Kansas Deer Season 2026-27
Kansas deer season dates start with Sep 14-Dec 31, 2026. The table below keeps every listed deer row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Kansas's listed 2026-27 firearm deer season runs Dec 2-13, 2026.
Archery White-tailed Deer opens Sep 14, 2026 and closes Dec 31, 2026.
Archery White-tailed Deer opens Sep 14, 2026 and closes Dec 31, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Kansas KDWPT.
Deer
21 listed rowsWhite-tailed Deer
Youth and Disability
Youth 17 and younger with valid deer permit, under immediate supervision of adult 18+. Also open to persons with vehicle permit per K.A.R. 115-18-4 or disability assistance permit per K.A.R. 115-18-15. All resident and nonresident permits valid; equipment restrictions on permits apply. Hunter orange required.
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Zone: Fort Riley
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader
Valid permits: Resident/Nonresident Muzzleloader Either-species/Either-sex, Resident Any-Season White-tailed Deer, Nonresident Muzzleloader White-tailed Deer, Hunt-Own-Land, Special Hunt-Own-Land, Antlerless White-tailed Deer, Antlerless Either-Species. Muzzleloader or archery equipment. Hunter orange required.
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Pre-rut Antlerless-only
Any permit allowing harvest of white-tailed antlerless deer is valid. Equipment and unit restrictions on permit apply. Hunter orange required.
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Extended Pre-rut Firearm Antlerless Only
Unit 12 only.
Zone: Unit 12
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (First Segment)
Fort Leavenworth deer season in addition to DMU 19 season dates.
Zone: Ft. Leavenworth
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (Second Segment)
Fort Leavenworth deer season in addition to DMU 19 season dates.
Zone: Ft. Leavenworth
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (Third Segment)
Fort Leavenworth deer season in addition to DMU 19 season dates.
Zone: Ft. Leavenworth
White-tailed Deer
Regular Firearm
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Regular Firearm
Smoky Hill ANG Firearms Deer Season.
Zone: Smoky Hill
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (Fourth Segment)
Fort Leavenworth deer season in addition to DMU 19 season dates.
Zone: Ft. Leavenworth
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (Fifth Segment)
Fort Leavenworth deer season in addition to DMU 19 season dates.
Zone: Ft. Leavenworth
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (First Segment)
Zone: Fort Riley
White-tailed Deer
Extended Season - Firearms Antlerless Only
January deer season - extended firearms whitetail antlerless only.
Zone: Unit 3
White-tailed Deer
Extended Firearm Antlerless Only
Fort Leavenworth extended firearm antlerless only season.
Zone: Ft. Leavenworth
White-tailed Deer
Extended Season - Firearms Antlerless Only
Firearm, whitetail antlerless only.
Zone: Units 10A, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 19
White-tailed Deer
Extended Season - Firearms Antlerless Only
Firearm, whitetail antlerless only.
Zone: Units 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 16
White-tailed Deer
Whitetail Antlerless Only (Follows Unit 8 dates)
Follows Unit 8 dates.
Zone: Fort Riley
White-tailed Deer
Archery - Extended Antlerless Only
Fort Leavenworth archery deer season extended, antlerless only.
Zone: Ft. Leavenworth
White-tailed Deer
Extended Season - Archery Antlerless Only
Valid permits: Resident/Nonresident Archery Either-species/Either-sex, Nonresident Archery White-tailed Deer, Resident Any-Season White-tailed Deer, Hunt-Own-Land (Unit 19), Special Hunt-Own-Land (Unit 19), Antlerless White-tailed Deer. Unit 10A is Ft. Leavenworth, open only to military personnel.
Zone: Unit 19
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Kansas Deer Season FAQ
When does deer season open in Kansas?
September 5, 2026 is the earliest listed deer opener in Kansas — youth and disability white-tailed deer runs Sep 5-13, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Kansas KDWPT.
What are the 2026-27 deer season dates in Kansas?
Kansas lists 21 deer season windows: Youth and Disability White-tailed Deer (Sep 5-13, 2026); Archery White-tailed Deer (Sep 14-Dec 31, 2026); Archery White-tailed Deer (Sep 14-Dec 31, 2026); Muzzleloader White-tailed Deer (Sep 14-27, 2026); Pre-rut Antlerless-only White-tailed Deer (Oct 10-12, 2026); Extended Pre-rut Firearm Antlerless Only White-tailed Deer (Oct 13-18, 2026); Firearm (First Segment) White-tailed Deer (Nov 14-15, 2026); Firearm (Second Segment) White-tailed Deer (Nov 21-22, 2026); and more. Always verify against Kansas KDWPT before hunting.
Are there different deer seasons in Kansas?
Yes — Kansas lists separate deer seasons for Youth and Disability White-tailed Deer, Archery White-tailed Deer, Muzzleloader White-tailed Deer, Pre-rut Antlerless-only White-tailed Deer, Extended Pre-rut Firearm Antlerless Only White-tailed Deer, Firearm (First Segment) White-tailed Deer. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Kansas KDWPT.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in Kansas?
Yes. Kansas generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and deer hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Kansas KDWPT.