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What's open to hunt in Kansas

In short

2 deer or turkey seasons are open in Kansas on Thursday, October 22, 2026: deer (Western Units (Mule Deer)), deer (Statewide).

Updated October 2026
Next opener
23 days
Mule Deer Firearms Season · Western Units (Mule Deer) opens Nov 14
Open todayDeer · Western Units (Mule Deer)Deer · 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, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes DEC 31Mule deer · Western Units (Mule Deer) · Nov 14 – Dec 13, 2026Whitetail deerSTATEWIDEWhitetail deer · Statewide · Sep 5 – Sep 13, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Sep 14 – Dec 31, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes DEC 31Whitetail 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 OCT 22

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?

2 deer or turkey seasons are open in Kansas on Thursday, October 22, 2026: deer (Western Units (Mule Deer)), deer (Statewide).

When is the next hunting season opener in Kansas?

Mule Deer Firearms Season (Western Units (Mule Deer)) opens in 23 days, on Saturday, November 14.