Kansas Hunting Seasons 2023-2024 [Latest Schedule!]

Q: 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.

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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

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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.

Idaho Migratory Birds & Waterfowl Season

Duck Season

Duck Season Types	Hunting Dates	Bag Limits	Possession Limits
Teal - Low Plains (East of Hwy. U. S. 283)	9-Sep-23 - 24-Sep-23	6	18
Ducks - Low Plains Southeast Zone (Second Segment)	13-Jan-24 - 28-Jan-24	6 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-24	6 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-23	Similar to regular seasons	Same as regular seasons
Ducks - Low Plains Late Zone (First Segment)	28-Oct-23 - 31-Dec-23	6 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-23	Similar to regular seasons	Same as regular seasons
Ducks - Low Plains Early Zone (Second Segment)	23-Dec-23 - 7-Jan-24	6 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-23	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
Duck Season - Youth/Veteran/Active Military (Low Plains Early)	30-Sep-23 - 1-Oct-23	Ducks, 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-24	6 - 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-23	6 - 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 Types	Hunting 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 Types	Hunting 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

Species	Hunting Dates	Bag Limits	Possession Limits
Canada Geese (Statewide)	28-Oct-23 - 29-Oct-23	6 (including Brant)	18
Canada Geese (Statewide)	1-Nov-23 - 11-Feb-24	6 (including Brant)	18

Dark Geese Season

Goose Season Types	Hunting Dates	Bag Limits	Possession Limits
Dark Geese (First Segment)	28-Oct-23 - 29-Oct-23	6 (including Brant)	18
Dark Geese (Second Segment)	1-Nov-23 - 11-Feb-24	6 (including Brant)	18

Light Geese Season

Goose Season Types	Hunting Dates	Bag Limits	Possession Limits
Light Geese (First Segment)	28-Oct-23 - 29-Oct-23	50	Unlimited
Light Geese (Second Segment)	1-Nov-23 - 11-Feb-24	50	Unlimited

White-fronted Geese

Goose Season Types	Hunting Dates	Bag Limits	Possession Limits
White-fronted Geese (First Segment)	28-Oct-23 - 31-Dec-23	2	6
White-fronted Geese (Second Segment)	20-Jan-24 - 11-Feb-24	2	6

Sandhill Crane Season

Kansas Sandhill Crane Season	Hunting Start Date	Hunting End Date	Note
Sandhill Crane (West Zone)	21-Oct-23	17-Dec-23	A bag limit of 3 daily
Sandhill Crane (Central Zone)	8-Nov-23	4-Jan-24	A bag limit of 3 daily

Teal Season

Teal Season Types	Hunting Dates	Bag Limits	Possession Limits
Low Plains (East of Hwy. U. S. 283)	9-Sep-23 - 24-Sep-23	6	18
High Plains (West of Hwy. U. S. 283)	16-Sep-23 - 24-Sep-23	6	18

Snipe Season

Species	Hunting Dates	Bag Limits	Possession Limits
Snipe (Statewide)	1-Sep-23 - 16-Dec-23	8	24

Rail Season

Species	Hunting Dates	Bag Limits	Possession Limits
Rail (Statewide)	1-Sep-23 - 9-Nov-23	25	75

Woodcock Season

Species	Hunting Dates	Bag Limits	Possession Limits
Woodcock (Statewide)	14-Oct-23 - 27-Nov-23	3	9

Dove Season

Kansas Dove Season	Hunting Start Date	Hunting End Date	Note
Exotic Dove Season (Eurasian collared, ringed turtle)	1-Jan-23	31-Dec-23	only Eurasian turtle doves with collars and rings.
Mourning and Whitewing	1-Sep-23	29-Nov-23	Whitewing and mourning. The daily bag limit is 15. Year-round.

Youth, Veteran, & Active Military Waterfowl Season

Youth, Veteran, & Active Military Waterfowl Season	Location	Hunting Start Dates	Hunting End Dates
Youth Waterfowl	High Plains Unit	9/30/2023	10/1/2023
Youth Waterfowl	Low Plains Early	9/30/2022	10/1/2023
Youth Waterfowl	Low Plains Late	10/21/2023	10/22/2023
Youth Waterfowl	Southeast Zone	11/4/2023	11/5/2023
Canada Geese	Statewide	10/28/2023	10/29/2023
Canada Geese	Statewide	11/1/2023	2/11/2024
White-fronted Geese	Statewide	10/28/2023	12/31/2023
White-fronted Geese	Statewide	1/20/2024	2/11/2024
Light Geese	Statewide	10/28/2023	10/29/2023
Light Geese	Statewide	11/1/2023	2/11/2024
Light Geese, Conservation Order	Statewide	2/13/2024	4/30/2024
Sandhill Crane, Central Zone	Central Zone	11/8/2023	1/4/2024
Sandhill Crane, West Zone	West Zone	10/21/2023	12/17/2023

Small Game Seasons

Bullfrog Season

Species	Hunting Dates	Location	Bag Limits	Possession Limits
Bullfrog	1-Jul-23 - 31-Oct-23	Statewide	8	24

Squirrel Season

Species	Hunting Dates	Location	Bag Limits	Possession Limits
Squirrel	1-Jun-23 - 29-Feb-24	Statewide	5	20

Crow Season

Species	Hunting Dates	Bag Limits	Possession Limits
Crow (Statewide)	10-Nov-23 - 10-Mar-24	No Limit	No Limit

Rabbit Season

Kansas Rabbit Season	Hunting Start Date	Hunting End Date	Note
Rabbit (Cottontail and Jackrabbit)	1-Jan-23	31-Dec-23	A bag limit of 10 daily

Furbearers Season

Coyote Season

Kansas Coyote Season	Hunting Start Date	Hunting End Date	Note
Regular Season	1-Jan-23	1-Jan-24	Statewide. 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 Season	1-Jan-23	31-Mar-23

Bobcat Season

Kansas Bobcat Season	Hunting Start Date	Hunting End Date	Note
Bobcat (Hunting & Trapping)	15-Nov-23	15-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 Season	Hunting Start Date	Hunting End Date	Note
Swift fox	15-Nov-23	15-Feb-24	Statewide. All hunting, trapping, and running seasons for furbearers open at noon on the first day and end at midnight on the last day.
Red fox	15-Nov-23	15-Feb-24
Gray fox	15-Nov-23	15-Feb-24

Beaver & Otter Season

Kansas Beaver & Otter Season	Hunting Start Date	Hunting End Date
Beaver, Otter Trapping	15-Nov-23	31-Mar-24

Badger Season

Species	Hunting Start Date	Hunting End Date
Badger (Hunting & Trapping)	15-Nov-23	15-Feb-24

Muskrat Season

ID Muskrat Season	Hunting Start Date	Hunting End Date
Statewide Muskrat Hunting & Trapping	15-Nov-23	15-Feb-24

Mink Season

ID Mink Season	Hunting Start Date	Hunting End Date
Statewide	15-Nov-23	15-Feb-24

Opossum Season

ID Opossum Season	Hunting Start Date	Hunting End Date
Statewide Opossum Hunting & Trapping	15-Nov-23	15-Feb-24

Raccoon Season

ID Raccoon Season	Hunting Start Date	Hunting End Date
Statewide Raccoon Hunting & Trapping	15-Nov-23	15-Feb-24

Striped Skunk

ID Skunk Season	Hunting Start Date	Hunting End Date
Statewide Striped Skunk Hunting & Trapping	15-Nov-23	15-Feb-24

Weasel Season

ID Weasel Season	Hunting Start Date	Hunting End Date
Statewide Weasel Hunting & Trapping	15-Nov-23	15-Feb-24

Furbearer Running Season

Furbearer Running Season	Season Start Dates	Season End Dates	Location
Bobcat	1-Mar-23	8-Nov-23	Statewide
Opossum	1-Mar-23	8-Nov-23	Statewide
Raccoon	1-Mar-23	8-Nov-23	Statewide
Red Fox	1-Mar-23	8-Nov-23	Statewide
Gray Fox	1-Mar-23	8-Nov-23	Statewide

Upland Bird Seasons

Pheasant Season

Kansas Pheasant Season	Hunting Start Date	Hunting End Date	Note
Pheasant (Youth Season)	5-Nov	6-Nov	A bag limit of 4 cocks daily
Pheasant	12-Nov	31-Jan	A bag limit of 4 daily

Quail Season

Kansas Quail Season	Hunting Start Date	Hunting End Date	Note
Quail (Youth Season)	5-Nov	6-Nov	A bag limit of 8 daily.
Quail (Regular Season)	12-Nov	31-Jan	A bag limit of 8 daily.

Greater Prairie Chicken Regular Season

Species	Hunting Dates	Bag Limits	Possession Limits
Greater Prairie Chicken	15-Sep-22 - 31-Jan-23	2	N/A

Grouse Season

Kansas Grouse Season	Hunting Start Date	Hunting End Date	Note
Grouse (Regular Prairie Chicken)	15-Sep	31-Jan	East and Northwest Zone.A bag limit of 2 daily

Turkey Seasons

Kansas Turkey Season	Hunting Start Date	Hunting End Date	Note
Spring Turkey - Archery Only (Early)	3-Apr	11-Apr	Unit Specified on Permit
Spring Turkey - Archery Only (Late)	15-Oct	31-Oct	Unit Specified on Permit
Spring Turkey - Archery Only	N/A	N/A	N/A
Spring Turkey - Regular (Firearm/Archery)	12-Apr	31-May	Unit Specified on Permit
Spring Turkey - Youth/Disabled	1-Apr	11-Apr	Unit 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 Season	Hunting Start Date	Hunting End Date	Location
Deer Extended Season - Firearms Whitetail Antlerless Only (6, 8, 9, 10, and 17)	1-Jan	8-Jan	Units 6, 8, 9, 10, and 17
January Deer Season - Extended Firearms Whitetail Antlerless Only	1-Jan	22-Jan	Units 10A, 12, 13, 15, and 19
Deer Extended Season - Firearms Whitetail Antlerless Only (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 14, and 16)	1-Jan	15-Jan	Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 14, and 16
Deer Season - Archery	12-Sep	31-Dec	Statewide
Deer Season - Muzzleloader	12-Sep	25-Sep	Statewide
Deer Season - Pre-rut Whitetail Antlerless-only	8-Oct	10-Oct	Statewide
Deer Season - Regular Firearm	30-Nov	11-Dec	Statewide
Deer Season - Youth and Disability	3-Sep	11-Sep	Statewide
Deer - Firearm - Smoky Hill	30-Nov	11-Dec	Smoky Hill
Deer - Fort Leavenworth Archery Deer Season, Extended	23-Jan	31-Jan	Ft. Leavenworth
Deer - Fort Leavenworth Firearm Deer Season (1st Segment)	12-Nov	13-Nov	Ft. Leavenworth
Deer - Fort Leavenworth Firearm Deer Season (2nd Segment)	19-Nov	20-Nov	Ft. Leavenworth
Deer - Fort Leavenworth Firearm Deer Season (3rd Segment)	24-Nov	27-Nov	Ft. Leavenworth
Deer - Fort Leavenworth Firearm Deer Season (4th Segment)	3-Dec	4-Dec	Ft. Leavenworth
Deer - Fort Leavenworth Firearm Deer Season (5th Segment)	10-Dec	11-Dec	Ft. Leavenworth
Deer - Fort Leavenworth Firearm Deer Season, Extended	1-Jan	22-Jan	Ft. Leavenworth
Deer - Archery - Fort Riley	12-Sep	31-Dec	Fort Riley
Archery by Special Authorization, Fort Riley (1st Segment)	1-Sep	11-Sep	Fort Riley
Archery by Special Authorization, Fort Riley (2nd Segment)	1-Jan	31-Jan	Fort Riley
Deer - Firearms - Fort Riley (1st Segment)	25-Nov	27-Nov	Fort Riley
Deer - Firearms - Fort Riley (2nd Segment)	17-Feb	23-Dec	Fort Riley
Deer - Firearms - Fort Riley (3rd Segment)	26-Dec	27-Dec	Fort Riley
Deer - Fort Riley - Youth & Disability (1st Segment)	3-Sep	11-Sep	Fort Riley
Deer - Fort Riley - Youth & Disability (2nd Segment)	8-Oct	10-Oct	Fort Riley
Deer Extended Season - Archery Whitetail Antlerless Only	23-Jan	31-Jan	DMU 19, 10A (Fort Leavenworth)

Antelope Seasons

Kansas Antelope Season	Hunting Start Date	Hunting End Date	Note
Antelope Season - Archery (Early)	24-Sep	2-Oct	Units 2, 17, and 18
Antelope Season - Archery (Late)	15-Oct	31-Oct	Units 2, 17, and 18
Antelope Season - Archery	N/A	N/A	N/A
Antelope Season - Muzzleloader	3-Oct	10-Oct	Unit 2, 17, or 18
Antelope Season - Firearm	7-Oct	10-Oct	Unit 2, 17, or 18

Elk Seasons

Kansas Elk Season	Hunting Start Date	Hunting End Date	Location
Elk Season (Outside Fort Riley) - Archery	12-Sep	31-Dec	Unit(s) Specified on Permit
Elk Season (Outside Fort Riley) - Firearms, First Segment	1-Aug	31-Aug	Unit(s) Specified on Permit
Elk Season (Outside Fort Riley) - Firearms, Second Segment	30-Nov	11-Dec	Unit(s) Specified on Permit
Elk Season (Outside Fort Riley) - Firearms, Third Segment	1-Jan	15-Mar	Unit(s) Specified on Permit
Elk Season (Outside Fort Riley) - Muzzleloader	1-Sep	30-Sep	Unit(s) Specified on Permit
Elk Season (Fort Riley) - Firearm Season for Any-Elk Permit Holders	1-Oct	31-Dec	Fort Riley
Elk Season (Fort Riley) - Firearms, First Segment	1-Oct	31-Oct	Fort Riley
Elk Season (Fort Riley) - Firearms, Second Segment	1-Nov	30-Nov	Fort Riley
Elk Season (Fort Riley) - Firearms, Third Segment	1-Dec	31-Dec	Fort Riley
Elk Season (Fort Riley) - Muzzleloader/Archery	1-Sep	30-Sep	Fort Riley

Deer Season (Military Base)

Military Base Deer Season	Hunting Start Date	Hunting End Date
Fort Leavenworth Extended Firearm	1-Jan	22-Jan
Fort Leavenworth Extended Archery	23-Jan	31-Jan
Fort Leavenworth Firearm	12-Nov	13-Nov
	19-Nov	20-Nov
	24-Nov	27-Nov
	3-Dec	4-Dec
	10-Dec	11-Dec
Smoky Hill Air National Guard Subunit Firearm	30-Nov	11-Dec
Fort Riley Firearm	25-Nov	27-Nov
	17-Dec	23-Dec
	26-Dec	27-Dec
Fort Riley Archery	12-Sep	31-Dec
Fort Riley Archery (By special authorization )	1-Sep	11-Sep
Fort Riley Archery (By special authorization )	1-Jan	31-Jan
Fort Riley Youth/Disabled	3-Sep	11-Sep
Fort Riley Youth/Disabled (By special authorization )	8-Oct	10-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 Licenses	Fees
(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 Categories	Seasons	Permits	Locations	Population
Deer	Archery, muzzleloader, hunt-own-land for residents; drawing for non-residents	Resident: draw or over-the-counter; non-resident: drawing	Statewide, with higher populations in certain areas	Increasing
Pronghorn	Archery, muzzleloader, firearms	Competitive draw for muzzleloader and weapon permits; resident archery permits are readily accessible	Western Kansas	Stable
Elk	N/A	State citizens and members of the armed forces only, 20 permits granted out of 900 requests	Close to Ft. Riley and other areas	Low
Duck	N/A	N/A	Statewide, with higher populations in certain areas	High
Geese	N/A	N/A	Statewide, with different subspecies in different areas	High
Pheasant	Fall (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 Kansas	High

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.

Crossbow use during hunting is prohibited during the bowhunting season.

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 against the law to use a rifle or pistol to pursue deer or turkeys during their prohibited seasons.

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.

Elk and deer hunting are examples of big game that need a valid license or tag to be conducted.

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.

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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.

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