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The Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 127 - Year One Building the Hunting Dog FoundationIn 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
2025-07-2455 min
The Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 126- June 2025 KDWP Commission Meeting Recap 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 oppo...
2025-07-011h 26
The Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 124- ACTION ALERT-CONTACT YOUR SENATORSThis 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 Sen...
2025-06-1429 min
The Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 123- March & April 2025 KDWP Commission Meeting SummaryKansas 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...
2025-05-131h 06
The Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 122- Jan. 2025 KDWP Commission Meeting SummaryKansas 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 Dra...
2025-03-241h 04
The Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 121- Ryan CallaghanKansas 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!
2025-03-1847 min
The Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 120- Pheasants Forever with Bob St. PierreKansas 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
2025-02-251h 44The Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 119- Kansas Outdoor Heritage Alliance- with Kansas Bowhunters AssociationKansas 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
2025-01-131h 33
The Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 118- Taking Kids on a Western Hunt- New Mexico OryxThis 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
2024-12-271h 08The Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 117- Nov. 2024 KDWP Commission Meeting SummaryKansas 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
2024-12-0941 minThe Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 115- October 2024 KDWP Commission Meeting SummaryKansas 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
2024-10-2345 minThe Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 114- 2024 Kansas Upland Hunting ForecastKansas 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
2024-10-101h 31The Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 113- KDWP Commission with Lauren Queal SillKansas BHA board members Marshal Loftus, Kyle Pokorny, and Kurt Ratzlaff sit down with former KDWP Commission member Lauren Queal Sill. We discuss all things commission related including: How the commission works, misconceptions, rumors, changes to the commission, and much more!
2024-07-292h 03The Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 112- Extension Master NaturalistsArn Eccles and Amy Keigher join the KS BHA podcast today along with KS BHA board members Chuck Bartlett and Marshal Loftus. If you would like to learn more about the Extension Master Naturalist program, check out their website below. Enjoy! Extension Master Naturalist Program
2024-06-171h 36The Kansas BHA Podcast02/23/24 UPDATE - ACTION ALERT Contact Legislators Part 2 - Feb 22nd, 202402/23/2024 UPDATE - HB 2671 & HB 2672 ARE DEAD. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS REGARDING HB 2582 & SB 347. Another short episode detailing 4 bills that are currently alive in legislation that would be bad for the Kansas Outdoors. Tune in to learn more about these and reach out to your legislator to oppose these bills! BHA Blog Post Discussing the Bills: Click Here Find your Legislator: openstates.org SB 347 - Senate Confirmation of KDWP Commission Bill Link: Click Here HB 2582 - Changing the KDWP Commission Selection Process Action Alert...
2024-02-2359 minThe Kansas BHA PodcastACTION ALERT - Contact Legislators Part 2 - Feb 22nd, 2024Another short episode detailing 4 bills that are currently alive in legislation that would be bad for the Kansas Outdoors. Tune in to learn more about these and reach out to your legislator to oppose these bills! BHA Blog Post Discussing the Bills: Click Here Find your Legislator: openstates.org SR 347 - Senate Confirmation of KDWP Commission Bill Link: Click Here HB 2582 - Changing the KDWP Commission Selection Process Action Alert: Click Here Bill Link: Click Here Hearing Youtube Video: Click Here Com...
2024-02-2358 minThe Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 104- Hal HerringToday we are joined by well known writer, conservationist, and host of the BHA "Podcast and Blast", Hal Herring. Hal is a wealth of knowledge, especially in regards to public lands. KS Find Your Legislator SB 105- Jewell Co Land Purchase HB 2079- Deer Season and Deer Tags BHA Podcast and Blast "What are We Doing to Our Public Lands and Waters" Hal Herring Website Public Trust Film
2024-01-241h 43The Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 102 - Flatlander Elk HuntsJoin the Kansas BHA board as they delve into this year's Elk hunts, exploring the extensive preparations undertaken for the adventure. While some members experienced success, everyone had a memorable journey. The discussion encompasses physical conditioning, gear selection, and e-scouting, highlighting the year-long preparation leading up to the hunt.
2023-12-222h 11The Kansas BHA PodcastBonus Episode 97 - Deer Baiting Part 2Everyone got to hear a light hearted rant against baiting in Episode 95. Here's a turn from another BHA KS Board Member presenting additional perspectives from the other side of the deer stand.
2023-10-051h 32The Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 95 - Baiting DeerSo, in this episode three Kansas board members make an argument for why the baiting of deer is not needed in the great state of Kansas. Included in the show is an invite to anyone who is a BHA member to come on and make an argument for the baiting of deer. Not a member...sign up and come make your point. I'm an open minded guy. Just last week I tried sushi. I still don't like sushi and it will be an uphill battle to convince at least me baiting deer is deer hunting.
2023-09-201h 26The Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 89 - Education and Creation of PlaceWe sit down with BHA Kansas Board Member Matt Clay and talk about his time outdoors, but more importantly how he has used that time to pay it forward. Matt's new book, "The World Educators Create - The Role of Education in the Creation of Place" is a deep dive into the role of education in providing meaning to communities and landscapes. Matt is a super smart dude. You'll enjoy this one.
2023-06-211h 20
The WHTL Podcast - Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests#280 - Government Overreach? Dissecting The Ridiculous Kansas Public Land Trail Camera BanOn today's episode of The Exodus Podcast, we are giving our take on the recently passed Kansas Trail Camera Ban on Public Land... and reacting to the live stream of the debate and voting on the ban. There are quite a few hot takes from this one, so be sure to tune in for all 11 clips that we pulled from the live stream. We Discuss: Does this solve the conflicts on public ground Fairchase, is it solved by implementing on only 3% of the land Does banning trail cams reduce pressure on land Would limiting trail cameras per person...
2023-03-2156 minThe Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 80 - The Chatter that is Kansas BHAIn this episode nearly the entire Kansas Board of BHA gets involved in a discussion about all sorts of stuff Kansas BHA related. We cover everything from why BHA to overcrowding in the duck pond. This podcast episode was part of the activities associated with the Kansas BHA Board 2023 Strategic Planning weekend at Eldorado Lake State Park.
2023-02-011h 57The Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 77 - Gear TalkMerry Christmas from the Kansas BHA Podcast. Kurt goes over some top fives on gear.
2022-12-2108 minThe Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 76 - The BHA Armed Forces InitiativeIn this episode we visit with Trevor Hubbs from Backcountry Hunters and Anglers HQ regarding the Armed Forces Initiative (AFI). Trevor leads the BHA AFI and man is this guy busy. Listen to what he's been up to and the big things he has planned.
2022-12-0749 minThe Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 75 - The BHA MissionKurt Ratzlaff reminds us of the mission of BHA, an organization that cares about a lot of stuff, but primarly public lands and access.
2022-11-1622 minThe Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 72 - The Worst BHA Podcast EverYeah. I screwed up. Listen in to see how.
2022-10-0507 minThe Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 61 - The Kansas Nature ConservancyGreat partnerships start with great podcasts. In this episode we visit with Rob Manes the Kansas Director of the Nature Conservancy. They've got a ton of good things going on that align very well with BHA and plans are in the works to capitalize on that alignment. Listen to Rob describe their mission, their efforts and all things good for our environment...and hunting and fishing. Hopefully this is the first discussion of many in the future on a bond between KS BHA and the KS Nature Conservancy. Enjoy!
2022-04-201h 08The Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 58 - Walton'sEpisode 58 is up and real. It's real good too. In this episode we sit down with the boys at Walton's, our podcast title sponsor, and talk about all sorts of good stuff. This is a fun episode with lots of laughs and lots of information. Make sure you have a listen...and for the love of BHA and conservation go to the Walton's website and buy some of their stuff. It's good stuff and you need it. It's not as simple as just you want it.
2022-03-021h 31The Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 55 - Auction WinnersNorton, Kansas. We visit with the party of four who were the Kansas Upland Hunt Auction Winners at BHA's Annual Rendezvous in 2021. We talk about dogs, cabins, cold, and many other topics sure to interest all. Listen in and hear a different perspective on Kansas upland hunting.
2022-01-191h 17The Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 54 - Kansas DeerEmporia, Kansas. HAPPY NEW YEAR! What better way to start the New Year than listening to Episode 54 of the KS BHA Podcast? There are probably lots of better ways, but you won't find everything you need to know about the status of Kansas deer any place but this podcast; and really is there anything more important than that right now? We visit with Levi Jaster, Big Game Program Coordinator with the KDWP, about lots of stuff concerning deer. We talk about CWD, mule deer in Kansas, deer sex, spotlighting deer, netting deer, and lots of other stuff.
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Trapping TodayWhen to Quit – Podcast Episode 212In this episode, we discuss that common question we face at times on the trapline: do we stick things out or pull traps and call it a day? Various factors come into play, and I'll discuss some of them and give my thoughts. I don't think there really is a good answer. I also talk about new products on the store, appearing on the Kansas BHA podcast, a great new book, and more. Enjoy!
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2021-12-0548 minThe Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 50 - BHA's Longest Term EmployeeZoom. We made it to 50 episodes and with that we are the longest running BHA Chapter podcast in the history of BHA. We actually got that title at just 1 episode. To celebrate we talk to Tim Brass who holds a similar title. Tim is the Director of State Policy and Field Operations at BHA HQ; but more impressive than that, Tim is BHA's longest term employee. Tim has been a large part of growing the BHA membership to over 40,000 members. Listen in as we talk about all sorts of BHA stuff.
2021-11-0343 min
Great Plains OutdoorsTalking Kansas BHA with Kurt Ratzlaff ep10Join us as we visit with Kansas Backcounty Hunters and Anglers Chair Kurt Ratzlaff. BHA is a grassroots, boots on the ground organization whose mission is stewardship of our public lands.
2021-09-2245 minThe Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 41 - Introducing the BHA Great Plains Chapters CoordinatorZoom. Tag along as we get to know the new Great Plains Chapters Coordinator, Josh Stratton. This is not a job for Josh, this is a lifelong mission to make sure public lands are available for not only this generation but future generations. Listen for yourself, absorb just a little of his passion, and come away feeling energized to make great things happen in the Great Plains for BHA and public lands. Episode 41 is available now.
2021-06-161h 44
The ONS PodcastColor-by-Number LeadershipONS member Marcy Adams, DBA, MBA, RN, BHA, 2019 ONS Congress Career Fair presenter, deputy director of targeted medicine at Bayer Pharmaceuticals in Whippany, NJ, and member of the Greater Kansas City ONS Chapter, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer/producer, to discuss color-by-number leadership, different leadership personalities in practice, and why oncology nurses are the perfect fit for leadership roles. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Episode Notes Check out these resources from today's episode: The NCPD activity for this episode has...
2020-03-1328 min
East Meets West HuntA Southern PerspectiveOn this episode, I am joined by a good friend of mine from North Carolina, Brandon Hall. Brandon is a regular, working class man from the South that had a dream of heading west, and continues to make that dream a reality. Brandon's stories and lessons learned are well worth the listen! Topics: Intro - Elk Hunting Plans, #RUTSTACHE Shirt Preorder, Daily Podcast Update Train to Hunt Introduction to Brandon Hall What it's like to go to the Rocky Mountains coming from North Carolina How to prepare physically and shooting at angles First western hunts Broadhead...
2018-09-0339 min
East Meets West HuntBHA Collegiate Program with Kansas State UniversityOn this episode, I am joined by Dr. Adam Ahlers, a professor at Kansas State University and Ian Burrows, the Collegiate BHA Club President at the University. We are talking about all things Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, as well as what the goals of their collegiate program are in regards to recruiting, retaining and reactivating the hunting lifestyle in young adults. Topics: Intro to Ian Burrows and Dr. Adam Ahlers What the BHA Collegiate Program is about Why BHA is so successful with reaching young adults Goals of the club in connecting like minded people and...
2018-08-291h 05
Gritty PodcastEPISODE 17: Born & Raised Outdoors--No Trespassing, Private Land!On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we are back in Tamarack Idaho for the annual NW Mountain Challenge Archery Shoot and we talk to Ty Stubblefield and Josh Keller of Born and Raised Outdoors. We discuss Ty's new role with BackCountry Hunters & Anglers as Chapter Coordinator and the importance of conservation, the threat against our hunting lifestyle and how we can join the fight to preserve our traditions, values and way of life. If you're not familiar with Born and Raised Outdoors you should take some time to get to know these boys through their films which are some...
2015-07-1650 min