FLH News – June 9

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FLH News

June 9, 2025

Upcoming Events

Jun 7 – Hound Training (9am at the Kennels)

Jun 14 – Farewell Ride at McGuire's

Jun 17 – Trail Ride on Post

Jun 21 – Hound Training

Getting In Gear for Summer Activities

We've been working on a calendar of events and will be kicking summer activities off with our Farewell Ride at McGuire's this Saturday. Gates will open at 9am. We will have our first guided trail ride(s) at 10a. We'll fire up the grill at noon. LFA is providing some meat options. Please bring a potluck dish to share.

On Tuesday the 17th we'll have our first on-post trail ride, heading out from the kennel/arena area at 5:30. These rides will continue through the summer (weather permitting) and will include exploring the trails as well as making use of the cross-country area and riding down near the Mighty Mo!

Please bookmark our new calendar to keep up with FLH activities!

Kennel Update

Hounds are doing well. We will be scheduling a kennel work day soon to do some maintenance/repairs.

Planning for the Season

The season's schedule will be "dynamic" as we continue to explore new fixture options. However, we are tentatively planning to live hunt twice per month at the Settlers Acre (Beisel's) fixture in the Flint Hills and drag hunt twice per month at Stavers or a Winchester fixture.

In addition, we encourage members to plan to attend the North Hills Hunt Burwell event (October 2–5). Discussions are underway to hold the 2025 Kansas Hunt Week following that event (starting on Tuesday, 10/7), and FLH's opening at the Settlers Acre fixture on Saturday, October 11. We will also be pursuing group visits to other hunts in the region.

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Committee Updates

Fixture Development

Staver's – East of Easton: Currently no access to the surrounding properties, but after visiting the fixture it has been determined that it is appropriate for hound ex and drag hunting. A work day will be scheduled to clear trails.

Winchester Area: Acreage suitable for hound ex and drag hunting is available (Hensleigh's). Potential for additional properties to be added. Help is needed to mow and prop the property.

Division – Flint Hills: Supportive of two hunts per season. One would be during Kansas Hunt Week.

Flint Hills Hunt: FLH members are welcome to join FHH Hunts anytime. We will plan to have FLH/FHH joint hunts twice per month.

Fort Leavenworth Installation: Hound training/exercising must be "on leash." Mounted hound activity is not allowed. Other riding activities are permitted.

Union County Bird Dog Ranch: Owner contact FLH as a result of recommendation from an NHH member. Located in Thayer Iowa, 150 miles North of Kansas City. It is a mixed use facility made up of row crops, hay fields, timber and CRP with enough acreage for drag hunting. They host AKC Pointing Breed Field Trials and Hunt Tests, Upland Game Hunting and Deer Hunting. We are following up.

KS Public Lands: Initial contact of POC has been made by Ted S.

Melvern Lake/Eisenhower State Park: Following up on potential for drag hunting.

Non-Hunt Activity and Membership/Recruitment

Brainstorming session was held. Working on calendar of events.

Staff/Hound Training

Hound training has commenced. Trail rides to familiarize staff with the Flint Hills Hunt/Settlers Acre fixture, Stavers, and Winchester will be scheduled in the next couple months. An "Intro to Staffing" event will be scheduled in August.

Receive Recognition for FLH Volunteerism

As FLH is part of the Fort Leavenworth Family, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (FMWR) program, members of the Fort Leavenworth Hunt can record and receive recognition from Fort Leavenworth for volunteer hours spent supporting the hunt. Recording volunteer hours is an individual choice and not a requirement, but is strongly supported by the FLH Masters. Recording hours both allows for individual recognition by Fort Leavenworth FMWR and for Fort Leavenworth leadership to understand the significant time contributed by our members to make FLH successful as an organization. The guide to the right will take you through the process of registering, applying for positions, and recording your hours. Please contact FLH Master Candy Smith with any questions.

Kennel Needs

The kennel wishlist has been updated!

Let's make sure our kennel staff have everything they need to keep the hounds healthy and happy! View the Amazon Wish List here.

Take Advantage of Comms Resources

Looking for Something?

Looking for the season calendar? Don't feel like searching through emails for the latest weekly update? Please bookmark the Resources page and the FLH Events page of the FLH website! With the exception of last-minute schedule changes (which will go through Facebook, email, and GroupMe), you will find the most current FLH info on these pages.

LAC Information – Make It Easy to Get on Post!

A Local Access Credential (LAC) allows civilians to enter Fort Leavenworth without having to stop at the visitor center each time. Members needing to obtain or renew a LAC must complete the Applicant Information and Criminal History sections of the LAC application (click image to download) and submit it to Master Candy Smith. You may also email your info to Candy or provide it over the phone (913-948-0189) and she will complete the form for you. She will then submit it to the FMWR Director, who will sign it and forward it to the Visitor Center (VCC) for processing. Current processing time is 2.5–3 weeks.

For those who need only temporary access to Ft. Leavenworth (for the hunt ball, for example), please register for a one-day pass online. It's quick and easy!

GROUPME FLH Text Alerts

We use GROUPME Text Alerts for changes and cancellations due to weather or other circumstances. (Alerts for changes or cancellation of an event will continue to be posted on Facebook as well, and you can always call a Master.) To sign up for these text alerts, contact Jim Fain.

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