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 Nov 14-15, 2026.
Archery White-tailed Deer opens Sep 14, 2026 and closes Dec 31, 2026.
Firearm - Pre-Rut WAO White-tailed Deer opens Oct 10, 2026 and closes Oct 12, 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
Archery
Regular Archery 2026: September 14-December 31, 2026
White-tailed Deer
Firearm - Pre-Rut WAO
Pre-Rut, Whitetail Antlerless Only (WAO). 2026: October 10-12, 2026
White-tailed Deer
Firearm - Extended Pre-Rut WAO
Extended Pre-Rut, Whitetail Antlerless Only (WAO) - Unit 12 Only. 2026: October 13-18, 2026
Zone: Unit 12 Only
White-tailed Deer
Firearm - Regular 1st Segment
Regular Firearms 1st Segment. 2026: November 14-15, 2026
Zone: Fort Leavenworth, Subunit 10A
White-tailed Deer
Firearm - Regular 2nd Segment
Regular Firearms 2nd Segment. 2026: November 21-22, 2026
Zone: Fort Leavenworth, Subunit 10A
White-tailed Deer
Firearm - Regular 3rd Segment
Regular Firearms 3rd Segment. 2026: November 26-29, 2026
Zone: Fort Leavenworth, Subunit 10A
White-tailed Deer
Firearm - WAO 1st Segment
Firearms WAO 1st Segment. 2026: November 27-29, 2026
Zone: Fort Riley, Subunit 8A
White-tailed Deer
Firearm - Regular
Regular Firearms 2026: December 2-13, 2026
White-tailed Deer
Firearm - Regular
2026: December 2-13, 2026
Zone: Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range, Subunit 4A
White-tailed Deer
Firearm - Regular 4th Segment
Regular Firearms 4th Segment. 2026: December 5-6, 2026
Zone: Fort Leavenworth, Subunit 10A
White-tailed Deer
Firearm - Regular 5th Segment
Regular Firearms 5th Segment. 2026: December 12-13, 2026
Zone: Fort Leavenworth, Subunit 10A
White-tailed Deer
Firearm - Regular
Fort Riley Regular Firearms: December 19-23 and 26-31, 2026. Excludes December 24 & 25. Fort Riley Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Permits also required.
Zone: Fort Riley, Subunit 8A
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed DeerYouth and Disability2026: September 5-13, 2026 | Closed | |
| White-tailed DeerMuzzleloader2026: September 14-27, 2026 | Closed | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearm - WAO · Fort Leavenworth, Subunit 10AFirearms WAO: January 1 through third Sunday after January 3. 2027: January 1-24, 2027 | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearm - WAO 2nd Segment · Fort Riley, Subunit 8AFirearms WAO 2nd Segment. 2027: January 1-17, 2027 | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearm - Extended WAO 1st Segment · Unit 3 OnlyExtended WAO 1st Segment, Unit 3 Only. 2027: January 1-10, 2027 | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearm - Extended WAO 3rd Segment · Units 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 19Extended WAO 3rd Segment. Listed as 2026: January 1-24, 2027 in source (dates are for 2026-2027 season year). No extended WAO in Units 1, 2, 17, and 18. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearm - Extended WAO 2nd Segment · Units 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 16Extended WAO 2nd Segment. 2027: January 1-17, 2027 | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerArchery - Extended WAO · Unit 19 OnlyExtended Archery Whitetail Antlerless Only (WAO), Unit 19 Only. 2027: January 25-31, 2027 | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerArchery - Extended WAO · Fort Leavenworth, Subunit 10AExtended Archery WAO. 2027: January 25-31, 2027 | Upcoming |
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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); Muzzleloader White-tailed Deer (Sep 14-27, 2026); Archery White-tailed Deer (Sep 14-Dec 31, 2026); Firearm - Pre-Rut WAO White-tailed Deer (Oct 10-12, 2026); Firearm - Extended Pre-Rut WAO White-tailed Deer (Oct 13-18, 2026); Firearm - Regular 1st Segment White-tailed Deer (Nov 14-15, 2026); Firearm - Regular 2nd Segment White-tailed Deer (Nov 21-22, 2026); Firearm - Regular 3rd Segment White-tailed Deer (Nov 26-29, 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, Muzzleloader White-tailed Deer, Archery White-tailed Deer, Firearm - Pre-Rut WAO White-tailed Deer, Firearm - Extended Pre-Rut WAO White-tailed Deer, Firearm - Regular 1st 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.