Kan. Admin. Regs. § 115-20-7

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

Section 115-20-7 - Migratory doves; legal equipment, taking methods, and possession

(a) Legal hunting equipment for migratory doves shall consist of the following:

(1) Shotguns that are not larger than 10 gauge, use shot ammunition, and are incapable of holding more than three shells in total capacity;

(2) archery equipment;

(3) crossbows;

(4) falconry equipment;

(5) optical scopes or sights that project no visible light toward the target and do not electronically amplify visible or infrared light; and

(6) blinds, stands, calls, and decoys, except live decoys.

(b) The use of dogs shall be permitted while hunting.

(c) Any type of apparel may be worn while hunting migratory doves.

(d) Legally taken migratory doves may be possessed without limit in time and may be given to another if accompanied by an attached, dated written notice that includes the donor's printed name, signature, and address; the total number of birds; the dates the birds were killed; and the permit or license number. The person receiving the meat shall retain the notice until the meat is consumed, given to another, or otherwise disposed of.

(e) Migratory doves shall be taken only while in flight.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 115-20-7

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 2018 Supp. 32-807; effective Nov. 20, 2009; amended July 20, 2012; amended July 28, 2017; amended by Kansas Register Volume 38, No. 20; effective 5/31/2019.