Kansas Bag Limits
Complete daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for hunting and fishing in Kansas.
Kansas Bag Limits
Complete guide to daily limits, possession limits, season limits, and size restrictions for hunting and fishing in Kansas. Updated for the current season.
Big Game
3 species
Game Birds
6 species
Fish Species
3 species
Total Species
14
Big Game
3 species in Kansas
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed Deer | 1 | - | Per permit held | Trophy state; OTC archery available |
| Mule Deer | 1 | - | 1 per year | Western Kansas; draw or limited OTC |
| Pronghorn | 1 | - | 1 per year | Western Kansas; draw required |
Upland Birds
4 species in Kansas
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Turkey | 2 | - | 2 per season type | Spring and fall seasons |
| Pheasant | 4 | 16 | - | Western Kansas prime habitat |
| Quail | 8 | 32 | - | Excellent bobwhite populations |
| Dove | 15 | 45 | - | - |
Fish
3 species in Kansas
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Size Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | - | - | 15" minimum | - |
| Channel Catfish | 10 | - | - | - | - |
| Walleye | 5 | - | - | 15" minimum | - |
Kansas Special Notes
Kansas offers exceptional whitetail hunting. Archery tags over-the-counter for non-residents.
Kansas Regulations Overview
State wildlife agency and regulations information
- Species Covered
- 14 species with regulations
- Big Game Species
-
- White-tailed Deer
- Mule Deer
- Pronghorn
- Wildlife Agency
- Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Last verified: January 2026
Kansas Bag Limits FAQ
Common questions about harvest limits in Kansas
What is the deer bag limit in Kansas?
In Kansas, the daily deer limit is 1 with a season limit of Per permit held. Trophy state; OTC archery available
What big game can I hunt in Kansas?
Kansas regulates: White-tailed Deer, Mule Deer, Pronghorn. Each species carries its own daily, possession, and (where applicable) season limit on the table above.
What are the headline fishing limits in Kansas?
Top species in Kansas: Largemouth Bass 5/day (15" minimum); Channel Catfish 10/day; Walleye 5/day (15" minimum). Water-body-specific regs can override the statewide line.
Are there Kansas-specific regulations to flag?
Kansas offers exceptional whitetail hunting. Archery tags over-the-counter for non-residents.
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