This permanent regulation establishes the elk open season, bag limits, and permits. The proposed version of the regulation updates the season dates.

The proposal would generate approximately $17,000 to the wildlife fee fund based on 2018 permit sales and an additional $156,800 in collateral economic benefit to the State of Kansas.  No other substantial economic impact to the department, other state agencies, small businesses, or individual members of the public is anticipated.

This permanent regulation establishes deer open season, bag limits and permits. The proposed amendments would adjust season dates for the upcoming season.

The proposal would generate $12,950,000 to the wildlife fee fund based on 2018 permit sales and an additional $172,667,000 in collateral economic benefit to the State of Kansas.  No other substantial economic impact to the department, other state agencies, small businesses, or individual members of the public is anticipated.

A public hearing will be conducted by the Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism Commission at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2019 at theCapitol Plaza Hotel, Emerald I & II, 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 1:30 p.m., March 28 at the location listed above.  The meeting will recess at approximately 5:00 p.m. and 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 29 at the location listed above.