This exempt regulation establishes the open season, bag limit and permits for elk. The changes from the previous season include the addition of 6 total permits for the taking of elk.

The proposed amendments are not anticipated to have any appreciable negative economic impact on the department, other agencies, or the public.

A public hearing will be conducted by the Wildlife and Parks Commission at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2008 at Memorial Hall, 120 SW 10th St, Topeka, Kansas, to consider the approval and adoption of proposed administrative regulations of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.

A workshop meeting on business of the Wildlife and Parks Commission will begin at 2:30 p.m., March 13, at the location listed above. The meeting will recess at 5:30 p.m. then resume at 7:00 p.m. at the same location for the regulatory hearing. There will be public comment periods at the beginning of the afternoon and evening meetings for any issues not on the agenda and additional comment periods will be available during the meeting on agenda items. Old and new business may also be discussed at this time. If necessary to complete the hearing or other business matters, the commission will reconvene at 9:00 a.m. March 14 at the location listed above.