Anglers age 16 through 74, who have been bona fide residents of the state for 60 days immediately prior to buying a license, must have a resident license in possession while fishing in Kansas. All nonresidents 16 and older must have a valid nonresident license to fish in Kansas (unless fishing on a private pond not leased for public fishing). All licenses expire 365 days from the date of purchase, except for multi-year, five-day, lifetime, and one-day fishing licenses.

Kansas residents age 65-74 are required to have a hunting and/or fishing license. 

MULTI-YEAR YOUTH LICENSE: A youth license is available for residents age 16-20. The one-time purchase, fishing license is $42.50, multi-year hunting/fishing combination license is $72.50. This multi-year license expires on Dec. 31 of the year the person turns 21.

National Guard Permit
State funding in the amount of $60,000 annually has been made available to provide free fishing and hunting licenses to active members of the Kansas National Guard. DO NOT FAX! 

KS National Guard Hunting, Fishing, and Park Vehicle Permit

KS Disabled Veterans:
State funding has been made available to provide free Hunting and Fishing licenses to resident Disabled Veterans with at least 30% disability. Applicant must provide a copy of current disabled veterans entitlement papers showing proof of at least 30% disability.

Disabled Veterans Hunting & Fishing License Application

Fishing License or Permit / Fee

• Senior Resident Fish: $15.00
• Senior Resident Combination Hunt/Fish: $25.00
• Resident 1-Day Fish License: $6.00
• Resident Fishing: $27.50
• Resident Combination Fish & Hunt: $47.50
• 5 Year Resident Fish License: $102.50
• Kids Lifetime Fishing and Hunting License Information
• Lifetime Fishing(Residents only): $502.50 - (If paid in 8 quarterly payments $69.00)
  LICENSE LIFETIME 8 and Older Hunting, Fishing, and Furharvesting Application (PDF 177.17 kB)
• Combo Lifetime Fishing & Hunting (Residents only): $962.50 - (If paid in 8 quarterly payments $131.50)
  LICENSE LIFETIME 8 and Older Hunting, Fishing, and Furharvesting Application (PDF 177.17 kB)
• Nonresident Fishing: $77.50
• Nonresident Combination Fish & Hunt: $192.50
• Nonresident Five-Day Fishing: $27.50
• Nonresident 1-Day Fishing: $12.50

Resident/Nonresident Additional Permits

• Trout Permit: $14.50 (adult), $7 (youth)
• Paddlefish Permit: $12.50
• Youth (15 and younger) Paddlefish Permit: $7.50
• Hand Fishing Permit: $27.50
• Bass Pass: $14.50
• Three Pole Permit: $8.50
• Duplicates (All Licenses/Permits): $2.50

Find out more information about State Park Vehicle Permits and State Park Camping Permits.