Following the discovery that the statute allowing the reduced-rate license had expired, the State of Kansas decided to discontinue the Senior Lifetime Pass.
Kansas residents aged 65 to 74 can no longer purchase 10-year combination hunting/fishing licenses, according to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. After it was discovered that the statute permitting reduced-sale permits had expired, the decision was made.
The licenses are known as a Senior Lifetime Pass because Kansans are exempt from purchasing hunting or fishing licenses after the age of 75, according to wildlife officials.
The Department pointed out that Senate Bill 314 introduced the Senior Lifetime Pass in 2012, along with a number of other senior-friendly license discounts. When House Bill 2039 was passed in 2013, the other discounted licenses became permanent.
“When we discovered the authorization for the Senior Lifetime Pass had lapsed, I instructed staff to stop selling them,” KDWP Acting Secretary Christopher Kennedy stated. “All licenses were sold in good faith, and the Senior Lifetime Passes already issued will remain valid. While we must stop selling this pass, we are exploring regulatory and statutory options to offer additional discounted rates for seniors in the future.”
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Kansans aged 65 to 74 can still obtain annual senior licenses at heavily reduced fees, according to department executives. In addition to the $25 Resident Senior Annual Combo license, the $15 Resident Senior Annual Hunting and Fishing licenses are also available.
Licenses are available for purchase HERE.
