Kansas Hunting Guide
Trophy whitetail destination with excellent pheasant and waterfowl hunting.
Hunting Highlights
Kansas Hunting Seasons 2026
| Species | Archery | Firearm |
|---|---|---|
| Whitetail Deer | Sep 16 - Dec 31 | Nov 27 - Dec 8 |
| Pheasant | — | Nov 9 - Jan 31 |
* Season dates are approximate and may vary by zone or unit. Always verify with your state wildlife agency for current regulations before hunting.
Key Species in Kansas
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Kansas Channel Catfish Fishing 2026: Reservoirs, Rivers, and Night Bite
Kansas channel catfish in 2026—KDWPT creel rules, major reservoirs and low-gradient rivers, and stink-bait and cut-bait programs after warm-up.
Kansas Crappie Fishing 2026: Reservoirs, Spring Spawns, Creel and Length
Kansas crappie in 2026—KDWPT panfish rules, Milford and other major impoundments, and brush-pile, dock, and open-basin patterns.
Kansas Largemouth Bass Fishing 2026: Milford, Wilson, KDWPT Black Bass Rules
Kansas largemouth bass in 2026—Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks regulations, major reservoirs, and seasonal patterns on plains impoundments.
Kansas Smallmouth Bass Fishing 2026: Melvern, El Dorado, Clear-Ozark Style
Kansas smallmouth bass in 2026—KDWPT black bass rules, rocky southeast impoundments, and drop-shot, jerkbait, and swimbait tactics.
Kansas Striped Bass Fishing 2026: Wilson, Wipers, Slot and Hybrid Rules
Kansas striped bass and hybrid angling in 2026—KDWPT special rules on major impoundments, open-water trolling, and live-bait and spoon tactics.
Kansas Fishing 2026: Licenses, Plains Reservoirs, and Southeast Streams
Kansas fishing 2026—license options, official KDWP regulations, reservoir rules, trout-program links, and river access planning.
Kansas Spring Turkey Hunting 2026: Season Dates, Permits & Public Land
Kansas spring turkey 2026—archery opens April 6, general April 13 through May 31. Permits, public land access, and one of the longest spring seasons in the country.