Lawmakers recently passed House Bill 2028, which proposes changes to Kansas’ lifetime hunting and fishing licenses and regulations for out-of-state waterfowl hunters. The bill, approved by both the Senate (40-0) on March 26 and the House (65-59) on March 27, now awaits Governor Laura Kelly’s approval.

The bill aims to restore the combination hunting and fishing license for adults aged 65 to 74, which was suspended in 2024 after a law expired. It also adjusts the fees and age ranges for children’s lifetime hunting and fishing licenses. Children ages 5 and younger would pay $300, while those aged 6-15 would pay $400. The bill removes the license’s July 2032 expiration date.

In addition, the bill places restrictions on out-of-state waterfowl hunters, limiting their hunting days to Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays and confining them to specific areas. It also raises fees for migratory waterfowl habitat stamps for both residents and non-residents. The governor has the option to approve, veto, or allow the bill to pass without her signature.