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What's open to hunt in Kansas

In short

1 deer or turkey season is open in Kansas on Friday, September 11, 2026: deer (Statewide).

Updated September 2026
Next opener
3 days
Mule Deer Archery Season · Western Units (Mule Deer) opens Sep 14
Open todayDeer · Statewide
License yearSep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Deer & turkey · Kansas · 2026-2027 license year
SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGMule deerWESTERN UNITS (MULE DEER)Mule deer · Western Units (Mule Deer) · Sep 14 – Dec 31, 2026Mule deer · Western Units (Mule Deer) · Nov 14 – Dec 13, 2026Whitetail deerSTATEWIDEWhitetail deer · Statewide · Sep 5 – Sep 13, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes SEP 13Whitetail deer · Statewide · Sep 14 – Dec 31, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Sep 14 – Sep 27, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Nov 14 – Nov 15, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Nov 21 – Nov 22, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Nov 26 – Nov 29, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Dec 5 – Dec 6, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Dec 12 – Dec 13, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Jan 1 – Jan 17, 2027Whitetail deer · Statewide · Jan 18 – Jan 31, 2027TurkeySTATEWIDETurkey · Statewide · Apr 6 – Apr 14, 2027Turkey · Statewide · Apr 15 – May 31, 2027TODAY SEP 11

Kansas season table·Kansas regulations·Always verify current dates with the state agency before you hunt.

Hunting in Kansas, answered

What deer and turkey seasons are open in Kansas today?

1 deer or turkey season is open in Kansas on Friday, September 11, 2026: deer (Statewide).

When is the next hunting season opener in Kansas?

Mule Deer Archery Season (Western Units (Mule Deer)) opens in 3 days, on Monday, September 14.