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Kansas Backcountry Hunters and Anglers presents the Kansas BHA Podcast. An entertaining show about all things related to the preservation of the wild being wild.
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Marshal, Jeff, and Kurt had the honor of chatting with Ted Koch. Ted is the Executive Director of the North American Grouse Partnership. We discuss grasslands, prairie chickens, and much more! Welda Prairie Workday-March 28th KDA Grasslands Report Lesser Prairie Chicken Landowner Alliance North American Grouse Partnership
We sit down with Jeff Prendergast, Small Game Specialist, of the KDWP and discuss how the upland season went across the state, what it looks like for the future, and lots of other stuff.
Kurt and Jeff do a rundown of current legislative bills from the 2026 Kansas Legislative Session. Ducks, drones, fees, and river access are all on the menu. We also talk about receding hair lines. There is some major stuff going on at your statehouse so have a listen, decide for yourself, and make a difference by calling your legislator and telling them how you feel.
Everything you ever wanted to know about water in Kansas. Well almost...we need another episode to go deep on some topics. We visit with Burke Griggs, Professor at Washburn Law School, and one of the most knowledgeable people in the country on water law, particulary Kansas water law. Professor Burke provides a great rundown on everything outdoors people should know about waters of the United States, water rights, water access, water quality, and everything water. Enjoy.
If you think facts are better than fiction on the topic of CWD you need to listen to this episode. We talked to Dr. Krysten Schuler, a Wildlife Disease Ecologist with Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine, about CWD. Dr. Schuler is the foremost expert on CWD, having studied the disease since 2002, her entire career. She's presented expert testimony on CWD to the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources where she explained that ""Chronic wasting disease is the most serious threat facing wild deer and elk populations in North America today." The best part…she's an avid hunter and we regrettably pulled her out of her tree stand to record this episode. This stuff is important to her. If anyone cares equally about deer, hunting and the impact of CWD; Dr. Schuler is that person. Have a listen, this is good stuff to know.
In this episode, we sit down with Wes Sowards of KDWP And get an update on the walk-in hunting access program.
In this episode of the Kansas BHA Podcast, we explore the first year of a hunting dog's life with Ron Boehme of The Hunting Dog Podcast and Jeff Hancock of Hickory Hollow Llewellin Setters. From crate training to first bird contact, we break down the key milestones, mistakes to avoid, and tips for building a reliable hunting companion
Kansas BHA board members Marshal Loftus and Kurt Ratzlaff break down the most recent KDWP commission meeting from June 2025. We have time stamps listed below for referencing the YouTube meeting recordings. If you want to skip our banter at the beginning and get right into the content, skip ahead to the 14:30 Mark. JUNE KDWP COMMISSION MEETING YOUTUBE LINK 21min Waterfowl History 31min Trout 46min Blue Cats 49min Various Fish Species 56min Regs in Promulgation 1hr 28min Hunting Pressure on Public Wetlands 1hr 39min KBA Opposes Expansion of Night hunting season 1hr 48min Secretary's Remarks 1hr 53min KS Fed of Houndsmen opposes Expansion of Night hunting season 2hr 23min Waterfowl Reg History 3hr 19min Turkeys 3hr 26min Commission Procedure 3hr 34 min Sean Miller Loves Trail Cams 3hr 56min Public Comments 4hr 25min Rep. Carpenter on Funding
In this episode, host Chad Woods sits down with Dr. Clair—veterinarian, hunter, and owner of Paradigm Sporting Dog. They dive into hunting dog health, nutrition, field safety, and injury prevention, plus what to pack in your field and truck kits. Clair also shares insights on puppy development, caring for aging dogs, and how to be best prepared in the field. Don't miss the details on her upcoming Bird Dog First Aid Course at Wichita Scheels on July 19th!
This episode is a quick Action Alert episode to let our listeners know about a very real threat of the sale of 2-3 MILLION acres of our public land. This process is moving quickly, so quick action is needed on our part. Lets take a stand and tell congress we oppose the sale of our public land! Links below to Learn and Take Action BHA Take Action Link Your Mountain Podcast-3 Mil Acres of Public Lands For Sale Fresh Tracks/Randy Newberg Video Regarding Public Land Sale Senator Moran - 202-224-6521 Senator Marshall- 202-224-4774
Kansas BHA board members Marshal Loftus and Kurt Ratzlaff break down the most recent KDWP commission meetings from March & April 2025. We have time stamps listed below for referencing the YouTube meeting recordings. March Commission Meeting Recording Time Stamps For referencing Commission Meeting Recording 1hr 20min Coyote NIght Hunting 2hr 55min Waterfowl season Process 3hr 10min Kansas Elk 3hr 20min Anterless whitetail season April Commission Meeting Recording Time Stamps For referencing Commission Meeting Recording 12min Waterfowl season and bag limits 2hr 35min Coyote night hunting 3hr 50min Commission Procedure
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. KDWP Jan 30 Commission Meeting Youtube link 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 3:11 Waterfowl Discussion 3:26- Levi Jaster Whitetail Populations and Antlerless Permits
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!
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! Pheasant Fest 2025- Kansas City Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever
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 kansas@backcountryhunters.org Check out the Kansas Bowhunters Association
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 Events Page For Upcoming Kansas BHA Events
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 HERE
Today Marshal Loftus and Kurt Ratzlaff sit down with National Deer Association Director of Policy Catherine Appling-Pooler. 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. Wildlife Commissions Are Under Threat. Here's How Hunters Can Help. Why Is The North American Model of Wildlife Cosnervation Importnat?
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 HERE
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! 2024 KDWP Upland Forecast
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Great talk, thanks for the information! I've wanted to visit BWCA for years, after listening to this i contacted Piragis and I'm planning a trip this summer.