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2026-2027

Kansas Deer Hunting Seasons 2026-2027

Kansas is modeled by KDWP statewide/unit season dates, with military-property and special-property details left to official tables.

Last checked: 2026-08-10 Source: Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks 10 season records
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Method Dates Where Action
Youth and disabled season Youth
Statewide under KDWP rules Harvest rules vary
Muzzleloader season Muzzleloader
Statewide under KDWP rules Harvest rules vary
Pre-rut whitetail antlerless-only firearms Firearm
Open units listed by KDWP Whitetail Antlerless Only
Extended pre-rut whitetail antlerless-only firearms — Unit 12 Firearm
Unit 12 Whitetail Antlerless Only
Regular firearm season Firearm
Statewide under unit and permit rules Harvest rules vary
Extended whitetail antlerless-only firearms — Unit 3 Firearm
Unit 3 Whitetail Antlerless Only
Extended whitetail antlerless-only firearms — Units 4-10 and 16 Firearm
Units 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 16 Whitetail Antlerless Only
Extended whitetail antlerless-only firearms — Units 11-15 and 19 Firearm
Units 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 19 Whitetail Antlerless Only
Extended archery whitetail antlerless-only — Unit 19 Archery
Unit 19 Whitetail Antlerless Only

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.
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Archery

Bow, crossbow, or archery-only windows where listed. 2 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Archery season Harvest rules vary General hunters
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
Unit 19 unit_or_statewide

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

Official source

Firearm

General rifle, gun, and firearm framework seasons. 6 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Pre-rut whitetail antlerless-only firearms Whitetail Antlerless Only General hunters
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
Unit 12 unit_or_statewide

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

Official source
Regular firearm season Harvest rules vary General hunters
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
Extended whitetail antlerless-only firearms — Unit 3 Whitetail Antlerless Only General hunters
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 4-10 and 16 Whitetail Antlerless Only General hunters
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
Extended whitetail antlerless-only firearms — Units 11-15 and 19 Whitetail Antlerless Only General hunters
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

Muzzleloader

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

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

Official source