Kansas Turkey Season 2026
Kansas turkey season dates start with Apr 1-14, 2026. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Kansas's listed 2026 spring turkey season runs Apr 1-14, 2026.
Archery Only Wild Turkey opens Apr 6, 2026 and closes Apr 14, 2026.
Regular (Firearm/Archery) Wild Turkey opens Apr 15, 2026 and closes May 31, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Kansas KDWPT.
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Youth/Disabled
Spring turkey youth/disabled season. Open to hunters age 17 or younger under immediate supervision of adult 18+, and persons with qualifying disability. Resident permits available for Units 1,2,3,5,6; Unit 4 by lottery only. Non-resident by lottery for Units 1,2,3,5,6. No additional game tags in 2026.
Zone: Unit Specified on Permit
Wild Turkey
Archery Only
Spring turkey archery only season. Legal equipment: recurve or compound bows and crossbows. Shooting hours: one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. No dogs. Resident permits for Units 1,2,3,5,6; Unit 4 by lottery. Non-resident by lottery for Units 1,2,3,5,6. No additional game tags in 2026.
Zone: Unit Specified on Permit
Wild Turkey
Regular (Firearm/Archery)
Spring turkey regular season. Legal equipment: shotguns using shot sizes 2-9; long, recurve or compound bows and crossbows. Shooting hours: one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. No dogs. Resident permits for Units 1,2,3,5,6; Unit 4 by lottery. Non-resident by lottery for Units 1,2,3,5,6. No additional game tags in 2026.
Zone: Unit Specified on Permit
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Kansas Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in Kansas?
April 1, 2026 is the earliest listed turkey opener in Kansas — youth/disabled wild turkey runs Apr 1-14, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Kansas KDWPT.
What are the 2026 turkey season dates in Kansas?
Kansas lists 3 turkey season windows: Youth/Disabled Wild Turkey (Apr 1-14, 2026); Archery Only Wild Turkey (Apr 6-14, 2026); Regular (Firearm/Archery) Wild Turkey (Apr 15-May 31, 2026). Always verify against Kansas KDWPT before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in Kansas?
Yes — Kansas lists separate turkey seasons for Youth/Disabled Wild Turkey, Archery Only Wild Turkey, Regular (Firearm/Archery) Wild Turkey. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Kansas KDWPT.
Do I need a license to hunt turkey in Kansas?
Yes. Kansas generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Kansas KDWPT.