Kansas Hunting Seasons 2023-2024 [Latest Schedule!]

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Kansas hunting season 2023-2024 will be interesting for hunters of all skill levels since the state has a wide variety of wildlife to choose from, including deer, turkeys, quail, pheasants, and more. Kansas offers plenty of options for an exhilarating hunting adventure, regardless of your level of expertise. This page guides you to make the most of your time in the field with comprehensive information on dates, guidelines, and useful ideas. So gather your hunting supplies and get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Kansas!

Kansas Hunting Seasons

Hunting enthusiasts may choose from a wide variety of activities in Kansas. Whitetail and mule deer populations are strong in this state, and permits are distributed based on a draw system. Due to the 27 distinct duck species, duck hunting is especially popular in December and January. Since Kansas has nine different waterfowl subspecies, goose hunting is also quite common. Popular game birds include pheasants and bobwhite quail, and turkeys have two shooting seasons-spring and fall.

There are several other game species as well, including Sandhill Cranes, Crows, Woodcocks, Snipes, Doves, Greater Prairie Chickens, Mergansers, Coots, Rails, Teal, Bull Frogs, and Antelope. For more extensive information on specific species and hunting dates, hunters can refer below to the entire list of Kansas hunting seasons for 2023–2024.

Kansas Hunting Seasons
Kansas Hunting Seasons

Idaho Migratory Birds & Waterfowl Season

Duck Season

Duck Season TypesHunting DatesBag LimitsPossession Limits
Teal - Low Plains (East of Hwy. U. S. 283)9-Sep-23 - 24-Sep-23618
Ducks - Low Plains Southeast Zone (Second Segment)13-Jan-24 - 28-Jan-246 ducks: 5 mallards (2 hens), 3 wood ducks, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, 1 scaup, and 1 pintail. 6 teal, gadwall, or wigeon may be in the daily bag.3 times the daily limit
Ducks - Low Plains Southeast Zone (First Segment)11-Nov-23 - 7-Jan-246 ducks: 5 mallards (2 hens), 3 wood ducks, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, 1 scaup, and 1 pintail. 6 teal, gadwall, or wigeon may be in the daily bag.3 times the daily limit
Duck Season - Youth/Veteran/Active Military (Low Plains Southeast)4-Nov-23 - 5-Nov-23Similar to regular seasonsSame as regular seasons
Ducks - Low Plains Late Zone (First Segment)28-Oct-23 - 31-Dec-236 ducks: 5 mallards (2 hens), 3 wood ducks, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, 1 scaup, and 1 pintail. 6 teal, gadwall, or wigeon may be in the daily bag.3 times the daily limit
Duck Season - Youth/Veteran/Active Military (Low Plains Late)21-Oct-23 - 22-Oct-23Similar to regular seasonsSame as regular seasons
Ducks - Low Plains Early Zone (Second Segment)23-Dec-23 - 7-Jan-246 ducks: 5 mallards (2 hens), 3 wood ducks, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, 1 scaup, and 1 pintail. 6 teal, gadwall, or wigeon may be in the daily bag.3 times the daily limit
Ducks - Low Plains Early Zone (First Segment)7-Oct-23 - 3-Dec-236 ducks or mergansers, including no more than 5 mallards (2 of which may be hens), 3 wood ducks, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, 1 scaup, and 1 pintail.3 times the daily limit
Duck Season - Youth/Veteran/Active Military (Low Plains Early)30-Sep-23 - 1-Oct-23Ducks, geese, coots, and mergansers may be hunted by 17-year-olds. same as regular seasons.
Ducks - High Plains Unit (Second Segment)19-Jan-24 - 28-Jan-246 - Any 6 ducks or mergansers, including no more than 5 mallards (2 of which may be hens), 3 wood ducks, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, 1 scaup, and 1 pintail.3 times the daily limit
Ducks - High Plains Unit (First Segment)7-Oct-23 - 31-Dec-236 - Any 6 ducks or mergansers, including no more than 5 mallards (only 2 of which may be hens), 3 wood ducks, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, 1 scaup, and 1 pintail.3 times the daily limit

Coots Season

Coots Season TypesHunting Dates
Coots - Low Plains Southeast Zone (Second Segment)13-Jan-24 - 28-Jan-24
Coots - Low Plains Southeast Zone (First Segment)11-Nov-23 - 7-Jan-24
Coots Season - Youth/Veteran/Active Military (Low Plains Southeast)4-Nov-23 - 5-Nov-23
Coots - Low Plains Late Zone (First Segment)28-Oct-23 - 31-Dec-23
Coots Season - Youth/Veteran/Active Military (Low Plains Late)21-Oct-23 - 22-Oct-23
Coots - Low Plains Early Zone (Second Segment)23-Dec-23 - 7-Jan-24
Coots - Low Plains Early Zone (First Segment)7-Oct-23 - 3-Dec-23
Coots Season - Youth/Veteran/Active Military (Low Plains Early)30-Sep-23 - 1-Oct-23
Coots - High Plains Unit (Second Segment)19-Jan-24 - 28-Jan-24
Coots - High Plains Unit (First Segment)7-Oct-23 - 31-Dec-23

Mergansers Season

Mergansers Season TypesHunting Dates
Mergansers - Low Plains Southeast Zone (Second Segment)13-Jan-24 - 28-Jan-24
Mergansers - Low Plains Southeast Zone (First Segment)11-Nov-23 - 7-Jan-24
Mergansers Season - Youth/Veteran/Active Military (Low Plains Southeast)4-Nov-23 - 5-Nov-23
Mergansers - Low Plains Late Zone (First Segment)28-Oct-23 - 31-Dec-23
Mergansers Season - Youth/Veteran/Active Military (Low Plains Late)21-Oct-23 - 22-Oct-23
Mergansers - Low Plains Early Zone (Second Segment)23-Dec-23 - 7-Jan-24
Mergansers - Low Plains Early Zone (First Segment)7-Oct-23 - 3-Dec-23
Mergansers Season - Youth/Veteran/Active Military (Low Plains Early)30-Sep-23 - 1-Oct-23
Mergansers - High Plains Unit (Second Segment)19-Jan-24 - 28-Jan-24
Mergansers - High Plains Unit (First Segment)7-Oct-23 - 31-Dec-23

Goose Season

Canada Geese Season

SpeciesHunting DatesBag LimitsPossession Limits
Canada Geese (Statewide)28-Oct-23 - 29-Oct-236 (including Brant)18
Canada Geese (Statewide)1-Nov-23 - 11-Feb-246 (including Brant)18
Dark Geese Season
Goose Season TypesHunting DatesBag LimitsPossession Limits
Dark Geese (First Segment)28-Oct-23 - 29-Oct-236 (including Brant)18
Dark Geese (Second Segment)1-Nov-23 - 11-Feb-246 (including Brant)18
Light Geese Season
Goose Season TypesHunting DatesBag LimitsPossession Limits
Light Geese (First Segment)28-Oct-23 - 29-Oct-2350Unlimited
Light Geese (Second Segment)1-Nov-23 - 11-Feb-2450Unlimited
White-fronted Geese 
Goose Season TypesHunting DatesBag LimitsPossession Limits
White-fronted Geese (First Segment)28-Oct-23 - 31-Dec-2326
White-fronted Geese (Second Segment)20-Jan-24 - 11-Feb-2426

Sandhill Crane Season

Kansas Sandhill Crane SeasonHunting Start DateHunting End DateNote
Sandhill Crane (West Zone)21-Oct-2317-Dec-23A bag limit of 3 daily
Sandhill Crane (Central Zone)8-Nov-234-Jan-24A bag limit of 3 daily

Teal Season

Teal Season TypesHunting DatesBag LimitsPossession Limits
Low Plains (East of Hwy. U. S. 283)9-Sep-23 - 24-Sep-23618
High Plains (West of Hwy. U. S. 283)16-Sep-23 - 24-Sep-23618

Snipe Season

SpeciesHunting DatesBag LimitsPossession Limits
Snipe (Statewide)1-Sep-23 - 16-Dec-23824

Rail Season

SpeciesHunting DatesBag LimitsPossession Limits
Rail (Statewide)1-Sep-23 - 9-Nov-232575

Woodcock Season

SpeciesHunting DatesBag LimitsPossession Limits
Woodcock (Statewide)14-Oct-23 - 27-Nov-2339

Dove Season

Kansas Dove SeasonHunting Start DateHunting End DateNote
Exotic Dove Season (Eurasian collared, ringed turtle)1-Jan-2331-Dec-23only Eurasian turtle doves with collars and rings.
Mourning and Whitewing1-Sep-2329-Nov-23Whitewing and mourning. The daily bag limit is 15. Year-round.

Youth, Veteran, & Active Military Waterfowl Season

Youth, Veteran, & Active Military Waterfowl SeasonLocationHunting Start DatesHunting End Dates
Youth WaterfowlHigh Plains Unit9/30/202310/1/2023
Youth WaterfowlLow Plains Early9/30/202210/1/2023
Youth WaterfowlLow Plains Late10/21/202310/22/2023
Youth WaterfowlSoutheast Zone11/4/202311/5/2023
Canada GeeseStatewide10/28/202310/29/2023
Canada GeeseStatewide11/1/20232/11/2024
White-fronted GeeseStatewide10/28/202312/31/2023
White-fronted GeeseStatewide1/20/20242/11/2024
Light GeeseStatewide10/28/202310/29/2023
Light GeeseStatewide11/1/20232/11/2024
Light Geese, Conservation OrderStatewide2/13/20244/30/2024
Sandhill Crane, Central ZoneCentral Zone11/8/20231/4/2024
Sandhill Crane, West ZoneWest Zone10/21/202312/17/2023


Small Game Seasons

Bullfrog Season

SpeciesHunting DatesLocationBag LimitsPossession Limits
Bullfrog1-Jul-23 - 31-Oct-23Statewide824

Squirrel Season

SpeciesHunting DatesLocationBag LimitsPossession Limits
Squirrel1-Jun-23 - 29-Feb-24Statewide520

Crow Season

SpeciesHunting DatesBag LimitsPossession Limits
Crow (Statewide)10-Nov-23 - 10-Mar-24No LimitNo Limit

Rabbit Season

Kansas Rabbit SeasonHunting Start DateHunting End DateNote
Rabbit (Cottontail and Jackrabbit)1-Jan-2331-Dec-23A bag limit of 10 daily

Furbearers Season

Coyote Season

Kansas Coyote SeasonHunting Start DateHunting End DateNote
Regular Season1-Jan-231-Jan-24Statewide. There is no limit. Coyote hunting is only permitted from January 1 through March 31. Artificial light, visible light amplification devices, thermal imaging scopes, and thermal imaging equipment are all permitted.
Night Vision Permit Season1-Jan-2331-Mar-23

Bobcat Season

Kansas Bobcat SeasonHunting Start DateHunting End DateNote
Bobcat (Hunting & Trapping)15-Nov-2315-Feb-24(Statewide) Each day's hunting, trapping, and running seasons for furbearers begin at 12:01 a.m. and end at 12:00 a.m.

Fox Season

Kansas Fox SeasonHunting Start DateHunting End DateNote
Swift fox15-Nov-2315-Feb-24Statewide. All hunting, trapping, and running seasons for furbearers open at noon on the first day and end at midnight on the last day.
Red fox15-Nov-2315-Feb-24
Gray fox 15-Nov-2315-Feb-24

Beaver & Otter Season

Kansas Beaver & Otter SeasonHunting Start DateHunting End Date
Beaver, Otter Trapping15-Nov-2331-Mar-24

Badger Season

SpeciesHunting Start DateHunting End Date
Badger (Hunting & Trapping)15-Nov-2315-Feb-24

Muskrat Season

ID Muskrat SeasonHunting Start DateHunting End Date
Statewide Muskrat Hunting & Trapping15-Nov-2315-Feb-24

Mink Season

ID Mink SeasonHunting Start DateHunting End Date
Statewide15-Nov-2315-Feb-24

Opossum Season

ID Opossum SeasonHunting Start DateHunting End Date
Statewide Opossum Hunting & Trapping15-Nov-2315-Feb-24

Raccoon Season

ID Raccoon SeasonHunting Start DateHunting End Date
Statewide Raccoon Hunting & Trapping15-Nov-2315-Feb-24

Striped Skunk

ID Skunk SeasonHunting Start DateHunting End Date
Statewide Striped Skunk Hunting & Trapping15-Nov-2315-Feb-24

Weasel Season

ID Weasel SeasonHunting Start DateHunting End Date
Statewide Weasel Hunting & Trapping15-Nov-2315-Feb-24

Furbearer Running Season

Furbearer Running Season Season Start DatesSeason End DatesLocation
Bobcat1-Mar-238-Nov-23Statewide
Opossum1-Mar-238-Nov-23Statewide
Raccoon1-Mar-238-Nov-23Statewide
Red Fox1-Mar-238-Nov-23Statewide
Gray Fox1-Mar-238-Nov-23Statewide


Upland Bird Seasons

Pheasant Season

Kansas Pheasant SeasonHunting Start DateHunting End DateNote
Pheasant (Youth Season)5-Nov6-NovA bag limit of 4 cocks daily
Pheasant12-Nov31-JanA bag limit of 4 daily

Quail Season

Kansas Quail SeasonHunting Start DateHunting End DateNote
Quail (Youth Season)5-Nov6-NovA bag limit of 8 daily.
Quail (Regular Season)12-Nov31-JanA bag limit of 8 daily.

Greater Prairie Chicken Regular Season

SpeciesHunting DatesBag LimitsPossession Limits
Greater Prairie Chicken15-Sep-22 - 31-Jan-232N/A

Grouse Season

Kansas Grouse SeasonHunting Start DateHunting End DateNote
Grouse (Regular Prairie Chicken)15-Sep31-JanEast and Northwest Zone.A bag limit of 2 daily

Turkey Seasons

Kansas Turkey SeasonHunting Start DateHunting End DateNote
Spring Turkey - Archery Only (Early)3-Apr11-AprUnit Specified on Permit
Spring Turkey - Archery Only (Late)15-Oct31-OctUnit Specified on Permit
Spring Turkey - Archery OnlyN/AN/AN/A
Spring Turkey - Regular (Firearm/Archery)12-Apr31-MayUnit Specified on Permit
Spring Turkey - Youth/Disabled1-Apr11-AprUnit Specified on Permit

Turkey Season Update 2023

Due to worries over diminishing bird populations, Kansas cancelled its fall turkey hunting season for 2023. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Commission cited 15 years of turkey population decreases for its conclusion. The 2022 autumn turkey harvest was projected to be fewer than 500 birds, since the fall season increases turkey mortality, particularly hens. To restore turkey populations, the state has shortened the autumn season and reduced harvest limits. Other Midwest and Southeast states have seen turkey numbers decline. Visit their website for Kansas turkey hunting information.

Deer Seasons

Kansas Deer SeasonHunting Start DateHunting End DateLocation
Deer Extended Season - Firearms Whitetail Antlerless Only (6, 8, 9, 10, and 17)1-Jan8-JanUnits 6, 8, 9, 10, and 17
January Deer Season - Extended Firearms Whitetail Antlerless Only1-Jan22-JanUnits 10A, 12, 13, 15, and 19
Deer Extended Season - Firearms Whitetail Antlerless Only (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 14, and 16)1-Jan15-JanUnits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 14, and 16
Deer Season - Archery12-Sep31-DecStatewide
Deer Season - Muzzleloader12-Sep25-SepStatewide
Deer Season - Pre-rut Whitetail Antlerless-only8-Oct10-OctStatewide
Deer Season - Regular Firearm30-Nov11-DecStatewide
Deer Season - Youth and Disability3-Sep11-SepStatewide
Deer - Firearm - Smoky Hill30-Nov11-DecSmoky Hill
Deer - Fort Leavenworth Archery Deer Season, Extended23-Jan31-JanFt. Leavenworth
Deer - Fort Leavenworth Firearm Deer Season (1st Segment)12-Nov13-NovFt. Leavenworth
Deer - Fort Leavenworth Firearm Deer Season (2nd Segment)19-Nov20-NovFt. Leavenworth
Deer - Fort Leavenworth Firearm Deer Season (3rd Segment)24-Nov27-NovFt. Leavenworth
Deer - Fort Leavenworth Firearm Deer Season (4th Segment)3-Dec4-DecFt. Leavenworth
Deer - Fort Leavenworth Firearm Deer Season (5th Segment)10-Dec11-DecFt. Leavenworth
Deer - Fort Leavenworth Firearm Deer Season, Extended1-Jan22-JanFt. Leavenworth
Deer - Archery - Fort Riley12-Sep31-DecFort Riley
Archery by Special Authorization, Fort Riley (1st Segment)1-Sep11-SepFort Riley
Archery by Special Authorization, Fort Riley (2nd Segment)1-Jan31-JanFort Riley
Deer - Firearms - Fort Riley (1st Segment)25-Nov27-NovFort Riley
Deer - Firearms - Fort Riley (2nd Segment)17-Feb23-DecFort Riley
Deer - Firearms - Fort Riley (3rd Segment)26-Dec27-DecFort Riley
Deer - Fort Riley - Youth & Disability (1st Segment)3-Sep11-SepFort Riley
Deer - Fort Riley - Youth & Disability (2nd Segment)8-Oct10-OctFort Riley
Deer Extended Season - Archery Whitetail Antlerless Only23-Jan31-JanDMU 19, 10A (Fort Leavenworth)

Antelope Seasons

Kansas Antelope SeasonHunting Start DateHunting End DateNote
Antelope Season - Archery (Early)24-Sep2-OctUnits 2, 17, and 18
Antelope Season - Archery (Late)15-Oct31-OctUnits 2, 17, and 18
Antelope Season - ArcheryN/AN/AN/A
Antelope Season - Muzzleloader3-Oct10-OctUnit 2, 17, or 18
Antelope Season - Firearm7-Oct10-OctUnit 2, 17, or 18

Elk Seasons

Kansas Elk SeasonHunting Start DateHunting End DateLocation
Elk Season (Outside Fort Riley) - Archery12-Sep31-DecUnit(s) Specified on Permit
Elk Season (Outside Fort Riley) - Firearms, First Segment1-Aug31-AugUnit(s) Specified on Permit
Elk Season (Outside Fort Riley) - Firearms, Second Segment30-Nov11-DecUnit(s) Specified on Permit
Elk Season (Outside Fort Riley) - Firearms, Third Segment1-Jan15-MarUnit(s) Specified on Permit
Elk Season (Outside Fort Riley) - Muzzleloader1-Sep30-SepUnit(s) Specified on Permit
Elk Season (Fort Riley) - Firearm Season for Any-Elk Permit Holders1-Oct31-DecFort Riley
Elk Season (Fort Riley) - Firearms, First Segment1-Oct31-OctFort Riley
Elk Season (Fort Riley) - Firearms, Second Segment1-Nov30-NovFort Riley
Elk Season (Fort Riley) - Firearms, Third Segment1-Dec31-DecFort Riley
Elk Season (Fort Riley) - Muzzleloader/Archery1-Sep30-SepFort Riley

Deer Season (Military Base)

Military Base Deer SeasonHunting Start DateHunting End Date
Fort Leavenworth Extended Firearm1-Jan22-Jan
Fort Leavenworth Extended Archery23-Jan31-Jan
Fort Leavenworth Firearm12-Nov13-Nov
19-Nov20-Nov
24-Nov27-Nov
3-Dec4-Dec
10-Dec11-Dec
Smoky Hill Air National Guard Subunit Firearm30-Nov11-Dec
Fort Riley Firearm25-Nov27-Nov
17-Dec23-Dec
26-Dec27-Dec
Fort Riley Archery12-Sep31-Dec
Fort Riley Archery (By special authorization )1-Sep11-Sep
Fort Riley Archery (By special authorization )1-Jan31-Jan
Fort Riley Youth/Disabled3-Sep11-Sep
Fort Riley Youth/Disabled (By special authorization )8-Oct10-Oct

Trapping Seasons in Kansas

For the purposes of trapping, the following animals in Kansas are considered furbearers: badger, bobcat, beaver, grey fox, red fox, swift fox, mink, muskrat, opossum, raccoon, striped skunk, and weasel. A valid furharvester’s license is required for the capture, hunting, or sale of the fur of any of these animals.

Kansas Hunting licenses

All hunters who are 16 years of age or older must have a hunting license.

Hunting LicensesFees
​(Resident Hunt)​USD 27.50
(5 Year Resident Hunt License)​USD 102.50
(​Nonresident)​USD 97.50
(​Nonresident under 16)​USD 42.50
(​​Senior Resident Hunt)​USD 15.00
​(Lifetime Hunting License)​USD 502.50
​(Resident Furharvester)​USD 27.50
​(Nonresident Furharvester)​USD 252.50
​(Resident Junior Furharvester)​USD 15.00

Details of the Hunting animals.

Kansas’s diverse landscape, climate, and flora combine to make it a premier hunting destination.

Hunting CategoriesSeasonsPermitsLocationsPopulation
DeerArchery, muzzleloader, hunt-own-land for residents; drawing for non-residentsResident: draw or over-the-counter; non-resident: drawingStatewide, with higher populations in certain areasIncreasing
PronghornArchery, muzzleloader, firearmsCompetitive draw for muzzleloader and weapon permits; resident archery permits are readily accessibleWestern KansasStable
ElkN/AState citizens and members of the armed forces only, 20 permits granted out of 900 requestsClose to Ft. Riley and other areasLow
DuckN/AN/AStatewide, with higher populations in certain areasHigh
GeeseN/AN/AStatewide, with different subspecies in different areasHigh
PheasantFall (October-November)Available through a draw or over-the-counter for residents. Non-residents can obtain permits through a drawing.West and mid-west regions of KansasHigh

KDWP New Interactive Mapping Tool

Name:KDWP New Interactive Mapping Tool to Locate Fields for Dove Hunting
Release Date:25-Aug-23
Contacts:Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairs (nadia.marji@ks.gov)
Jessica Ward, Communications Manager (Jessica.ward@ks.gov)
Location:Kansas City, KS
Description:Hunters may now easily find dove fields using an interactive mapping tool from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. To attract doves and other wildlife, KDWP public land managers plant sunflowers, milo, and wheat stubble. It lets hunters zoom in, alter layers, and identify nearby fields. Bag limitations apply to the 2023 Kansas dove hunting season, which runs from September 1 to November 29. Hunter licenses and permits may be purchased via GoOutdoorsKansas.com or the mobile app.
Access the tool at:experience.arcgis.com
Instructions:To use the tool:
1. Visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Hunting/Migratory-Birds/Dove2.
2. Select the first link that appears: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/1d6b4f5586bc4cc2a30cf412205a7607.
3. Zoom in the area you want to see.
4. Modify layers (for results filtering) and investigate a table view with sorting options depending on characteristics like wildlife area.
Use the "Nearest Field Locator" to identify fields that are within a certain distance of a set spot on the map.
Dove Hunting Season:Dates: September 1 to November 29
Species: Mourning, white-winged, Eurasian collared, and ringed turtle doves
Limits: There is a 15-dove daily bag limit (including both mourning and white-winged doves); There is no restriction on Eurasian collared or ringed turtle doves, but any further doves must be transported with a fully feathered wing attached for identification.
45 doves maximum in possession
Important Note:Only migrating doves may be captured in flight.
Learn More:Visit the given link to learn more about doves in Kansas.
License/Permits:Visit GoOutdoorsKansas.com or download the Go Outdoor Kansas mobile app to acquire 2023 hunting licenses and permits.

Hunting Regulations

  • Large game like deer or elk cannot be pursued with bait or weapons.
  • A minimum of 400 square inches of daytime neon orange clothing must be worn by hunters during the rifle deer and turkey seasons.
  • Every deer and turkey kill must be reported within 24 hours.
  • It’s against the law to hunt at night using a flashlight or any other kind of artificial light.
  • Only turkey hunting is permitted to use electronic calls.
  • With a few exceptions for birds and animals, Sundays are off-limits to hunting.
  • You need a non-resident hunting license in order to hunt in Kansas as a guest or tourist.
  • All hunters must have a current hunting license, regardless of age.
  • It is forbidden to hunt from or with the use of a car.
  • All hunters are required to carry their hunting permits and identification at all times.
  • Hunting is not allowed within 100 yards of a home or other inhabited building without the owner’s permission.
  • Private property may not be used for hunting without the specific permission of the proprietor.
  • Hunting migratory birds is prohibited without a federal duck stamp.
  • Hunting on federal or state lands is prohibited without the appropriate authorization or license.
  • Other than for the turkey, it is against the law to hunt other game birds with a shotgun that holds more than three rounds.
  • Hunting is not permitted when a bow’s draw weight is under 40 pounds.
  • It is against the law to hunt with a weapon that needs more than one person to transport and use.
  • Laws prohibit using a weapon without a safety system for hunting.
  • Going on a big game hunt, like one for deer or elk, is against the law at specific periods.
  • Game bird hunting is not permitted during closed seasons, with the exception of the turkey.
  • During the limited seasons, it is illegal to hunt deer or turkey with a bow or crossbow.
  • It is a major crime to hunt a deer or turkey using bait or an electronic call during a restricted season.
  • Deer and turkey hunting is prohibited during closed seasons if no license or tag is present.
  • It is forbidden to hunt game birds without a current license or stamp, with the exception of the turkey.
  • Hunting migratory birds is prohibited if neither a stamp nor a license is in place.
  • Hunting for big game, such as deer and elk, is illegal without finishing the necessary hunter education course.
  • No hunter may lawfully pursue any other game bird, except the turkey, without first completing the necessary hunter education coursework.
  • You must must complete a hunter safety course if you want to pursue ducks.
  • Hunting for big game, such as deer and elk, is illegal without finishing the necessary hunter education course.
  • No hunter may lawfully pursue any other game bird, except the turkey, without first completing the necessary hunter education coursework.
  • Anyone who has not finished a hunter safety course that has been certified by the state is not allowed to shoot migratory birds.
  • Hunting for big game, such as deer and elk, is illegal without finishing the necessary hunter education course.
  • It is against the law to hunt game birds (other than the turkey) without first completing a hunter education course that has been certified by the state.

For complete official hunting regulations , please visit the below link for complete details.

FAQs related to Kansas Hunting Seasons

When do Kansas deer seasons begin?

The regular deer hunting season in Kansas runs from September through January; however, the precise start and end dates may vary based on the location and the specific species being chased.

Is there any restriction on how the game may be taken in Kansas?

Yes, using bait while hunting is against the law in Kansas. Additionally, no artificial light of any kind may be used during a hunt.

Is it legal to hunt in Kansas without a license?

Every hunter in Kansas is required to have a valid hunting license. Non-legal residents may need special nonresident permission in specific circumstances.

Can I go hunting on private land in Kansas?

In Kansas, hunters must get formal permission from the landowner before accessing the property for hunting purposes.

John Lewis

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