KAR 115-4-4. Big game; legal equipment and taking methods. (PDF - 29.97 kB) This permanent regulation establishes legal equipment and taking methods for big game. The proposed amendments would allow the use of knapped broadhead points for archery hunting, the use of scopes on muzzleloaders during the muzzleloader season, the use of hard-cast solid lead bullets for muzzleloader and firearms hunting, the use of .22 caliber centerfire cartridges for deer and antelope firearms hunting and the use of crossbows during the firearms season.
KAR 115-4-4 Economic Impact Summary (PDF - 12.02 kB) The proposed amendments are not anticipated to have any appreciable negative economic impact on the department, other agencies, or the public.
KAR 115-4-4a. Wild turkey; legal equipment and taking methods. (PDF - 19.00 kB) This permanent regulation establishes legal equipment and taking methods for wild turkey. The proposed amendments would allow the use of knapped broadhead points for archery hunting and the use of crossbows during the spring firearms season.
KAR 115-4-4a Economic Impact Summary (PDF - 11.90 kB) The proposed amendments are not anticipated to have any appreciable negative economic impact on the department, other agencies, or the public.
KAR 115-4-13. Deer permits; descriptions and restrictions. (PDF - 28.87 kB) This permanent regulation establishes the descriptions and restrictions for deer permits. The proposed amendments are the result of legislation passed by the 2007 Legislature. The proposed amendments would allow for a resident any-season white-tailed deer permit, simplify antlerless permits, allow nonresidents to select the season for use of white-tailed deer permits, allow for nonresidents to apply for limited mule deer stamps to convert white-tailed deer permits to either-species, either-sex permits and cease the transferability of hunt-on-your-own-land permits.
KAR 115-4-13 Economic Impact Summary (PDF - 12.24 kB) The proposed amendments are not anticipated to have any appreciable negative economic impact on the department, other agencies, or the public.
KAR 115-18-7. Use of crossbows for big game hunting by persons with disabilities; application permit, and general provisions. (PDF - 17.72 kB) This permanent regulation establishes the use of crossbows and locking devices for persons with disabilities while hunting big game and wild turkeys. The proposed amendments would allow for the use of knapped broadhead points and scopes with magnification.
KAR 115-18-7 Economic Impact Summary (PDF - 11.95 kB) The proposed amendments are not anticipated to have any appreciable negative economic impact on the department, other agencies, or the public.
KAR 115-7-8. Bass fishing tournaments. (PDF - 19.32 kB) This permanent regulation establishes requirements for weigh-in black bass fishing tournaments using tournament black bass pass. The proposed amendment would allow the secretary to waive proximity to water requirements if no inordinate risk to the wildlife resource is posed.
