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KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND PARKS REGULATIONS
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KDWP statutes are primarily listed in Chapter 32.
Complete text of all Kansas statutes can be found at the Kansas Legislature's webpage:
Below are the list of different Regulation Categories:
Deer, Antelope, Elk, Turkey
Big Game and Wild Turkey - General provisions
Big Game - Legal Equipment and Taking Methods.
Wild turkey; legal equipment and taking methods.
Deer - Management Units
Elk; management units.
Big Game and Wild Turkey - Permit Applications.
Deer Permits - Descriptions and Restrictions.
Restitution scoring system; white-tailed deer; mule deer; elk; antelope.
Big Game Control Permit - Application, Requirements and Provisions.
Permits for Hunting from a Vehicle - Applications and Requirements
Use of crossbows for big game hunting by persons with disabilities - Application, Permit, and General Provisions
Retrieval and possession of game animals and migratory game birds - Requirements
Disablility Assistance Permit - Application, Permit, and General Provisions.
Turkey - Fall Season, Bag Limit, and Permits.
Turkey; spring season, bag limit, permits and game tags.
Antelope - Open Season, Bag Limit, Permits and Game Tags
Elk - Open Season, Bag Limit and Permits
Deer - Open Season, Bag Limit and Permits.
Deer; open season, bag limit, and permits; additional considerations; Fort Riley.
Deer; nonresident limited-quota antlered permit application period.
Boating and General Restrictions.
Display of Identification Number and Decal.
Certificate-of-Number and Registration - Application, Temporary Permits and Expiration Date
Personal Flotation Devices - Requirements
Fire Extinguishers - Requirements
Boating - Capacity Plate and Operation.
Boating - Adoption by reference of certain code of Federal Regulations.
Boating - Pilot Rules
Boating - Accident Reports
Water Event Permit - Application and Requirements
Personal Watercraft - Definition, Requirements and Restrictions.
Exemption from Numbering
Marine sanitation devices; vessel requirements.
Removal of vessels from waters of the state.
Commercial Harvest and use of Wildlife
Commercial Harvest of Fish Bait - Legal Species, Harvest Seasons, Size Restrictions, Daily Limits and Possession Limits.
Commercial Sale of Fish Bait
Commercial sale of bait fish; testing procedures.
Commercial Fish Bait Permit - Requirement, Application, and General Provisions
Commercial Harvest of Fish Bait - Legal Equipment, Taking Methods, and General Provisions.
Commercial Harvest of Fish Bait - Open Areas
Commercial Mussel Fishing License - License Application and Requirements, Authority, Reports, General Provisions and License Revocation.
Commercial Harvest of Mussels - Legal Species, Seasons, Size Restrictions, Daily Limits and Possession Limits.
Commercial Harvest of Mussels - Legal Equipment, Taking Methods and General Provisions
Commercial Mussel Fishing - Open Areas
Commercial Harvest of Fish - Permit Requirement and Application, Authority, Reports, General Provisions and Permit Revocation.
Commercial Harvest of Fish - Legal Equipment and Taking Methods, General Provisions, Identification Tags and Identification Tag Fee.
Commercial Harvest of Fish - Legal Species, Seasons, Size Restrictions, Daily Limits and Possession Limits.
Commercial Harvest of Fish - State of Missouri Commercial Fishing Permits
Commercial Mussel Dealer Permit - Permit Application and requirements, Authority, Reports, General Provisions and Permit Revocation.
Sale and Purchase of Game Animals
Commercial use of Prairie Rattlesnakes.
Commercial Prairie Rattlesnake Harvest Permit - Permit Application and Requirements, Authority, Reports, General Provisions and Permit Revocation.
Commercial Harvest of Prairie Rattlesnakes - Open Area, Daily Bag and Possession Limit.
Commercial Harvest of Prairie Rattlesnakes - Legal Equipment, Taking Methods and General Provisions
Commercial Prairie Rattlesnake Dealer Permit - Permit Application and Requirements, Authority, Reports, General Provisions and Permit Revocation.
Commercial Harvest of Feral Pigeons.
Below are Controlled Shooting Area regulations. Please visit our Controlled Shooting Areas page for a list of areas
Controlled Shooting Areas - Licence Application, Issuance Priority and Reporting.
Controlled Shooting Areas - Operational Requirements
Definitions Defined
Hunting, Furharvesting, and Discharge of Firearms.
KDWPT Public Land Division Special Use Restrictions (04/29/2021)
Blinds and Tree Stands
Non-Toxic Shot - Department Lands and Waters.
Non-Commercial Hunting Dog Training
Fishing, fish bait, and seining.
Boating and General Restrictions.
Swimming
Camping
Pets - Provisions and Restrictions
Domestic Animals and Livestock - Provisions and Restrictions
Stocking or Releasing of Wildlife.
Motorized Vehicles and Aircraft - Authorized Operation.
Electric-assisted bicycles.
Fireworks - Discharge and Public Displays
Fire - Authorized Uses.
Personal Conduct on Department Lands and Waters - Provisions, Restrictions and Penalties.
Construction, Littering, and Prohibited Activities.
Special Events - Permit Requirements and Procedures - Department Lands and Waters
Concession Operations on Department Lands - Contracting Provisions and Restrictions.
Bait; hunting.
Commercial guiding on department lands. Revoked effective 8/1/16
Trail or game cameras and other devices.
Dog Training and Field Trial Events
Hunting, Furharvesting, and Discharge of Firearms.
Non-Commercial Hunting Dog Training
Special Events - Permit Requirements and Procedures - Department Lands and Waters
Commercial Dog Training Permit - Application and General Provisions.
Non-Commercial Dog Training
Field Trail Permit - Small Game
Field Trail Permit - Furbearers and Coyotes.
Pen-Reared, Banded Birds - Recapture
Falconry; general provisions.
Falconry; permits, applications, and examinations.
Falconry; facilities, equipment, care requirements, and inspections.
Falconry; taking, banding, transporting, and possessing raptors.
Falconry; transfers, trading, and sale of raptors.
Raptor Propagation Permit - Application, Reporting, and General Provisions.
Non-Resident falconers are required to provide a copy of their current falconry permit in addition to the above trapping application.
Fees Registration and Other Charges
Amount of fees.
Motor vehicle permit fees.
Camping, Utility, Special Event Permit, and Other Fees.
Boat Fees
REVOKED 1/1/19 Trail Access Pass - Requirements, Fees, Exceptions and General Provisions.
Other Fees and Charges - Private Cabins and Boat Docks
REVOKED 09.05.2019
Backcountry access pass; fee, exceptions, and general provisions
Fish Frogs and Turtles
Fishing; legal equipment, methods of taking, and other provisions.
Fishing - General Provisions.
Fish; taking and use of bait fish or minnows.
Fish - Processing and Possession
Bullfrogs and Turtles - Legal Equipment, Methods of Take and License Requirement.
Fishing - Bait
Fishing - Missouri River License Requirements
Bass fishing tournaments.
Weigh-in black bass fishing tournaments not using tournament black bass pass.
Fishing; special provisions.
KS Designated Aquatic Nuisance Species Designated Waters Tables (October 16, 2020)
Fishing, fish bait, and seining.
Commercial Harvest of Fish Bait - Legal Species, Harvest Seasons, Size Restrictions, Daily Limits and Possession Limits.
Commercial Sale of Fish Bait
Commercial Fish Bait Permit - Requirement, Application, and General Provisions
Commercial Harvest of Fish Bait - Legal Equipment, Taking Methods, and General Provisions.
Commercial Harvest of Fish Bait - Open Areas
Commercial Harvest of Fish - Permit Requirement and Application, Authority, Reports, General Provisions and Permit Revocation.
Commercial Harvest of Fish - Legal Equipment and Taking Methods, General Provisions, Identification Tags and Identification Tag Fee.
Commercial Harvest of Fish - Legal Species, Seasons, Size Restrictions, Daily Limits and Possession Limits.
Commercial Harvest of Fish - State of Missouri Commercial Fishing Permits
Trout Permit - Requirements, Restrictions and Permit Duration.
Hand fishing permit; requirements, restrictions, and permit duration.
Paddlefish permit; requirements, restrictions, and permit duration.
Tournament bass pass; requirements, restrictions, and pass duration.
Fishing; creel limit, size limit, possession limit and open season.
KS Special Size Limits, Creel Limits, & bait Restriction Tables (October 16, 2020)
Bullfrogs and Turtles - Open Season, Daily Limts and Possession.
Furbearers and Coyotes
Furbearers and Coyotes - Management Units
NEW 09.05.2019
Otters: management units.
Nonresident bobcat hunting permit; tagging, disposal, legal equipment, shooting hours, and general provisions.
Hunting, Furharvestion, and Discharge of Firearms.
Furharvester License - Unlicensed Observer and Restrictions.
Furbearers - Open Seasons and Bag Limits.
Coyotes - Season
Game Breeders - Operational Requirements.
Game Breeder Permit Requirement - Other Wildlife.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit - Application, Reporting and General Provisions
Raptor Propagation Permit - Application, Reporting, and General Provisions.
Grant Program Local Government and Outdoor Recreation
Local Government Outdoor Recreation Grant Program - Application and Criteria
Licenses, Stamps, Permits and Other Department Issues
Licenses, Stamps, Permits and Other Department Issues - Procedures, Form and Content, and Applications
Issuance of Duplicate Licenses, Permits, Stamps, and Other Department Issues
Purchase of Lifetime Hunting or Lifetime Combination Hunting and Fishing Licenses w/o Certificate of Completion of Approved Hunter Education Course
Hunting or Furharvester License Purchase
Hunting, Fishing Furharvesting Licenses and State Park Permits - Effective Dates
Vehicle Permits Display
Hunting Licenses - General Activites for Which a Hunting License Shall not be Required
Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program - Requirements, Exemptions.
Electronic licenses, permits, stamps, tags, and other issues of the department; other requirements.
Senior pass valid for hunting and fishing; requirements, restrictions, and permit duration.
Miscellaneous Regulations - Wildlife other than big or small game
Commercial use of Prairie Rattlesnakes.
Commercial Prairie Rattlesnake Harvest Permit - Permit Application and Requirements, Authority, Reports, General Provisions and Permit Revocation.
Commercial Harvest of Prairie Rattlesnakes - Open Area, Daily Bag and Possession Limit.
Commercial Harvest of Prairie Rattlesnakes - Legal Equipment, Taking Methods and General Provisions
Commercial Prairie Rattlesnake Dealer Permit - Permit Application and Requirements, Authority, Reports, General Provisions and Permit Revocation.
Commercial Harvest of Feral Pigeons.
Importation and Possession of Certain Wildlife - Prohibition, Permit Requirement and Restrictions
Crows - Legal Equipment, Taking Methods, and Possession
Certain Wildlife - Legal Equipment, Taking Methods, Possession and License Requirements.
Exotic Wildlife - Possession, Sale and Requirements.
Possession of Certain Wildlife
Dangerous regulated animals; primary caging requirements.
Dangerous regulated animals; registered designated handler.
Migratory Doves; legal equipment, taking methods, and possession.
Nongame, Threaten and Endangered Species
Threatened and endangered species; general provisions.
Non-game species; general provisions.
Threatened and Endangered Wildlife - Special Permits, Enforcement actions.
Recovery Plans - Procedures
Seasons, Bag and Creel Limits, and Possesion Limits
Prairie Chickens - Open Seasons, Bag Limits and Possession Limits
Quail; open seasons, bag limits, and possession limits.
Pheasants; open seasons, bag limits, and possession limits.
Rabbits - Open Season, Bag Limit and Possession Limit.
Hares - Open Season, Bag Limit and Possession Limit.
Squirrel - Open Season, Bag Limit and Possession Limt.
Turkey - Fall Season, Bag Limit, and Permits.
Turkey; spring season, bag limit, permits and game tags.
Antelope - Open Season, Bag Limit, Permits and Game Tags
Elk - Open Season, Bag Limit and Permits
Deer - Open Season, Bag Limit and Permits.
Furbearers - Open Seasons and Bag Limits.
Coyotes - Season
Fishing; creel limit, size limit, possession limit and open season.
Bullfrogs and Turtles - Open Season, Daily Limts and Possession.
Crows - Open Season, Bag Limit, and Possession Limit
Doves - Management Unit, Hunting Season, Shooting Hours, and Bag and Possession Limits
Sandhill Crane - Management Unit, Hunting Season, Shooting Hours, and Bag and Possession Limits
Snipe, rail, and woodcock; management unit, hunting season, shooting hours, and bag and possession limits.
Deer; open season, bag limit, and permits; additional considerations.
Small Game - Pheasant, Quail, Prairie Chicken, Rabbit, Hare, and Squirrel
Game Birds - Legal Equipment, Taking Methods and Possession.
Rabbits, Hares and Squirrels - Legal Equipment, Taking Methods and Possession.
Retrieval and possession of game animals and migratory game birds - Requirements
Educational Bird Hunt Permit - Application, Permit, and General Provisions.
Prairie Chickens - Open Seasons, Bag Limits and Possession Limits
Quail; open seasons, bag limits, and possession limits.
Pheasants; open seasons, bag limits, and possession limits.
Rabbits - Open Season, Bag Limit and Possession Limit.
Hares - Open Season, Bag Limit and Possession Limit.
Squirrel - Open Season, Bag Limit and Possession Limt.
Special Permits and Requirements
Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit - Application, Reporting and General Provisions
Raptor Propagation Permit - Application, Reporting, and General Provisions.
Scientific, Educational or Exhibition Permit - Application, Reporting and General Provisions.
Permits for Hunting from a Vehicle - Applications and Requirements
Vehicle Permits - News Media Exemption for State Parks and Other Areas Requiring Moter Vehicle Permits.
Use of crossbows for big game hunting by persons with disabilities - Application, Permit, and General Provisions
Retrieval and possession of game animals and migratory game birds - Requirements
Furharvester License - Unlicensed Observer and Restrictions.
Importation and Possession of Certain Wildlife - Prohibition, Permit Requirement and Restrictions
Dark Geese - Management Units, Permit and Restrictions.
Non-Toxic Shot - Statewide
Disablility Assistance Permit - Application, Permit, and General Provisions.
Light Goose Conservation Order - General Provisions and Restrictions.
Educational Bird Hunt Permit - Application, Permit, and General Provisions.
Senior pass valid for hunting and fishing; requirements, restrictions, and permit duration.
Special Surety Bond
Special Surety Bond Program - Definitions.
Special Surety Bond Authorized
Special Surety Bond Procedure
Special Surety Bond Term of Effect and Revewal.
Effect of Loss of Special Surety Bond on Vendor Agent Authority
Authorized Amount of Special Surety Bond.
Reduction of Increase in Special Surety Bond.
Grounds for Termination of a Special Surety Bond.
Sport Shooting Ranges - Generally Accepted Operating Practices.
State Parks and Trails - General Overview
State Park Motor Vehicle Permit Fees
Camping, Utility, Special Event Permit, and Other Fees.
REVOKED 1/1/19 Trail Access Pass - Requirements, Fees, Exceptions and General Provisions.
NEW 1/11/19
Backcountry access pass; fee, exceptions, and general provisions
Swimming
Camping
Pets - Provisions and Restrictions
Domestic Animals and Livestock - Provisions and Restrictions
Motorized Vehicles and Aircraft - Authorized Operation.
Fireworks - Discharge and Public Displays
Fire - Authorized Uses.
Personal Conduct on Department Lands and Waters - Provisions, Restrictions and Penalties.
Construction, Littering, and Prohibited Activities.
Special Events - Permit Requirements and Procedures - Department Lands and Waters
Concession Operations on Department Lands - Contracting Provisions and Restrictions.
Issuance of Duplicate Licenses, Permits, Stamps, and Other Department Issues
Hunting, Fishing Furharvesting Licenses and State Park Permits - Effective Dates
Vehicle Permits Display
Vehicle Permits - News Media Exemption for State Parks and Other Areas Requiring Moter Vehicle Permits.
Motor vehicle permits; school exemption for state parks and other areas requiring motor vehicle permits.
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks sets migratory bird season dates within parameters established through federal regulation. These federal regulations are set by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. US Fish and Wildlife Service Website http://www.fws.gov.
Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program - Requirements, Exemptions.
Retrieval and possession of game animals and migratory game birds - Requirements
Dark Geese - Management Units, Permit and Restrictions.
Non-Toxic Shot - Statewide
Light Goose Conservation Order - General Provisions and Restrictions.
Doves; management unit, hunting season, shooting hours, and bag and possession limits.
Sandhill Crane - Management Unit, Hunting Season, Shooting Hours, and Bag and Possession Limits
Cyanide Gas Gun Permit - Application and Requirements.
Prairie Dog Control Permit - Application and Requirements
Nuisance Bird Control Permit - Application, Requirements and Provisions.
Big Game Control Permit - Application, Requirements and Provisions.
Wildlife Control Permit - Operational Requirements
Wildlife Control Permit - Application and Reporting Requirements.