A public hearing will be conducted by the Wildlife and Parks Commission at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 11, 2010 at the Holiday Inn Holidome (Topeka West), 605 SW Fairlawn Rd, Topeka, Kansas, to consider the approval and adoption of proposed regulations of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
A general discussion and workshop meeting on business of the Wildlife and Parks Commission will begin at 1:30 p.m., March 11 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 more business and 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 business matters, the Commission will reconvene at 9:00 a.m. March 12 at the location listed above.

This permanent regulation establishes general provisions for big game and wild turkey. The proposed amendments would allow individuals to register their deer electronically to address concerns of transportation beyond the borders of the state.

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 deer management units. The proposed amendments would adjust the boundaries of 4 northeast units to better accommodate hunters and wildlife managers.

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 legal equipment, taking methods and other provisions related to fishing. The proposed amendments would correct language related to the use of bowfishing for three sportfish in certain locations.

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 creel limit, size limit, possession limit and open seasons for fishing. The proposed amendments would correct language related to paddlefish snagging.

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

As a result of Legislative comment on the proposed regulation, the Department suggests that the following amendment be made to the version of the regulation submitted for public comment.