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

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