{
 "state": "KS",
 "name": "Kansas",
 "agency": "Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks",
 "verified_date": "2026-10-21",
 "entries": [
  {
   "id": "us-ks:state_parks:metal_detecting",
   "jurisdiction": "Kansas State Parks",
   "agency": "Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks",
   "level": "state",
   "state": "KS",
   "hobby": "metal_detecting",
   "status": "unclear",
   "summary": "Metal detecting isn't specifically banned, but digging holes or removing relics, archaeological items or property is prohibited without department authorization.",
   "permit": "Ask the park office before digging.",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.ksoutdoors.gov/programs-services/law-enforcement/regulations-statutes/state-park-regulations"
   ],
   "notes": "K.A.R. 115-8-20.",
   "verified_date": "2026-10-21",
   "verification": "index_only",
   "verification_notes": "ksoutdoors.gov and sos.ks.gov block automated fetches (403/202).",
   "unreachable_sources": {
    "https://www.ksoutdoors.gov/programs-services/law-enforcement/regulations-statutes/state-park-regulations": "403"
   },
   "needs_review": true
  },
  {
   "id": "us-ks:state_parks:drones",
   "jurisdiction": "Kansas State Parks",
   "agency": "Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks",
   "level": "state",
   "state": "KS",
   "hobby": "drones",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "summary": "Drones are not permitted on any Kansas state park or other KDWP property. Violations are a Class C misdemeanor.",
   "permit": "None identified.",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.ksoutdoors.gov/programs-services/law-enforcement/regulations-statutes"
   ],
   "notes": "Verify the exact rule text.",
   "verified_date": "2026-10-21",
   "verification": "index_only",
   "verification_notes": "ksoutdoors.gov returns 403/202.",
   "unreachable_sources": {
    "https://www.ksoutdoors.gov/programs-services/law-enforcement/regulations-statutes": "403"
   },
   "needs_review": true
  }
 ]
}