A public hearing will be conducted by the Wildlife and Parks Commission at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 16, 2009 at the Logan County Courthouse, 710 W. 2nd St, Oakley, 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 1:30 p.m., April 16, 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. April 17 at the location listed above.

This permanent regulation establishes application provisions for big game and wild turkey applications. The proposed amendments would allow bonus points for additional chances for unsuccessful applicants from previous years in the elk permit drawing.

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

This permanent regulation establishes certain requirements or restrictions for hunting, furharvesting, and discharge of firearms on Department lands and waters. The proposed amendment is to update the reference document with changes.

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

This exempt regulation establishes open season, bag limit and permits for elk. The proposed version would decrease the number of permits by two from the previous season.

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