• Youth and Disability Season: Sept. 8 - Sept. 16, 2018
• Early Muzzleloader Season: Sept. 17 - Sept. 30, 2018
• Archery Season: Sept. 17 - Dec. 31, 2018
• Pre-Rut Firearm Whitetail Antlerless Season:  Oct. 6 - Oct. 8, 2018. Any permit that allows the harvest of a whitetailed antlerless deer is valid during this season. Equipment and unit restrictions on permit imposed. Ft Riley Unit CLOSED for pre-rut season.  Hunter orange clothing is required.
• Firearms Season: Nov. 28 - Dec. 9, 2018

 Extended Antlerless Only Whitetail Season: Jan. 1, 2019       Valid in Units 6, 8, 9, 10, 16 and 17

 Extended Antlerless Only Whitetail Season: Jan. 1 - 6, 2019        Valid in Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 13 and 14

 Special Extended Antlerless Whitetail Season Jan. 1 - 13, 2019    Valid in Units 12, 15 19 and 10A (Fort Leavenworth)

 ARCHERY Antlerless Whitetail Season:   Jan. 14 - 31, 2019         DMU 19 ONLY

There will be no paper applications or mail in forms for 2018. All draw applications will need to be submitted thru the online application process.

Applicants must apply online from June 12 thru July 13, 2018 or apply by phone 620-672-0728.

All fees listed below will have an internet convenience fee added at time of applying online for a permit or preference point.

Resident Firearm Either-species/Either-sex Firearms Deer permit (white-tailed or mule deer buck, doe or fawn)

• $52.50  General Residents;
• $32.50  Resident Landowner/Resident Tenant
• $97.50  NR Tenant
• $22.50  Resident Youth  (15 and younger)

* Permits are valid either in the EAST unit (3, 4, 5, 7, 16) or the WEST unit (1, 2, 17, 18) during the regular firearms season using any legal equipment.

    * $11.50 Preference Point          * A resident hunter who does not want to hunt in the current year season can purchase a preference point that will count toward a firearm either species, either sex deer permit in a future drawing.

Resident Any-Season White-tailed Deer permit (white-tailed deer buck, doe or fawn)   Resident Any-season White-tailed Deer permits are valid statewide in any season, provided legal equipment is used for that season. Available Aug. 1 - Dec. 31.

• $42.50  General residents
• $22.50  Resident Landowner/Resident Tenant
• $87.50  NR Tenant
• $12.50  Resident Youth (15 and Younger)

Resident Archery Either-species/Either-sex Deer permit (white-tailed or mule deer buck, doe or fawn)  Resident Archery Either-species/Either-sex Deer permits are valid statewide with archery equipment only during archery season. Available Aug. 1 - Dec. 31

• $42.50 General residents
• $22.50 Resident Landowner/Resident Tenant
• $87.50 NR Tenant
• $12.50 Resident Youth (15 and Younger)

Resident Muzzleloader Either-species/Either-sex Deer permit (white-tailed or mule deer buck, doe or fawn)   Resident Muzzleloader Either-species/Either-sex Deer permits are valid either in the east unit (3, 4, 5, 7, 16) or the west unit (1, 2, 17, 18) during the early muzzleloader season and the regular firearm season using muzzleloading equipment only. Available Aug. 1 - Dec. 31

• $42.50 General residents
• $22.50 Resident Landowner/Resident Tenant
• $87.50 NR Tenant
• $12.50 Resident Youth (15 and Younger)

Hunt-Own-Land Deer Permit

• $22.50 Resident Landowner/Resident Tenant

Available to individuals who qualify as resident landowners, including family members living with the landowner or tenant. Permit valid for any white-tailed or mule deer only on land owned or operated by landowner or tenant during muzzleloader-only, archery, and firearm seasons using equipment legal for that season. Available Aug. 1 - Dec. 31

Hunter must first have a resident deer permit that allows the taking of an antlered deer, unless purchased after Dec. 30:

Resident Antlerless White-tailed Deer permit (any white-tailed deer without a visible antler protruding from the skull)

• $22.50 General Residents
• $10.00 Resident Youth (15 and younger)

White-tailed Antlerless Deer permit (any white-tailed deer without a visible antler protruding from the skull)

Number of Whitetail Antlerless-Only (WAO) Permits a hunter may purchase is 5 but they may use them as follows:

The first antlerless whitetail permit shall be valid for units 1 thru 17 and 19, including lands managed by the department.

Four additional antlerless whitetail permits may be purchased and are valid in units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10A, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 19 on lands not managed by the department, except Glen Elder, Kanopolis, Lovewell, Norton, Webster and Wilson Wildlife Areas and Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge. 

         NO ANTLERLESS WHITETAIL PERMITS VALID IN UNIT 18.

       Either Species Antlerless Only permits not available for 2018. 

Applicants must apply online from April 1 thru April 27, 2018 or apply by phone 1-800-918-2877.

All applications will need to be submitted thru the online application process.   All fees listed below will have an internet convenience fee added at time of applying online for a permit or preference point.  You will also need to purchase a nonresident hunting license, $97.50 (16 and over), $42.50 Jr hunt license (15 and younger)

• $117.50 Nonresident Youth White-tailed Deer Permit (youth 15 and younger)
• $442.50 Nonresident White-tailed Deer Permit, (16 and older and includes $27.50 nonrefundable application fee)

*Bag Limit: (1) white-tailed deer - buck, doe or fawn AND (1) white-tailed antlerless deer

From the KDWPT home page, select “Licenses/Permits.”  Click on the Returning User Login to sign in using your KDWPT #.  The application must be filled out and submitted online or call 1-800-918-2877 to apply.   The deadline for applying is APRIL 27, 2018.  To ensure a timely drawing and notification, APPLY  EARLY.

Hunter applies in one unit and selects one adjacent unit in which to also hunt, as well as the season choice (archery, muzzleloader, or firearm) at the time of application. Muzzleloader permit holders may hunt during early muzzleloader season and regular firearm season using muzzleloader equipment only.

Group Hunt: The group hunt application is to accommodate those who do not want to hunt unless their hunting partners draw also. Applicants (up to 5) must apply for the same unit and the same weapon choice. Each person will make application and there will be a question on the application about groups. The first applicant in the group to apply would choose the create group option on this question. This will create a group under this applicants KDWPT #. Each applicant applying after the group has been set up would choose the join group option and they would be asked to fill in the Group Leaders KDWPT # at that time.

• $152.50 Mule Deer Stamp Fee (plus Nonresident White-tailed deer permit fee listed above)

*A nonresident must apply for the Mule Deer Stamp during the April application period. A nonresident who successfully draws an archery or muzzleloader White-tailed Deer Permit among units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 16, 17, or 18 and has applied for the Mule Deer Stamp will be entered into a draw for one of a limited number of Mule Deer Stamps. If drawn, the applicant's White-tailed Deer Archery or Muzzleloader Permit converts to an Either-species/Either-sex Archery or Muzzleloader Permit. Preference points do not count toward this Mule Deer Stamp draw. If unsuccessful in the Mule Deer Stamp Draw, hunter will receive a refund and be issued the White-tailed Deer Archery or Muzzleloader Draw Permit.

• $26.50 Preference Point.

*A nonresident hunter who does not want to hunt in the current season can purchase a preference point that will count toward a white-tailed deer permit in a future drawing.

If unsuccessful in the draw, hunter receives a refund and a preference point for next year's draw.

Application instructions and a unit map are posted on the website.

• $87.50 Nonresident Hunt-Own-Land Deer Permit

*Available to nonresident individuals who qualify as Kansas landowners. Permit valid for any white-tailed or mule deer only on land owned or operated by the nonresident landowner, during muzzleloader-only, archery, and firearm seasons using equipment legal for that season. Available at vendor locations August 1 - Dec. 31

• $87.50 Special Hunt-Own-Land Relative Deer Permit

*Available to individuals who qualify as lineal ascendants or descendants or siblings of resident landowners or all tenants, and spouses of a qualifying landowner. Permit valid for any white-tailed or mule deer only on land owned or operated by landowner or tenant during muzzleloader-only, archery, and firearm seasons using equipment legal for that season. Lineal relatives include direct ascendants or descendants such as a grandfather, mother, son, or granddaughter. Cousins, uncles, or nieces are NOT lineal family members. You would also need to purchase an annual hunting license. Available at vendor locations or online August 1 - Dec. 31

Hunter must first have a nonresident deer permit that allows the taking of an antlered deer, unless purchased after Dec. 30:

• $52.50 Nonresident Antlerless White-tailed Deer permit (any white-tailed deer without a visible antler).

*White-tailed Antlerless Deer permit (any white-tailed deer without a visible antler protruding from the skull) Available at vendor locations August 1 - Dec. 31

Number of Whitetail Antlerless-Only (WAO) Permits a hunter may purchase is 5 but they may use them as follows:

The first antlerless whitetail permit shall be valid for units 1 thru 17 and 19, including lands managed by the department.

Four additional antlerless whitetail permits may be purchased and are valid in units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10A, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 19 on lands not managed by the department, except Glen Elder, Kanopolis, Lovewell, Norton, Webster and Wilson Wildlife Areas and Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge. 

         NO ANTLERLESS WHITETAIL PERMITS VALID IN UNIT 18.

         $87.50     NR Tenant Hunt-Own-Land Deer Permit (available online or at vendor locations.over the counter)   

Available to individuals who qualify as a tenant, including family members living with the tenant. Permit valid for any white-tailed or mule deer only on land owned or operated by tenant during muzzleloader-only, archery, and firearm seasons using equipment legal for that season. Available at vendor locations or online August 1 - Dec. 31

Hunter must first have a tenant deer permit that allows the taking of an antlered deer, unless purchased after Dec. 30:

• $52.50 Nonresident Antlerless White-tailed Deer permit (any white-tailed deer without a visible antler)

*White-tailed Antlerless Deer permit (any white-tailed deer without a visible antler protruding from the skull) Available online or over the counter August 1 - Dec. 31 

• Number of Whitetail Antlerless-Only (WAO) Permits a hunter may purchase is 5 but they may use them as follows:

  The first antlerless whitetail permit shall be valid for units 1 thru 17 and 19, including lands managed by the department.

  Four additional antlerless whitetail permits may be purchased and are valid in units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10A, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 19 on lands not managed by the department, except Glen Elder, Kanopolis, Lovewell, Norton, Webster and Wilson Wildlife Areas and Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge. 

NO ANTLERLESS WHITETAIL PERMITS VALID IN UNIT 18. 

Either Species Antlerless Only permits not available for 2018.

Click here to proceed to the Deer Permit Questionnaire.

 Deer and Fall Turkey Regulations

2018 Antelope Application Deadline:  June 8, 2018

FIREARMS and MUZZLELOADER

• Western portions of the state have a limited competitive draw for firearm and muzzleloader permits. 
• All applications will need to be submitted thru the online application process.
• Applicants must apply online from May 8 thru June 8, 2018 or by phone 620-672-0728.
• All fees listed below will have an internet convenience fee added at time of applying online for a permit or preference point.

ANTELOPE APPLICATION FEES:

• General Resident Application: $62.50
• Resident Landowner/Resident Tenant Application: $37.50
• Resident Youth Application ( age 15 and under): $22.50
• NR Tenant Application: $97.50
• Preference Point only: $11.50

A preference point will be given to those applicants who are unsuccessful in the Resident Draw. If you do not want to apply for a permit and want to purchase a preference point only, select preference point only online for $11.50 from May 8 thru June 8, 2018. Only one preference point may be obtained per year.

FIREARMS and MUZZLELOADER

Western portions of the state have a limited competitive draw for firearm and muzzleloader permits. These permits have a unit number printed on it and you are required to hunt within that geographic area. Be sure to consult the maps before hunting. Pratt Operations Office

ARCHERY

Archery: Oct. 31, 2018

Open Archery antelope permits have been available to residents since 1990. Recent annual sales have averaged about 115 resident archery permits, and with a 10 to 12 percent success rate among archery hunters, harvest impact on the pronghorn population by archery hunters has been minimal. Archery permits may be purchased at any licensed agent from August 1 through Oct. 31, 2018.

• Archery Antelope (general resident)    $52.50
• Archery Antelope (resident landowner/resident tenant)   $27.50
• Archery Antelope (resident youth 15 and younger)   $12.50
• Archery Antelope (nonresident)   $302.50
• Archery Antelope (nonresident youth 15 and younger)   $102.50 
• Archery Antelope (nonresident tenant)   $87.50

2018 Antelope Season Dates:

• Firearms Season:  Oct. 5 - Oct. 8, 2018
• Archery Season:    Sept. 22 - 30 AND  Oct. 13 - Oct. 31, 2018
• Muzzleloader Season:  Oct. 1 - Oct. 8, 2018
• Shooting Hours: One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.

 Antelope Regulation Summary

 Antelope Draw Stats

2018 ELK DRAW Application Deadline: July 13, 2018

 All applications will need to be submitted thru the online application process.

Applicants must apply online from June 12 thru July 13, 2018 or apply by phone 620-672-0728. Fee to apply for an elk permit or purchase a bonus point is $12.81.

Military permits are only available for active duty military personnel stationed at Fort Riley. All other eligible persons must apply for general permits.

For the limited draw elk permits, each applicant shall have an additional opportunity in the draw for each bonus point earned. Bonus points are awarded as follows:

One (1) bonus point shall be awarded for each year the applicant is unsuccessful in obtaining a draw permit for the taking of an elk. If the applicant does not want to apply for a permit, they may purchase a bonus point during the application period.

When an applicant obtains an elk permit thru the draw, or if the applicant fails to make at least one application or purchase one bonus point within five consecutive years, all earned bonus points will be lost. Applicant cannot apply for a permit and purchase a bonus point in the same year.

Permit fees will be collected from successful applicants only.

Elk - Firearms (Any Elk)

• General Resident: $302.50
• Landowner/Tenant: $152.50
• Resident Youth (15 and younger): $127.50
• Nonresident Tenant:  $152.50

Elk (antlerless)

• General resident: $152.50
• Landowner/Tenant: $77.50
• Resident Youth (15 and younger): $52.50
• Nonresident Tenant: $77.50

Units open for elk hunting were expanded in 2006 Commission Meeting to statewide use, except that UNIT 1 in Morton County is closed to elk hunting.

Elk hunting on and around Fort Riley was initiated in 1990. Most of the hunting opportunity occurs on the military base, but unlimited hunt-own-land permits have been allocated off the base since 1999, and additional units were opened to hunting in 2003.

An unlimited number of resident and landowner/tenant Either-sex Elk permits or Antlerless-only Elk permits authorized for Unit 3 are over-the-counter at vendor locations through March 15, 2018.

Unlimited Hunt-own-land Either-sex Elk permits or Antlerless-only Elk permits authorized for Units 2 and 3 are available over-the counter at vendor locations through March 15, 2019. Hunt own land permits are valid during any season with equipment authorized for that season.

2018 ELK SEASON DATES

Season dates OUTSIDE FORT RILEY

• Muzzleloader Season: Sept. 1 - 30, 2018 (Statewide except Fort Riley, Subunit 2a, and Unit 1)
• Archery Season: Sept.17 - Dec. 31, 2018 (Statewide except Fort Riley, Subunit 2a, and Unit 1)
• Firearms Season: Aug. 1 - Aug. 31, Nov. 28 - Dec. 9, 2018 and Jan. 1 - Mar. 15, 2019 (Statewide except Fort Riley, Subunit 2a, and Unit 1)

Season dates ON FORT RILEY

• Muzzleloader and Archery Season: Sept. 1 - 30, 2018
• Firearms Season for Holders of Any-Elk Permits: Oct. 1 - Dec. 31, 2018
• Firearms Antlerless First Segment: Oct. 1- Oct. 31, 2018
• Firearms Antlerless Second Segment: Nov. 1 - Nov. 30, 2018
• Firearms Antlerless Third Segment: Dec. 1 - Dec. 31, 2018