Senior Kansans May Have To Pay For Hunting, Fishing Fees
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Senior Kansans May Have To Pay For Hunting, Fishing Fees
The tradition of giving free hunting and fishing license to senior citizens in Kansas might be coming to an end.
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January 6, 2012

The tradition of giving free hunting and fishing license to senior citizens in Kansas might be coming to an end.

The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism says it
will ask the Legislature to remove the exemption for senior
citizens.

The department will also ask that Kansans 65 and older no longer
get reduced rates or exemptions for state park fees.

Department attorney Chris Tymeson said Thursday the agency will
seek the changes in order to ensure continued funding. He says the
average age of sportsmen in Kansas continues to increase, costing
the agency valuable revenue.

Those currently exempt would not be grandfathered in. Exemptions and reduced rates for landowners would continue.
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