PRATT – During their virtual public meeting last month, Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commissioners drew the names of seven lucky conservation organizations that will receive Kansas’ highly-coveted Commission Big Game Permits. The program – which began in 2006 – allows Kansas chapters of eligible non-profit organizations to apply for one of seven big game permits, which can then be sold to raise funds for pre-approved conservation projects in Kansas.
One elk, one antelope or up to seven deer permits are issued each year, depending on applicant preference. The permits are either-species/either-sex and are valid statewide during any season with legal equipment for that season; and, they do not count against other big game permits the license holder is eligible for.
Once the permit is sold, 15 percent of the total sale price is kept by the organization. The remainder raised is then remitted to KDWP to be utilized on a jointly determined conservation project. Organizations drawn may receive just one Commission Big Game Permit in a three-year period.
Seven deer permits were awarded to the following conservation groups for 2022:
Ducks Unlimited – Independence Chapter KS-034
Chris Young, Regional Director
13934 W 120th St, Olathe, KS 66062
913-333-2922
National Wild Turkey Federation – Central Kansas #16115
Brandon Wilmoth, Regional Director
290 W 20th North Ave, Mayfield, KS 67103
620-230-0929
Ducks Unlimited – Leavenworth Chapter KS-012
Chris Young, Regional Director
13934 W 120th St, Olathe, KS 66062
913-333-2922
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation – National Chapter #16000
Jordan Brown, Regional Director
5705 Grant Creek Rd, Missoula, MT 59808
785-219-9445
Pheasants Forever – McPherson Chapter #51
Chris Blackledge, Regional Rep
503 Ravine Dr., Council Grove KS 66846
620-767-2121
Ducks Unlimited – Upper Republican Chapter KS-049
Josh Williams, Regional Director – West
1609 E 7th St, Concordia, KS
