB 2582 - Changing the KDWP Commission Selection Process
Action Alert: Click Here
Bill Link: Click Here
Hearing Youtube Video: Click Here
Committee Passing of Bill Youtube Video: Click Here
HB 2671 - Refunding Nonresident Hunting Licenses
Bill Link: Click Here
Hearing Youtube Video: Click Here
Committee Passing of Bill Youtube Video: Click Here
HB 2672 - Issuing Landowner Appreciation Deer Permits
Bill Link: Click Here
Hearing Youtube Video: Click Here
Committee Passing of Bill Youtube Video: Click Here