Hunter education is required if you were born after July 1, 1957. You must carry your card with you. If hunting in Kansas, you must have a hunting license plus your permit. The hunting license is good for the calender year, and entitles you to hunt small game and game birds also.
All Kansas deer permits, whether rifle, bow, or muzzleloader, are obtained through a drawing. The application period for non-resident deer permits is April 1-30 and is conducted exclusively online.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Beginning in 2024, non-resident spring turkey permits will be available only by lottery draw. The application period is 01/09/24 - 02/09/24. See Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks for full instructions: Turkey Permits and Tags
Spring Turkey
How permit is obtained: By drawing
Application Period: January 9 - February 9
Season Dates: April 8-16 (Archery Only)
April 17 - May 31 (Regular Season)
Permit Costs: $75.00
Hunting License: $97.50 (good for calendar year)
Deer - Archery
How permit is obtained: By drawing
Application Period: April 1-30
Season Dates: Sept. 13 - Dec. 31
Permit Costs: $442.50
Hunting License: $97.50 (good for calendar year)
Deer - Rifle
How permit is obtained: By drawing
Application Period: April 1-30
Season Dates: Dec. 1-12
Permit Costs: $442.50
Hunting License: $97.50 (good for calendar year)
Deer - Muzzleloader
How permit is obtained: By drawing
Application Period: April 1-30
Season Dates: Early - Sept. 13-26
Late - Dec. 1-12
Permit Costs: $442.50
Hunting License: $97.50 (good for calendar year)
All dates subject to change by Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks.
Contact Information:
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
512 SE 25th Street
Pratt, KS 67124
316-672-5911
