Walter Alan Button was one of the founders of the Jayhawk Quail Unlimited/Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation, located in Lawrence, Kansas.  He served on the Board of Directors of that group for over 30 years.  Alan had often expressed his desire that QUWF supports the hunting tradition by awarding a young person a lifetime hunting license. 

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Alan was a passionate hunter and an exceptional shot. Whether hunting for pheasant, quail, or turkey, Alan's instincts and accuracy often led him to reach his daily limit so early that he'd spend the rest of the day helping his hunting partners reach theirs. Alan loved training his dogs and watching them work. He raised several German Shorthairs, including Molly, Dottie, Samantha, Heidi, Sadie, and Kate.

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Please support Alan’s love of hunting and the outdoors by submitting your application for the opportunity to earn a FREE Lifetime Hunting License or Lifetime Fishing License in Alan’s memory.  The winner will be selected at our Jayhawk Chapter of QUWF banquet on October 5th, 2024, in Lawrence, Kansas.

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Who is eligible

• All boys and girls who are 10-17 years old at the time of the banquet

• Kansas residents only
   

Application process

• Participate in at least 1 hour of conservation-related service through one or more service projects. Examples include

  • Work on a self-identified conservation project,

  • Help a local conservation or wildlife club like the Jayhawk Chapter of QUWF, Jayhawk Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, Jayhawk Audobon Society, Friends of the Kaw, etc

  • Reach out to Justin Hamilton at Clinton Wildlife Area and ask what you can do to help him at the Wildlife Area.

  • Help a dog club like the American Kennel Association, the local chapter of the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, etc

  • Build feed plots with a local organization or conservation club

  • Volunteer with the Kansas Department of Wildlife

• Submit a short write-up explaining

  • The conservation-related service activity/activities you participated in.

  • Explain how you got your hands dirty and/or equipment dusty to help the habitat, wildlife, and conservation.

  • Explain what this lifetime hunting license in Kansas would mean to you.

  • If possible, include a picture or pictures documenting the work or the outcomes of the work. 

• Submissions must be received no later than September 28, 2024.
   

Selection Process

• Eligible participants will be determined by the board as

  • Completing at least 1 hour of conservation-related service work as determined by parent/guardian/supervisor signature and work description.

  • A short write-up with pictures or other media showing the work

  • Having made a clear case of what a lifetime hunting license would mean to you.

• All eligible participants will be invited to attend the banquet with parents/guardians for free. You must be present to win.

• All eligible submissions will be entered into a random draw, with the winner of the draw receiving a lifetime license. The announcement of the winner will occur at the banquet.

• Three lifetime hunting licenses will be given away at the banquet on October 5, 2024.
   

To submit, send an email to jayhawkquwf@gmail.com with the following:

• First and Last Name

• Date of birth

• Home Address

• Parent/Guardian Name

• Parent/guardian’s phone number

• Parent/guardian’s e-mail address

• Submit a short write-up explaining

  • The conservation-related service activity/activities you participated in.

  • Explain how you got your hands dirty and/or equipment dusty to help the habitat, wildlife, and conservation.

  • Include a picture or pictures documenting the work or the outcomes of the work.