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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
JUNE GUIDE
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2004
Fishing fees keep Kansas lakes stocked
By Amanda O'Toole
aotole@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Dustin Lanning always carries a few things with him when he fishes on Clinton Lake: his fishing pole, some minnows (sometimes worms), his cooler, beer and food.
One of the less obvious pieces of equipment he carries is tucked safely in his wallet: his fishing license.
The Howard senior is one of more than 250,000 people who buy fishing licenses annually in Kansas.
Though the fees collected by the state for those licenses help sustain Kansas' recreational fishing, the government recently opened the lakes to non-licensed fishers in hopes of increasing interest in the sport.
Clinton State Park, as well as all Kansas state parks, waived the license requirements for fishing June 5 and 6 as part of national fishing and boating week, June 5 to 13.
"I think it's a good idea for first-timers," Lanning said. "I think a lot of people would like fishing and would go again."
Jerry Schecher, Clinton State Park manager, said he encouraged people to make the trip out to the 1500-acre park, even though licenses are again required.
"It's first of all an excellent leisure activity," he said. "It generates a lot of revenue for the state."
Schecher said fishing promoted sales in food, equipment, gas and trips to local stores. Fishing also pays for his and others' jobs.
Bob Mathews, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks chief of information and education, said fishing license sales paid about 25 percent of the department's annual operating budget.
About $8.75 to $10 million helps to pay for a variety of things including more than 400 full-time employee salaries.
"We try to provide people a nice place to come," he said. With the funds
received from license sales the park can support fishing programs and improve fishing, which is important to draw more people to the shores.
In addition, the fish Lanning catches are supplied by the license revenue.
The department owns and operates four hatcheries throughout the state which produce bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, rainbow trout, redear sunfish, sauger, saugeye, smallmouth bass, striped bass, wiper and walleye.
Schecher said Clinton State Park housed channel catfish, walleve and wipers.
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has stocked more than 4.2 million fish in Clinton State Park since February.
The department also stocked more than 1,000 fish in Mary's Lake, which is in Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 S.W. Harper.
fishery division of the department used its $4.5 million annual budget to stock about 500 locations a year. He said the division's survival depended on money generated from fishing and hunting license sales.
"In these urban waters, even big bodies of waters, sometimes they become overfished," he said. "In order to maintain the fishing standards we need to use the money generated from license sales."
The consequence of fishing without a license, Mathews said, depends on situation and severity and can cost a fisherman anywhere from $35 to $75.
Lanning said he did not mind buying a fishing license even though he usually throws all his fish back.
"I don't want to have to worry about throwing my pole down anytime I see someone coming," he said. "I don't mind either because it helps keep the the lakes nice."
Kyle Austins, fisheries manager, said the Edited by Jay Senter
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Editor's note: All tickets purchased through Ticketmaster may require an additional service charge.
American Etchers Abroad:1880-1939
Showcase of Etchings from the Spencer's Extensive Print Collection
Sundays from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Fridays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Features more than 65 etchings by 30 American artists drawn from the Spencer Museum of Art's print collection for a critical examination of the etching revival in America. Issues explored include the motivations of the artists for working abroad in this era, as well as how these works fit into existing definitions of American art. The event is ongoing until June 6 in the North Balcony Gallery at the Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St., and is free for all ages.
Elephant Trike
The Olive Gallery and Art Supply, 15 East 8th St., will present Elephant Trike, a collection of paintings and drawings by Geoff Benzing, now through June 30.
The Johnson County Library and the Friends of the Library will host the 2004 Sizzlin' Summer Used Book Sale at the Mission Center Mall, 4801 Johnson Drive, Mission, the sale will be open Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sizzlin' Summer Used Book Sale
Italian Summer Fashion Show
Kansas City retailers Birdies, Second Honeymoon and Spool will sponsor the Italian Summer Fashion Show, featuring clothing designs by local Kansas City city designers as well as live music. The
show will be presented at 7 p.m., Saturday, on West 18th St. in Kansas City, Mo.The event is free to the public.
Rush
Rush, the 1980s hit group, are touring again and are scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Sunday at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 633 North 130th St., Bonner Springs. The concert is open to all ages. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster for $30 to $65.
Bela Fleck and The Flecktones
The group that incorporates sounds of Bluegrass, Classical and Jazz will perform Monday, June 14 at Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts. The show is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. and tickets are available at the Liberty Hall box office or they may be purchased through Ticketmaster. Tickets cost $26.50 for floor tickets and $32 for balcony seats. No one younger than 18 will be admitted. For more information call the Liberty Hall Box office at 785-749-1972.
Peter Thompson will show about 60 new photographs he has created since stepping down as dean of fine arts at the University of Kansas in 1999 at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire. The lecture will start at 7:30 p.m. June 15. The gallery opened June 4 and will remain open seven days a week until July 16. The event is free for all ages.
Photographs by Peter Thompson
Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 West 10th Street, Kansas City, Mo., will present J. Kent Barnhart in his one-man show, How Did I End Up Here?, June 17 through June 27. For ticket information and times, call 816-421-1700.
How Did I End Up Here?
Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival 2004 The 2004 Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival
is a three-day event that takes place on 400 acres of partially wooded land by Lake Clinton, from June 18 to 20. More than 50 acts are scheduled to perform at the three-day festival. Tickets range from $40 to $105. Single-day tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the festival gates. This price includes admission to the festival and parking. Camping is not included in single-day tickets. All 3-day passes include next-to-car camping. $75 tickets available through April 30 or until sold out. Ticket prices are $105.
The music of Led Zepplin performed by the Starlight Symphony Orchestra
The Starlight Symphony Orchestra, featuring guest Conductor Brent Havens and Vocalist Randy Jackson, will perform Led Zeppelin's classic songs. The concert is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. Saturday June 19 at the Starlight Theatre, 4600 Starlight Road, Kansas City, Missouri. Tickets are available at Starlight's box office or they can be purchased through Ticketmaster for $25 to $30. Reserved Seats cost: $39.50, $32.50 and $29.50. Lawn seats are $25.
Crown Center Antique Festival
Crown Center, 2450 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, Mo., will host the fourth annual Crown Center Antique Festival on Saturday, June 19, and Sunday, June 20. the festival will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Romance Romance: A Romantic Musical
This Tony Award nominated play is based on a book by Barry Harman and explores love and romance across centuries. Directed and choreographed by John Staniuas, with musical direction by Michael Johnson. The show starts June 25 and continues through July 3rd with nightly showings at 5:00 p.m. at Murphy Hall. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased to at Murphy Hall's box office.
Mexican Fiesta
St. John the Evangelist, 1234 Kentucky, will host its 23rd Annual Mexican Fiesta from 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday, June 25, and Saturday, June 26. There will be authentic Mexican food, refreshments and live entertainment. The event is free to the public.
Heartland Men's Chorus
The Heartland Men's Chorus will present "Seductive Sounds: The Joy of Singing" Saturday, June 26, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 27, at 4 p.m. at the Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th, Kansas City, Mo. For tickets, call 816-931-3338 or visit www.hmckc.org. Tickets are available for $15 or $25.
Kiss / Poison
Sunday, June 27 7:00 p.m. Kiss and Poison will perform at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre,.683 North 130th Street, Bonner Springs. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster for all ages for $24 to $59.
MOVIE LISTINGS
LIBERTY HALL
644 Massachusetts, Lawrence, 785-749-1912
Bon voyage (PG-13) 4:40 7:10 9:40
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (R) 8:30
Good Bye Lenin! (R) 4:30 7:00
SOUTH WIND 12
3433 Iowa Street, Lawrence, 785-832-0880
Day After Tomorrow (PG-13) 12:15 1:50 4:05 4:35
6:50 7:30 9:40 10:20
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (PG-
13) 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 7:00 7:30 8:00
10:00 10:30
Mean Girls (PG-13) 11:50 1:55 4:55 7:40 10:10
Raising_Helen (PG-13) 12:55 4:15 7:10 9:55
Shrek 2 (PG) 11:40 12:30 1:05 2:00 3:00 4:00 4:30
6:10 5:45 7:15 7:45 9:00 9:30
Soul Plane (R) 9:35
Troy (R) 11:45 3:00 6:45 10:00
Van Heising (PG-13) 12:30.4:00 7:00