The bill aims to regulate hunting practices for nonresidents in Kansas, specifically concerning migratory waterfowl. It prohibits nonresidents from hunting these birds during the established hunting season, except on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. This restriction applies to department lands and waters, as well as federal lands 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 this restriction. Additionally, the bill proposes a reduction in fees for migratory waterfowl habitat stamps.

The bill amends existing statutes, specifically K.S.A. 32-939 and K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 32-988, to incorporate these changes and repeals the previous sections. Notably, the fee for migratory waterfowl habitat stamps is reduced from a maximum of $8 to $20 for residents and from $1,500 to $100 for nonresidents. The bill also clarifies definitions related to nonresidents and migratory waterfowl, ensuring that the regulations are clear and enforceable. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

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