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6 | Page February 2 8 I ssue%u201cCoyotes are classified as a nongame species in Kansas,%u201d says Dr. Jon Beckmann, assistant director of the wildlife division at KDWP, %u201cbut they are regulated and managed like a furbearer species. They range throughout Kansas in both rural and urban landscapes, and approximately 30,000 people hunt coyotes each year.%u201dThe night vision coyote hunting season, introduced in 2021, runs annually from Jan. 1 through March 31. During this season, hunters may use artificial light, night vision, and thermal-imaging equipment to hunt coyotes with a $2.50 Night Vision Equipment Permit and the appropriate hunting license. In addition to the night vision season, Kansas maintains a year-round coyote hunting and furharvesting season with no limit on the number of coyotes that can be taken.%u201cWe have not proposed any changes to the coyote night vision season,%u201d explained KDWP Acting Secretary Christopher Kennedy. %u201cWe have heard from many members of the public with varying opinions and scheduled these meetings to ensure we are listening and considering the views of all Kansans.%u201dThe night vision coyote season will also be discussed at upcoming Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission meetings, including the next meeting on March 27 at the Topeka & Shawnee County Library. Members of the public are welcome to attend and voice their opinions during the meeting%u2019s two public comment sessions.Those unable to attend a meeting can provide input by filling out the %u201cContact All Commissioners%u201d form at ksoutdoors.com/commission. For more information on coyote hunting in Kansas, visit ksoutdoors.com/Hunting/Coyote.Legislative UpdatesNACo-endorsed advanced refunding bill introduced in the HouseThe Investing in Our Communities Act would restore the taxexempt status of advance refunding bonds, a crucial finance tool for counties.Read moreNACo sends letter to congressional leadership urging SALT deduction reform The letter urges Congress to raise the cap on the SALT Deduction, to provide relief to American families facing double taxation and reverse an unfair double standard.Read more