The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has announced that 2008 nonresident deer applications are now available online at the KDWP website, http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us. To apply directly online, click "License/Permit Sales" on the home page, then "Begin License/Permit Purchase." To apply by mail, click "Other Services" at the top of the page, then "Publications" in the left-hand menu. "Application 2008 Deer Nonresident" should appear on this page.

The 2008 Kansas archery deer season will run Sept. 22 through Dec. 31. The urban antlerless-only white-tailed deer archery season (Deer Management Unit 19 only) will run Jan. 5- 31, 2009. The urban firearm deer season (Deer Management Unit 19 only) will open Oct. 11 run through Oct. 19. The Muzzleloader-only season will open Sept. 22 and run through Oct. 5. The season for youth and persons with disabilities will run Sept. 13-21. The regular firearms deer season is Dec. 3-14. The extended white-tailed antlerless-only season will run Jan. 1-4, 2009.

Mailed applications for nonresident deer permits must be postmarked no later than June 2. For more information, phone 620-672-5911.

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The Coyote Hunting Addiction
It could be the plumes of dust kicked up by the combines, the abrupt change in the dominate colors of the landscape, or the appearance of thousands of geese making their yearly migratory journey; whatever triggers it, fall is here! As my mother puts it, "I have been dealing with your father's neck swelling this time of year, for 26 years; and now I have to deal with both of you going into rut!"