Turkey Season: All 2020 spring seasons will continue as planned, including the spring turkey season. Hunters traveling from states listed on the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s “Travel Quarantine List,” referenced here http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus, must self-quarantine upon arrival for 14 days prior to hunting and/or checking into a state park cabin. Refunds will be available for those no longer able to travel.
Kansas state parks, fishing lakes and wildlife areas are currently open to the public. See FAQ here.
KDWPT offices will resume essential business activities beginning April 6.
For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm.
For the latest information on KDWPT facility closures, visit https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/KDWPT-Closures.
The following definitions apply to all regulations and laws governing fishing in Kansas.
Baitfish
Calendar day
Cast net
Creel limit
Culling
Department lands and waters
Dip net
Floatline
Nonsport fish
Possession limit
Private Water Fishing Impoundments
Prohibited Species
Setline
Slot Length Limit
Snagging
Sport fish
Take
Tip-up
Total fish length
Trotline
Unattended line
