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Kansas Hunting Guide

Complete Kansas hunting guide. Kansas hunting seasons, license costs, bag limits, and regulations for all major game species. Updated for the current season.

Wildlife Agency

Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks

Official Site

Hunter safety course required for first-time buyers

Kansas Hunting Seasons

Whitetail Deer

Res: $27.5 Non-res: $442.5
Season Type Opens Closes
Archery Sep 11 Dec 31
Muzzleloader Sep 11 Sep 24
Rifle Nov 29 Dec 10

Bag limits: daily: 1, season: 1 antlered + 1 antlerless (either-sex)

Kansas produces world-class trophy bucks. Non-resident tags are expensive. Draw system for non-resident rifle permits.

Mule Deer

Res: $27.5 Non-res: $442.5
Season Type Opens Closes
Rifle Nov 29 Dec 10
Muzzleloader Sep 11 Sep 24

Bag limits: daily: 1, season: 1

Limited to western Kansas. Separate permit from whitetail. Mule deer management units have specific regulations.

Turkey

Res: $27.5 Non-res: $67.5
Season Type Opens Closes
Shotgun Apr 1 May 31
Archery Apr 1 May 31

Bag limits: daily: 1, season: 2 (spring)

Rio Grande turkeys predominant. Spring season is generous with long dates. Fall season available.

Pheasant

Res: $27.5 Non-res: $97.5
Season Type Opens Closes
Shotgun Nov 11 Jan 31

Bag limits: daily: 4, season: No limit

Kansas is a premier pheasant destination. Western Kansas grasslands are prime habitat. Walk-in Hunting Access program provides millions of acres.

Quail

Res: $27.5 Non-res: $97.5
Season Type Opens Closes
Shotgun Nov 11 Jan 31

Bag limits: daily: 8, season: No limit

Bobwhite quail. Same season dates as pheasant. Strong populations in eastern Kansas Flint Hills region.

Planning Tools

Kansas Hunting Guides

Large whitetail buck in Kansas agricultural field during fall rut

destinations

Kansas Whitetail Hunting: Tags, Access, and Big Buck Country
Whitetail deer in Arkansas Ozark hardwood forest during fall hunting season

destinations

Arkansas Deer Hunting: Ozarks, Delta Country, and Public Land Access
Record-class whitetail buck in a Kansas agricultural field during the November rut

draw odds

Kansas Deer Draw Odds: Non-Resident Permits and Walk-In Access
Rooster pheasant flushing from cover in a Kansas winter wheat field

methods

Pheasant Hunting: Tactics, Public Land, and the Best States
Open agricultural field with walk-in access sign along a gravel road in the Great Plains

public land

Walk-In Access Hunting Programs: The Underrated Public Hunting Option
Heavy whitetail buck standing in Kansas river bottom cottonwood and agricultural edge country in fall

destinations

Kansas Deer Hunting Guide — Trophy Whitetail in the Heartland

Kansas Hunting FAQ

Do I need a hunting license in Kansas?
Yes. All hunters in Kansas must hold a valid hunting license from the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks. Non-residents typically pay higher fees. A hunter safety course is required for first-time license buyers.
What is the hunting license cost in Kansas?
Kansas license costs vary by species. Whitetail Deer: resident $27.5, non-resident $442.5. Mule Deer: resident $27.5, non-resident $442.5.
When is deer season in Kansas?
Kansas deer seasons: Archery: Sep 11 - Dec 31, Muzzleloader: Sep 11 - Sep 24, Rifle: Nov 29 - Dec 10.
Does Kansas require a hunter safety course?
Yes, Kansas requires hunter education certification for all first-time hunters. The course covers firearm safety, hunting laws, wildlife conservation, and ethical hunting practices.
Who manages hunting regulations in Kansas?
The Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks manages all hunting licenses, regulations, and wildlife management in Kansas. Their website (https://ksoutdoors.com) has current season dates, license purchasing, and regulation booklets.