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Your ultimate outdoor adventure awaits on the scenic

great plains of southwest Kansas

where sporting traditions still exist.

Explore abundant habitat of

native grass, shelter belts, creek

bottoms & lake areas that

offer plentiful game,

surrounded by rural hospitality.

Enjoy your visit and

use this guide to help

you discover our local

community and

Kansas hunting

at its best!

Community Updates Online hodgemancountyks.com

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Special Events

United Methodist Men’s

Welcome Hunters Breakfast Saturday, November 14, 2009

5:30 am to 8:00 am

Jetmore United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall

204 E. Highway St. (East of Courthouse)

Serving Biscuits and Gravy

Eggs & Fruit

Free Will Donation

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Hunting Meal Saturday, November 14, 2009

10:00 am - 2:00 pm Serving Chili • Vegetable Soup • Pies

Free Will Donation

Location: St. Mary’s Catholic Church 14920 SE 232 Rd • Rural Hanston, KS

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Map of Jetmore, KS

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Map of Hanston, KS

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Community Services

Emergency Dial 911 Hodgeman County Information Hot Line - Local Weather / Advisories 1.888.HODGEMAN (1.888.463.4362)

Hospital - Hodgeman Co. Health Center / Long Term Care 809 Bramley, Jetmore, KS 620.357.8361

OShea Memorial Medical Clinic 810 W. Bramley, Jetmore, KS 620.357.8354 Reno Pharmacy Health Mart 519 Main, Jetmore 620.357.8305 Hours: M-F 9:30 am -5:30 pm Sat. 9:30 am to Noon

City of Jetmore Office 108 E. Bramley 620.357.8344

City of Hanston Office 620.623.2796

Jetmore Public Library 308 Main St. 620.357.8336 Internet/FAX/Copier

Hanston Public Library 105 Logan 620.623.2798 / Internet

Hodgeman Co. Courthouse 500 Main St. - Jetmore 1st Floor (620 Area Code) Extension Office 357.8321 Health Department 357.8836 Economic Development 357.8831 2nd Floor Clerk 357.6421 Treasurer 357.6236 Appraiser 357.8366 Register of Deeds 357.8536 3rd Floor Sheriff 357.8391 Clerk of District Court 357.6522 County Attorney 357.6411 Road Department 357.8346 Jetmore Post Office 357.8338 302 Bowlus Hours: M-F 9:00 am - 12:30 pm & 2:00 -3:30 pm, Sat 9:00 - 10:00 am Hanston Post Office 623.4491 104 N. Logan Hours: M-F 7:30am -12:30 pm & 1:30 - 4:15 pm, Sat 7:30 - 9:15 am Newspaper Jetmore Republican 357.8316 415 Main, Jetmore, KS Jetmore Car Wash Open 24 hrs Located 1 Block West of Main on Best Street. Automatic wash plus 2 self-serve bays & vacuums.

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Hunting Permits, Guns, Ammo

Kansas Hunting Regulations/Permits Online kdwp.state.ks.us

Wildlife & Parks Region 3 Office Dodge City, KS • 620.227.8609

Hunting & Fishing Licenses/Permits in Hodgeman County

Hodgeman County Clerk Ph: 620.357.6421 Kansas Hunting Atlas includes Walk-In Hunting Maps Courthouse - 2nd Floor - License/Permit Agent 500 Main St. • Jetmore, KS 67854 Hours: M - F , 9 am to Noon & 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Gunsmoke Hunting LLC - License/Permit Agent 202 E Adams St • Hanston, KS 67849 Ph: 620.623.4212

Ruff House Outfitters - License/Permit Agent Rt 1 Box H7A • Hanston, KS 67849 Ph: 620.623.4787 / Web:ruffoutfitters.com

Guns & Ammunition

Postrock Trading Company LLC Store Ph: 620.357.8919 607 Main St • PO Box 3 • Jetmore, KS 67854 Cell: 620.357.4037 Joe Stairrett, Owner e-mail: postrock@unitedwireless.com

Hours: Mon -Sat 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday by Appointment Only

Selling new and used guns, ammunition, reloading equipment, gold & coins, appraisals.

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Upland Game Bird Seasons

PHEASANT Regular: November 14, 2009 –January 31, 2010 Youth: November 7-8, 2009 Open Statewide/ Daily Bag Limit: 4 cocks in regular season, 2 cocks in youth season. Note: Pheasants in possession for transportation must retain intact a foot, plumage, or some part to determine gender.

QUAIL Regular: November 14, 2009 - January 31, 2010 Youth: November 7 - 8, 2009 Open Statewide / Daily Bag Limit: 8 in regular season, 4 in youth

PRAIRIE CHICKEN Southwest Zone: November 21, 2009 - December 31, 2009 Daily Bag Limit: 1

Big Game Season DEER Youth & Disabled: September 12 - September 20, 2009 Muzzelloader - only: September 21 - October 4, 2009 Archery: September 21 - December 31, 2009 Early Firearm (DMU 19 only) October 10 - October 18, 2009 Regular Firearm: December 2 - December 13, 2009 Extended Firearm Whitetail: January 1 - January 10, 2010 Shooting Hours: One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.

Migratory Birds DOVE Season: September 1 - October 31 and November 7 - 15, 2009

DUCKS (East of Hwy 283 - Early Zone/ West of Hwy 283 High Plains Zone) Daily Bag Limit: 5 / Possession Limit twice daily limit Season:High Plains Zone Oct 10, 2009 -Jan. 5, 2010 & Jan. 23-31, 2010 Early Zone: Oct. 10 - Dec 6, 2009 & Dec 19, 2009– Jan 3, 2010

FALL TURKEY: Oct. 1-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-31 & Jan. 11-31, 2010 Bag Limit: One turkey, either sex, per permit or game tag.

Sportsman’s Calendar

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Outfitters

Gunsmoke Hunting Ph: 620.623.4212 Hanston The Salmans’ family will treat you to a hunting experience filled with country hospitality. Guided hunts on controlled shooting areas - licensed by the State of Kansas. Extended Hunting Season Sept. 1 to March 31. Guest house lodging & meals provided. Kenneling. Birds cleaned & frozen for transport.

Pointed Rock Outfitters 209 Carousel Ave. Jetmore, KS 67854 Mitchell Durler - 620.357.5700 Russell Durler -620.357.5500 website: prohunts.com email:durler76@hotmail.com Pointed Rock Outfitters in southwest Kansas, offers rug-ged terrain hunting on the Sawlog Creek. With a wide variety of animals, including trophy whitetail & mule deer, wild upland birds, pheasants and quail. Contact us to set up your archery, muzzleloader or rifle deer or bird hunt today.

Professional Gun Dogs & Xtreme Upland Outfitters 26178 NE 230 Rd . Hanston, KS 67849 Travis & Katie Ruff - cell: 620.338.1509 Home: 620.623.2265 email: progudog@yahoo.com Web: progundog.com Professional Gun Dogs is a full service training fa-cility . We offer complete, guaranteed training from puppy work to totally finished dogs. Excellent mod-ern facilities house every dog for the best possible care. Contact us about our training program & hunting services today.

Ruff House Outfitters Rt 1 Box H7A . Hanston, KS 67849 Ph: 1.800.487.0981 or 620.623.4787 Web: ruffoutfitters.com Tailored hunts to the individual parties. Challenging for the professionals. Fulfilling to the novice & enjoyable to both. Great Hunting at a Great Place.

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Lodging

Pawnee Valley Lodge Ph: 620-357-6330 or 1.877.357.6330 209 Main St • Jetmore, KS 67584 Located at the intersection of Highways 283 & 156 in Jetmore Email: pawneevalleylodge@yahoo.com Web: http://jetmoremotel.com Comfort, convenience, friendly staff and clean rooms - that’s why our customers keep coming back. Newly built in 2008, our 12-unit motel features queen-sized beds throughout, as well as free wire-less internet, flat screen TV’s, non-smoking rooms and complimen-tary continental breakfast. If you have a large group of 5-10 people, give our “bunkhouse” basement a try. Our guests love it! Game cleaning area located north of motel. Let us make your next hunting trip a relaxing one by contacting us for reservations. Visit our website for complete details.

RV Hookups Jetmore - Chipshot RV Park Ph: 620.357.8416 or 620.357.5674 2 Jetmore Locations - Full Hookups - $18 per night, monthly rates available. Camp sites - with electricity $15 daily / $7 daily without. Contact Jetmore City Office, 620.357.8344.

Hanston - Lazy Lanes RV Park Ph: 620.623.4881 Please leave a message. $10 daily, $250 per month. Full Hookups, Room for Dogs.

Veterinary Services Jetmore Veterinary Service Ph: 620.357.8877 510 W. Hwy 156 • Jetmore, KS 67854 • Lou Scott, DVM Full Service Veterinary Clinic. Special care for your hunting dog, contact us for your supply of Hills Science Diet Dog Food.

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Restaurants/ Convenience Stores

Agustino’s Restaurante Ph: 620.357.3575 509 Main St. • Jetmore, KS 67854 email: agustinos_restaurante@hotmail.com Hours: Tues - Sun. 11 am to 2 pm & 5:00 - 8:30 pm. Closed Mondays. Serving pizza, pasta, sandwiches, beer & steaks.

Browns Corner Café & Dairy Bar Ph: 620.357.8539 Hwy 156 & Main St. Jetmore, KS 67854 Hours: 10 am to 8 pm / Sun 11 am to 8 pm Closed Wednesdays.

The Hideout Bar & Grill Ph: 620.357.8888 615 South Main St. • Jetmore, KS 67584 Hours: Mon - Sat. 11 am to Midnight - Daily Food Specials Coldest beer in town, best prices around!

Judy’s Café Ph: 620.357.8537 303 Main St. • Jetmore, KS 67854 Hours: 7 am to 8 pm Monday - Saturday , Breakfast Served All Day, 8 oz. hamburgers, fresh cut fries. Welcome Hunters!

Sidewinders Restaurant & Club Ph: 620.357.8394 505 Main St. • Jetmore, KS 67854 Hours: Mon - Thurs 11 am - 2 pm & 5 - 9 pm, Fri 11 - 2 pm & 5 - 10 pm, Sat 5:00-10:00 pm.

Bruce’s Country Kitchen Ph: 620.623.2511 206 W. Washington, Hanston, KS 67849 Hours: Mon - Sat. 10 am to Midnight A fun place for the whole family. Try our delicious menu of cheese-burgers, fries, cold beverages. Bring your friends & enjoy an ice-cold beer while shooting a game of pool.

Presto Convenience Store #4 Ph: 620.357.8369 222 Main St & Hwy 156 • Jetmore, KS 67854. Hours: Mon-Thurs 6 am - 10 pm & Fri & Sat 6 am - midnight Sun. 7 am to 10 pm. Ice, Deli, Fuel, Lottery & Powerball, ATM.

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Grocery

Jetmore Food Center Ph: 620.357.6554 Corner of Main St & 100 E. Wash • Jetmore, KS 67854 Web: jetmorefoodcenter.com / email: markwell@fairpoint.net Hours: Mon - Sat: 8 am to 8 pm , Sun. 9 am to 6 pm Ice, deli, fresh meats, produce, special orders, video rentals. Kansas Hunting Atlas & Regulation Information available

Banking / ATMs

Farmers State Bank Ph: 620.357.8324 601 Main St, Jetmore, KS 67584 /email: frstbk@fairpoint.net Hours: Mon - Fri: 9 am to noon & 1:00 to 3:00 pm Wednesday -drive-up window hours: 3 - 5 pm, Sat: 8:30 am -Noon We are a full service, locally owned, community bank.

Hanston State Bank Ph: 620.623.4811 102 N. Logan, Hanston, KS 67849 web: hanstonstatebank.com email: customerservice@hanstonstatebank.com Hours: Mon - Fri: Lobby - 9 am - noon & 1:00 - 3:00 pm Drive Up Mon - Thurs: 8 am - 4 pm, Fri: 8 am - 5 pm Closed Saturday - ATM located near Drive Up Window. Branches in Lewis & Hays, KS. Full service with internet banking & debit cards.

Presto Convenience Store Ph: 620.357.8369 ATM - Jetmore, see pg 9 for complete information

Recreation

Cheyenne Hills Golf Course Ph: 620.357.8735 New grass greens - Northwest edge of Jetmore

Haun Museum Ph: 620.357.8794 Located on Main St. Jetmore. Tour guide, Mary Ford is happy to share artifacts from Hodgeman County 1880s Pioneer Life. Open to the public during summer months, but available by appointment during hunting season. Please phone a few days prior to your trip to arrange a tour. Alternate tour guide: Charles Guthrie at 620.357.8473, email: caguthrie@fairpoint.net

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Automotive Service / Repair

Dodge City Co-op Jetmore Branch Service Station - 620.357.6414 Office/Elevator - 620.357.8314 1220 South Main St. Jetmore, KS 67854 Hours: M-F 7:30 am to 5 pm, Sat 7:30 am to noon The Jetmore Branch has a full service filling station where you can fuel up your vehicle, have a flat tire repaired, get your oil changed or even have your tires rotated & balanced. Dodge City Co-op also sells high quality dog food for your hunting companion. Hanston Branch Ph: 620.623.2115 Heartland Auto/Diesel Service Ph: 620.357.8441 or 710 W. Hwy 156. Jetmore Ph: 620.357.4031 New tire sales, tire repair, automotive services, oil change & lube service.

R&R Supply Car Quest Ph: 620.357.8353 207 North Clay, Jetmore, KS 67584 - West Hwy 156 -Don’t let a problem with your truck ruin your hunting weekend...Car Quest brand farm and auto parts in-stock with special orders over night. Come see us for all your automotive needs. Schwartz Auto Ph: 620.357.8763 North Main, Jetmore, KS Full service car, truck and diesel repair, with computer diagnostic equipment.

Ruff Stuff Parts & Supply Ph: 620.623.2334 or Located on Main St. Hanston - Ph: 620.623.0123 across from the Bank. Federated Auto Parts, tires, batteries, auto sales, ag sales & so much more! We’ll find what you need!

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Miscellaneous

G-Man Graphx Ph: 620.623.2253 308 W. Monroe St, Hanston, KS 67849 Web: gmangraphx.com Email: gman@ucom.net - Contact Geena Martin for vinyl lettering, signs and custom decals for your advertising needs.

Land Title Services of Hodgeman County Ph: 620.357.6404 Email: landtitleservices@live.com Located South of Courthouse - Contact Joanne Clarke for a full service abstract and title insurance company that has been in con-tinuous business in Hodgeman County since 1900. Joanne has been working in the title business for the last 35 years & owner/operator since 1982. Top-notch service, licensed , bonded and insured, complete set of abstract books.

L & J Collectible Toys Cell Ph: 620.357.4062/ 620.357.6467 422 Howard, Jetmore, KS 67854 Contact Larry Nuss for your collectible toy needs. Die-cast, wide variety - start your Christmas shopping early.

Country Keepsakes - Main Street - Jetmore Crafts, recipe books, miscellaneous gifts. Hours posted.

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Contact Information kshfh.org

President -Tony DeRossett Ph: 913.485.9622

E-mail: TonyD@kshfh.org

Kansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry welcomes the donation of

DEER, ANTELOPE, ELK AND MOOSE.

Local Area Meat Processor Collection Points

South Fork Meat Processing 785-798-3464 11998 US Hwy 283 • Ness City, KS 67560 Hours: M - F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm / Sat. 8:00 am - Noon

Burkhart Meats 620-659-2286 820 Winchester Ave • Kinsley, KS 67547 Hours: M - F 8:00 am to 5:30 pm . Special Hours during season No charge for skinned game. KSHFH invites you to donate any legally harvested approved game to our participating meat processors. There is no cost to do-nate your game as long as the KSHFH organization has sufficient funding to cover the processing expense. Donated game must be field dressed and legally tagged. You may also donate a portion of the meat you are having processed for yourself to a participat-ing processor. Please contact your KSHFH Coordinator or participating Butcher to confirm that donations are currently being accepted.

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Your recreational destination for Camping Fishing Horseback Riding Swimming Boating Wildlife Observation

Duck & Geese Hunting

Online Updates At www.horsethiefres.com

Park Entrance: 9 Miles West of Jetmore, KS

On Hwy 156

HorseThief Reservoir

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1. Treat every gun as if it were loaded.

2. Control the gun’s muzzle at all times.

3. Guns not in use should be unloaded and stored with

the action open.

4. Be sure the barrel and action are clear of obstructions

and that only the proper ammunition is carried.

5. Never point a gun at anything you don’t want to

shoot.

6. Be sure of your target before you pull the trigger, and

always know what is beyond the target.

7. Never climb a fence or tree or cross an obstacle with

a loaded gun, and never pull a gun toward you by the

muzzle.

8. Never shoot at water or a flat, hard surface.

9. Store guns and ammunition separately, out of reach

of people unfamiliar with safe gun handling.

10. Wear hunter orange and eye protection.

11. NEVER handle a firearm or attempt to hunt while

you are affected by alcohol or drugs.

Remember These Basic Safe

Hunting Rules

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Pheasant Rice Bake 2 Pheasant breasts, cut up 1 Package Onion Soup Mix 1 Cup Uncooked Rice 1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup 1 Cup of Milk 1 Can of French Fried Onion Rings

Simmer pheasant in water with a small amount of vinegar or lemon juice to tenderize. Sprinkle dry soup mix into buttered casserole dish. Sprinkle rice over soup mix. Add cooked pheasant pieces, pour cream soup and milk mixture over bird. Cover and bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with onion rings. Cook an additional 15 minutes longer. Six Servings. Recipe by Ann Kassouni.

Savory Pheasant Bites A bite-sized treat -On the grill or In the oven

Pheasant breast cut into 2 inch pieces Zesty Italian Dressing Marinate bird in dressing overnight in fridge Bacon Strips On the grill: On heavy foil, place several strips of uncooked bacon. Arrange drained, marinated pheasant over bacon, & pour on 1/4 cup of fresh zesty Italian dressing. Fold foil tight around bird & bacon. Grill for 20 minutes. Turning foil packet after 10 minutes. Or In the oven: Heat broiler on low. Line a cookie sheet with foil. Place several slices of uncooked bacon. Arrange marinated pheasant on bacon. Broil uncovered for 20 minutes. Recipe by Jason Stithem.

Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks www.kdwp.state.ks.us

2009 Walk In Hunting Area (WIHA) Map Hodgeman County, Kansas

Complete Kansas Hunting Atlas available at Courthouse • Jetmore (Extension Office & Clerk’s Office)

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