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KDWP COMMISSION TO HOST LAST PUBLIC MEETING OF 2021




TROUT SEASON OPENS NOVEMBER 1




STATE EXPERTS OFFER TIPS FOR PREVENTING DEER-VEHICLE COLLISIONS




FORECAST LOOKS PROMISING FOR KANSAS’ 2021 UPLAND BIRD SEASONS




FIRST-EVER ALLIGATOR GAR CAUGHT IN KANSAS




KDWP PUBLIC LANDS, LAW ENFORCEMENT STAFF PARTNER TO IMPROVE EXPERIENCE FOR
WATERFOWL HUNTERS




KDWP INTRODUCES FULLY-ONLINE OPTION FOR HUNTER EDUCATION CERTIFICATION




PUBLIC COMMENT ENCOURAGED ON PROPOSED AGREEMENTS TO PROTECT 14 AQUATIC SPECIES
IN KANSAS




KDWP LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AWARDED ANTI-POACHING GRANT




KDWP BIOLOGISTS SEEK HELP FROM MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTERS






KDWP COMMISSION TO HOST LAST PUBLIC MEETING OF 2021






TROUT SEASON OPENS NOVEMBER 1






STATE EXPERTS OFFER TIPS FOR PREVENTING DEER-VEHICLE COLLISIONS






FORECAST LOOKS PROMISING FOR KANSAS’ 2021 UPLAND BIRD SEASONS






FIRST-EVER ALLIGATOR GAR CAUGHT IN KANSAS






KDWP PUBLIC LANDS, LAW ENFORCEMENT STAFF PARTNER TO IMPROVE EXPERIENCE FOR
WATERFOWL HUNTERS






KDWP INTRODUCES FULLY-ONLINE OPTION FOR HUNTER EDUCATION CERTIFICATION






PUBLIC COMMENT ENCOURAGED ON PROPOSED AGREEMENTS TO PROTECT 14 AQUATIC SPECIES
IN KANSAS






KDWP LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AWARDED ANTI-POACHING GRANT






KDWP BIOLOGISTS SEEK HELP FROM MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTERS








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Seasons
Current Seasons
Pheasant & Quail Regular Season
11/13/2021 - 01/31/2022
Location: Statewide


 PHEASANT

 * Area Open: Statewide
 * Daily Bag Limit: 4 cocks in regular season
 * NOTE: Pheasants in possession for transportation must retain intact a foot,
   plumage, or some part that will determine sex.

 QUAIL

 * Area Open: Statewide
 * Daily Bag Limit: 8 in regular season

Crow Season
11/10/2021 - 03/10/2022
Location: Statewide

 * Area Open: Statewide
 * Limit: No Limit

Sandhill Crane Season, Central Zone
11/10/2021 - 01/06/2022
Location: Sandhill Crane Unit

 * Daily bag limit: 3
 * Possession limit: 9

Ducks - Low Plains Southeast Zone (First Segment)
11/06/2021 - 01/02/2022
Location: Low Plains Southeast Zone - First Segment

 * Area open: Southeast Zone (see map)
 * Daily bag limit: 6
   Six ducks, which may include no more than five mallards (only two of which
   may be hens), three wood ducks, two redheads, two canvasbacks, one scaup and
   one pintail. The daily bag may comprise six of any other duck, such as six
   teal, six gadwall, or six wigeon.
 * Possession limit: Three times the daily limit

Dark Geese Season (Second Segment)
11/03/2021 - 02/13/2022
Location: Statewide

 * Area open: Statewide
 * Daily bag limit: 6 (including Brant)
 * Possession limit: 18

Light Geese Season (Second Segment)
11/03/2021 - 02/13/2022
Location: Statewide


Daily Bag Limit: 50

Possession Limit: Unlimited

Stamps Required: Kansas HIP Stamp, State, Waterfowl Stamp, Federal Waterfowl
Stamp

Elk Season (Fort Riley) - Firearms, Second Segment
11/01/2021 - 11/30/2021
Location: Fort Riley

Trout Season
11/01/2021 - 04/15/2022
Location: Statewide

Ducks - Low Plains Late Zone (First Segment)
10/30/2021 - 01/02/2022
Location: Low Plains Late Zone - First Segment

 * Area open: Low Plains Late Zone (see map)
 * Daily bag limit: 6
   Six ducks, which may include no more than five mallards (only two of which
   may be hens), three wood ducks, two redheads, two canvasbacks, one scaup and
   one pintail. The daily bag may comprise six of any other duck, such as six
   teal, six gadwall, or six wigeon.
 * Possession limit: Three times the daily limit

White-fronted Geese (First Segment)
10/30/2021 - 01/02/2022
Location: Statewide

 * Area open: Statewide
 * Daily bag limit: 2
 * Possession limit: 6

Sandhill Crane Season, West Zone
10/16/2021 - 12/12/2022
Location: Sandhill Crane Unit

 * Daily bag limit: 3
 * Possession limit: 9

Woodcock
10/16/2021 - 11/29/2021
Location: Statewide

 * Area open: Statewide
 * Daily bag limit: 3
 * Possession limit: 9

Ducks - High Plains Unit (First Segment)
10/09/2021 - 01/02/2022
Location: High Plains Unit - First Segment

 * Area open: High Plains Zone (see map)
 * Daily bag limit: 6
   Six ducks, which may include no more than five mallards (only two of which
   may be hens), three wood ducks, two redheads, two canvasbacks, one scaup and
   one pintail. The daily bag may comprise six of any other duck, such as six
   teal, six gadwall, or six wigeon.
 * Possession limit: Three times the daily limit

Ducks - Low Plains Early Zone (First Segment)
10/09/2021 - 12/05/2021
Location: Low Plains Early Zone - First Segment

 * Area open: Early Zone (see map)
 * Daily bag limit: 6
   Six ducks, which may include no more than five mallards (only two of which
   may be hens), three wood ducks, two redheads, two canvasbacks, one scaup and
   one pintail. The daily bag may comprise six of any other duck, such as six
   teal, six gadwall, or six wigeon.
 * Possession limit: Three times the daily limit

Elk Season (Fort Riley) - Firearm Season for Any-Elk Permit Holders
10/01/2021 - 12/31/2021
Location: Fort Riley


Elk Season - Firearm Season for Holders of Any-Elk Permits - Fort Riley

Greater Prairie Chicken Regular Season
09/15/2021 - 01/31/2022
Location: Greater Prairie Chicken Unit

 * Daily Bag Limit: 2 
 * View prairie chicken map

Deer - Archery - Fort Riley
09/13/2021 - 12/31/2021
Location: Fort Riley

Deer Season - Archery
09/13/2021 - 12/31/2021
Location: Statewide

Elk Season (Outside Fort Riley) - Archery
09/13/2021 - 12/31/2021
Location: Unit(s) Specified on Permit


Elk Season Outside Fort Riley - Archery

Dove Season (mourning and whitewing)
09/01/2021 - 11/29/2021
Location: Statewide

 * Area open: Statewide
 * Daily bag limit: The daily bag limit of 15 applies to mourning and
   white-winged doves, single species or in combination. There is no limit on
   Eurasian collared or ringed turtle doves, but any taken in addition to the
   mourning and white-winged dove daily bag must have a fully-feathered wing
   attached while being transported.
 * Possession limit: 45 (mourning and white-winged doves)

Snipe
09/01/2021 - 12/16/2021
Location: Statewide

 * Area open: Statewide
 * Daily bag limit: 8
 * Possession limit: 24

Squirrel Season
06/01/2021 - 02/28/2022
Location: Statewide

 * Area Open: Statewide
 * Daily bag limit: 5
 * Possession limit: 20

Coyote
01/01/2021 - 01/01/2022
Location: Statewide


Season Dates (statewide): All year
Season Limit: No limit

There is no closed season for trapping or hunting coyotes. Motor vehicles and
radios in vehicles may be used to hunt coyotes only. Furharvester license is
required to trap and sell; hunting license is required to hunt and sell.

Rabbit
01/01/2021 - 12/31/2021
Location: Statewide

 * Cottontail & Jackrabbit
 * Regular: All year
 * Area Open: Statewide
 * Daily bag limit: 10
 * Possession limit: 30


Upcoming Seasons
Beaver, Otter Trapping
11/17/2021 - 03/31/2022
Location: Statewide


Otter Bag Limits and Management Units

NO OPEN TRAPPING OR HUNTING SEASON ON ANY OTHER FURBEARERS

Furbearer Hunting & Trapping
11/17/2021 - 02/15/2022
Location: Statewide


NOTE: All furbearer hunting, trapping, and running seasons begin at 12:00 a.m.
on opening day and close at midnight of closing day.

Species: badger, bobcat, mink, muskrat, opossum, raccoon, swift fox, red fox,
gray fox, striped skunk, weasel.

Deer - Ft. Leavenworth Firearm Deer Season
11/20/2021 - 11/21/2021
Location: Ft. Leavenworth


2012 Ft. Leavenworth Deer Season (in addition to DMU 19 season dates)

Deer - Ft. Leavenworth Firearm Deer Season
11/25/2021 - 11/28/2021
Location: Ft. Leavenworth


Ft. Leavenworth Deer Season (in addition to DMU 19 season dates)

Deer - Firearms - Fort Riley
11/26/2021 - 11/28/2021
Location: Fort Riley


Go to All Seasons

Latest News
 * KDWP Commission to Host Last Public Meeting of 2021
 * Trout Season Opens November 1
 * State Experts Offer Tips for Preventing Deer-vehicle Collisions
 * Forecast Looks Promising for Kansas’ 2021 Upland Bird Seasons
 * First-ever Alligator Gar Caught in Kansas


Upcoming Events

11/17/21 - 11/20/21: PERRY OFFICE Closed
Office Closed
(Perry State Park)

11/20/21 - Franklin Co. - Ottawa THIS CLASS IS CANCELLED
Hunter Ed Internet assisted field day and testing session
(Camp Chippawa)

11/24/21 - 11/30/21: PERRY OFFICE Closed
Office Closed for Holiday
(Perry State Park)

11/26/21 - #OptOutside at Cedar Bluff
Camping
(Cedar Bluff State Park)

11/26/21 - Black Friday
Black Friday
(El Dorado State Park)

View Event Calendar >>


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