A public hearing will be conducted by the Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism Commission at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Kansas Historical Society, 6425 SW 6

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Ave, Topeka, Kansas, to consider the approval and adoption of proposed regulations of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism.

A general discussion and workshop meeting on business of the Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism Commission will begin at 1:00 p.m., March 20 at the location listed above.  The meeting will recess at approximately 5:00 p.m. then resume at 6:30 p.m. at the same location for the regulatory hearing and more business.  There will be public comment periods at the beginning of the afternoon and evening meeting 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 21 at the location listed above.

This exempt regulation establishes the elk open season, bag limit, and permits.  The proposed version of the regulation is unchanged from previous seasons. 

The proposed version of the regulation is not anticipated to have any appreciable negative economic impact on the department, other agencies, small businesses or the public.

This exempt regulation establishes the deer open season, bag limits, and permits.  The proposed version of the regulation would adjust antlerless harvest limits in 6 units across the state and adjust the antlerless-only season in 7 units across the state.

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