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KANSAS LAWS GOVERNING HERPETOLOGY

HERPING IN KANSAS: The Law and the Herper

Everyone has heard the old saying that ignorance of the law is no excuse, and that old saying is the reason for this short article. Kansas has a number of wildlife laws that directly affect the animals that people such as those involved with the Kansas Herpetological Society enjoy observing, photographing, pursuing, and sometimes actually collecting. Following is a very brief summary of some of the laws that many herpetologists may not be aware.

First, all native amphibians, reptiles, and turtles in Kansas are protected by one or more Kansas statutes. Non-native animals such as Italian Wall lizards and Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes are another issue. The laws do not seem to be clear as to their protection.

The collecting, handling, and keeping of native amphibians, reptiles, and turtles in Kansas requires one or more of the following types of permits depending on the species in question: valid Kansas hunting license for residents 16 years of age or older, valid Kansas fishing license for residents 16 years of age or older, and/or a Kansas scientific collecting permit. Residents 65 years of age or older do not need either a Kansas hunting or fishing license, but do need a scientific collecting permit for some of the species found in Kansas. All non-residents, regardless of age, must have the proper license.

These are general guidelines taken from information at the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks website. Anyone with specific questions should contact the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks with those questions.


Larry L. Miller
26 January 2007

  

NORTHERN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL became the new SEAMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL at the end of the 2007-08 school year.  The photos and information at this website and related links are now history.  Also, Mr. Miller retired from the Seaman District at the end of the school year.  His old USD email address is no longer valid.  He can now be contacted at wakarusa@mac.com

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NORTHERN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL became the new SEAMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL at the end of the 2007-08 school year.  The photos and information at this website and related links are now history.  Also, Mr. Miller retired from the Seaman District at the end of the school year.  His old USD email address is no longer valid.  He can now be contacted at wakarusa@mac.com