Notice
All offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Office of the Secretary will be closed to foot traffic from Jan. 19 through Jan. 22.
Your safety is our priority. In KDWPT facilities where foot traffic is allowed, please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you.
For the latest information on KDWPT facilities and services, visit https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-COVID-19-Updates.
For the latest information on COVID-19, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm .
Current Seasons
Location: Low Plains Southeast Zone - Second Segment
Area open: Southeast Zone (see map )
Daily bag limit : 6 Six ducks, which may include no more than five mallards (only two of which may be hens), three wood ducks, two redheads, two canvasbacks, one scaup and one pintail. 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
Location: Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 14, 16
Location: Units 10A, 12, 13, 15 and 19 only
Location: Unit(s) Specified on Permit
January Elk Season Outside Fort Riley - Firearm
Location: East and Northwest Zones
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.
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
Location: Statewide
Area Open: Statewide
Limit: No Limit
Location: Statewide
Area open: Statewide
Daily bag limit: 6 (including Brant)
Possession limit: 18
Location: Statewide
Daily Bag Limit: 50
Possession Limit: Unlimited
Stamps Required: Kansas HIP Stamp, State, Waterfowl Stamp, Federal Waterfowl Stamp
Location: Statewide
Area Open: Statewide
Daily bag limit: 5
Possession limit: 20
Upcoming Seasons
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, which may include no more than five mallards (only two of which may be hens), three wood ducks, two redheads, two canvasbacks, one scaup and one pintail. 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
01/23/2021 - 01/31/2021
Location: Low Plains Late Zone - Second Segment
Area open: Low Plains Late Zone (see map )
Daily bag limit : 6 Six ducks, which may include no more than five mallards (only two of which may be hens), three wood ducks, two redheads, two canvasbacks, one scaup and one pintail. 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
01/23/2021 - 02/14/2021
Location: Statewide
Area open: Statewide
Daily bag limit: 2
Possession limit: 6
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.
Go to All Seasons
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PRATT – In an effort to protect the health of Kansans and prevent the spread of COVID-19, Governor Laura Kelly, with the support of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), is suspending sales of general nonresident turkey permits effective immediately. The suspension is made possible via Executive Order No. 20-21, signed t ...
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KDWPT-managed Dove Fields Make Ideal Hunting Spots
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Youth Dove Hunts Planned for Opening Day
PRATT – The 2019 dove season opens on Sept. 1 and there is no better time to introduce youth to hunting. Aside from a proper-fitting shotgun, a good supply of shotgun shells, and a mentor, special equipment isn’t needed. Better yet, you won’t have to battle the bitter winter temperatures that are sure to come with later hunting seasons.Several ...
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