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Deer - Fort Leavenworth Archery Deer Season, Extended

01/23/2023 - 01/31/2023

Location: Ft. Leavenworth

Deer Extended Season - Archery Whitetail Antlerless Only (DMU 19, 10A)

01/23/2023 - 01/31/2023

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 2022 hunting license is required, unless exempt by Kansas law. Unit 10A is Ft. Leavenworth and is open only to military personnel.

White-fronted Geese (Second Segment)

01/21/2023 - 02/12/2023

Location: Statewide

Area open: Statewide
Daily bag limit: 2
Possession limit: 6

Coyote - Night Vision Permit Season

01/01/2023 - 03/31/2023

Location: Statewide

Equipment: Artificial light, scopes and equipment that amplify visible light, and thermal imaging scopes and thermal imaging equipment may be used to hunt coyotes from Jan. 1 thru March 31 (use of this equipment is not permitted on department lands and waters, including WIHA, and may not be used in conjunction with the use of a vehicle);

Permit Required: Night Vision Equipment Permit required

Deer - Archery by Special Authorization, Fort Riley (2nd Segment)

01/01/2023 - 01/31/2023

Location: Fort Riley

Fort Riley Special Authorization

Elk Season (Outside Fort Riley) - Firearms, Third Segment

01/01/2023 - 03/15/2023

Location: Unit(s) Specified on Permit

January Elk Season Outside Fort Riley - Firearm

Beaver, Otter Trapping

11/16/2022 - 03/31/2023

Location: Statewide

Otter Bag Limits and Management Units

NO OPEN TRAPPING OR HUNTING SEASON ON ANY OTHER FURBEARERS

Furbearer Hunting & Trapping

11/16/2022 - 02/28/2023

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.

Pheasant & Quail Regular Season

11/12/2022 - 01/31/2023

Location: Statewide

PHEASANT

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

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