This bill introduces new regulations concerning the hunting of migratory waterfowl in Kansas, specifically prohibiting nonresidents from hunting these birds during the established hunting season, except on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. The restrictions apply to department lands and waters, as well as federal lands and waters managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at designated refuges. However, properties designated as walk-in hunting access areas, navigable rivers in Kansas, and the conservation order for light geese season are exempt from these restrictions. Additionally, the bill proposes a reduction in fees for migratory waterfowl habitat stamps.

The bill amends existing statutes K.S.A. 32-939 and K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 32-988, with specific changes including the definition of "nonresident" and the requirement for a valid state migratory waterfowl habitat stamp to hunt migratory waterfowl. It also establishes that the fee for a migratory waterfowl habitat stamp will be reduced from a maximum of $8 to a new, lower amount, while other hunting and fishing license fees are adjusted accordingly. The bill ultimately repeals the existing sections of the statutes mentioned, streamlining the regulations and fees associated with hunting migratory waterfowl in the state.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 32-939, 32-988