by Brent Frazee | Oct 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
The next time you see a monarch butterfly flitting around your garden, pay some respect. This orange and black butterfly is more than just another pretty face. It is the superman (or woman) of the insect world. That becomes evident in the fall, when millions of...
by Brent Frazee | Sep 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Before last weekend, Perry Lake had never been too kind to Frank Haidusek. He competed in several crappie tournaments at the 11,150 -acre reservoir in northeast Kansas, but he never fared that well. “Let’s put it this way. Perry has never been one of my favorite...
by Brent Frazee | Jan 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
I once thought I had to travel at least a couple hours to get a glimpse of the wild world. These days, I can stay home. Not far from my front door, I can lay eyes on a scene that rivals that of Squaw Creek or Swan Lake. Thousands of geese flock to Riss Lake each...
by Brent Frazee | Dec 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
Some people view the Flint Hills as “drive-through country” –miles of monotonous grasslands that stretch into the horizon. But I am willing to bet that most of those critics base their opinion from the vantage point of Interstate 70. They’ve never taken an exit and...
by Brent Frazee | Dec 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
Sometimes, I think we are our own worst enemy. By “we,” I mean hunters, fishermen, and other outdoors enthusiasts. Well-meaning sportsmen establish non-profit organizations dedicated to improving habitat for everything from ducks to pheasants to quail to deer, to...
by Brent Frazee | Oct 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
For those of you who think the Missouri Department of Conservation is inaccessible when it comes to listening to your feedback, here is your chance to sound off. The agency will celebrate its 80th anniversary with an open house Thursday at the Anita B. Gorman...
