WESTAR ENERGY GREEN TEAM TO HOST YOUTH DOVE HUNT

Participating youth will have the opportunity to hunt wheat stubble and sunflower fields during the Labor Day weekend hunt

ST. MARYS­­– The Westar Energy Green Team will host a youth-only dove huntSept. 1-2 at the Jeffrey

Energy Center (JEC) Wildlife Area, north of St. Marys. The event is open to youth age 16 or younger and hunts will take place during early morning and late afternoon on both days.

According to JEC wildlife area staff, the fields are in great condition, and there should be plenty of birds flying at close range. The hunts are an excellent way for kids 16 and younger to get hands-on experience and learn the basics of dove hunting.”

The registration deadline is Aug. 26, with hunters being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Youth must bring their own shotguns and be accompanied by a non-hunting adult. Non-toxic shells will be provided to all participants. Hunters age 16 must possess a Kansas hunting license and HIP permit.

Hunters or mentors interested in participating in this event can contact Barb Cornelius at (785) 575-8125.

The 2013 dove season is Sept. 1 - Oct. 31 and Nov. 2 - 10. For more information on dove hunting, visit ksoutdoors.comand click “Hunting/Migratory Birds.”