The bill amends K.S.A. 32-937 to eliminate the authority of the Secretary of Wildlife and Parks to issue nonresident landowner deer permits. It defines key terms such as "landowner," "tenant," and various types of hunting permits, while also detailing the requirements for obtaining big game permits. Notably, the bill removes the provision that allowed nonresident landowners to obtain permits for hunting on their own land in Kansas. Additionally, it establishes that 50% of big game permits for a regular season in any management unit will be allocated to landowners or tenants, provided that certain conditions are met.

Furthermore, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 32-937, thereby streamlining the regulations surrounding deer hunting permits. It maintains the framework for issuing permits to nonresidents, including limitations on the number of permits and the specific management units in which they can be used. The bill aims to enhance the management of deer populations and ensure that hunting regulations are consistent and equitable for residents and nonresidents alike.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 32-937