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By Dave M
23 Mar 2011

Reservoirs, Kansas, and the 2010 Census

For more information see http://www.kansaslakes.org/

 

Why is the condition and sustainability of our reservoirs becoming a critical issue for Kansas ?  For one thing, there's a lot more of us than there were ten years ago - 164,700 more people, to be exact.  The 2010 census data for Kansas were released Thursday by the US Census Bureau, and Kansas has grown a bit since the last census in 2000, from 2,688,418 to 2,853,118 people. 

 

  • Seven of the top ten counties that gained population over the past decade rely on state, federal, and local reservoirs (directly or indirectly) as a source of their drinking water.

 

  • Nine of these top ten counties that gained population over the past decade had population growth rates of 10% or greater.

 

  • Based on an average domestic water use of 81 gallons per person per day, the 2000-2010 increase of 164,700 people represents an additional demand of nearly 5 billion gallons of drinking water per year, while simultaneously, the reservoirs in our state slowly lose capacity due to siltation.

Kansas census data map

Image: Population density of Kansas  

 

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By Dave M
23 Mar 2011

March 31 Last Day for Kansas Park Fee Bargains

PRATT - Visitors to Kansas state parks can save money by purchasing many permits before the prime park season begins on April 1. Permits purchased in the off-season - Oct. 1-March 31 - are valid for the remainder of the calendar year, and they are cheaper if purchased during this period.
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By Dave M
23 Mar 2011

Triple Action Laundry Detergent With 3D and ESP™ Technology

Pleasant Valley, MO - Dead Down Wind®, the industry leader in scent prevention introduces Triple Action 3D Laundry Detergent in a 20 ounce concentrated formula and drain back bottle. This unique formula controls odor, removes blood stains or other organic stains and even protects against fading or UV glow. Our ESP™ technology is the most effective laundry product for all hunting apparel including synthetics, carbon or technical fibers.

For the first time, one product does it all removing odor, cleaning, stain removal and garment protection on virtually any type of apparel. The exclusive ESP™ formula even knocks out chemical odors like earth scents, fresh scents or cover scents and unclogs carbon apparel. Dead Down Wind's proprietary formula uses multiple types of enzymes for Broad Spectrum results. For the best results in odor control and to extend the useful life of your apparel use a biological laundry product, not a chemical detergent - use Dead Down Wind.
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By Dave M
23 Mar 2011

Listen, Learn, and Talk Turkey

LEWISBURG, Ky.- Just in time for spring gobbler season, Down-N- Dirty Outdoors has launched a new website feature that's sure to help you bag old Tom by teaching you to become more fluent in talking turkey.

Success in spring turkey hunting relies almost entirely on vocal interaction with the birds to call them in. In fact, at this time of year, it's almost impossible to harvest a turkey without calling out to them. The key to success is being able to converse with the birds in order to talk them into range. Knowing what to say and when to say it are critical skills. They don't just call it "talkin' turkey" for nothing.

To increase your chances of success this spring, DND has created a new interactive feature of its www.downndirtyoutdoors.com website that will show you each of its calls and, more importantly, how to use them to talk the talk. The site offers streaming video

on each product's page that will teach you how to use that call, from the easiest box calls to pot calls to the more complex diaphragm calls. It's through these videos that you can see and hear the different techniques of clucking, yelping, purring, cutting and cackling from some of the nation's best callers. Then you can begin to practice those techniques, yourself. That's why DND has designed this website feature to assist turkey hunters in holding a compelling conversation with the birds that draws them in close.

Certain calls may work on a given day, and others may not because each call has its own distinctive sound. Likewise, your style of calling makes a big difference. A gobbler may answer to one call or style but not to another, so it's important to have a few different calls in your arsenal. The secret is knowing when and how to use them effectively. Practice being the key to success, DND Outdoors is here to help your turkey season be as successful as possible. Log on to www.downndirtyoutdoors.com to listen, learn, and then go out and harvest a big ol' long beard!

Through experience and determination, Down-N-Dirty Outdoors has come to offer hunters the most advanced line of game calls available today. From the unique-looking diaphragms to the exceptionally designed pot calls, the entire line is built by hand with one goal in mind: to provide the finest quality, affordable game calls that absolutely mimic your prey. There are no gimmicks; no pretty faces; no bull. The calls from Down- N-Dirty Outdoors are just the finest calls available on the market today, and they will make you a more successful hunter for years to come.

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By Dave M
15 Feb 2011

KDWP POSTS 2011 FISHING FORECAST ONLINE

Statewide summary helps anglers find fishing hotspots
PRATT — Each year, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) posts an online tool that answers every angler's most pressing question: "Where can I find the best fishing?" For some, this means the best shot at a species-specific lunker of a lifetime; for others, it may just mean catching a lot of fish, no matter what size or species. Whatever your angling goal, the 2011 Kansas Fishing Forecast is an indispensable tool that forecasts fishing prospects in public waters throughout the state.

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