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License or Permit / Fee / Purchase Description

  • Lifetime Senior Resident Hunt/Fish Combination: $42.50
  • 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: $97.50 (Download Application if only applying by mail)
  • Nonresident under 16: $42.50
  • Nonresident Apprentice (two-time purchase Hunter Education deferral): $97.50
  • Nonresident Combination Hunt & Fish: $137.50
  • 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

Deer

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 Park offices.

No hunter may purchase more than one permit that allows the harvest of an antlered deer.

For more information see the Deer Management Unit Map and Deer Regulations

Schedules A, B, and C list all deer permits available. To Determine which permits you are eligible to obtain, click here for the online deer permit guide.

Schedule A - Choices for General Resident Deer Permits 2023

Draw Only Permits

Resident Either Species/Either Sex Firearms Permit

APPLICATION PERIOD: May 9 - June 9, 2023

Applicants must apply online at www.gooutdoorskansas.com, or by phone 1-833-587-2164. Applicant will be asked at the time of application to select the choice of permit delivery.

Printed tags will be mailed to the address on the application, E-Tag/Mobile will tagged electronically ONLY through our mobile app: Go Outdoors KS which is free to download in your mobile app store.

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

Printed tags will be mailed to the address on the application, E-Tag/Mobile will tagged electronically ONLY through our mobile app: Go Outdoors KS which is free to download in your mobile app store.

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. If any individual members' credit card is unsuccessful, the entire group application will be unsuccessful. Credit card information for each applicant can be modified after the application is submitted.

All fees listed below will have an internet convenience fee added at time of applying online for a permit or preference point.

Resident Firearm Either-species/Either-sex Firearms Deer permit (white-tailed or mule deer buck, doe or fawn)

  • $52.50 General Residents;
  • $32.50 Resident Landowner/Resident Tenant
  • $97.50 NR Tenant
  • $22.50 Resident Youth (15 and younger)

Permits are valid either in the EAST units (3, 4, 5, 7, 16) or the WEST units (1, 2, 17, 18) during the regular firearms season using any legal equipment.

A resident hunter who does not want to hunt in the current year season may purchase a $12.50 preference point that will count toward a firearm either species, either sex deer permit in a future drawing.

If unsuccessful in the draw, applicant will be issued a preference point for a future drawing.

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.

For purchase over the counter, online at www.gooutdoorskansas.com, or by phone.

Resident Any-Season White-tailed Deer permit (white-tailed deer buck, doe or fawn) Resident Any-season White-tailed Deer permits are valid statewide in any season, provided legal equipment is used for that season. Available Aug. 2 - Dec. 31.

  • $42.50 General residents
  • $22.50 Resident Landowner/Resident Tenant
  • $87.50 NR Tenant
  • $12.50 Resident Youth (15 and Younger)

Resident Archery Either-species/Either-sex Deer permit (white-tailed or mule deer buck, doe or fawn) Resident Archery Either-species/Either-sex Deer permits are valid statewide with archery equipment only during archery season. Available Aug. 2 - Dec. 31

  • $42.50 General residents
  • $22.50 Resident Landowner/Resident Tenant
  • $87.50 NR Tenant
  • $12.50 Resident Youth (15 and Younger)

Resident Muzzleloader Either-species/Either-sex Deer permit (white-tailed or mule deer buck, doe or fawn) Resident Muzzleloader Either-species/Either-sex Deer permits are valid either in the east unit (3, 4, 5, 7, 16) or the west unit (1, 2, 17, 18) during the early muzzleloader season and the regular firearm season using muzzleloading equipment only. Available Aug. 2 - Dec. 31

  • $42.50 General residents
  • $22.50 Resident Landowner/Resident Tenant
  • $87.50 NR Tenant
  • $12.50 Resident Youth (15 and Younger)

Hunt-Own-Land Deer Permit

  • $22.50 Resident Landowner/Resident Tenant

Available to individuals who qualify as resident landowners, including family members living with the landowner or tenant. Permit valid for any white-tailed or mule deer only on land owned or operated by landowner or tenant during muzzleloader-only, archery, and firearm seasons using equipment legal for that season. Available Aug. 2 - Dec. 31

Hunter must first have a resident deer permit that allows the taking of an antlered deer, unless purchased after Dec. 30:

Resident Antlerless White-tailed Deer permit (any white-tailed deer without a visible antler protruding from the skull)

  • $22.50 General Residents
  • $10.00 Resident Youth (15 and younger)

White-tailed Antlerless Deer permit (any white-tailed deer without a visible antler protruding from the skull)

Number of Whitetail Antlerless-Only (WAO) Permits a hunter may purchase is 5 but they may use them as follows:

The FIRST Whitetail Antlerless Only (WAO) permit purchased is valid statewide, including Walk-in Hunting Access (WIHA) and IWIHA areas, except DMU 18.

Up to four additional WAO permits may be purchased and are valid in Units 1-5, 7, 11-16, and 19; and on private land with permission.

NO ANTLERLESS WHITETAIL PERMITS VALID IN UNIT 18.

Either Species Antlerless Only permits not available

Schedule B - Choices for Nonresident Deer Permits 2024

Draw Only Permits

NONRESIDENT DEER PERMIT

APPLICATION PERIOD: April 1 - April 26, 2024

Applicants must apply online at www.gooutdoorskansas.com 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.

You will also need to purchase a nonresident hunting license, $127.50 (16 and over), $42.50 Jr. hunt license (15 and younger) The nonresident hunting license fee is nonrefundable.

  • $117.50 Nonresident Youth White-tailed Deer Permit (youth 15 and younger and includes $27.50 nonrefundable application fee)
  • $477.50 Nonresident White-tailed Deer Permit, (16 and older and includes $27.50 nonrefundable application fee)

Bag Limit: (1) white-tailed deer - buck, doe or fawn AND (1) white-tailed antlerless deer (No additional fee required. Included with White-tailed Deer Permit)

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

The deadline for applying is APRIL 26, 2024.

Apply Online

Helpful Application Information

Hunter applies in one unit and selects one adjacent unit to also hunt, as well as the season choice (archery, muzzleloader, or firearm) at the time of application. Muzzleloader permit holders may hunt during early muzzleloader season and regular firearm season using muzzleloader equipment only.

Applicant will be asked at the time of application to select the choice of permit delivery. Printed tags will be mailed to the address on the application, E-Tag/Mobile will tagged electronically ONLY through our mobile app:

Go Outdoors KS which can be downloaded for free in your mobile app store.

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.

Printed tags will be mailed to the address on the application, E-Tag/Mobile will tagged electronically ONLY through our mobile app: Go Outdoors KS which can be downloaded for free in your mobile app store.

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 awarded 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. If any individual members' credit card is unsuccessful, the entire group application will be unsuccessful. Credit card information for each applicant can be modified after the application is submitted.

  • $150.00 Mule Deer Stamp Fee (plus Nonresident White-tailed deer permit fee listed above)

A nonresident must apply for the Mule Deer Stamp during the April application period. A nonresident who successfully draws an archery or muzzleloader White-tailed Deer Permit among units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 17 or 18 and has applied for the Mule Deer Stamp will be entered into a draw for one of a limited number of Mule Deer Stamps. If drawn, the applicant's White-tailed Deer Archery or Muzzleloader Permit converts to an Either-species/Either-sex Archery or Muzzleloader Permit. Preference points do not count toward this Mule Deer Stamp draw.

If unsuccessful in the Mule Deer Stamp Draw, hunter will be issued the White-tailed Deer Archery or Muzzleloader Draw Permit for the successful draw unit.

  • $27.50 Preference Point.

A nonresident hunter who does not want to hunt in the current season can purchase a preference point that will count toward a white-tailed deer permit in a future drawing.

If unsuccessful in the draw, hunter will be issued a preference point for a future drawing.

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.

For purchase over the counter, online or by phone:

  • $87.50 Nonresident Hunt-Own-Land Deer Permit

Available to nonresident individuals who qualify as Kansas landowners. Permit valid for any white-tailed or mule deer only on land owned or operated by the nonresident landowner, during muzzleloader-only, archery, and firearm seasons using equipment legal for that season. Available at vendor locations or online August 2 - Dec. 31

  • $42.50 Special Hunt-Own-Land Relative Deer Permit

Available to individuals who qualify as lineal ascendants or descendants or siblings of resident landowners or all tenants, and spouses of a qualifying landowner. Permit valid for any white-tailed or mule deer only on land owned or operated by landowner or tenant during muzzleloader-only, archery, and firearm seasons using equipment legal for that season. Lineal relatives include direct ascendants or descendants such as a grandfather, mother, son, or granddaughter. Cousins, uncles, or nieces are NOTlineal family members. You would also need to purchase an annual hunting license. Available at vendor locations or online August 2 - Dec. 31

Hunter must first have a nonresident deer permit that allows the taking of an antlered deer, unless purchased after Dec. 30:

  • $52.50 Nonresident Antlerless White-tailed Deer permit (any white-tailed deer without a visible antler).

White-tailed Antlerless Deer permit (any white-tailed deer without a visible antler protruding from the skull. Available at vendor locations or online August 2 - Dec. 31

Number of Whitetail Antlerless-Only (WAO) Permits a hunter may purchase is 5 but they may use them as follows:

  • The FIRST Whitetail Antlerless Only (WAO) permit purchased is valid statewide, including Walk-in Hunting Access (WIHA) and iWIHA areas, except DMU 18.
  • Up to four additional WAO permits may be purchased and are valid in Units 1-5, 7, 11-16, and 19; and on private land with permission.

NO ANTLERLESS WHITETAIL PERMITS VALID IN UNIT 18.

Either Species Antlerless Only permits not available

Schedule C - Choices for Nonresident Tenant Deer Permits

$87.50 Nonresident Tenant Hunt-Own-Land Deer Permit (available online or at vendor locations over the counter)

Available to individuals who qualify as a tenant, including family members living with the tenant. Permit valid for any white-tailed or mule deer only on land owned or operated by tenant during muzzleloader-only, archery, and firearm seasons using equipment legal for that season. Available at vendor locations or online August 2 - Dec. 31

Hunter must first have a tenant deer permit that allows the taking of an antlered deer, unless purchased after Dec. 30:

  • $52.50 Nonresident Antlerless White-tailed Deer permit (any white-tailed deer without a visible antler)

*White-tailed Antlerless Deer permit (any white-tailed deer without a visible antler protruding from the skull) Available online or over the counter August 2 - Dec. 31

Number of Whitetail Antlerless-Only (WAO) Permits a hunter may purchase is 5 but they may use them as follows:

  • The FIRST Whitetail Antlerless Only (WAO) permit purchased is valid statewide, including Walk-in Hunting Access (WIHA) and iWIHA areas, except DMU 18.
  • Up to four additional WAO permits may be purchased and are valid in Units 1-5, 7, 11-16, and 19; and on private land with permission.

NO ANTLERLESS WHITETAIL PERMITS VALID IN UNIT 18.

Either Species Antlerless Only permits not available

Turkey

Lottery Draw: Non-resident Spring Turkey Permits

Beginning in 2024, non-resident spring turkey permits will be available only by lottery draw. The application period is 01/09/24 – 02/09/24. There are no paper applications or mail in forms. Non-resident permits are only valid in a single Unit. Non-resident hunters may apply for a spring turkey permit in Unit 1, 2, 3, 5, or 6. Any leftover non-resident spring turkey permits will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

To apply for a 2024 non-resident turkey permit in Unit 1, 2, 3, 5, or 6:

  1. Visit www.gooutdoorskansas.com between the dates of 01/09/24 – 02/09/24.
  2. Select “Purchase Licenses, Permits, & Tags”
  3. Login to your account
  4. Select “Limited Draw Applications”

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

  • Non-resident Spring Turkey Permit Application Fee: $10.00 (plus internet convenience fee)
  • Non-resident Spring Turkey Permit: $75.00 (plus internet convenience fee)

Lottery Draw: Unit 4 Spring Turkey Permits

Unit 4 spring turkey permit applications will be accepted online only from 01/09/24 – 02/09/24. There are no paper applications or mail in forms.

To apply for a 2024 spring turkey permit in Unit 4:

  1. Visit www.gooutdoorskansas.com between the dates of 01/09/24 – 02/09/24.
  2. Select “Purchase Licenses, Permits, & Tags”
  3. Login to your account
  4. Select “Limited Draw Applications”

NOTE:

  • Unit 4 spring turkey permits are only available for hunters who qualify as a "resident" or "non-resident tenant."
  • A total of 375 spring turkey permits are available for 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
  • Non-resident 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.

E-Tag / Mobile Permits & Harvest Reporting

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.

Group Hunt Applications

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.
  • If any individual members' credit card is unsuccessful, the entire group application will be unsuccessful.
  • Credit card information for each applicant can be modified after the application is submitted.

About Turkey Hunting in Kansas

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 valid in Units 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6. A spring turkey permit is valid for one bearded turkey. All other non-resident 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 2024 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.

Fall Turkey Season: Currently suspended.

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

Waterfowl

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, Parks and Tourism offices.

Waterfowl Stamps and License - All Waterfowl stamps and licenses can be bought at any licensed Agent , Pratt Operations Office , or online, EXCEPT for the Federal Waterfowl Stamp which is bought at a US Post Office, KDWPT Regional and Park Offices, and select license agents. All Waterfowl stamps are good through season.

  • Kansas HIP Stamp: $2.50
  • State Waterfowl Stamp: $10
  • Federal Waterfowl Stamp: $26.50 - Purchased at any KDWPT office or at any US Post Office.

Buy your Stamps Online

State stamps are available at any licensed agent, online , Pratt Operations Office or Regional office. Federal stamps are available at a US Post Office, Pratt Operations Office or Regional office . Federal stamps must be signed across the face of the stamp.

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.