Hunting in Kansas
Everything you need to hunt legally in Kansas. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
January 1 - December 31
Wildlife Agency
KDWP
Draw System
preference points
Updated: January 2026
Kansas Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Kansas.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Kansas based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
4 species tracked
Find all Kansas hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $28 resident
Compare Kansas hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
14 species covered
Kansas bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Kansas hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Kansas hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Kansas License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting | $27.50 | $127.50 |
| Resident Fishing | $27.50 | $52.50 |
| Combo | $47.50 | N/A |
| Deer Permit | $40.50 | $477.50 |
Kansas Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Kansas.
Deer
Archery
Sep 15
to Dec 31
Deer
Rifle
Dec 3
to Dec 14
Deer
Muzzleloader
Sep 15
to Sep 28
Turkey
Apr 1
to May 31
Elk
Sep 1
to Sep 30
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
KDWP
Digital License Info: Digital licenses available via Go Outdoors Kansas app.
Hunter Education
Kansas requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Kansas.
Store Your Kansas License in Hunter Passport
Keep your KS hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.