HB2547

Requiring a valid upland game bird stamp prior to taking any upland game bird in this state, except on private land, establishing the upland game bird restoration fund and requiring the department of wildlife and parks to use moneys from such fund for the procurement and release of upland game birds.

Introduced·1/26/26
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2547 mandates a valid upland game bird stamp for hunting these birds in the state, except on private land, and establishes a restoration.

Kansas HB2547 requires hunters to possess a valid upland game bird stamp before hunting these birds in the state, with exceptions for those not needing a hunting license, hunters on private land, and lifetime license holders. The bill establishes the upland game bird restoration fund, managed by the Department of Wildlife and Parks, to be used for the procurement and release of upland game birds. The fund's expenditures are subject to appropriation acts. The bill also sets a maximum fee for the upland game bird stamp and amends existing sections related to hunting and fishing permit fees.

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Where it stands

Current
Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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Committee decision

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Calendar

Feb 3

3:30 PM

House Agriculture and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Feb 3

House

House Hearing: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 112-N

Jan 26

House

House Introduced

Jan 26

House

House Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources