March 23, 2017 60-day Notice

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF - 17.10 kB)

A public hearing will be conducted by the Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism Commission at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 23, 2017 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel, Emerald I and II meeting rooms, 1717 SW Topeka Blvd, 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 23 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 23 at the location listed above.

KAR 115-4-2. Big game and wild turkey; general provisions. (PDF - 18.20 kB)

This permanent regulation establishes general provisions for big game and wild turkey.  The proposed changes would further address concerns with transportation of carcasses beyond the borders of the state and preventing potential disease transmission by allowing a method of electronic registration for elk and antelope.

KAR 115-4-2 Economic Impact Statement (PDF - 8.51 kB)

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

KAR 115-14-11 Economic Impact Statement (PDF - 8.46 kB)

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