A public hearing will be conducted by the Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism Commission at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, January 17, 2019 at theDouglas County Fairgrounds, Flory Meeting Hall, 2120-B Harper St, Lawrence, 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 1:30 p.m., January 17 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. January 18 at the location listed above.

This permanent regulation establishes operational requirements for controlled shooting areas. The proposed amendments would allow game birds released through April 30 to be counted towards the allowable take.  The proposed change is a cleanup to legislation passed in the 2017 Legislative Session.

No substantial economic impact to the department, other state agencies, small businesses, or individual members of the public is anticipated.