Hunting Seasons

Current Seasons
Spring Turkey - Regular (firearm/archery)
04/15/2020 - 05/31/2020

Location: Unit Specified on Permit

  • Shooting Hours: One-half hour before sunrise to sunset.
  • Legal Equipment: Shotguns using shot sizes 2-9; long, recurve or compound bows and crossbows.
  • Permit Limit: Any individual who has purchased a spring turkey permit is eligible for one second turkey game tag. Spring game tags are valid for Units 1 and 2.
  • Bag Limit: One turkey with a visible beard per permit or game tag.
  • Dogs may not be used in spring season.
Exotic Dove Season (Eurasian collared, ringed turtle)
01/01/2020 - 12/31/2020

Location: Statewide

(Eurasian collared and ringed turtle doves)

  • Area open: Statewide
  • Season: Year-round
  • Daily bag limit: There is no limit on Eurasian collared or ringed turtle doves, but any taken during the migratory dove season in addition to the mourning and white-winged dove daily bag must have a fully-feathered wing attached while being transported.

All Seasons
Deer Seasons
Deer Extended Season - Firearms WAO (6, 8, 9, 10 and 17)
Date: 01/01/2021 - 01/10/2021
Location: Units 6, 8, 9, 10, and 17

January Deer Season - Extended Firearms Whitetail Antlerless Only

Deer Extended Season - Firearms WAO (10A, 12, 13, 15 and 19)
Date: 01/01/2021 - 01/24/2021
Location: Units 10A, 12, 13, 15 and 19 only
Deer Extended Season - Firearms WAO (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 14 and 16)
Date: 01/01/2021 - 01/17/2021
Location: Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 14, 16
Deer Season - Archery
Date: 09/14/2020 - 12/31/2020
Location: Statewide
Deer Season - Muzzleloader
Date: 09/14/2020 - 09/27/2020
Location: Statewide

The following permits may be used during this season in units specified on permit, using muzzleloader or archery equipment: resident or nonresident Muzzleloader Either-species/Either-sex Permit, resident Any-Season White-tailed Deer Permit, nonresident Muzzleloader White-tailed Deer Permit, Hunt-Own-Land Permit, Special Hunt-Own-Land Permit, Antlerless White-tailed Deer Permit, and Antlerless Either-Species Deer Permit. Hunter orange clothing is required

Deer Season - Pre-rut Whitetail Anterless-only
Date: 10/10/2020 - 10/12/2020
Location: Statewide

Any permit that allows the harvest of a white-tailed antlerless deer is valid during this season. Equipment and unit restrictions on permit imposed. Hunter orange clothing is required.

Fort Riley is CLOSED for Pre-Rut Season

Deer Season - Regular Firearm
Date: 12/02/2020 - 12/13/2020
Location: Statewide
Deer Season - Youth and Disability
Date: 09/05/2020 - 09/13/2020
Location: Statewide

Youth 16 and younger, who possess a valid deer permit, may hunt during this special deer season only while under the immediate supervision of an adult 18 or older. Any person who possesses a valid deer permit and has a permit to hunt from a vehicle pursuant to KAR 115-18-4 or a disability assistance permit issued pursuant to KAR 115-18-15 may also hunt during this season. All resident and nonresident permits are valid, and equipment restrictions designated on permits apply. Hunter orange is required.

Deer - Firearm - Smoky Hill
Date: 11/26/2019 - 12/07/2019
Location: Smoky Hill

Smoky Hill ANG Firearms Deer Season

Deer - Ft. Leavenworth Firearm Deer Season
Date: 11/16/2019 - 11/17/2019
Location: Ft. Leavenworth

Ft. Leavenworth Deer Season (in addition to DMU 19 season dates)

Deer - Ft. Leavenworth Firearm Deer Season
Date: 11/21/2019 - 11/24/2019
Location: Ft. Leavenworth

2012 Ft. Leavenworth Deer Season (in addition to DMU 19 season dates)

Deer - Ft. Leavenworth Firearm Deer Season
Date: 11/30/2019 - 12/01/2019
Location: Ft. Leavenworth

Ft. Leavenworth Deer Season (in addition to DMU 19 season dates)

Deer - Ft. Leavenworth Firearm Deer Season
Date: 12/07/2019 - 12/08/2019
Location: Ft. Leavenworth

2012 Ft. Leavenworth Deer Season (in addition to DMU 19 season dates)

Deer - Ft. Leavenworth Firearm Deer Season
Date: 12/14/2019 - 12/15/2019
Location: Ft. Leavenworth

Ft. Leavenworth Deer Season (in addition to DMU 19 season dates)

Deer - Archery - Fort Riley
Date: 09/16/2019 - 12/31/2019
Location: Fort Riley
Deer - Archery by Special Authorization
Date: 01/04/2020 - 01/31/2020
Location: Fort Riley

Fort Riley Special Authorization

Deer - Archery by Special Authorization, Fort Riley
Date: 09/01/2019 - 09/15/2019
Location: Fort Riley
Deer - Firearms - Fort Riley
Date: 11/29/2019 - 12/01/2019
Location: Fort Riley
Deer - Firearms - Fort Riley
Date: 12/14/2019 - 12/22/2019
Location: Fort Riley
Deer - Fort Riley - Youth & Disability
Date: 09/08/2018 - 09/16/2018
Location: Fort Riley

Deer - Fort Riley - Youth & Disability

Deer - Fort Riley - Youth & Disability
Date: 10/06/2018 - 10/08/2018
Location: Fort Riley

Deer - Fort Riley - Youth & Disability

Deer Extended Season - Archery WAO (DMU 19, 10A)
Date: 01/25/2021 - 01/31/2021
Location: DMU 19, 10A (Fort Leavenworth)

The following unfilled permits are valid during this season using archery equipment only for antlerless whitetails. Resident and nonresident Archery Either species/ Either-sex permit, nonresident Archery White-tailed Deer permit, resident Any-Season White-tailed Deer permit, Hunt-Own-Land Permit valid for Unit 19, Special Hunt-Own-Land permit valid for Unit 19, and Antlerless White-tailed Deer permit. A 2020 hunting license is required, unless exempt by Kansas law. Unit 10A is Ft. Leavenworth and is open only to military personnel.

Antelope Seasons
Antelope Season - Archery (Early)
Date: 09/19/2020 - 09/27/2020
Location: Units 2, 17 and 18
Antelope Season - Archery (Late)
Date: 10/10/2020 - 10/31/2020
Location: Units 2, 17 and 18

Antelope Season - Archery

Antelope Season - Muzzleloader
Date: 09/28/2020 - 10/05/2020
Location: Unit 2, 17 or 18

Antelope Season - Muzzleloader

Antelope Season - Firearm
Date: 10/02/2020 - 10/05/2020
Location: Unit 2, 17 or 18

Antelope Season Dates - Firearm

Elk Seasons
Elk Season (Outside Fort Riley) - Archery
Date: 09/14/2020 - 12/31/2020
Location: Unit(s) Specified on Permit

Elk Season Outside Fort Riley - Archery

Elk Season (Outside Fort Riley) - Firearms, Second Segment
Date: 12/02/2020 - 12/13/2020
Location: Unit(s) Specified on Permit

Elk Season Outside Fort Riley - Firearm

Elk Season (Outside Fort Riley) - Firearms, Third Segment
Date: 01/01/2021 - 03/15/2021
Location: Unit(s) Specified on Permit

January Elk Season Outside Fort Riley - Firearm

Elk Season (Outside Fort Riley) - Muzzleloader
Date: 09/01/2020 - 09/30/2020
Location: Unit(s) Specified on Permit

Elk Season Outside Fort Riley - Muzzleloader

Elk Season (Fort Riley) - Firearm Season for Any-Elk Permit Holders
Date: 10/01/2020 - 12/31/2020
Location: Fort Riley

Elk Season - Firearm Season for Holders of Any-Elk Permits - Fort Riley

Elk Season (Fort Riley) - Firearms, First Segment
Date: 10/01/2020 - 10/31/2020
Location: Fort Riley
Elk Season (Fort Riley) - Firearms, Second Segment
Date: 11/01/2020 - 11/30/2020
Location: Fort Riley
Elk Season (Fort Riley) - Firearms, Third Segment
Date: 12/01/2020 - 12/31/2020
Location: Fort Riley
Elk Season (Fort Riley) - Muzzleloader/Archery
Date: 09/01/2020 - 09/30/2020
Location: Fort Riley

Elk Season - Muzzleloader and Archery - Fort Riley

Turkey Seasons
Fall Turkey - Second Segment
Date: 12/16/2019 - 01/31/2020
Location: Units 1,2,3,5,6 (Unit 4 CLOSED)
  • Shooting Hours: One-half hour before sunrise to sunset.
  • Legal Equipment: Shotguns using shot sizes 2-9; long, recurve or compound bows and crossbows.
  • Permit Limit: Each hunter may obtain no more than one turkey permit. Fall turkey permits are valid for both male and female turkeys. Dogs may be used in fall season.
  • Bag Limit: One turkey, either sex, per permit.
Fall Turkey - First Segment
Date: 10/01/2019 - 12/03/2019
Location: Units 1,2,3,5,6 ( Unit 4 CLOSED)

Fall Turkey - Archery/Shotgun

  • Shooting Hours: One-half hour before sun- rise to sunset.
  • Legal Equipment: Shotguns using shot sizes 2-9; long, recurve or compound bows and crossbows
  • Permit Limit: Each hunter may obtain no more than one turkey permit. Fall turkey permits are valid for both male and female turkeys. Dogs may be used in fall season. 
  • Bag Limit: One turkey, either sex, per permit.
Spring Turkey - Archery Only
Date: 04/06/2020 - 04/14/2020
Location: Unit Specified on Permit

Spring Turkey - Archery Only

  • Shooting Hours: One-half hour before sunrise to sunset.
  • Legal Equipment: Recurve or compound bows and crossbows.
  • Permit Limit: Any individual who has purchased a spring turkey permit is eligible for one second turkey game tag. Spring game tags are valid for Units 1 and 2.
  • Bag Limit: One turkey with a visible beard per permit or game tag.
  • Dogs may not be used in spring season.
Spring Turkey - Regular (firearm/archery)
Date: 04/15/2020 - 05/31/2020
Location: Unit Specified on Permit
  • Shooting Hours: One-half hour before sunrise to sunset.
  • Legal Equipment: Shotguns using shot sizes 2-9; long, recurve or compound bows and crossbows.
  • Permit Limit: Any individual who has purchased a spring turkey permit is eligible for one second turkey game tag. Spring game tags are valid for Units 1 and 2.
  • Bag Limit: One turkey with a visible beard per permit or game tag.
  • Dogs may not be used in spring season.
Spring Turkey - Youth/Disabled
Date: 04/01/2020 - 04/14/2020
Location: Unit Specified on Permit

Spring Turkey - Youth/Disabled

Migratory Bird Seasons
Teal - High Plains
Date: 09/19/2020 - 09/27/2020
Location: West of Hwy. U. S. 283
  • Area open: West of Hwy. U. S. 283
  • Daily bag limit: 6
  • Possession limit: 18
  • Stamps Required: Kansas HIP Stamp, State Waterfowl Stamp, Federal Waterfowl Stamp
Dark Geese Season (First Segment)
Date: 10/31/2020 - 11/01/2020
Location: Statewide
  • Area open: Statewide
  • Daily bag limit: 6 (including Brant)
  • Possession limit: 18
Dark Geese Season (Second Segment)
Date: 11/04/2020 - 02/14/2021
Location: Statewide
  • Area open: Statewide
  • Daily bag limit: 6 (including Brant)
  • Possession limit: 18
Dove Season (mourning and whitewing)
Date: 09/01/2020 - 11/29/2020
Location: Statewide
  • Area open: Statewide
  • Daily bag limit: The daily bag limit of 15 applies to mourning and white-winged doves, single species or in combination. There is no limit on Eurasian collared or ringed turtle doves, but any taken in addition to the mourning and white-winged dove daily bag must have a fully-feathered wing attached while being transported.
  • Possession limit: 45 (mourning and white-winged doves)
Exotic Dove Season (Eurasian collared, ringed turtle)
Date: 01/01/2020 - 12/31/2020
Location: Statewide

(Eurasian collared and ringed turtle doves)

  • Area open: Statewide
  • Season: Year-round
  • Daily bag limit: There is no limit on Eurasian collared or ringed turtle doves, but any taken during the migratory dove season in addition to the mourning and white-winged dove daily bag must have a fully-feathered wing attached while being transported.
Light Geese Season (First Segment)
Date: 10/31/2020 - 11/01/2020
Location: Statewide
  • Area open: Statewide
  • Daily bag limit: 50
  • Possession limit: Unlimited
  • NOTE - Light geese may also be taken during the Light Goose Conservation Order. During this period, there will be no bag or possession limit on light geese. In addition, participants will be allowed to use unplugged shotguns and electronic calls and take light geese from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset during the period of the conservation order.
Light Geese Season (Second Segment)
Date: 11/04/2020 - 02/14/2021
Location: Statewide

Daily Bag Limit: 50

Possession Limit: Unlimited

Stamps Required: Kansas HIP Stamp, State, Waterfowl Stamp, Federal Waterfowl Stamp

Rail
Date: 09/01/2020 - 11/09/2020
Location: Statewide
  • Area open: Statewide
  • Daily bag limit: 25
  • Possession limit: 75
Snipe
Date: 09/01/2020 - 12/16/2020
Location: Statewide
  • Area open: Statewide
  • Daily bag limit: 8
  • Possession limit: 24
White-fronted Geese (First Segment)
Date: 10/31/2020 - 01/03/2021
Location: Statewide
  • Area open: Statewide
  • Daily bag limit: 2
  • Possession limit: 6
White-fronted Geese (Second Segment)
Date: 01/23/2021 - 02/14/2021
Location: Statewide
  • Area open: Statewide
  • Daily bag limit: 2
  • Possession limit: 6
Woodcock
Date: 10/17/2020 - 11/30/2020
Location: Statewide
  • Area open: Statewide
  • Daily bag limit: 3
  • Possession limit: 9
Sandhill Crane Season, Central Zone
Date: 11/11/2020 - 01/07/2021
Location: Sandhill Crane Unit
  • Daily bag limit: 3
  • Possession limit: 6
Sandhill Crane Season, West Zone
Date: 10/17/2020 - 12/13/2020
Location: Sandhill Crane Unit
  • Daily bag limit: 3
  • Possession limit: 6
Ducks - Low Plains Southeast Zone (Second Segment)
Date: 01/09/2021 - 01/31/2021
Location: Low Plains Southeast Zone - Second Segment
  • Area open: Southeast Zone (see map)
  • Daily bag limit: 6
    Six ducks is the daily bag limit, which may include no more than two canvasbacks, two redheads, one pintail, three wood ducks, three scaup and five mallards (only two of which may be hens). The daily bag may comprise six of any other duck, such as six teal, six gadwall, or six wigeon.
  • Possession limit: Three times the daily limit
Ducks - Low Plains Southeast Zone (First Segment)
Date: 11/14/2020 - 01/03/2021
Location: Low Plains Southeast Zone - First Segment
  • Area open: Southeast Zone (see map)
  • Daily bag limit: 6
    Six ducks is the daily bag limit, which may include no more than two canvasbacks, two redheads, one pintail, three wood ducks, three scaup and five mallards (only two of which may be hens). The daily bag may comprise six of any other duck, such as six teal, six gadwall, or six wigeon.
  • Possession limit: Three times the daily limit
Duck Season - Youth/Veteran/Active Military (Low Plains Southeast)
Date: 11/07/2020 - 11/08/2020
Location: Low Plains Southeast Zone
  • Daily Bag Limit: Youth may hunt ducks,geese, coots, and mergansers with same daily bag limits as during the regular seasons.
  • Possession Limit: same as regular seasons.
  • Stamps/Permits Required: Resident youth hunters do not need any stamps or permits. Nonresident youth need a nonresident hunting license, a Kansas HIP Permit and State Waterfowl Permit.
Ducks - Low Plains Late Zone (First Segment)
Date: 10/31/2020 - 01/03/2021
Location: Low Plains Late Zone - First Segment
  • Area open: Low Plains Late Zone (see map)
  • Daily bag limit: 6
    Six ducks is the daily bag limit, which may include no more than two canvasbacks, two redheads, one pintail, three wood ducks, three scaup and five mallards (only two of which may be hens). The daily bag may comprise six of any other duck, such as six teal, six gadwall, or six wigeon.
  • Possession limit: Three times the daily limit
Duck Season - Youth/Veteran/Active Military (Low Plains Late)
Date: 10/24/2020 - 10/25/2020
Location: Low Plains Late Zone
  • Daily Bag Limit: Youth may hunt ducks,geese, coots, and mergansers with same daily bag limits as during the regular seasons.
  • Possession Limit: same as regular seasons.
  • Stamps/Permits Required: Resident youth hunters do not need any stamps or permits. Nonresident youth need a nonresident hunting license, a Kansas HIP Permit and State Waterfowl Permit.
Ducks - Low Plains Early Zone (Second Segment)
Date: 12/19/2020 - 01/03/2021
Location: Low Plains Early Zone - Second Segment
  • Area open: Early Zone (see map)
  • Daily bag limit: 6
    Six ducks is the daily bag limit, which may include no more than two canvasbacks, two redheads, one pintail, three wood ducks, three scaup and five mallards (only two of which may be hens). The daily bag may comprise six of any other duck, such as six teal, six gadwall, or six wigeon.
  • Possession limit: Three times the daily limit
Ducks - Low Plains Early Zone (First Segment)
Date: 10/10/2020 - 12/06/2020
Location: Low Plains Early Zone - First Segment
  • Area open: Early Zone (see map)
  • Daily bag limit: 6
    Six ducks is the daily bag limit, which may include no more than two canvasbacks, two redheads, one pintail, three wood ducks, three scaup and five mallards (only two of which may be hens). The daily bag may comprise six of any other duck, such as six teal, six gadwall, or six wigeon.
  • Possession limit: Three times the daily limit
Duck Season - Youth/Veteran/Active Military (Low Plains Early)
Date: 10/03/2020 - 10/04/2020
Location: Low Plains Early Zone
  • Daily Bag Limit: Youth may hunt ducks,geese, coots, and mergansers with same daily bag limits as during the regular seasons.
  • Possession Limit: same as regular seasons.
  • Stamps/Permits Required: Resident youth hunters do not need any stamps or permits. Nonresident youth need a nonresident hunting license, a Kansas HIP Permit and State Waterfowl Permit.
Duck Season - Youth/Veteran/Active Military (High Plains)
Date: 10/03/2020 - 10/04/2020
Location: High Plains Zone
  • Daily Bag Limit: Youth may hunt ducks, geese, coots, and mergansers with same daily bag limits as during the regular seasons.
  • Possession Limit: same as regular seasons.
  • Stamps/Permits Required: Resident youth hunters do not need any stamps or permits. Nonresident youth need a nonresident hunting license, a Kansas HIP Permit and State Waterfowl Permit.
Ducks - High Plains Unit (Second Segment)
Date: 01/22/2021 - 01/31/2021
Location: High Plains Unit - Second Segment
  • Area open: High Plains Zone (see map)
  • Daily bag limit: 6
    Six ducks is the daily bag limit, which may include no more than two canvasbacks, two redheads, one pintail, three wood ducks, three scaup and five mallards (only two of which may be hens). The daily bag may comprise six of any other duck, such as six teal, six gadwall, or six wigeon.
  • Possession limit: Three times the daily limit
Ducks - High Plains Unit (First Segment)
Date: 10/10/2020 - 01/03/2021
Location: High Plains Unit - First Segment
  • Area open: High Plains Zone (see map)
  • Daily bag limit: 6
    Six ducks is the daily bag limit, which may include no more than two canvasbacks, two redheads, one pintail, three wood ducks, three scaup and five mallards (only two of which may be hens). The daily bag may comprise six of any other duck, such as six teal, six gadwall, or six wigeon.
  • Possession limit: Three times the daily limit
Teal - Low Plains
Date: 09/12/2020 - 09/27/2020
Location: East of Hwy. U. S. 283
  • Area open: East of Hwy. U. S. 283
  • Daily bag limit: 6
  • Possession limit: 18
  • Stamps Required: Kansas HIP Stamp, State Waterfowl Stamp, Federal Waterfowl Stamp
Upland Bird Seasons
Pheasant & Quail Regular Season
Date: 11/14/2020 - 01/31/2021
Location: Statewide

 PHEASANT

  • Area Open: Statewide
  • Daily Bag Limit: 4 cocks in regular season, 2 cocks in youth season
  • NOTE: Pheasants in possession for transportation must retain intact a foot, plumage, or some part that will determine sex.

 QUAIL

  • Area Open: Statewide
  • Daily Bag Limit: 8 in regular season, 4 in youth season
Pheasant & Quail Youth Season
Date: 11/07/2020 - 11/08/2020
Location: Statewide

 PHEASANT

  • Area Open: Statewide
  • Daily Bag Limit: 2 cocks in youth season
  • NOTE: Pheasants in possession for transportation must retain intact a foot, plumage, or some part that will determine sex.

 QUAIL

  • Area Open: Statewide
  • Daily Bag Limit: 4 in youth season
Greater Prairie Chicken Early Season
Date: 09/15/2019 - 10/15/2019
Location: Greater Prairie Chicken Unit (east and northwest)

Daily Bag Limit: 2

View prairie chicken map

Greater Prairie Chicken Regular Season
Date: 11/16/2019 - 01/31/2020
Location: East and Northwest Zones
Furbearer Seasons
Beaver, Otter Trapping
Date: 11/13/2019 - 03/31/2020
Location: Statewide

Otter Bag Limits and Management Units

NO OPEN TRAPPING OR HUNTING SEASON ON ANY OTHER FURBEARERS

Coyote
Date: 01/01/2019 - 01/01/2020
Location: Statewide

Season Dates (statewide): All year
Season Limit: No limit

There is no closed season for trapping or hunting coyotes. Motor vehicles and radios in vehicles may be used to hunt coyotes only. Furharvester license is required to trap and sell; hunting license is required to hunt and sell.

Furbearer Hunting & Trapping
Date: 11/13/2019 - 02/15/2020
Location: Statewide

NOTE: All furbearer hunting, trapping, and running seasons begin at 12:00 a.m. on opening day and close at midnight of closing day.

Species: badger, bobcat, mink, muskrat, opossum, raccoon, swift fox, red fox, gray fox, striped skunk, weasel.

Running
Date: 03/01/2019 - 11/08/2019
Location: Statewide
  • Species: bobcat, opossum, raccoon, red fox, and gray fox.
  • Legal hours for running furbearers is 24 hours daily. Furbearers cannot be killed or taken during the running season. A furharvester license is required to run furbearers. It is illegal to possess any firearm or other hunting or trapping equipment while pursuing these animals during the running season.
Small Game Seasons
Bullfrog Season
Date: 07/01/2019 - 10/31/2019
Location: Statewide
  • Daily bag limit: 8
  • Possession limit: 24
Crow Season
Date: 11/10/2019 - 03/10/2020
Location: Statewide
  • Area Open: Statewide
  • Limit: No Limit
Rabbit
Date: 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019
Location: Statewide
  • Cottontail & Jackrabbit
  • Regular: All year
  • Area Open: Statewide
  • Daily bag limit: 10
  • Possession limit: 30
Squirrel Season
Date: 06/01/2019 - 02/28/2020
Location: Statewide
  • Area Open: Statewide
  • Daily bag limit: 5
  • Possession limit: 20