Hutchinson, KS -(AmmoLand.com)- Anyone who has a passion for bowhunting and archery should make plans to attend the 43rd Annual Kansas Bowhunters Association State Convention and Banquet in Hutchinson, Feb. 26-28, 2016.
The event will feature all things bowhunting, including outdoor gear and products, photography, paintings, arts and crafts, custom knives, bows, antlers, taxidermy and more. The convention and banquet will take place at the Atrium Hotel and Conference Center, 1400 North Lorraine.
Other activities include an informal gathering with guest speaker, bowhunter and big game records holder Jack Frost on Friday evening. Saturday will include vendor and exhibitor displays, and a ladies gathering in the morning, then an informal question and answer period with Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism staff in the afternoon. The Saturday evening awards ceremony and banquet will feature a guest speaker presentation, fundraising auction, raffle drawings and kids pizza party. Sunday morning events include a worship service and guest speaker presentation.
Rooms can be reserved at a discounted rate by calling 620-669-9311 by Feb. 19th. For more information and to purchase admission tickets, contact Bob or Sherry at (785) 806-1493 or e-mail kbasec@gmail.com.
About the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism:
As a public steward of the Kansas natural resources, the mission of the Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism is to: Conserve and enhance Kansas natural heritage, its wildlife and its habitats–to assure future generations the benefits of the state’s diverse, living resources; Provide the public with opportunities for the use and appreciation of the natural resources of Kansas, consistent with the conservation of those resources; Inform the public of the status of the natural resources of Kansas to promote understanding and gain assistance in achieving this mission.
For more information on KDWPT, please visit www.kdwpt.state.ks.us.