Thursday, January 8, 2026

In Person

The Territory Ballroom
119 W Main St.
Council Grove, KS

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I.     Call to Order at 12:00 P.M.

II.    Introduction of Commissioners and Guests

III.   Additions and Deletions of Agenda Items

IV.    Approval of November 2025 Meeting Minutes

V.    Department Report

        a) Public Hearing (Administrative Rules and Regulations—Pursuant to K.S.A. 77-421)

              • 115-15-1 – Threatened and endangered species; general provisions – Jordan Hofmeier

              • 115-15-2 – Nongame species; general provisions – Jordan Hofmeier

              • 115-25-8 – Elk – Matt Peek

              • 115-45-1 – Commission Draft Rules and Regulations – Kurtis Wiard

        b) Regulations in Promulgation – Kurtis Wiard

              • 115-2-2; 2-3 – Camping Fees – Under Department Reevaluation

              • 115-7-1; 7-4; 7-10; 18-8 – Invasive Carp Snagging and Aquatic Invasive Species Waters – With AG

        c) 2026 Legislative Agenda – Martin deBoer 

VI.    General Public Comment*

VII.   Secretary's  Remarks – Secretary Kennedy

VIII.  Informational Items

        a) Commission Big Game Permit Drawing – Stuart Schrag

        b) Walk-in Access Program Update – Jake George

        c) Nonresident Waterfowl Hunting on Public Lands – Stuart Schrag

IX.    General Discussion

        a) 2026-27 Waterfowl Season Dates, Bag, and Possession Limits – Tom Bidrowski

        b) 115-25-9a – 2026 Deer Seasons on Military Units – Levi Jaster

        c) 115-8-25 - Trail Cameras on Public Lands - Stuart Schrag

X.    Workshop Session

        a) 115-2-1 Night Vision Coyote Permit & Duplicate Boat Decal Fee - John Beckmann

        b) 115-2-2; 2-3 Camping Fees - Conner O'Flannagan (pursuant to K.S.A. 77-420(a)(3)(A)(ii) - Economic Impact Hearing)

        c) 2026 Deer Permit Quotas - Levi Jaster

XI.   General Public Comment*

XII.   Old Business

XIII.  Other Business

        a) Future Meeting Dates and Locations

XIV.  Adjournment

* All public comments are limited to ten minutes per presenter. Presenters who need additional time to speak may request up to an additional five minutes from the Chair.

The next commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Noon at the Docking State Office Building, 915 SW Harrison St, Room 360, Topeka, KS 66612.