Attention Kansas deer hunters... some not-so-great legislative changes are in the wings and I'd like you all to take a few minutes to learn what they are and how they could affect your future hunting experiences.
I am a member of the Kansas Bowhunters Association, a group that has historically and tirelessly been a fantastic advocate for the wonderful resource we have in Kansas that is our deer herd. The group watch-dogs anything that could adversely affect our resources, and therefore the hunting experience of not just bowhunters (although that is the primary focus) but also that of deer hunters in general. To that end, the proposed changes to the 2012 deer hunting regulations set off a few alarms within the group.
To learn more, click HERE to visit the KBA website and view a PDF of the May/June issue of The Kansas Bowhunter Magazine that we produce. On page 18, you'll see a breakdown of the proposed changes, and on the following page you'll see the response that was presented to the KDWP&T from the KBA.
Once you've familiarized yourself with the proposed changes, you can download and fill out a survey the KDWP&T has made available that will allow you to indicate your views. The survey can be located on the Alerts Page of the KBA website. When you've indicated your opinions, please mail the completed survey to: Deer Survey, 1830 Merchant, PO Box 1525, Emporia KS, 66801-1525. As follow-up to the survey, we are recommending that all hunters send emails to the commissioners about these issues... make yourselves heard. Email links to the commissioners can be found on the KDWP&T site. Upcoming public meeting schedules are also available if you'd like to attend one and voice your concerns directly.
Whether or not you are a bowhunter makes no difference... make the choice to make your opinion known regardless of your preferred hunting method. Whether you agree with the KBA or not, the proposed changes could very seriously affect the future of our resources. In this situation, no news will be considered good news... so if you ignore the chance to speak now you are in-effect giving your seal of approval.
Speak Up...
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