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KS HB2547
Bill
Status
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shawn Chauncey
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AI Summary
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Requires hunters to purchase an upland game bird stamp (maximum $15 resident, $25 nonresident) before taking grouse, partridge, pheasant, prairie chicken, or quail in Kansas, with exemptions for private land hunters, lifetime license holders, and those not required to have a hunting license
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Creates the upland game bird restoration fee fund in the state treasury, with all stamp revenues dedicated exclusively to procuring and releasing upland game birds on public hunting land in Kansas
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Establishes a 10-day youth hunting season for upland game birds beginning 10 days before each regular season opens, limited to hunters 17 years or younger accompanied by an adult 18 or older
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Directs the Secretary of Wildlife and Parks to implement the program, including entering competitive bid contracts with vendors for bird procurement and release
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Stamps are valid statewide from date of issuance through July 1 of the following year and must be signed by the holder to be valid
Legislative Description
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.
Last Action
House Hearing: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 112-N
2/3/2026