By SALINA POST
Salina’s Ducks Unlimited chapter is making a return after a two-year hiatus, with local volunteers working to reestablish the group and bring back its signature fundraising banquet. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, at the Salina Expo Center, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.
Ducks Unlimited, a national organization focused on the conservation, restoration, and management of wetland habitats for waterfowl, has been present in Saline County for years. The local chapter was once known for hosting one of the most prominent DU banquets in Kansas. Last fall, a small group of sportsmen began efforts to revive the chapter, aiming to build a long-term foundation for future events.
Organizers say this year’s banquet will feature multiple raffles and a live auction, which includes firearms from brands such as Beretta, Marlin, and Colt. Howard Wagyu will cater dinner, and auctioneers Terry Zimmer and Kurt Marshall will lead the evening’s auction.
Attendance will be limited to 225 guests, and 15 sponsor tables will be available. Organizers anticipate a sellout and encourage early ticket purchases. Discounts for early bird registration will be available until March 15.
More information about the event can be found at www.ksdu.org.