Public Commenting Opportunities

If you wish to comment on existing regulations that are not currently being considered for amendment or that have not yet opened for comment per the Secretary of State’s official comment period, go to “Comment on Existing Regulations.”

If you wish to comment on proposed amendments currently open under the Secretary of State’s official comment period, go to “Comment on Proposed Regulations.” To ensure your comments are considered, please provide your comments under the amendment(s) related to the appropriate topic.

Current and upcoming public commenting periods

July 2 - July 31, 2025: Proposed rules, proposed amendments, and a proposed recission to adjust permit fees to reflect a more current cost adjustment based on changes in the Consumer Price Index, and to move permit fees and related costs from individual rules into one new fee rule for Chapters 5, 9, and 10, respectively.

July 2 - 31, 2025: Proposed amendments to expand the use of artificial light, thermal imagery, and night vision for hunting coyotes; modify the use of Conibear® traps; and allow snares in dry-land sets.