Kansas Hunting Seasons, 2023-2024
The Sunflower State offers a selection of game for hunting enjoyment. Kansas hunting seasons include deer, turkey, antelope, elk and small game.
Several hunting programs are available in Kansas, such as the Sportsmen Assisting Disable Sportsmen program, which pairs hunters with disabilities and outdoor field partners. The Walk-in Hunting Access program allows landowners to open private property for public hunting of a variety of game. Deer hunters may enjoy the Hunter Referral Program, which provides landowners with large deer herds the opportunity to open their land for hunting.
Kansas Deer Seasons
| Archery | Sept. 11-Dec. 31 |
| General Youth and Disability Hunt | Sept. 2-10 |
| Muzzleloader | Sept. 11-24 |
| Pre-Rut Antlerless Deer | Oct. 7-9 |
| General Firearms | Nov. 29-Dec. 10 |
**Season dates vary by zone. Whitetail only seasons can vary in length by unit. Several deer seasons are specifically for military fort regions, and vary in length. To see if you qualify for these regional hunts and specific locations, please visit the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism website.
Kansas Elk Seasons
| General Season | Aug. 1-March 15** |
**Hunting permitted only in some zones. This season is broken into 3-month-long segments. Dates vary for the Fort Riley area. To ensure you have a legal hunt, visit the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism website for more information.
Kansas Antelope Seasons
| Archery | Sept. 23-Oct. 1 Oct. 15-31 |
| Firearms | Oct. 6-9 |
| Muzzleloader | Oct. 2-9 |
Kansas Turkey Seasons
| Spring Archery Season | Apr. 8-16 |
| Spring General Season | Apr. 17-May 31 |
| Spring Youth and Disability Hunt Season | Apr. 1-16 |
As of 2023, Kansas has suspended fall turkey hunting due to declining turkey populations in the state. In the spring, hunters are permitted to harvest only one turkey.
Kansas Small Game Seasons
| Bullfrog | July 1-Oct. 31 |
| Crow | Nov. 10-March 10 |
| Rabbit | Open Season |
| Squirrel | June 1-Feb. 29 |
Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for Kansas hunting seasons do vary based on animal and region. For more information on obtaining licenses, permits and regulations, visit the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism website.