Kansas Hunting

Kansas Hunting Summary

Hunting in Kansas can be described with one word: variety. From east to west, north to south, Kansas has a rich and diverse array of habitat and game species.

Whitetail deer numbers have increased dramatically in the last 20 years, and they can be found virtually statewide wherever suitable habitat exists. Highest whitetail densities are in the eastern one-third of the state. Whitetails have adapted well to Kansas modern landscape, finding cover in natural woodlands, shelterbelts, old homesteads and grasslands, and abundant food in crop fields. The selective management program has created a healthy deer herd, with excellent potential for trophy-sized bucks in all regions. The rut typically occurs in November during archery season.

Mule deer are restricted to the western one-third of the state. Pronghorn antelope are limited to far-western counties where large areas of native prairie are still found. Legal weapons for big game include rifle, muzzleloader, and bow.

Huntable populations of turkeys exist in nearly every county. The Rio Grande subspecies dominates the western two-thirds of the state. Hybrid Rio Grande/Eastern birds are found in the north central region. The Eastern subspecies is common in the northeast and far southeast regions, where numbers have grown tremendously in recent years.

Kansas boasts some of the best upland bird populations in the world. Although not native, the ring-necked pheasant has become a fixture to much of the Kansas landscape. This variety and abundance of opportunities has made Kansas one of the more popular destinations among bird hunters worldwide.

Deer Tags are on a draw system. Applications must be submitted in May. Legal weapons for deer include rifle, muzzleloader, and bow. Turkey, pheasant, and all other small game licenses/tags are available over-the-counter. Anyone born on or after July 1, 1957, must have a valid hunter's safety card in order to purchase a Kansas hunting license.

Kansas Whitetail Deer Hunts

Kansas Turkey Hunts

Spotlight Kansas Outfitter

Central Plains Outfitters

We are located in the Heart of Central Kansas. We offer some of the best trophy whitetail deer hunts, Rio and Eastern turkeys, and unbelievable upland game bird hunts in Kansas. We have approximately 10,000 acres of private property available to hunt. The whitetail deer population on our property is managed very carefully. We only harvest mature trophy whitetail bucks of 135 inches or better. We only book up to 24 - 28 deer hunts a year for all seasons. If you want a chance at a trophy whitetail deer, rio grande turkey, or upland game birds then you have to hunt this awesome country. Book your Kansas hunts today for a “Premier Hunting Experience” that you will never forget.

Species Offered Deer - Whitetail Dove Pheasant Turkey

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