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2026-2027

Kansas Deer Hunting Seasons 2026-2027

Kansas deer seasons are driven by KDWP deer management units, permit rules, and special military-property subunits.

Last checked: 2026-09-02 Source: Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks 16 season records
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Season data compiled and verified against official state sources. Regulations can change. Confirm current rules before hunting.

? Field Honest summarizes official hunting regulations for convenience. Official agency regulations remain controlling.
Technical detail Open source-record archive 16 detailed records with notes and agency links.
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The quick finder above is the main view. These records keep the supporting geography, harvest notes, and source links together.

Showing records by method. Large states show a preview first; search to narrow the source table.

Archery

Bow, crossbow, or archery-only windows where listed. 3 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Archery season Harvest rules vary General hunters
Sep 14, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Statewide under KDWP rules unit_or_statewide

Military properties and special local rules are not modeled in this v5 state layer.

Official source
Extended archery whitetail antlerless-only — Unit 19 Whitetail Antlerless Only General hunters
Jan 25, 2027 - Jan 31, 2027
Unit 19 unit_or_statewide

Military properties and special local rules are not modeled in this v5 state layer.

Official source
Fort Leavenworth extended archery whitetail antlerless-only Antlerless Military Property Rules Military land
Jan 25, 2027 - Jan 31, 2027
Fort Leavenworth, Subunit 10A military_subunit

Whitetail antlerless-only extended archery season on Fort Leavenworth. Military installation access, permit and check-in rules control.

Official source

Firearm

General rifle, gun, and firearm framework seasons. 11 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Pre-rut whitetail antlerless-only firearms Whitetail Antlerless Only General hunters
Oct 10, 2026 - Oct 12, 2026
Open units listed by KDWP unit_or_statewide

Military properties and special local rules are not modeled in this v5 state layer.

Official source
Extended pre-rut whitetail antlerless-only firearms — Unit 12 Whitetail Antlerless Only General hunters
Oct 13, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Unit 12 unit_or_statewide

Military properties and special local rules are not modeled in this v5 state layer.

Official source
Fort Leavenworth firearm season Harvest rules vary Military Property Rules Military land
Nov 14-15, Nov 21-22, Nov 26-29, Dec 5-6 and Dec 12-13, 2026
Fort Leavenworth, Subunit 10A military_subunit

Military installation access, permit and check-in rules control. Confirm current Fort Leavenworth requirements before hunting.

Official source
Fort Riley firearms whitetail antlerless-only Antlerless Military Property Rules Military land
Nov 27-29, 2026 and Jan 1-17, 2027
Fort Riley, Subunit 8A military_subunit

Whitetail antlerless-only season on Fort Riley. Military installation access, permit and check-in rules control.

Official source
Regular firearm season Harvest rules vary General hunters
Dec 2, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026
Statewide under unit and permit rules unit_or_statewide

Military properties and special local rules are not modeled in this v5 state layer.

Official source
Smoky Hill firearm season Harvest rules vary Military Property Rules Military land
Dec 2, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026
Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range, Subunit 4A military_subunit

Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range Subunit 4A is mapped from the public MIRTA installation boundary. Military range access, permits, check-in rules and KDWP requirements control.

Official source
Fort Riley firearm season Harvest rules vary Military Property Rules Military land
Dec 19-23 and Dec 26-31, 2026
Fort Riley, Subunit 8A military_subunit

Military installation access, permit and check-in rules control. Confirm current Fort Riley requirements before hunting.

Official source
Extended whitetail antlerless-only firearms — Unit 3 Whitetail Antlerless Only General hunters
Jan 1, 2027 - Jan 10, 2027
Unit 3 unit_or_statewide

Military properties and special local rules are not modeled in this v5 state layer.

Official source
Extended whitetail antlerless-only firearms — Units 11-15 and 19 Whitetail Antlerless Only General hunters
Jan 1, 2027 - Jan 24, 2027
Units 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 19 unit_or_statewide

Military properties and special local rules are not modeled in this v5 state layer.

Official source
Extended whitetail antlerless-only firearms — Units 4-10 and 16 Whitetail Antlerless Only General hunters
Jan 1, 2027 - Jan 17, 2027
Units 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 16 unit_or_statewide

Military properties and special local rules are not modeled in this v5 state layer.

Official source
Fort Leavenworth extended firearm whitetail antlerless-only Antlerless Military Property Rules Military land
Jan 1, 2027 - Jan 24, 2027
Fort Leavenworth, Subunit 10A military_subunit

Whitetail antlerless-only season on Fort Leavenworth. Military installation access, permit and check-in rules control.

Official source

Muzzleloader

Muzzleloader-only or late muzzleloader opportunities. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
Muzzleloader season Harvest rules vary General hunters
Sep 14, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026
Statewide under KDWP rules unit_or_statewide

Military properties and special local rules are not modeled in this v5 state layer.

Official source

Youth

Youth-only, apprentice, or early youth windows. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
Youth and disabled season Harvest rules vary General hunters
Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026
Statewide under KDWP rules unit_or_statewide

Military properties and special local rules are not modeled in this v5 state layer.

Official source
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Outfitters and gear stops in Kansas

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Hunting in Kansas

How to plan a Kansas deer hunt

Start by matching your exact hunt date and legal method to the county, unit, zone, hunt code, or special area that controls the trip. The map is for orientation; the linked agency rules remain the legal source.

Field Honest currently organizes 16 Kansas deer-season records across statewide rules, management zones and units. Use the trip checker above to narrow the list before comparing local outfitters and physical gear stops.

Methods represented Archery, Firearm, Muzzleloader, Youth

A method label is only a starting point. Weapon rules and hunt-code restrictions may be narrower.

How the state is organized statewide rules, management zones and units

Always match the place named on your license or tag to the current legal description.

Primary official source Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks

Field Honest source review: September 1, 2026.

Before you leave home

  • Confirm the exact season window, legal method, and harvest restriction.
  • Verify license, tag, draw, hunt-code, and hunter-eligibility requirements.
  • Check the legal boundary, land access, closures, and landowner permission.
  • Review current reporting, transport, and CWD rules where they apply.