The Kansas Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt announces Liza Ward of Great Bend has been chosen to be one of six Kansas youth to participate in the 29th annual Kansas Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt. The event will be held April 16, 17 and 18, in El Dorado. Hunters from many states have committed to participate this year including Kansas Governor Sam Brownback.
Former Kansas Governor Mike Hayden will also attend the three day event. Hayden teamed up with former El Dorado Chamber of Commerce president Marv McCown in 1987 to establish the event. The hunt is managed by Executive Director Janet Post and headquartered at 200 S. Main in El Dorado.
Realtree legend David Blanton will be in the lineup at the 2015 event. Turkey calling great Preston Pittman will be on hand as well as Billy Yargus, the 2015 Grand National Calling Champion. Outdoor personality Rob Keck will MC the evening events.
Events this year include a Thursday celebrity social and a guide/celebrity get-acquainted social, the “Big Tom” hog roast social on Friday and the Saturday “One Shot” banquet. The “Big Tom” and the “One Shot” will be held at the Butler Community College Hubbard Welcome Center in the Clifford Stone Room.