The proposed exempt regulation establishes hunting bag limits, application periods and season dates for the 2013-2014 firearm, muzzleloader and archery deer seasons. There are very few changes from 2012-2013 seasons. Season dates are adjusted to coincide with the calendar and some public lands where additional white-tailed antlerless deer may be taken have been added to the regulation. Additionally, the pre-rut antlerless season as directed by the Legislature was added.

The proposed amendment is 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, Parks, and Tourism Commission at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 25, 2013 at the Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E 29th Street North, Wichita, 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., April 25 at the location listed above. The meeting will recess at approximately 5:30 p.m. then resume at 7:00 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. April 26 at the location listed above.

This permanent regulation establishes camping, utility and other fees for state parks. The proposed amendment would reduce the monthly recreational vehicle short-term parking cost.

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