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FLH News

November 12, 2025

Upcoming Events

Nov 15 – Drag Hunt at Hensleigh's (10am)



Nov 19 – Hound Ex/Drag at Staver's (3pm)



Nov 22 – Drag Hunt, Staver's (10am)



Nov 26 – Hunt with MVH (10am)



Dec 3-13 – (Deer season. Stay tuned for info on alternate activities.)



Dec 17 – Drag Hunt Easton Area (3p)



Dec 20 – Hunt with MVH (10a)



Dec 26 – Boxing Day Hunt, Easton Area





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

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Formal Season Kickoff and Veterans Day Parade

We had a lovely opening graciously hosted by the Flint Hills Hunt. FHH and FLH hounds provided some good sport during the cool, cloudy start to the day. Some fields viewed coyote; most viewed deer—including the prize-winning buck that popped up right underneath hounds as they worked to track down their quarry. Their job became more challenging after the sun popped out and the wind picked up to the point that you had to actively brace against it as you rode.



After hacking back in, we were treated to a beautifully staged dining table and hearty breakfast. A huge thank you to Lucy and the Fains for covering the whoopie wagon; to Carlie for arranging clergy for the blessing of the hounds; to Ruth, Lucy, Laura, and everyone else who helped set up and tear down breakfast; to Pat for arranging with Kansas Country Store to provide cakes; and to everyone who came out to share the day with us!

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Tuesday, FLH was represented in the 206th Leavenworth Veterans Day Parade by mounted members as well as members and retired hounds in the hay wagon. We're proud to be part of this tradition and to honor those who served.

Coming Up...



This Saturday is our first drag hunt at the Hensleigh's fixture:



14454 Hickory Point,

Winchester, 66097

Please park behind the new shed (largest outbuilding there, you can't miss it)



Our route will depend on whether or not we are able to install some coops by Friday. A map will be sent out as soon as possible.



Already...?



Yes, here we are in the middle of November, which means the holidays are right around the corner! We have two holiday events scheduled for December.

Hounds for the Holidays

Sunday, December 7, 13:00–17:00 (1p–5p)

FLH Kennels



Join us at the kennels for a festive afternoon celebrating the season and our hounds.  



The kennels will be decorated for the holidays and seasonal refreshments will be provided courtesy of the staff. A beautifully adorned Hound “Angel Tree” will be on display for those who wish to share in the spirit of giving. The kennel wishlist is available on Amazon for anyone interested in supporting their ongoing care and enrichment.



We look forward to sharing this special day with our Fort Leavenworth community as we celebrate the season and our cherished hounds.

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Holiday Ornament/Spirit Exchange

Sunday, December 21, 4:00pm–7:00pm

18757 Hildebrant Rd., Leavenworth



All are welcome. Please bring a potluck dish and/or beverage to share. Ornament and/or spirit for the exchange are optional if you prefer to just eat, drink, and watch the shenanigans!



Please RSVP to one of the hosts: Jessamyn (206-939-0986), Jill (913-680-7228), or Jennifer (720-987-9474). 

Did you miss the season kick-off letter from the masters? Read it here.

Committee Updates

Fixture Development

Efforts to secure access to larger areas of land near Easton/Winchester continue. Possibilities being explored include regaining access to property west of 251st which, combined with land owned by Mel Sadler and Lucy Hirsch (the CRP, Hogueland's), would provide sufficient acreage to drag hunt.  



Keep in mind we have a landing page with information for landowners that gives enough details to help potential landowners decide if they're willing to entertain conversations about permitting access to their land. View the page here.



Activities and Membership/Recruitment 



NEEDED: A chairperson for the membership/recruitment committee. The more members we have, the less likely it is that we'll have to raise dues significantly! We have a couple folks on this committee, but they are also participating on other committees, so we need more members to get involved.



Staff/Hound Training



Wednesday outings will vary between mounted exercise and drag training as we work up to our first actual drag hunt. Please watch Facebook or GroupMe for last-minute changes to what is posted in the calendar. 

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 Jessica Kudzia with any questions.

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Kennel Needs

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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



Note: Small biscuits are preferable. If you'd like to contribute to the purchase of available-from-vets-only treats that we use and can get at a steep discount through Lucy, please contact Teresa.

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 -- NOTICE


The VCC is now open! If you need to register for or update a LAC, please contact MFH Jim Fain.

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