Deer Sep 14–Dec 31. Turkey Apr 15–May 31.
Kansas hunting seasons cover 236 season dates statewide for White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Pheasant and more. Most seasons are open to any licensed hunter within the posted dates. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and unit.
Season data sourced from the Kansas wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| Unit | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMU 1 | Muzzleloader | Sep 14 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| DMU 1 | Archery | Sep 14 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU 1 | Rifle | Dec 2 — Dec 13 | — | — |
| DMU 10 | Muzzleloader | Sep 14 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| DMU 10 | Archery | Sep 14 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU 10 | Rifle | Dec 2 — Dec 13 | — | — |
| DMU 11 | Muzzleloader | Sep 14 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| DMU 11 | Archery | Sep 14 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU 11 | Rifle | Dec 2 — Dec 13 | — | — |
| DMU 12 | Muzzleloader | Sep 14 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| DMU 12 | Archery | Sep 14 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU 12 | Rifle | Dec 2 — Dec 13 | — | — |
| DMU 13 | Muzzleloader | Sep 14 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| DMU 13 | Archery | Sep 14 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU 13 | Rifle | Dec 2 — Dec 13 | — | — |
| DMU 14 | Muzzleloader | Sep 14 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| DMU 14 | Archery | Sep 14 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU 14 | Rifle | Dec 2 — Dec 13 | — | — |
| DMU 15 | Muzzleloader | Sep 14 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| DMU 15 | Archery | Sep 14 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU 15 | Rifle | Dec 2 — Dec 13 | — | — |
| DMU 16 | Muzzleloader | Sep 14 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| DMU 16 | Archery | Sep 14 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU 16 | Rifle | Dec 2 — Dec 13 | — | — |
+ 150 more Deer seasons
| Unit | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMU 1 | Shotgun | Apr 15 — May 31 | — | — |
| DMU 10 | Shotgun | Apr 15 — May 31 | — | — |
| DMU 11 | Shotgun | Apr 15 — May 31 | — | — |
| DMU 12 | Shotgun | Apr 15 — May 31 | — | — |
| DMU 13 | Shotgun | Apr 15 — May 31 | — | — |
| DMU 14 | Shotgun | Apr 15 — May 31 | — | — |
| DMU 15 | Shotgun | Apr 15 — May 31 | — | — |
| DMU 16 | Shotgun | Apr 15 — May 31 | — | — |
+ 49 more Turkey seasons
| Unit | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Unit | Archery | Sep 19 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| Unit | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Plains | Shotgun | Oct 10 — Jan 4 | — | — |
| Low Plains Early | Shotgun | Oct 10 — Jan 4 | — | — |
| Low Plains Late | Shotgun | Oct 31 — Jan 25 | — | — |
| Unit | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Prairie Chicken Unit | Shotgun | Nov 15 — Jan 31 | — | — |
Kansas hunting season currently spans Sep 14 to Dec 31 for Deer, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by unit and weapon. This page lists 236 Kansas season dates.
Kansas offers hunting for 5 species, including White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Pheasant and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
State Resource
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
See Unit boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Kansas on our interactive hunting map.
Also see Kansas public land, license, and regulations.