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Commission awards seven 'big game' lottery permits to conservation groups; draw raised conservation funds in prior years
Summary
The commission completed the annual big-game permit lottery authorized by K.S.A. 32-970, drawing seven conservation organizations that will receive transferable permits; proceeds will fund approved conservation projects with 85% of sale proceeds going to KDWP-approved projects and 15% retained by the organization.
KDWP conducted the annual commissioner big-game permit lottery during the meeting. Deputy Secretary explained the statutory basis (K.S.A. 32-970) authorizing up to seven discretionary big-game permits to raise funds for conservation; only nonprofit conservation organizations and local chapters based in Kansas are eligible and an organization can win only once every three years.
The commission made seven blind draws.…
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