License or Permit / Fee / Purchase Description

• Senior Resident Hunt: $15.00
• Senior Resident Combination Hunt/Fish: $25.00
• Resident Hunt: $27.50
• Residents under 16: No license required
• Resident Combination Hunt & Fish: $47.50
• Resident Apprentice (two-time purchase Hunter Education deferral): $27.50
• 5 Year Resident Combo Hunt & Fish: $182.50
• 5 Year Resident Hunt License: $102.50
• Multi-Year Resident Youth Hunt (ages 16-20): $42.50
• Multi-Year Resident Youth Combination Hunt & Fish (ages 16-20): $72.50 A youth hunting and/or fishing license is available for residents age 16-20. The one-time purchase, multi-year youth hunting OR 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.
• Nonresident: $127.50 (Download Application if only applying by mail)
• Nonresident under 16: $42.50
• Nonresident Apprentice (two-time purchase Hunter Education deferral): $127.50
• Nonresident Combination Hunt & Fish: $192.50
• National Guard Permit: Free hunting, fishing, and Park Vehicle Permits are made available and issued based on funding to active members of the Kansas National Guard. DO NOT FAX! 
• Download National Guard Hunting, Fishing, and Park Vehicle Permit Application (PDF)
• KS Disabled Veterans: Free hunting and fishing licenses are made available and issued based on funding. Applicant must provide a copy of current disabled veterans entitlement papers showing proof of at least 30% disability. DO NOT FAX!
• Download Disabled Veterans Hunting and Fishing License Application (PDF)

Kansas Kids' Lifetime Hunting and Fishing Licenses

Lifetime Hunting License: $502.50 (Residents Only)
$69.00 if paid quarterly ( Download Application )

Lifetime Hunting & Fishing Combination License: $962.50 (Residents Only)
$131.50 if paid quarterly ( Download Application )

Lifetime Furharvester License: $502.50 (Residents Only)
$69.00 if paid quarterly ( Download Application )

• Controlled Shooting Area: $27.50 - All Annual Hunting Licenses can be purchased from all licensed agents or online
• Duplicates (all licenses and/or permits): $2.50 
  Can be purchased at the Pratt Operations Office or at any licensed agent .
• Dogs - Commercial: $22.50 
  Can be purchased at the Pratt Operations Office or at any Region office.
• Dogs - Field Trial:$22.50 
  Can be purchased at the Pratt Operations Office or at any Region office.
• Night Vision Equip Permit: $2.50
• Prairie Chicken Permit: $2.50

All waterfowl hunters 16 and older must have a Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Federal Waterfowl Stamp), and all hunters who are required to obtain a hunting license must also have a Kansas State Waterfowl Stamp and a Kansas Harvest Information Program (HIP) stamp before hunting ducks, geese, or mergansers. (Those not required to have a Kansas hunting license include people hunting their own land, and residents 15 and younger)

Annual Hunting License - All resident hunters age 16 through 74 must have a resident hunting license unless exempt by Kansas Law.  Nonresident hunters, regardless of age, must have a nonresident hunting license.  Annual hunting licenses can be purchased online by clicking here or through all licensed agents, or Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks offices.

Waterfowl Stamps and License - All Waterfowl stamps and licenses can be bought at any licensed Agent , Pratt Operations Office , or online. All Waterfowl stamps are good through season.

• Kansas HIP Stamp: $2.50
• State Waterfowl Stamp: $10
• Federal Waterfowl Stamp: $29.00

State stamps are available at any licensed agent, online , Pratt Operations Office or Regional office. Physical Federal stamps are available at a US Post Office. Federal stamps must be signed across the face of the stamp.
Click on the link below for more information on the Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2024:
Buy a Duck Stamp or E-Stamp | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (fws.gov)

Waterfowl stamps are not required to hunt Coot, Dove, Rail, Snipe, Woodcock, or Sandhill Crane. HIP is required.

If hunting Sandhill Crane, in addition to a hunting license ( if required), a federal sandhill crane hunting permit issued through and validated by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is required to hunt cranes. Crane permits obtained in other states are not valid in Kansas. The validated permit ($7.50 validation fee) is available at any licensed agent , online , Pratt Operations Office , or Regional office .

All sandhill crane hunters must take an online crane identification test each year before hunting sandhill cranes. 

"Online Test for Sandhill Crane Hunters." Click this link to take an online test that provides information about identifying whooping cranes, sandhill cranes, and look-alike species, as well as the hunter’s ability to choose safe shots. The test is both entertaining and informative and only takes a few minutes.

Spring Turkey Unit Map

YOUTH/DISABLED: APRIL 1-15, 2025

ARCHERY: APRIL 7-15, 2025

REGULAR: APRIL 16 - MAY 31, 2025

Application Period: 01/14/2025 - 02/14/2025 (Opening date of application period subject to change)

Preference points can ONLY be purchased during the application period.

Nonresident spring turkey permits are available ONLY by lottery draw. There are no paper applications or mail in forms. Nonresident permits are only valid in a single Unit. Nonresident hunters may apply for a spring turkey permit in Unit 1, 2, 3, 5, or 6. Any leftover nonresident spring turkey permits will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis on a date to be determined after the draw is completed.

To apply for a 2025 nonresident turkey permit in Unit 1, 2, 3, 5, or 6:

Visit www.gooutdoorskansas.com or call 1-833-587-2164 no later than 02/14/25.

Select “Purchase Licenses, Permits, & Tags”

Login to your account

Select “Limited Draw Applications”

NOTE: Hunters who qualify as a "resident" or "nonresident tenant" may still purchase a spring turkey permit in Unit 1, 2, 3, 5, or 6 either over the counter or online.

Nonresident Spring Turkey Permit Application Fee: $10.00 (plus internet convenience fee)

Nonresident Spring Turkey Permit: $75.00 (plus internet convenience fee)

Application Period: 01/14/2025 - 02/14/2025 (Opening date of application period subject to change) There are no paper applications or mail in forms. 

To apply for a 2025 spring turkey permit in Unit 4:

Visit www.gooutdoorskansas.com or call 1-833-587-2164 no later than 02/14/25 

Select “Purchase Licenses, Permits, & Tags”

Login to your account

Select “Limited Draw Applications”

NOTE:

Unit 4 spring turkey permits are only available for hunters who qualify as a "resident" or "nonresident tenant."

A total of 375 spring turkey permits are available for Unit 4. Out of these permits, 200 are reserved for resident landowners/tenants and nonresident tenants of land within Unit 4.

Kansas youth may purchase a youth spring turkey permit valid statewide for $7.50

UNIT 4 SPRING TURKEY APPLICATION FEES (internet convenience fee not included):

• Resident: $32.50
• Resident Landowner/Resident Tenant: $20.00
• Nonresident Tenant: $37.50
• Preference Point Only: $7.50

There is a $7.50 nonrefundable application fee. Unsuccessful applicants will be issued a preference point. If you do not want to apply for a permit and want to purchase a preference point only, you may do so online by selecting Spring Turkey Preference Point Application. Only one point may be obtained per year.

At checkout, you’ll have the option to select either printed or electronic delivery of your permit. If you select PRINT, your lottery draw permit(s) will be printed and mailed to you and/or your over the counter permit(s) will be available for printing at home. If you select "E-Tag / Mobile" delivery, your permit(s) will be digitally uploaded to the GoOutdoorsKS mobile app and no paper permit will be printed. Hunters who select an electronic delivery method must submit their harvest report via the GoOutdoorsKS mobile app.

Download the GoOutdoorsKS mobile app

HOW TO: E-tag/Submit Your Harvest Report

Group hunt applications accommodate those who do not want to hunt unless their hunting partners draw also. Applicants (up to 5) must apply for the same unit and the same weapon choice. Each person will make application and there will be a question on the application about groups.

The first applicant in the group to apply would select the create group option on this question. This will create a group and you will be given a group number. 

Each applicant applying after the group has been set up would select the join group option and they would fill in the Group number. Applicant will be asked at the time of application to select the choice of permit delivery (print and mail, or E-Tag / Mobile to the mobile app Go Outdoors Kansas. 

NOTE:

• The overall group will be drawn from the LOWEST preference point in the group.
• The credit card provided will be used to pay for the total price of the award permits at the time of the draw if this application is selected as a winner for the hunt.
• Any members added by the leader will be charged on the leader’s credit card by default.
• Credit card information for each applicant can be modified after the application is submitted.

All individuals, regardless of land ownership and age, must possess a valid Spring Turkey Permit to hunt turkeys. In addition, a valid Kansas hunting license is required of all residents age 16 through 74 and all nonresidents, except persons hunting on their own land.

No person shall apply for or purchase more than one Spring Turkey Permit. Permits obtained through false representation, misrepresentation, or in excess of the number authorized shall be invalid.

GENERAL PERMITS

Any resident or nonresident tenant may purchase a spring turkey permit over the counter valid in Units 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6. A spring turkey permit is valid for one bearded turkey. All other nonresident hunters must apply for a spring turkey permit through the lottery draw for Units 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 (see above for details).

GAME TAGS

No game tags will be available for the 2025 season.

YOUTH PERMITS

Resident hunters age 15 and younger may purchase youth permits at a reduced fee. Youth permits are valid statewide, including Unit 4. Nonresident youth will be subject to the lottery draw for permits.

Spring Turkey Unit 4 Draw Stats Report

Due to declining populations on a state and regional level, the fall turkey season in Kansas is currently suspended.

Antelope hunters may either purchase an over-the-counter archery permit OR purchase a preference point/apply for the antelope firearms/muzzleloader limited draw permits.

2024 Antelope Application Deadline:  June 14, 2024

Preference points can ONLY be purchased during the application period.

FIREARMS and MUZZLELOADER

• Western portions of the state have a limited competitive draw for firearm and muzzleloader permits. 
• All applications will need to be submitted thru the online application process.
• Applicants must apply online from May 14 thru June 14, 2024 or by phone 1-833-587-2164.
• All fees listed below will have an internet convenience fee added at time of applying online for a permit or preference point.

ANTELOPE APPLICATION FEES:

• General Resident Application: $62.50
• Resident Landowner/Resident Tenant Application: $37.50
• Resident Youth Application ( age 15 and under): $22.50
• NR Tenant Application: $97.50
• Preference Point only: $12.50

A preference point will be given to those applicants who are unsuccessful in the Resident Draw. If you do not want to apply for a permit and want to purchase a preference point only, select preference point only online for $12.50 from May 14 thru June 14, 2024. Only one preference point may be obtained per year. Preference points can ONLY be purchased during the application period.

Preference points remain on file for 5 years from last date a point was issued or purchased. If applicant fails to make at least one application or purchase one point within five consecutive years, all earned preference points will be reset to zero.

Group Hunt: The group hunt application is to accommodate those who do not want to hunt unless their hunting partners draw also. Applicants (up to 5) must apply for the same unit and the same weapon choice. Each person will make application and there will be a question on the application about groups.

The first applicant in the group to apply would select the create group option on this question. This will create a group and you will be given a group number. 

Each applicant applying after the group has been set up would select the join group option and they would fill in the Group number.   Applicant will be asked at the time of application to select the choice of permit delivery (print and mail, or electronic delivery to the mobile app Go Outdoors Kansas. 

The overall group will be drawn from the  LOWEST preference point in the group.

The credit card provided will be used to pay for the total price of the award permits at the time of the draw if this application is selected as a winner for the hunt.

Any members added by the leader will be charged on the leader’s credit card by default. Credit card information for each applicant can be modified after the application is submitted.

FIREARMS and MUZZLELOADER

Western portions of the state have a limited competitive draw for firearm and muzzleloader permits. These permits have a unit number printed on it and you are required to hunt within that geographic area. Be sure to consult the maps before hunting. Pratt Operations Office

ARCHERY

Antelope hunters may either purchase an over-the-counter archery permit OR purchase a preference point/apply for the antelope firearms/muzzleloader limited draw permits.

Open Archery antelope permits have been available to residents since 1990. Recent annual sales have averaged about 115 resident archery permits, and with a 10 to 12 percent success rate among archery hunters, harvest impact on the pronghorn population by archery hunters has been minimal. Archery permits may be purchased at any licensed agent from August 1 through Oct. 1, 2024.

• Archery Antelope (general resident)    $52.50
• Archery Antelope (resident landowner/resident tenant)   $27.50
• Archery Antelope (resident youth 15 and younger)   $12.50
• Archery Antelope (nonresident)   $302.50
• Archery Antelope (nonresident youth 15 and younger)   $102.50 
• Archery Antelope (nonresident tenant)   $87.50

2024 Antelope Seasons

Archery: Sept. 21-Sept, 29, 2024

Muzzleloader: Sept. 30 - Oct. 7, 2024

Firearms: Oct. 4-7, 2024

Shooting Hours: One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.

 Antelope Regulation Summary

 Antelope Draw Stats

2024 RESIDENT ELK PERMIT APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM MAY 14 - JUNE 14 2024. 

Bonus points can ONLY be purchased during the application period.

All applications will need to be submitted thru the online application process.

Applicants must apply online from MAY 14 thru JUNE 14, 2024 or apply by phone 1-833-587-2164. Fee to apply for an elk permit or purchase a bonus point is $12.50.

Military permits are ONLY available for active duty military personnel stationed at Fort Riley. All other eligible persons must apply for general permits.

For the limited draw elk permits, each applicant shall have an additional opportunity in the draw for each bonus point earned. Bonus points are awarded as follows:

One (1) bonus point shall be awarded for each year the applicant is unsuccessful in obtaining a draw permit for the taking of an elk. If the applicant does not want to apply for a permit, they may purchase a bonus point during the application period.

When an applicant obtains an elk permit thru the draw, or if the applicant fails to make at least one application or purchase one bonus point within five consecutive years, all earned bonus points will be lost. Applicant cannot apply for a permit and purchase a bonus point in the same year.

Permit fees will be collected from successful applicants only.

Elk - Firearms (Any Elk)

• General Resident: $302.50
• Landowner/Tenant: $152.50
• Resident Youth (15 and younger): $127.50
• Nonresident Tenant:  $302.50

Elk (antlerless)

• General resident: $152.50
• Landowner/Tenant: $77.50
• Resident Youth (15 and younger): $52.50
• Nonresident Tenant: $152.50

Units open for elk hunting were expanded in 2006 Commission Meeting to statewide use, except that UNIT 1 in Morton County is closed to elk hunting.

Elk hunting on and around Fort Riley was initiated in 1990. Most of the hunting opportunity occurs on the military base, but unlimited hunt-own-land permits have been allocated off the base since 1999, and additional units were opened to hunting in 2003.

Seasons – OUTSIDE FT. RILEY (Statewide except Fort Riley, Subunit 2a, and Unit 1)

• Muzzleloader: Sept. 1-30, 2023
• Archery: Sept. 11 - Dec. 31, 2023
• Firearms: Aug. 1-31, Nov. 29 - Dec. 10, 2023 and Jan. 1-Mar. 15, 2024

Seasons – ON FT. RILEY

• Muzzleloader/Archery: Sept. 1-30, 2023
• Firearms (for Any-Elk Permit Holders): Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2023
• Firearms, Antlerless First Segment: Oct. 1-31, 2023
• Firearms, Antlerless Second Segment: Nov. 1-30, 2023
• Firearms, Antlerless Third Segment: Dec. 1-31, 2023

LICENSES & FEES

A furharvester license is required to hunt, trap, or pursue (run) furbearers, or to sell their pelts unless exempt by Kansas law. A furharvester license is required to trap coyotes, and a hunting license is required to hunt them. The same license required to take coyotes is required to sell their pelts. Unlicensed, non-participating observers may accompany a licensed furharvester but may not assist in carrying or using equipment, controlling dogs, or otherwise assisting with furharvesting activities.

Persons under 16 years old may purchase a junior furharvester license at a discounted price.

Persons born on or after July 1, 1966 must complete the course before harvesting furbearers in the state on lands other than their own.

Furharvester: All Resident Furharvester Licenses can be purchased online or at any licensed agent.

• Resident Furharvester: $27.50
• Resident Junior Furharvester: $15.00
• Nonresident Furharvester: $252.50

Fur Dealer Permits and Lifetime may only be purchased at the Pratt Operations Office .

Resident Fur Dealer: $102.50

Nonresident Fur Dealer: $402.50

Lifetime Furharvester (Resident only): $502.50

The commercial guiding of hunters is not allowed on public lands owned or managed by KDWP, including Walk-in Hunting Access areas.

Camping is allowed in designated areas only. Target shooting is allowed only in designated areas. Baiting while hunting or preparing to hunt is illegal on public lands. Only two portable blinds or stands are allowed per hunter. Portable blinds may not be left unattended overnight. Stands and portable blinds must be marked with the owner’s name and address or KDWP number. Decoys may not be left unattended overnight. On some wildlife areas, dove fields may be designated as non-toxic shot only by posted notice. See Page 38 of the regulations for more information.

BLINDS AND STANDS ON PUBLIC LANDS AND WIHA

Blinds and stands may be used on department lands, subject to posted requirements and under the following conditions: (1) stands may not be placed more than 14 days prior to the season and shall be removed within 14 days of the close of the season; (2) ladders, screw-in metal steps, and steps attached by ropes, cables, or chains may be used to access stands and must be removed with the stand; (3) natural blinds may be used and shall be constructed of natural herbaceous materials or woody debris present on site; (4) any person may use these stands if not occupied; (5) only two portable blinds or stands per department owned or managed area are allowed per hunter; (6) marked with the owner’s name and address or KDWPT number; (7) portable blinds may not be left unattended overnight; and (8) any stand not conforming to the requirements may be removed or destroyed by department staff.