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Permits available online, over the counter; “lengthen” season for manyPRATT — No matter what equipment a hunter uses, it's time to gear up for deer season. Two Kansas deer seasons open in September, and another opens in October. The muzzleloader season opened Sept. 20 and runs through Oct. 3; the archery season opened Sept. 20 and runs through ... Read More


First Wednesday after Thanksgiving traditional opening datePRATT — The 2010 Kansas firearm deer season runs Wednesday, Dec. 1, through Sunday, Dec. 12, and hunters are sighting in their rifles and practicing their shooting skills in anticipation of one of the state's favorite hunting seasons. Deer are plentiful, and a good season is expected. ... Read More


8/30/25 - All American Kayak Series
Fishing Tournament
(Wilson State Park-Launch from any public access area)

Nov. 20, 2014Hunters must get permission to hunt private land whether it’s posted or not PRATT – Kansas is 97 percent privately owned, so most hunting occurs on private land. While there are more than 1.5 million acres of public hunting lands, including Walk-In Hunting Access, that represents only 2.5 percent of the land in Kansas. Landown ... Read More


Dec. 1, 2001
Land does not have to be postedPRATT — The Kansas firearm deer season began Nov. 30, and many other hunting season are currently open, as well. With this in mind, officials with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) are reminding all hunters that it is illegal to hunt on private land, posted or not, without ... Read More


Applications available online;
Whitetail Either Sex permits on sale now PRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) reminds resident hunters that 2007 Firearms Any Deer permit applications are due July 13. Any Deer permits allow the take of a mule deer or white-tailed deer of either sex. All other resident deer permits and g ... Read More


Applications available online;
Whitetail Either Sex permits on sale now
PRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) reminds resident hunters that 2007 Firearms Any Deer permit applications are due July 13. Any Deer permits allow the take of a mule deer or white-tailed deer of either sex. All other resident deer permits and game ... Read More