Kan. Admin. Regs. § 115-11-2

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 49, December 5, 2024

Section 115-11-2 - Controlled shooting areas; operational requirements

(a) Each controlled shooting area shall be posted as follows:

(1) Signs shall be made of metal, plastic, or wood and shall be not less than 15 inches by 15 inches.

(2) Signs shall legibly display the words "controlled shooting area" in block lettering that is not less than two inches in height.

(3) Signs shall be placed along the boundary of the controlled shooting area, at intervals of not more than 500 feet.

(b) The licensee shall keep the license and a copy of the laws and regulations pertaining to the controlled shooting areas posted in a conspicuous and readily available place at the headquarters of the area.

(c) If the license of the controlled shooting area is cancelled or revoked, the licensee shall remove all controlled shooting area signs from the boundary of the area within 30 days of the cancellation or revocation date.

(d) If a licensee fails to renew a controlled shooting area license, all controlled shooting area signs shall be removed from the boundary of the area before September 1.

(e) Only those game birds released on the controlled shooting area from August 15 through April 30 of the license period shall be credited toward the allowable take for the area.

(f) The licensee shall not take or permit the taking of more than 100 percent of the number of each species of game bird released on the controlled shooting area. These game bird species shall not be hunted on the area until a release of the game bird spedes has been made.

(g) The shooting hours for the taking of game birds released on controlled shooting areas shall be from Vi hour before sunrise to sunset.

(h) Game birds taken on a controlled shooting area shall be accompanied during transportation from the area by a form provided by the department and completed by the licensee, which shall include the number and spedes of game birds being transported, the name and license number of the licensee, the date of harvest, and any other relevant information required by the secretary.

(i) Except as authorized under Kansas dog training and field trial regulations, only hand-reared mallard ducks may be recaptured by trapping after release.

(j) Hunting during the established seasons and in compliance with all laws and regulations governing the hunting adivity may occur on a controlled shooting area for wildlife species not included in K.S.A. 32-943, and amendments thereto, and for any wildlife spedes not included in the license issued for that controlled shooting area, including big game animals and wild turkeys for which the hunter has a valid permit issued by the department. The hunting, shooting, or taking of wild migratory waterfowl, however, shall be prohibited on each controlled shooting area used for the shooting of hand-reared mallard ducks.

This regulation shall be effective on and after March 1, 2019.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 115-11-2

Authorized by K.S.A. 32-948; implementing K.S.A. 2018 Supp. 32-945, K.S.A. 2018 Supp. 32-946, K.S.A. 2018 Supp. 32-947, and K.S.A. 32-948; effective Dec. 4, 1989; amended Aug. 31, 1992; amended July 1, 1999; amended July 1, 2002; amended April 1, 2005; amended by Kansas Register Volume 38, No. 06; effective 3/1/2019.