This exempt regulation establishes open season, bag limit and permits for deer. The proposed version would add an extended season in all of units 7 and 8, whereas the previous season only included a portion of units 7 and 8.

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

A public hearing will be conducted by the Wildlife and Parks Commission at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2009 at the Morris County Community Center, 612 E Hwy 56, Council Grove, Kansas, to consider the approval and adoption of proposed administrative regulations of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.

A workshop meeting on business of the Wildlife and Parks Commission will begin at 1:30 p.m., June 25, at the location listed above. The meeting will recess at 5:30 p.m. then resume at 7:00 p.m. at the same location for the regulatory hearing. There will be public comment periods at the beginning of the afternoon and evening meetings 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 the hearing or other business matters, the commission will reconvene at 9:00 a.m. June 26 at the location listed above.

This new exempt regulation establishes the nonresident limited-quota antlered deer permit application period. The proposed regulation would open the application period on April 1, 2010 for the 2010-2011 season.

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

This exempt regulation designates the management unit, hunting season, shooting hours, bag and possession limits for hunting doves. The proposed version would differ from previous seasons by adding additional days to the first season and opening the second season on the first Saturday in November rather than November first.

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