License: resident $42.50 · nonresident $127.50. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Muzzleloader | Sep 15 | Sep 28 | OTC |
| Archery | Sep 15 | Dec 31 | OTC |
| Youth/Disabled | Sep 6 | Sep 14 | OTC |
| Regular Firearm | Dec 3 | Dec 14 | OTC |
Wild Turkey Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Spring Youth | Apr 1 | Apr 14 | OTC |
| Spring Regular | Apr 15 | May 31 | OTC |
| Fall Archery (concurrent w/ deer) | Sep 15 | Dec 31 | OTC |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Season | Sep 1 | Nov 15 | OTC |
Pheasant Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Youth Season | Nov 1 | Nov 2 | OTC |
| Regular Season | Nov 8 | Jan 31 | OTC |
Bobwhite Quail Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Statewide | Nov 8 | Jan 31 | OTC |
Rabbit & Squirrel Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Cottontail Rabbit | Nov 1 | Feb 28 | License |
| Gray/Fox Squirrel | Oct 1 | Feb 28 | License |
Sandhill Crane Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Central Flyway (Western KS) | Nov 1 | Feb 8 | OTC |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Canada Goose | Sep 1 | Sep 25 | Stamp |
| Duck Season | Oct 4 | Jan 18 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose Regular | Oct 4 | Jan 31 | Stamp |
| Snow Goose (Conservation Order) | Feb 1 | Apr 15 | HIP |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with KS Dept of Wildlife & Parks before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.