YEAR OF THE HERON
Our interaction with water varies over the year. So here we have grouped our Wading Sports articles about wading and paddling pursuits by season.
Winter
Moonstruck
Today is the first day of the lunar year and an important holiday to Asians throughout the world. It’s easy to understand why this is a special holiday – the moon’s…
There is No Place Like Home
We eagerly anticipate a new year ahead, but in February time on the water – wading, paddling, fishing – seems very far away. February is a good time for thinking…
Spring
Exploring Kansas Homewaters: Wyandotte County Lake
Imagine watching migrating swans in February and paddling your canoe among blooming lily pads a fewmonths later. Within half an hour of downtown Kansas City. How can that be possible?…
March 5, 2023 – John’s Fishing Outing
John Self caught a Blue Catfish while fishing with his daughter, Charlotte, in the river trails along Mud Creek. Sunday March 5th was a windy day with a high temperature…
Mushroom Hunting Tips From a Heron
A Great Blue Heron Guide to Mushroom Hunting Mushroom Folklore Walk quietly, and carry . . . nothing!No, herons don’t hunt for mushrooms. But if they did, they would probably…
Trout in the Parks
March 1 rarely feels like “spring” in the Midwest. But in Missouri, the opening of the trout parks is a welcome end to winter. These parks offer clear flowing spring…
Summer
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Fall
Return to Cheyenne Bottoms
For those of you who grew up waterfowl hunting in Kansas, the map above this article should bring a nostalgic smile. It is a map of Cheyenne Bottoms – one…
Wading Safely in the Duck Marsh
There are many articles discussing how to wade safely while fly fishing in swift water. There are warnings about wearing waders in a boat. And everyone should know about the…