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For complete regulations or online license sales, visit kdwpt.state.ks.us.For phone sales, call 1-800-918-2877.
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Kansas Hunting& Furharvesting
Regulations Summary
Kansas Hunting& Furharvesting
Regulations Summary
TABLE OF CONTENTSDepartment Offices, Commissioners . . .3Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4General Hunting Information . . . . . . . .5-6New for 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6Licenses, Permits and Fees . . . . . . . . . .7Species I.D. and Range Maps . . . . . . .8-9
Small Game & Game Birds . . . . . . . . . .11Turkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13Sunrise/Sunset Information . . . . . . . . . .13Big Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-24Migratory Game Birds . . . . . . . . . . .25-31Furbearers/Coyotes . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-37
Public Hunting In Kansas . . . . . . . . .39-45Walk-In Hunter Access . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Special Hunts & Disability Permits . . . .47Pass It On, Youth Hunts . . . . . . . . . . . .48Conservation Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
WILDLIFE, PARKS & TOURISM OFFICESMaps and hunting area brochures are available through offices listed on this page and from
the department website, www.kdwpt.state.ks.us.
Office of the Secretary1020 S Kansas, Suite 200Topeka, KS 66612-1327.....(785) 296-2281
Pratt Operations Office512 SE 25th Ave.Pratt, KS 67124-8174 ........(620) 672-5911
Region 1 Office1426 Hwy 183 Alt., PO Box 338Hays, KS 67601-0338 ........(785) 628-8614
Region 2 Office300 SW Wanamaker Rd.Topeka, KS 66606 ..............(785) 273-6740
Region 3 Office1001 W McArtor Rd.Dodge City, KS 67801-6024...(620) 227-8609
Region 4 Office6232 E 29th St. NorthWichita, KS 67220 .............(316) 683-8069
Region 5 Office1500 W 7th St., PO Box 777Chanute, KS 66720-0777...(620) 431-0380
Emporia Research & Survey Office1830 Merchant, PO Box 1525Emporia, KS 66801-1525...(620) 342-0658
Kansas City District Office8304 Hedge Lane Terrace.Shawnee, KS 66227...........(913) 422-1314
AREA & STATE PARK OFFICES
Cedar Bluff ........................(785) 726-3212Cheney ...............................(316) 542-3664Cheyenne Bottoms .............(620) 793-7730Clinton ...............................(785) 842-8562 Council Grove ....................(620) 767-5900Crawford ............................(620) 362-3671Cross Timbers ...................(620) 637-2213Eisenhower.........................(785) 528-4102El Dorado ..........................(316) 321-7180Elk City ..............................(620) 331-6295Fall River ............................(620) 637-2213Glen Elder .........................(785) 545-3345Hillsdale ..............................(913) 783-4507Kanopolis............................(785) 546-2565Kaw River ..........................(785) 273-6740Lovewell .............................(785) 753-4971Marais des Cygnes.............(913) 352-8941Meade ...............................(620) 873-2572Milford ................................(785) 238-3014Mined Land ........................(620) 231-3173Perry ..................................(785) 246-3449Pomona ..............................(785) 828-4933Prairie Dog/Norton .............(785) 877-2953Sandsage Wildlife Area .....(620) 276-8886
(Garden City District Office)Scott ..................................(620) 872-2061Tuttle Creek ........................(785) 539-7941Webster ..............................(785) 425-6775Wilson ................................(785) 658-2465
KANSAS WILDLIFE, PARKS & TOURISM COMMISSIONAs a cabinet-level agency, the Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism is administered by a secretary of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism and isadvised by a seven-member Wildlife, Parks Commission. All positions are appointed by the governor with the commissioners serving staggeredfour-year terms. Serving as a regulatory body for KDWPT, the commission is a non-partisan board, made up of no more than four members ofany one political party, advising the secretary on planning and policy issues regarding KDWPT administration. Regulations approved by the com-mission are adopted and administered by the secretary. The following is a list of commissioners.
Gerald W. Lauber, chairmanPO Box 8009,Topeka, KS 66608(785) [email protected]
Frank Meyer, vice-chairman505 Sand Lane,Herington, KS 67449(785) [email protected]
Robert J. Wilson 1004 W First,Pittsburg, KS 66762(620) [email protected]
Donald E. Budd, Jr.1000 Central Ave.Kansas City, KS 66102(816) [email protected]
Tom Dill955 S Santa Fe Ave.Salina, KS 67401(785) [email protected]
Randall Doll6720 SE Munson Hill Rd.Leon, KS 67074(316) [email protected]
Debra Bolton1009 Gillespie Pl.Garden City, KS 67846(620) 275-4902 (H)(620) 275-9164 (W)[email protected]
Information in this brochure is a service to hunters. Ithas been prepared as a guide, not a complete list ofregulations. For more detailed legal information, con-tact the KDWPT Law Enforcement Division, 620-672-0707. Complete regulations may be viewed andprinted online at www.kdwpt.state.ks.us/regulations.
Advertisements in this brochure pay for publicationcosts. However, KDWPT does not endorse advertisers.
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Equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from programsdescribed herein is available to all individuals without regard torace, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation,gender identity, political affiliation, and military or veteran status.Complaints of discrimination should be sent to Office of theSecretary, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, 1020S Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66612-1327. 08/11
Anyone who finds evidence of wildlifecrime should report it. Details of the crimeand any other information, such aslicense tag numbers, dates, and times,should be noted. Local natural resourceofficers can be contacted through countysheriffs’ offices or by phoning the depart-ment’s Operation Game Thief, 1-877-426-3843.
Do NOT use these numbers for gen-eral information calls. General infor-mation may be obtained by phoningthe department's Information Section,(620) 672-5911, or by calling localKDWPT offices listed in this publica-tion.
If you’re an active outdoorsman orwoman, or just concerned about conser-vation in your area, get to know your localnatural resource officers. They protect theresource in your area.
REPORT VIOLATIONS
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Complement any trip with a relaxing stay at a Kansas state park orwildlife area cabin. More than 90 cabins are available across thestate, located at 19 state parks and four state fishing lakes and onewildlife area.
The cabins offer a wide range of amenities. Deluxe cabins featureheating and air conditioning, and most have furnished kitchens withrefrigerators, stoves, microwaves and coffee pots; separate bedroomsand full bathrooms with showers. Basic sleeper cabins are more rus-tic with fewer amenities. Most cabins can sleep four to six adultswhile others can sleep up to 10 adults. About half of the cabins areADA accessible. Nightly rental rates vary depending on location,season, day of the week and available amenities.
Reserve your cabin online at reserve.ksoutdoors.com. You canreview cabin amenities, check prices and availability, and reserve acabin up to a year in advance. Online instructions guide you throughthe reservation process.
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WALLACE LOGAN
OSBORNE
PHILLIPS
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BARTON
KIOWA
PRATT
BARBER
NESSLANE
FINNEYKEARNY
MORTON
MEADE
GRAY
SEWARD
HASKELL
STANTON
STEVENS
COMANCHECLARK
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CHAUTAUQUA
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JACKSON
ATCHISON
DONIPHAN
BROWN
BOURBON
CRAWFORD
NEOSHO
WILSON
MONT- GOMERY
LABETTECHEROKEE
MIAMI
WOODSON
ALLEN
JOHNSON
DOUGLAS
SHAWNEE
LEAVEN- WORTH
COFFEY ANDERSON
LINN
FRANKLIN
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WYANDOTTE
Hutchinson
ST. Francis AtwoodOberlin
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MarysvilleWashingtonBelleville
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Hays Russel
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Lincoln
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Oskaloosa
Leavenworth
Atchison
Troy
Hiawatha
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Prairie Dog
Tuttle Creek
Crawford
Mined LandWA
AtchisonSFL
McPherson SFL
OttawaSFL
CrossTimbers
Cedar Bluff
Kanopolis
Perry
Pomona
Eisenhower
Fall River
Lovewell
Webster
Cheney
State Fair
Kingman
Glen Elder
Milford
Scott
Wilson
El Dorado
Clinton
Atchison SFL
Cedar Bluff
Cheney
Clinton
Crawford
Cross Timbers
Eisenhower
El Dorado
Fall River
Glen Elder
Kanopolis
Kingman SFL
Lovewell
McPherson SFL
Milford
Mined Land WA
Ottawa SFL
Perry
Pomona
Prairie Dog
Scott
State Fair (Hutchinson)
Tuttle Creek
Webster
Wilson
Primitive(sleeper)Cabins
Minimum amenitiesBeds, Heat/AC,
Electricity.
No cookingfacilities provided
Modern(deluxe)Cabins
Minimum amenitiesBeds, Heat/AC,
Electricity, Water,Bathroom with toilet,
shower, and sink,Kitchen with Stove,
Oven, and Refrigerator.
No linensprovided
Bring your own linens,toiletries, and food.
No telephoneor TV.
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CABINS
Cabins Make Perfect Base Camps
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GENERAL HUNTING INFORMATION
HUNTING LICENSESAll resident hunters age 16 through 64
must have a resident hunting license unlessexempt. Nonresident hunters, regardless ofage, must have a nonresident license. (See"Hunting License Exemptions.")
Any person who has not been a legal resi-dent of the state (Page 15) for 60 consecutivedays is considered a nonresident for huntinglicense purchases. Proof that you are a legalKansas resident may include voter registrationcard, income tax receipts, or driver's license.
Lifetime license holders are consideredKansas residents for hunting permits andtags, even if they no longer live in Kansas.One-year residency is required to apply for alifetime license.
Hunters may purchase a special licensethat is valid only on controlled shooting areas.
Nonresidents who are full-time secondary,post-secondary or vocational students atKansas schools and are living in Kansas mayobtain resident hunting licenses and permitsbut must carry evidence of Kansas student sta-tus. They may NOT purchase lifetime licenses.
LICENSE EXEMPTIONSThe following persons are not required to
have a hunting license:
• owners of land or tenants of land leasedfor agriculture, and immediate family mem-bers living with resident landowners andresident or nonresident tenants, whilehunting or furharvesting on this land;
• legally-defined Native American Kansasresidents (apply for free license);
• nonresidents using field trial permitsissued by KDWPT; and
• residents 15 and younger or 65 and older.
HUNTER EDUCATIONYouth 15 and younger may hunt without
hunter education if directly supervised by anadult 18 or older. Anyone 16 or older may pur-chase a one-time deferral of hunter educa-tion, called an apprentice hunting license, forthe same price as a regular hunting license.This license is valid only through the calendaryear in which it is purchased, and the holdermust be under the direct supervision of alicensed adult 18 or older. Hunter education isnot required while hunting one’s own land.
Otherwise, anyone born on or after July 1,1957, must have hunter education. Anyoneunder 27 years old must carry a Kansas orother state-approved hunter education cardwhile hunting. In Kansas, you must be 11years old to be certified, and may not huntwithout adult supervision until 12. Youth 12-15may hunt without supervision if they havepassed the hunter education course.
Duplicate certificates may be purchased for$11.50 at department offices; $11.75 online.
MILITARYMilitary personnel hunting or furharvesting
ARE required to have hunting or furharvest-ing licenses. Nonresident military personnelnot stationed in Kansas must have a nonres-ident license. Active-duty members who wereKansas residents immediately prior to enlist-ment – and their immediate family membersliving with them – may purchase a residentlicense, regardless of duty station.
Active-duty nonresident military personnelstationed in Kansas may hunt or furharvestwith a resident hunting or furharvestinglicense, if they carry evidence identifyingthem as active-duty military personnel.
NATIONAL GUARD,DISABLED VETERANS
Free park vehicle permits and hunting andfishing licenses are available to active mem-bers of the Kansas National Guard. Free hunt-ing and fishing licenses are available to honor-ably discharged resident veterans with certi-fied service-related disabilities of 30 percent ormore. Applications may be obtained at theKDWPT website (www.kdwpt.state.ks.us).
TRESPASSIt is illegal to hunt, shoot, or trap on private
land without the owner's permission. Huntingfrom public roads requires permission of thelandowner adjacent to the side of the roadbeing hunted. However, no hunting is allowedfrom state or federal highways. Railroad rights-of-way require permission from the railroad.
Written permission is required to enterland posted with hunting and/or trappingby “Written Permission Only" signs, or landhaving trees or fence posts painted purple.
Landowner permission should be obtainedbefore pursuing wounded game onto privateproperty. If you cannot find the landowner orget permission, contact your local naturalresource officer. (See Page 3.)
It is both illegal and dangerous to mountblinds or treestands on power poles, whetherthey appear abandoned or not.
GIVING, RECEIVING GAMEGame given to another person must be
accompanied by the donor's name, address,license, transaction, or permit number (if per-mit required), and signature, as well as thedate of donation. See Page 18 for suggesteddonation form.
SALE OF GAMEIt is illegal to sell wild game meat. This
includes the sale of game at banquets or char-itable events. Furbearer meat may be sold.(See “Disposing of Furbearers,” Page 32.)
SALVAGE TAGSAny dead big game or wild turkey found
may be possessed only after it has beentagged with an official KDWPT salvage tag.Antlers may not be cut off roadkills or foundskulls taken without this tag. Other deadwildlife may be possessed during season withproper licenses and within legal limits.
WANTON WASTEHunters must attempt to find any game
crippled or killed. Retrieved animals must bekept until they are eaten, taken to a taxider-mist or processor, given away, or transportedto the hunter’s residence.
ILLEGAL ACTIVITIESTHE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES
ARE PROHIBITED:• using drugs, chemicals, or any chemicalcompound as part of or in conjunction withbroadhead arrows to take game;
• shooting at, killing, or pursuing big gamefrom a motorboat, airplane, motor vehicle, orother water, air, or land vehicle;
• using two-way radios in any manner for thepurpose of pursuing, chasing, or huntinggame animals or furbearing animals, or togive information concerning the location ofbig game by radio or mechanical means;
• using live decoys and electronic calls; and
• throwing or casting the rays of a spotlight,headlight, or other artificial light on any high-way, roadway, field, grassland, woodland, orforest for the purpose of spotting, locating, ortaking any wildlife species while having inpossession any archery, firearms, or otherimplement whereby wildlife could be taken.
ILLEGAL PURSUITNo game or furbearing animal may be shot
at, killed, or pursued from aircraft, watercraftor land vehicle. Exceptions include huntingwith a disability permit or hunting waterfowlfrom a stationary boat. Coyotes may be pur-sued with a vehicle. Use of artificial light isillegal except as outlined on Page 32.
It is illegal to locate or give information con-cerning the location of game animals by radioor other mechanical means, except for coyotes.
No wild gamebird may be shot at unless thatbird is in flight. Turkeys may be shot on theground or in flight, but not while sitting in trees.
OFFICER CHECKSLaw enforcement officers may enter fields
and lands to check hunting licenses and baglimits. State law requires hunters to be inimmediate possession of their licenses andallow an officer to inspect their license or per-mits and any wildlife in their possession.
BIG GAME ANIMALS• Elk units are now described by highway boundaries rather thancounties.
• Any person who lawfully possesses a firearm suppressingdevice may use that device in conjunction with lawful huntingand furharvesting.
LICENSES• Resident youth 16 through 20 years old may purchase multi-yearlicenses valid through the end of the calendar year in which theyturn 21. Hunt, fish, and combination licenses are available.Resident youth will save $62.50 if they purchase the multi-yearfishing or hunting license when they turn 16. A 16-year-old willsave $122.50 if they buy the multi-year combination license.
TRAPPING• Otters may be trapped Nov. 16-March 31, 2012, or until thestatewide trapping mortality quota of 100 otters is met. Those ottersharvested within three days of the mortality quota having been metare authorized for harvest. Two otters per trapper only for the season.Each individual who has trapped an otter shall contact designatedKDWPT staff within 24 hours of take (see Page 33).
NEW FOR 2011
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CONTROLLEDSHOOTING AREAS
Controlled Shooting Areas (CSAs) are pri-vately-owned and managed hunting areaslicensed by KDWPT that provide an extendedupland game bird hunting season. The CSAseason runs from Sept. 1-March 31.
A special CSA hunting license may be pur-chased that is valid only on Kansas CSAs, orhunters may hunt on CSAs with a currentKansas hunting license. Hunter educationcertification is not required on CSAs with aCSA license.
Hunter access to CSAs is through permis-sion of the owner/operator only; trespassingis unlawful. For a list of CSAs, call (620) 672-5911 or visit www.kdwpt.state.ks.us online. Adirectory of CSA services is also available atwww.huntkansas.org.
REPTILES/OTHERSPECIES
Kansas residents do not need a huntinglicense to take prairie dogs, moles orgophers. Unless exempt, a hunting license isrequired to take ground squirrels, wood-chucks, kangaroo rats, wood rats, armadillos,porcupines, feral pigeons, starlings, housesparrows, rodents, and certain amphibiansand reptiles (excluding bullfrogs, commonsnapping turtles, and softshell turtles).
Season is open year-round. There is nopossession limit except on amphibians andreptiles – five of any one species. The take ofbullfrogs, common snapping turtles, and soft-shell turtles is covered under fishing regula-tions.
Anyone may obtain a special permit tocommercially harvest prairie rattlesnakes at a
special rattlesnake roundup only.Permits for those with a valid Kansas hunt-
ing license or those not required to have ahunting license are $7.50. Permits for thosewithout a valid hunting license are $22.50.
Prairie rattlesnakes may be taken only byhand, snake hook, or snake catcher.
This applies to commercial harvest ofprairie rattlesnakes (Crotalus viridis viridis)only. No other rattlesnake species may betaken commercially. Timber rattlesnakes areprotected. Phone (620) 672-5911 for moreinformation.
DEER• A hunter may purchase only one antlered deer permit.• It is legal to bait deer, turkey, and other game animals. It is not
legal to bait migratory game birds.• Harvested big game and turkey must be properly tagged immedi-
ately following kill.
EQUIPMENT• Except by special permit, a crossbow is legal equipment only for
rabbit, squirrel, coyote, and furbearer hunting, and deer andspring turkey during the firearm season.
• Shotguns must be plugged – maximum two shells in the magazine –when hunting doves, ducks, geese, and other migratory game birds.
GAME TRANSPORT• A foot, plumage, or some part that identifies the bird as a male must
remain attached to pheasants while they are transported.• Migratory game birds (except mourning and white-winged doves)
must have one fully-feathered wing or head attached, identifyingthe bird's species and/or sex, while they are transported.
TARGET PRACTICE• Target practice on public land is allowed only in designated areas.
OFF-ROAD VEHICLES• Off-road vehicle use on public land is allowed only in designated areas.
HOGS• Feral hogs present a significant threat to agricultural crops and
native wildlife in several Kansas counties. The state's goal is toeradicate or reduce feral swine to the lowest possible level. Sporthunting and bounties have not been effective in any state at con-trolling a feral hog population. Kansas statute 47-1809 can be foundat www.kslegislature.org and was passed to discourage feral swinehunting and the release of feral swine for hunting in Kansas.
• Landowners or legal occupants of the land or their employeesmay shoot feral hogs when found on their property without a per-mit. All other persons wishing to shoot feral swine must have apermit issued from the livestock commissioner at the request ofthe landowner. Landowners who discover feral swine on theirproperty should phone the Kansas Animal Health Division at785-296-2326 or USDA Wildlife Services at 785-537-6855 forinformation and control options.
MISCELLANEOUS• It is illegal to take or possess any migratory bird, its feathers, nest,
or eggs. It is legal to take and possess migratory game birds andtheir feathers as allowed by federal migratory bird hunting regu-lations.
• It is illegal to kill or pursue eagles, hawks, owls, or songbirds, or pos-sess their parts, except by special permit. Othe r species may beprotected by federal or state law. If in doubt, check with a local nat-ural resource officer (see Page 3) or KDWPT at (620) 672-5911.
COMMON CONCERNS
GENERAL INFORMATION
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PERMIT OR LICENSE FEEAnnual Hunting License $20.50 Resident $72.50 Nonresident $37.50 Nonresident under 16 years $42.50 Resident Multi-year Youth $72.50 Resident Multi-year Youth Combo (Hunt and Fish)
Antelope – Resident $47.50 Firearm $42.50 Archery $27.50 Landowner/Tenant Firearm $22.50 Landowner/Tenant Archery $27.50 Youth Firearm $22.50 Youth Archery
Antelope – Nonresident $202.50 Nonresident Archery
Controlled Shooting Area $17.50
Deer – Resident $37.50 Firearm Either-Species (July application) $22.50 Landowner/Tenant Firearm Either-Species (July application) $22.50 Youth Firearm Either-Species (July application) $32.50 Muzzleloader Either-Species $17.50 Landowner/Tenant Muzzleloader Either-Species $17.50 Youth Muzzleloader Either-Species $32.50 Archery Either-Species $17.50 Landowner/Tenant Archery Either-Species $17.50 Youth Archery Either-Species $32.50 Any-Season White-tailed $17.50 Landowner/Tenant Any-Season White-tailed $17.50 Youth Any-Season White-tailed $17.50 Hunt-Own-Land $32.50 Special Hunt-Own-Land (landowner/tenant siblings, lineal relatives) $17.50 Antlerless-Only $10.00 Youth Antlerless-Only
Deer – Nonresident $322.50 Firearm White-tailed (April application) $322.50 Muzzleloader White-tailed (April application) $322.50 Archery White-tailed (April application) $102.50 Mule Deer Stamp (April application) $77.50 Hunt-Own-Land $52.50 Antlerless-Only
Commercial Dog Training (on private land) $22.50Field Trial Event (on private land) $22.50Special Event (field trial on public land) $100.50
Elk – Residents only $252.50 Resident, either sex Fort Riley Draw Permits $127.50 Landowner/Tenant, either sex (July Application) $102.50 Resident, antlerless $52.50 Landowner/Tenant, antlerless $52.50 Hunt Own Land, antlerless $127.50 Youth either sex $52.50 Youth antlerless only $127.50 Hunt-Own-Land, either sex
Fur Dealer $102.50 Resident $402.50 Nonresident Furharvester $20.50 Resident Adult $12.50 Resident Junior $252.50 Nonresident
Nonresident Bobcat Hunting Permit $102.50 (1 bobcat per permit)
Lifetime License – Residents only $442.50 Hunt or Furharvest (add $40 if paying quarterly) $442.50 Fish (add $40 if paying quarterly) $882.50 Combination Hunt & Fish (add $80 if paying quarterly)
Turkey, Fall & Spring – Resident $22.50 Resident Save $7.50 on Spring Turkey Permit/Game Tag $12.50 Landowner/Tenant Combo if purchased before April 1, 2011 $12.50 Youth $12.50 Second Game Tag
Turkey, Fall & Spring – Nonresident $32.50 Nonresident $22.50 Second Game Tag
Waterfowl $7.00 State Waterfowl Stamp (Ducks, geese, and mergansers only) $27.50 48-hour Waterfowl $16.50 Federal Waterfowl Stamp
Harvest Information Program (HIP) stamp $2.50 (Required for all migratory birds)
Sandhill Cranes $7.50 Resident/Nonresident (Test required)
Duplicates (all issues) $12.50
All prices include automated license fee.
LICENSE, PERMIT, AND STAMP FEES
ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS
Federal law – Title 42, United StatesCode, Section 666(a)(13) – requiresthat Social Security numbers be col-lected to help improve the effective-ness of child support enforcement.The SS number is entered into thesystem upon first purchase of alicense or permit by an individual andthen the individual is assigned aunique KDWPT identification numberfor use in all subsequent transactions.The SS number is not printed on thelicense, is not displayed on the ven-dor’s screen when a new license ispurchased, and is held in a securedatabase. Kansas law prohibits per-sons owing back child support frombuying any KDWPT issuances.
Kansas hunters may purchase over-the-counter game permits online atkdwpt.state.ks.us.
In addition, hunters may enjoy the con-venience of a streamlined, automatedlicensing system wherever licenses aresold. Kansas hunting and fishing licensesare also available by phoning toll-free 1-800-918-2877.
Customers may purchase most licens-es, permits, and registrations from theirhomes, either through online purchasevia computer or by calling the toll-freetelephone number. Licenses and permitsmay also be purchased from any depart-ment office or license vendor in the state.
Nonresident deer, elk, antelope, andunit 4 spring turkey permit draws areby online application only. Applicantswho do not have internet access canapply by calling (620) 672-5911. Ask forBig Game. Check species specificapplication deadlines in the big gameand turkey sections of this huntingregulations summary. Applicants canview draw results online 2 to 4 weeksafter the close of the application peri-od. Results are posted on our websiteat the same location application wasmade. Successful applicants shouldreceive permits 4 to 6 weeks afterapplication deadline.
ONLINE PERMITS,AUTOMATION
HUNTER ORANGEWearing blaze orange reduces
hunting accidents.
BIG GAME ANIMALS
SPECIES IDENTIFICATION & GENERAL DISTRIBUTION
PrimaryRange
Fair toLocally Good
Few toLocallyFair
None
PrimaryRange
Fair toLocally Good
Few toLocallyFair
None
PrimaryRange
Fair toLocally Good
Few toLocallyFair
None
PrimaryRange
Fair toLocally Good
Few toLocallyFair
None
FURBEARING ANIMALS
WHITE-TAILED DEER
ELK
ANTELOPEMULE DEER
BADGER
MINK
WEASEL
OPOSSUM
RACCOON
BEAVER
MUSKRAT
GRAY FOX
RED FOX SWIFT FOX
BOBCAT
STRIPED SKUNK
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SAFE HUNTING RULES1. Treat every gun as if it were loaded.
2. Control the gun's muzzle at all times.
3. Guns not in use should be unloaded andstored with the actions open.
4. Be sure the barrel and action are clear ofobstructions and that only the properammunition is carried.
5. Never point a gun at anything you don'twant to shoot.
6. Be sure of your target before you pull thetrigger, and always know what is beyondthe target.
7. Never climb a fence or tree or cross anobstacle with a loaded gun, and neverpull a gun toward you by the muzzle.
8. Never shoot at water or a flat, hard surface.
9. Store guns and ammunition separately,out of reach of people unfamiliar withsafe gun handling.
10. NEVER handle a firearm or attempt tohunt while you are affected by alcoholor drugs.
PrimaryRange
Fair toLocally Good
Few toLocallyFair
None
PrimaryRange
Fair toLocally Good
Few toLocallyFair
None
SPECIES IDENTIFICATION & GENERAL DISTRIBUTION
GAME BIRDS & SMALL GAME ANIMALS
PrimaryRange
Fair toLocally Good
Few toLocallyFair
None
PrimaryRange
Fair toLocally Good
Few toLocallyFair
None
PrimaryRange
Fair toLocally Good
Few toLocallyFair
None
PrimaryRange
Fair toLocally Good
Few toLocallyFair
None
PrimaryRange
Fair toLocally Good
Few toLocallyFair
None
PrimaryRange
Fair toLocally Good
Few toLocallyFair
None
PrimaryRange
Fair toLocally Good
Few toLocallyFair
None
PHEASANT
GRAY SQUIRREL
FOX SQUIRRELGREATER PRAIRIE CHICKEN LESSER PRAIRIE CHICKEN
SCALED QUAILBOBWHITE QUAIL
JACK RABBITCOTTONTAIL
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RABBIT/HARE(COTTONTAIL, JACKRABBIT)
SMALL GAME & CROW
CROW
Methods Of Take: Shotguns no larger than10 gauge with shot only; centerfire and rim-fire rifles and handguns (fully automaticweapons illegal); muzzleloading shotguns,rifles, and pistols; cap and ball pistols; pelletguns; BB guns; bows and arrows; sling shots(not legal for crow); and falconry.
Crossbows may be used only for rabbits,hares, and squirrels. Box traps are legal forrabbits during legal shooting hours only,except that they are legal 24 hours a dayMarch 1-Nov. 1.Shooting Hours: One-half hour before sun-rise to sunset.
Season: All yearArea Open: StatewideLimit: Daily bag limit, 10; possession limit, 30
Season: June 1-Feb. 29, 2012Area Open: StatewideLimit: Daily bag limit: 5; possession limit 20
Season: Nov. 10-March 10, 2012Area Open: StatewideLimit: No Limit
SQUIRREL (GRAY, FOX)
GAME BIRDS
PHEASANT
PRAIRIE CHICKEN(LESSER, GREATER)
PRAIRIE CHICKEN UNITS
CHEYENNEDECATUR
SHERIDAN
GOVE
SHERMAN
THOMAS
RAWLINSNORTON
GRAHAM
TREGO
ROOKS
ELLISWALLACE
LOGAN
PHILLIPS SMITH
RUSSELL
OSBORNE
RUSH
OTTAWA
ELLSWORTH
LINCOLN
MITCHELL
CLOUD
JEWELL WASHINGTONREPUBLIC
CLAY
DICKINSON
SALINE GEARY WABAUNSEE
POTTAWATOMIE
NEMAHAMARSHALL
RILEY
JEF
FE
RS
ON
JACKSON
ATCHISON
DONIPHAN
BROWN
JOHNSONDOUGLASSHAWNEE
LEAV
EN-
WO
RTH
MORRIS
WYANDOTTE
SCOTTWICHITA
HAMILTON
GREELEY
EDWARDS
KIOWA
NESS
LANE
FINNEYKEARNY
MORTONMEADE
GRAY
SEWARD
HASKELLSTANTON
STEVENSCOMANCHECLARK
GRANT
PAWNEE
HODGEMAN
FORD
BARTON
PRATT
BARBER
STAFFORD
RICE
COWLEY
SEDGWICK
HARVEY
BUTLER
CHASEMcPHERSON
RENO
KINGMAN
HARPER
SUMNER
MARION
LYON
ELK
GREENWOOD
CHAUTAUQUA
BOURBON
CRAWFORDNEOSHOWILSON
MONT- GOMERY
LABETTE CHEROKEE
MIAMI
WOODSON
ALLEN
COFFEY
ANDERSON
LINN
FRANKLIN
OSAGE
281
281
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NORTHWEST UNITNov. 19 - Jan. 31, 2012
Daily Bag Limit: 2
SOUTHWEST UNITNov. 19 - Dec. 31
Daily Bag Limit: 1
Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 &Nov. 19 - Jan. 31, 2012
Daily Bag Limit: 2
EAST UNIT
Methods Of Take: Shotguns and muzzleload-ing shotguns no larger than 10 gauge withshot only, bow and arrow, and falconry.
Shooting Hours: One-half hour before sun-rise to sunset.
Possession limit: Four times the daily bag limit.
Season: Nov. 12-Jan. 31, 2012Youth Season: Nov. 5-6 (See Page 48)Area Open: StatewideDaily Bag Limit: 4 cocks (2 in youth season)Pheasants in possession for transportation
must retain intact a foot, plumage, or somepart that will identify sex.
Season: Nov. 12-Jan. 31, 2012Youth Season: Nov. 5-6 (See Page 48)Area Open: StatewideDaily Bag Limit: 8 (4 in youth season)
Early Season (East Unit Only):Sept. 15-Oct. 15. (See map)
Daily Bag Limit: 2Regular Season (Northwest and East Units):
Nov. 19-Jan. 31, 2012Daily Bag Limit: 2Southwest Season: Nov. 19-Dec. 31Daily Bag Limit: 1
WEARHUNTER ORANGE!
Swinging on game is the number one cause
of hunting accidents in Kansas.
Studies have shown that wearing hunter orange
reduces the risk of upland bird hunting accidents.
QUAIL(BOBWHITE, SCALED)
TURKEY
TURKEY UNITSCHEYENNE
DECATUR
SHERIDAN
GOVE
SHERMAN THOMAS
RAWLINSNORTON
GRAHAM
TREGO
ROOKS
ELLISWALLACE LOGAN
PHILLIPS SMITH
RUSSELL
OSBORNE
RUSH
OTTAWA
ELLSWORTH
LINCOLN
MITCHELL
CLOUD
JEWELL WASHINGTONREPUBLIC
CLAY
DICKINSONSALINE
GEARY WABAUNSEE
POTTAWATOMIE
NEMAHAMARSHALL
RILEY
JEF
FE
RS
ON
JACKSON
ATCHISON
DONIPHAN
BROWN
JOHNSONDOUGLASSHAWNEE
LEAV
EN-
WO
RTH
MORRIS
WYANDOTTE
SCOTTWICHITA
HAMILTON
GREELEY
EDWARDS
KIOWA
NESS
LANE
FINNEYKEARNY
MORTONMEADE
GRAY
SEWARD
HASKELLSTANTON
STEVENSCOMANCHECLARK
GRANT
PAWNEE
HODGEMAN
FORD
BARTON
PRATT
BARBER
STAFFORD
RICE
COWLEY
SEDGWICK
HARVEY
BUTLER
CHASE
McPHERSON
RENO
KINGMAN
HARPER
SUMNER
MARION
LYON
ELK
GREENWOOD
CHAUTAUQUA
BOURBON
CRAWFORDNEOSHOWILSON
MONT- GOMERY
LABETTE CHEROKEE
MIAMI
WOODSON ALLENCOFFEY ANDERSON
LINN
FRANKLIN
OSAGE
2
14
14
7070
70
183
81
183
183
54
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Unit 2
Unit 1
Unit 4CLOSEDIN FALL
Unit 3
SUBSPECIES DISTRIBUTION
EASTERN
Eastern
EasternRio GrandeHybrid
Rio Grande
Rio GrandeMerriamHybrid
RIO GRANDE
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GENERAL INFORMATIONDogs may NOT be used while hunting
turkeys during the spring turkey season.Dogs may be used in the fall season only.
Turkey permits are not transferable.Turkeys may be shot only while they are on
the ground or in flight; it is illegal to shootturkeys roosting in trees.
Permits and game tags are not valid untilthe next calendar day after purchase.
Turkey permits and game tags are valid onlyin unit numbers printed on those permits ortags. (See map showing unit boundaries.)
Individuals who possess a spring turkeypermit and a turkey game tag may harvestboth turkeys the same day.
A valid Kansas hunting license is requiredin addition to a permit or game tag, unlessexempt by law.
LEGAL EQUIPMENTShotguns 20 gauge or larger using shot
sizes 2-9.Longbows, recurve bows, or compound
bows that are hand-drawn, that have nomechanical device to lock the bow at full orpartial draw, and that are designed to shootonly one arrow at a time. (Only disabledhunters may use a bow with a draw-lockdevice.) No electronic or chemical devicescan be attached to the bow, except for light-ed sight pins, dots, or holographic sights.Lighted nocks may be used on arrows.Arrows must be equipped with broadheadpoints that cannot pass through a ring 3/4 ofan inch in diameter when fully expanded;
Crossbows having draw weights of at least125 pounds, using bolts at least 16 incheslong tipped with legal broadheads during thespring firearms season only. No electronic orchemical devices can be attached to thecrossbow, except for lighted sight pins, dots,or holographic sights. Lighted nocks may beused on arrows. Crossbows are not legalarchery equipment during the fall turkeyseason. They are legal equipment in theregular spring turkey season, but not thespring archery season.
Range-finding devices and optical scopesor sights that project no visible light towardthe target and do not electronically amplifyvisible or infrared light may be used.
Youth and disabled permit holders mayuse any legal equipment during theSpring Youth and Disability/Archery-onlySeason. Regular permit holders may huntonly with archery equipment during thespring Archery-only Season.
Season: Oct. 1-Nov. 29 and Dec. 12-31and Jan. 9-31, 2012
Shooting Hours: One-half hour beforesunrise to sunset.
Legal Equipment: Shotguns 20 gauge orlarger using shot sizes 2-9; long, recurveor compound bows
Permit Limit: Each hunter may obtain nomore than one turkey permit. Residentsand nonresidents who purchase a turkeypermit may also purchase as many asthree turkey game tags valid in Unit 2 only.Fall turkey permits and game tags arevalid for both male and female turkeys.Dogs may be used in fall season.
Bag Limit: One turkey, either sex, per per-mit or game tag.
2011 FALL TURKEY(RIO GRANDE, EASTERN)
2012 SPRING TURKEY(RIO GRANDE, EASTERN)
Archery, Youth/Disabled Seasons: April 1-10, 2012
Firearms Season: April 11-May 31, 2012 Shooting Hours: One-half hour before sun-
rise to sunset.Permit Limit: Each hunter may obtain no
more than one turkey permit. Residentsand nonresidents who purchase a turkeypermit may also purchase as many as oneturkey game tag valid in units 2 and 3 only.
Bag Limit: One bearded turkey per permit orgame tag.
Permits available over-the-counter.
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TAGGING ANDPOST-HARVESTINFORMATION
1. Sign permit prior to hunting.Permit is not valid until signed.
2. After harvesting turkey, sign,date, and affix carcass tag to legin a visible manner. Carcass tagmust be attached before movingcarcass from harvest site.
Permits purchased through theinternet include a carcass tagthat is printed with the permit. Toprotect non-waterproof tags, place carcasstag in a clear plastic bag and attach it to theleg of the animal in a visible manner.
Carcass tag must remain attached to thecarcass until the animal is processed forconsumption. Permittee must retain the car-cass tag until the animal is consumed,given to another, or transported to commer-cial processor.
The beard (if taken in spring season) of thewild turkey must remain naturally attached tothe carcass while in transit from the site of
the kill to the permittee’sresidence or to a place ofprocessing or preservation.Any legally acquired meatmay be given to and pos-sessed by another, if adated, written notice thatincludes the donor’s printedname, signature, address,and permit number orlicense transaction numberaccompanies the meat. Theperson receiving the meatmust retain the notice untilthe meat is consumed, orgiven to another.Nonresidents must also
meet other requirements of states along thetransit route while transporting or possess-ing turkey carcasses.
SUNRISE/SUNSET INFORMATION
WICHITA SUNRISE-SUNSET TABLECentral Daylight and Standard Time*
For each 15 miles west of Wichita, ADD one minute; for each 15 miles east of Wichita, SUBTRACT one minute. *Times change fromdaylight savings to standard Nov. 6, 2011, and back to daylight savings time on March 11, 2012.
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DISTANCES FROMWICHITA
The following is a list of east and west dis-tances from Wichita of a few cities. These dis-tances are approximate and should serve asa frame of reference for hunters statewide.Check a Kansas highway map for moredetailed information.
Cities East of Wichita . . . . . . . .Distance
Junction City, El Dorado . . . . . . . .27 milesManhattan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 milesEmporia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 milesTopeka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 milesPittsburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 miles
Cities West of Wichita . . . . . . . .Distance
Pratt, Great Bend . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 milesGreensburg, Hays . . . . . . . . . . . .110 milesDodge City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 milesGarden City, Liberal, Oakley . . . .198 miles
TURKEY
UNIT 4 PERMITSA limited number of Unit 4 turkey permits are
available (except that all youth permits are valid)by draw, for the spring season. Applications forthe Unit 4 permit draw are by online applicationonly. There is a $6.50 nonrefundable applicationfee for unsuccessful applicants. Unsuccessfulapplicants will earn a preference point for thefollowing year’s draw. Applicants that do nothave Internet access can make application bycalling (620) 672-5911.
Application deadline is Feb. 10, 2012.Approximately 500 permits are availablefor Unit 4.
Hunters should report allharvested birds that arebanded or fitted with trans-mitters. Contact the nearestKDWPT office to arrange fortransmitter pickup.
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Permits purchased during the open sea-son are not valid until the next calendar day.Shooting hours for big game are 1/2 hourbefore sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS All individuals, regardless of land owner-
ship and age, must have in possession validpermits or tags to hunt big game or turkeys.In addition, a valid Kansas hunting licenseis required unless exempt by Kansas law;residents or nonresidents hunting onKansas land they own or operate and resi-dents younger than 16 and 65 or older donot need a hunting license. There is no min-imum age to hunt big game. Permits andtags may restrict hunting to specific unit(s)or zone boundaries listed on the permit.Consult boundary maps included in thisbrochure before hunting.
DUPLICATE PERMITSIn the event of loss or theft, duplicate big
game permits and turkey permits may beobtained from any KDWPT office, licenseagent, or online for the fee of $12.50. If youharvest any big game or turkey that is notedible, a duplicate permit will not be issued.
REFUNDSPermit refunds can be issued for the fol-
lowing reasons: (1) death of the applicantprior to the season of use; (2) unknowingduplication of specific issue (does notinclude duplication contrary to law or regula-tion); (3) permit issued in error by the depart-ment; (4) armed forces personnel experienc-ing a change of duty station prior to the firstday of season, preventing use of the permit;and (5) by direction of a court order or at thedirection of a prosecuting attorney.
TRANSPORTExcept for big game taken with either-sex
permits, a tagged big game carcass musthave the head attached until it arrives at aplace of processing, preservation, or the per-mittee’s residence.
ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION OF DEERA voluntary option for transporting har-
vested deer allows hunters to register theirharvested deer through the Internet, usingphotos taken at the harvest site. This is not atelephone registration system, and it is notrequired unless you want to transport yourdeer without evidence of sex attached.
(Without this system, deer taken with antler-less-only permits must have the headattached until it arrives at a place of pro-cessing, preservation, or the permit holder'sresidence.)
Once registered, the hunter may thentransport the carcass without the head orevidence of sex being attached. For com-plete directions on this process, go online towww.kdwpt.state.ks.us and click“Hunting/Big Game/Deer/Deer Check-in.”
ASSISTANCE TO BIGGAME PERMIT HOLDERS
A Kansas hunting license is required(unless exempt by Kansas law) to herd ordrive game for a permit holder. Any personwith a permanent physical or visual disabilitythat prevents the person’s ability to huntsafely, as certified by a physician, may be eli-gible to obtain a permit to designate some-one else to take a legal limit of game for thepermit holder. A permit holder who is,because of disability, unable to pursue awounded game animal may designate anyindividual to assist in pursuing and dispatch-ing an animal wounded by the disabled per-mit holder. For more information, or for a dis-abled assistance application, contact theKDWPT Pratt Operations Office, (620) 672-5911, and ask for Law Enforcement.
BLINDS ONPUBLIC LANDS
Blinds and tree stands may be used ondepartment lands, subject to postedrequirements and under the following condi-tions: (1) they may not be placed more than14 days prior to the season and shall beremoved within 14 days of the close of theseason; (2) ladders, screw-in metal steps,and steps attached by ropes, cables, orchains may be used to access stands andmust be removed with the stand; (3) naturalblinds may be used and shall be construct-ed of natural herbaceous materials orwoody debris that are present on the site;(4) any person may use these stands if notoccupied; and (5) any stand not conformingto the requirements may be removed ordestroyed by department staff.
ANTLERLESS-ONLYHUNTERS
Hunters must have a deer permit thatallows the taking of an antlered deer beforeacquiring an antlerless deer permit.However, after Dec. 30, an antlered permit isno longer required to purchase antlerlesspermits, which are available over-the-count-er through Jan. 30, 2012.
PERMIT POSSESSIONIf you wish to hunt with a firearm for antler-
less white-tailed deer, you must remove fromyour possession any restricted permit, suchas an archery permit or muzzleloader permit,before you go afield. You are also restrictedon the equipment you may have in your pos-session.
MILITARY INFORMATIONSmoky Hill ANG Range
Hunting on Smoky Hill ANG Range will beopen to military and retired military only whohave attended a trespass training class andwho obtain a statewide or Unit 4 deer permit.
Ft. Riley Hunters with valid unit permits must pos-
sess a limited access permit to hunt on Ft.Riley. For season dates and more informa-tion on access permits, contact (785) 239-6211 or visit www.riley.army.mil. Ft. Riley mil-itary reservation or portions of it may beclosed at any time, without prior notice, dueto military activities. The military mission hasprecedence over the announced huntingseasons. ALL hunters, regardless of age,must be NRA-certified or have verification ofcompleting an approved hunter educationcourse prior to purchasing a Ft. Riley accesspermit for the purpose of hunting on anyArmy lands.
Ft. LeavenworthFt. Leavenworth military installation, which
is adjacent to the Unit 19 deer unit boundary,has been declared an urban deer unit. Unit19 deer season dates apply to hunters hunt-ing on the military installation. As many asfive Antlerless-Only Whitetail Deer permitsfor Unit 10A may be purchased for use on Ft.Leavenworth. Ft. Leavenworth will be openonly to all military and retired military whohave attended a trespass training class andwho obtain a statewide or Unit 10 deer per-mit. For more information, contact the posthunting coordinator at (913) 684-3473.
LANDOWNER/TENANT,HUNT-OWN LAND
PERMITSThese permits shall be vaild only on lands
owned or operated — for agricultural pur-poses — by the landowner or tenant. See thenext page for complete definitions of whoqualifies for one of these permits.
GENERAL BIG GAME INFORMATION
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GENERAL BIG GAME INFORMATION
ARCHERYLongbows, recurve bows, or compound
bows — hand drawn, that have no mechani-cal device to lock the bow at full or partialdraw, and are designed to shoot only onearrow at a time. (Elk hunters must have adraw weight of at least 50 pounds.) A cross-bow or bow with drawlock device is not legalfor archery season, except by disabled per-sons who possess a special permit issued bythe department. No electronic devices maybe attached to the bow, except for lightedsight pins, dots, or holographic sights.Range-finding devices and optical scopes orsights that project no visible light toward thetarget and do not electronically amplify visi-ble or infrared light may be used. Lightednocks may be used on arrows. Arrows mustbe equipped with broadhead points that can-not pass through a ring 3/4-inch in diameterwhen fully expanded. Non-broadhead arrowsmay be in possession while hunting but maynot be used to hunt big game. Devices capa-ble of dispensing chemicals to take big gameanimals may not be used. Archery permitholders may not have a firearm in posses-sion while hunting big game. Any-seasonpermit holders may not possess firearmsduring archery season.
FIREARMSCenterfire rifles and handguns that are not
fully automatic and that fire a bullet larger than.23 inches in diameter and that use a car-tridge case that is 1.280 inches or more inlength (except that elk require a bullet largerthan .25 inches in diameter a cartridge caselength of 1.750 or longer), while using onlyhard-cast solid lead, soft point, hollow point,or other expanding bullets; shotguns 20-gauge (12-gauge for elk) or larger, using onlyslugs; and crossbows with draw weights of atleast 125 pounds, with bolts at least 16 inch-es long equipped with broadhead points thatcannot pass through a ring 3/4-inch in diame-ter. Non-broadhead bolts may be in posses-sion while hunting. Range-finding devices andoptical scopes or sights that project no visiblelight toward the target and do not electronical-ly amplify visible or infrared light may be used.Any person who lawfully possesses a firearmsuppressing device may use that device inconjunction with lawful hunting, fishing, andfurharvesting.
MUZZLELOADERSMuzzleloading rifles or muskets that can
be loaded only through the front of the fir-ing chamber with separate componentsand that fire a bullet of .39 inches (.49 forelk) in diameter or larger; muzzleloadingsingle-barrel pistols having a barrel lengthof 10 inches or greater that can be loadedonly through the front of the barrel withseparate components and are .45 caliberor larger. Only hard-cast solid lead, conicallead, or saboted bullets weighing 210grains or greater may be used with muz-zleloading pistols. Range-finding devicesand optical scopes or sights that do notproject visible light or electronically ampli-fy visible or infrared light may be used.Muzzleloader-only permit holders may nothave a rimfire or centerfire firearm in pos-session while hunting big game.
LEGAL EQUIPMENT
RESIDENTA resident is defined as any person who
has continuously lived in Kansas for 60 daysimmediately preceding the person’s applica-tion for a hunting license or permit. Membersof the armed services on active duty whowere Kansas residents at the time of enter-ing the service, and immediate family mem-bers living with them, are considered resi-dents regardless of duty station. Members ofthe armed services on active duty and offi-cially stationed in Kansas may purchase res-ident licenses and permits, except for lifetimelicenses. Any holder of a Kansas lifetimehunting license who has moved from thestate may apply for permits as a resident.Any person who is a registered full-time stu-dent in residence at a public or private sec-ondary, post secondary, or vocational schoollocated in Kansas may purchase residentlicenses and permits, except lifetime licens-es. While hunting, the student must carry evi-dence of being a full-time student residing inKansas.
LANDOWNER TENANTA landowner is any resident who owns
80 acres or more of Kansas farm or ranchland. When applying for a landowner/tenantpermit, land owned must be in the unitapplying for.
A tenant is any resident or nonresidentwho is actively engaged in the agriculturaloperation of 80 acres or more of Kansas farmor ranch land for the purpose of producingagricultural commodities or livestock and (A)has a substantial financial investment in theproduction of agricultural commodities or live-stock on such farm or ranch land and thepotential to realize substantial financial bene-fit from such production or, (B) is a bona fidemanager having an overall responsibility todirect, supervise and conduct such agricul-tural operation and have the potential to real-ize substantial benefit from such productionin the form of salary, shares of such produc-tion or some other economic incentive basedupon such production. Evidence of tenancy, ifrequested, shall be provided to the depart-ment and may include, but is not limited to,Natural Resource Conservation Servicerecords, Farm Service Agency records, orwritten agricultural contract or lease docu-mentation. Land must be located in the unityou are applying for to qualify.
Members of the immediate family who aredomiciled with a resident landowner or ten-ant may apply for a resident big game permitas a landowner or as a tenant, but at least 80acres must be owned by such landowner oroperated by such tenant for each individualapplying as a landowner or as a tenant.
HUNT-OWN-LANDHunt-Own-Land permits are valid for any
season with equipment legal for that season,and only on lands owned and operated foragricultural purposes. This permit is availableto individuals who qualify as landowners, ten-ants, nonresident landowners or family mem-bers living with a resident landowner or tenant.
NONRESIDENT LANDOWNERTo qualify as a nonresident landowner, a
person must own property in simple owner-ship with their name on the deed. Propertyheld in a trust, LLC, partnership, or other legalentity is owned by that legal entity. Permits onproperties owned by a legal entity are avail-able only to tenants who either farm at least80 acres, or manage an 80 acre or larger farmthat produces an agricultural commodity suchas crops or cattle. Serving as a board mem-ber, trustee, non managing partner or othersuch position does not qualify a person for aKansas landowner deer permit. There areexceptions. For details, phone (620) 672-5911and ask for Law Enforcement.
NONRESIDENTAnyone who doesn’t qualify in the defini-
tions above.
PERMIT CLASSES
Firearm permit holders may hunt with any legal equipment during the firearm season.Muzzleloader permit holders may hunt with a muzzleloader or archery equipment during themuzzleloader and firearm seasons. Archery permit holders may only use archery equip-ment during the archery season.
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GENERAL BIG GAME INFORMATION
TAGGING ANDPOST-HARVESTINFORMATION
1. Sign permit prior to hunting. Permit isnot valid until signed.
2. After harvesting animal, sign, date,and affix carcass tag to animal in a vis-ible manner. Carcass tag must beattached before moving carcass fromharvest site.
Permits purchased through the Internetinclude a carcass tag that is printed with thepermit. To protect non-waterproof tags,place carcass tag in a clear plastic bag andattach it to the leg of the animal in a visiblemanner.
Carcass tag must remain attached to thecarcass until processed for consumption.The permittee must retain the carcass taguntil the carcass is consumed, given toanother, or otherwise disposed of.
For all antlerless permits, the head of theanimal shall remain naturally attached to thecarcass while in transit from the site of thekill to the permittee’s residence or to a placeof processing or preservation, or the permit-tee has obtained a transportation confirma-tion number after electronically registeringthe deer. Nonresidents must also meetother states’ requirements while in transit orpossession of deer and turkey carcasses.
Any legally acquired meat may be given
to and possessed by another, if adated, written notice that includesthe donor’s printed name, signa-ture, address, and permit numberor license transaction numberaccompanies the meat. (Seebelow for suggested donationform.) The person receiving themeat must retain the notice untilthe meat is consumed, given toanother, or otherwise disposed of.Nonresidents must also meetother states’ requirements while intransit or possession of big game
and turkey carcasses.The department regularly asks hunters to
complete a harvest report indicating successand other related information. Hunters maybe sent a card in the mail directing them toour online survey website. State law (K.S.A.32-937) requires that hunters receiving aharvest report card complete the survey. Theinformation provided assists in managing thestate’s wildlife resources. In addition, biggame teeth collection envelopes are mailedto a small portion of hunters, whose cooper-ation provides vital information used to man-age the Kansas herd.
REPORT MARKED ORTAGGED WILDLIFE
Contact KDWPT as soon as you find orharvest any wildlife that has been markedwith a collar, ear tag, or leg band. The loca-tion, date, and animal number will be useful.Wildlife scientists may ask to examine theanimal and collect additional samples.
ELECTRONICREGISTRATION OF DEER
A voluntary option for transporting har-vested deer allows hunters to register theirharvested deer through the Internet, usingphotos taken at the harvest site. This is nota telephone registration system, and it is notrequired unless you want to transport yourdeer without evidence of sex attached.(Without this system, deer taken with antler-less-only permits must have the headattached until it arrives at a place of pro-cessing, preservation, or the permit holder'sresidence.)
Once registered, the hunter may thentransport the carcass without the head orevidence of sex being attached. For com-plete directions on this process, go online towww.kdwpt.state.ks.us and click“Hunting/Big Game/Deer/Deer Check-in.”
Contact KDWPT as soon as youfind or harvest any wildlife that hasbeen marked with a collar, ear tagor leg band. The location, date, andanimal number will be useful.
TRANSFERRING FISH OR GAME TO ANOTHER PERSON?
·Hunting/fishing license, transaction, or big game permit number·Person Giving Fish/Game·Person Receiving Fish/Game·Date Taken·Date Transferred·Fish/Game Type and Quantity·Signature of Giver·Address of Giver
Stay legal. Make sure you provide the following information with each transfer.
A hunter education card number or date of birth may be substituted for a hunting license number for hunters under 16 years of age. Hunters over 16 years of age may provide hunting license number. All big game transfers must include permit numbers.
I,
give permission to
to receive
taken date transfer date
Signature of Giver:
Address of Giver:
Hunting/fishing license, transaction,or big game permit number
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GENERAL BIG GAME INFORMATION
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)Information for Hunters
2001
2005
2007
2008
2009
2010
CHEYENNEDECATUR
SHERIDAN
GOVE
SHERMAN THOMAS
RAWLINSNORTON
GRAHAM
TREGO
ROOKS
ELLISWALLACE LOGAN
PHILLIPS SMITH
RUSSELL
OSBORNE
RUSH
OTTAWA
ELLSWORTH
LINCOLN
MITCHELL
CLOUD
JEWELL WASHINGTONREPUBLIC
CLAY
DICKINSON
SALINE GEARYWABAUNSEE
POTTAWATOMIE
NEMAHA
MARSHALL
RILEY JEFF
ERSO
N
JACKSON
ATCHISON
DONIPHAN
BROWN
JOHNSONDOUGLAS
SHAWNEE
LEAV
EN-
WO
RTH
MORRIS
WYANDOTTE
SCOTTWICHITA
HAMILTON
GREELEY
EDWARDS
KIOWA
NESSLANE
FINNEYKEARNY
MORTONMEADE
GRAY
SEWARD
HASKELL
STANTON
STEVENSCOMANCHECLARK
GRANT
PAWNEE
HODGEMAN
FORD
BARTON
PRATT
BARBER
STAFFORD
RICE
COWLEY
SEDGWICK
HARVEY
BUTLER
CHASE
McPHERSON
RENO
KINGMAN
HARPER
SUMNER
MARION
LYON
ELK
GREENWOOD
CHAUTAUQUA
BOURBON
CRAWFORDNEOSHO
WILSON
MONT- GOMERY LABETTE CHEROKEE
MIAMI
WOODSON
ALLEN
COFFEY ANDERSON LINN
FRANKLIN
OSAGE
70
35
70
70
4
4
14
14
8
15
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147
179
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UNIT 17
UNIT 18 UNIT 16
UNIT 5
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UNIT 3 UNIT 7 UNIT 8 UNIT 9
UNIT 6UNIT 14
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WHAT IS NEW WITH CWD IN FREE-RANGING DEER IN KANSAS:CWD was detected in 10 wild deer during the2010-2011 CWD surveillance period. DecaturCounty remains the hotbed of activity withdetections in 9 white-tailed and 1 mule deer.Additionally, one positive whitetail was detectedin each of Norton, Smith, Sherman, Grahamcounties. This brings the cumulative total to 40animals (38 white-tailed deer, 1 mule deer, and1 captive elk) which have tested positive forCWD in Kansas since surveillance efforts start-ed in 1996.
WHAT IS CWD? Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a contagious neurological
disease, caused by abnormal proteins (prions), affecting deer andelk. It causes a characteristic sponge-like degeneration of the brainsof infected animals, resulting in emaciation, abnormal behavior, lossof bodily functions, and death. Predators often see, kill, and eatthese vulnerable, symptomatic animals long before they are seenby humans.
CWD belongs to a group of diseases known as transmissiblespongiform encephalopathies (TSEs). Within this family of dis-eases, there are several other variants that affect domestic animals:scrapie, which has been identified in domestic sheep and goats formore than 200 years, bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) incattle (also known as "mad cow disease"), and transmissible minkencephalopathy in farmed mink.
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) occurs naturally and sponta-neously in about one out of every one million people worldwide.Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (v-CJD) has been associatedwith the large-scale outbreak of BSE in cattle herds in Great Britain.Variant CJD has not been linked to CWD to date.
Impacts of CWD on population dynamics of deer and elk arepresently unknown. Computer modeling suggests that CWD couldsubstantially reduce infected cervid populations by lowering adult sur-vival rates and destabilizing long-term population dynamics over thenext several decades. The primary reason for this is because of theprion or infectious protein, which is very stable and resists environ-mental degradation and becomes more infective after it binds to clayparticles in the soil. Animals are infected laterally (animal-to-animal)and horizontally (environment-to-animal). Horizontal transmission isthe main reason why baiting, feeding, and concentrating deer is notadvised. Infected deer will excrete as many infectious prions through-out the course of its life (urine, feces, saliva, breath, etc.) as will beaccumulated in the tissues of the animal at the time of its death.
IS THE MEAT SAFE TO EAT?At this time, there is no evidence CWD can be transmitted to
humans. Despite our increasing understanding and knowledge ofthe disease, there continues to be gaps in our complete under-standing of the disease. Due to this uncertainty, its similarity withother known TSEs, and potentially long-term incubation time,hunters should not eat meat from animals known to be infected with
CWD or exhibiting signs of any disease. Hunters in CWD areas arealso advised to bone out their meat.
Do not shoot, handle, or consume an elk or deer that is actingTabnormally or appears to be sick. Notify KDWPT if sick deer or elkare observed. When field-dressing game, it is wise to wear rubbergloves and minimize the use of a bone saw to cut through the brainor spinal cord (backbone). Bone out the meat. Minimize contact withand do not consume brains, spinal cord tissues, eyes, spleens, orlymph nodes. Always wash hands thoroughly after dressing andprocessing game meat.
CAN I HAVE MY DEER OR ELK TESTED AND HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
In 2011, KDWPT will once again sample the Kansas deer pop-ulation in order to try and detect CWD at 1% prevalence with 99%confidence. Testing is free of charge for those hunters wishing tohave their deer tested. Hunters wishing to test their deer may taketheir deer to an approved CWD contractor (seeh t t p : / / k d w p t . s t a t e . k s . u s / n e w s / H u n t i n g / B i g - G a m e -Information/Chronic-Wasting-Disease2 for a list of current con-tractors) or to a KDWPT wildlife biologist for collection of sample,incisors, and data card completion.
CWD testing is coordinated by KDWPT in cooperation withKansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (KSVDL), funded byUSDA-APHIS, and is done to monitor the health of the wild deerherd in Kansas; it is not a food safety test and, due to funding, allsamples may not be tested after the target number of samples havebeen obtained. Therefore, if hunters desire quicker results or ensuretheir deer is tested, they can either
1. extract and directly submit the fresh retropharygeal lymphnodes to KSVDL and pay shipping plus the $35.00 test fee, or
2. have a Kansas veterinarian extract the samples and sub-mit the tissues to KSVDL. Veterinarian charges, shipping,and $35.00 testing fee will apply in this case.
Produced by Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism and Chronic Wasting Disease Alliance (www.cwd-info.org)
For more information on CWD, check theKDWPT website kdwpt.state.ks.us under
Hunting/Big-Game/Chronic-Wasting-Disease
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BIG GAME — DEER
Hunting is the most effective way to control deer where deer num-bers exceed the environment’s ability to sustain a healthy herd. Deernumbers occasionally exceed people’s tolerance due to damages ordisturbances they may cause. Hunting may also be used to controldeer problems and maintain a level that habitat supports.
Hunters harvesting female white-tailed deer are the cornerstone ofherd control. Removal of male deer will not control the herd growth.Without the support of hunters to take antlerless deer, it is impossibleto control deer numbers in Kansas.
Deer adapt to hunting pressure and find areas where they can
evade hunters. In some cases, those areas are created because a par-ticular landowner desires to restrict or prohibit hunter access.Protected areas serve as refuges and may result in future herdincreases and higher deer damage on adjacent or other propertieswhere protected deer spend time when hunting season is closed.
Landowners have several options for controlling deer on their prop-erty: 1) allow or increase hunting; 2) encourage hunters to harvestantlerless deer; 3) contact KDWPT at (620) 672-5911 for the hunterreferral list; or 4) apply for a deer control permit that may be used whendamage occurs while normal hunting seasons are closed.
KANSAS DEER MANAGEMENT
CHEYENNEDECATUR
SHERIDAN
GOVE
SHERMAN THOMAS
RAWLINSNORTON
GRAHAM
TREGO
ROOKS
ELLISWALLACE LOGAN
PHILLIPS SMITH
RUSSELL
OSBORNE
RUSH
OTTAWA
ELLSWORTH
LINCOLN
MITCHELL
CLOUD
JEWELL WASHINGTONREPUBLIC
CLAY
DICKINSON
SALINE GEARYWABAUNSEE
POTTAWATOMIE
NEMAHA
MARSHALL
RILEY JEFF
ERSO
N
JACKSON
ATCHISON
DONIPHAN
BROWN
JOHNSONDOUGLAS
SHAWNEE
LEAV
EN-
WO
RTH
MORRIS
WYANDOTTE
SCOTTWICHITA
HAMILTON
GREELEY
EDWARDS
KIOWA
NESSLANE
FINNEYKEARNY
MORTONMEADE
GRAY
SEWARD
HASKELL
STANTON
STEVENSCOMANCHECLARK
GRANT
PAWNEE
HODGEMAN
FORD
BARTON
PRATT
BARBER
STAFFORD
RICE
COWLEY
SEDGWICK
HARVEY
BUTLER
CHASE
McPHERSON
RENO
KINGMAN
HARPER
SUMNER
MARION
LYON
ELK
GREENWOOD
CHAUTAUQUA
BOURBON
CRAWFORDNEOSHO
WILSON
MONT- GOMERY LABETTE CHEROKEE
MIAMI
WOODSON
ALLEN
COFFEY ANDERSON LINN
FRANKLIN
OSAGE
70
35
70
70
4
4
14
14
8
15
15
4742 53
99144
147
179
150
964
81
36
81
5456
50
77
77
5054
75
75
283
183
281
283
283
283
160281
183156
169
77
83
160
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UNIT 2
UNIT 17
UNIT 18 UNIT 16
UNIT 5
UNIT 4
UNIT 3 UNIT 7 UNIT 8 UNIT 9
UNIT 6UNIT 14
UNIT 15
UNIT 13
UNIT 12
UNIT 11
UNIT 10
DEER MANAGEMENT UNITS
SEASONS
White-tailed Either-sex Deer: any buck, doe, or fawn white-tailed deer.Either-species/Either-sex Deer: any buck, doe, or fawn white-tailedor mule deer.Antlerless-Only White-tailed Deer: any white-tailed deer without avisible antler plainly protruding from the skull.Antlerless-Only Deer: any white-tailed or mule deer without a visibleantler plainly protruding from the skull.
LEGAL DEFINITIONS FOR DEERMILITARY BASE DEER SEASONS
Fort Leavenworth Firearm: Nov. 19-20, Nov. 24-27, Dec. 3-4, Dec. 10-11, and Dec. 17-18.
Smoky Hill Air National Guard Subunit Firearm: Nov. 22-Dec. 3.Fort Riley Firearm: Nov. 25-27, Dec. 15-23.By Fort Riley Special Authorization: Jan. 7-8.Fort Riley Archery: Sept. 1-Dec. 31 and Jan. 16-31, 2012.Fort Riley Youth/Disabled: Sept. 10-18 and Oct. 7-10.
Nonresident antlered permits and Resident Firearm Either-Species/Either-Sex permits are by draw through online applica-tion only. There is a $6.50 nonrefundable application fee for unsuc-cessful applicants. Unsuccessful applicants will earn a preferencepoint or the following year’s draw. Applicants who do not haveInternet access can make application by calling (620) 672-5911.Ask for Big Game. Application deadline for the 2012 Nonresidentdraw is April 27.
The deadline for Resident Firearm Either-Species/Either-Sexpermits is the second Friday in July. Applicants can view drawresults online two to four weeks after the close of the applicationperiod. Results are posted online at the same location applica-tion was made. Successful applicants should receive permitsfour to six weeks after application deadline.
Youth/Disabled Season: Sept. 10-18Muzzleloader-Only Season: Sept. 19-Oct. 2Archery Season: Sept. 19-Dec. 31Early Firearm Season (DMU 19): Oct. 8-16 (Map page 21)Regular Firearm Season: Nov. 30-Dec. 11Extended Firearm Season (antlerless whitetails only): Jan. 1-8, 2012,
open statewide. (Map Page 20)Extended Archery Season (DMU 19; antlerless whitetails only):
Jan. 9-31, 2012 (Map page 21)Special Extended Firearm Season (DMUs 7, 8, and 15;
antlerless whitetails only): Jan. 9-15, 2012 (Map page 21)Shooting Hours: One-half hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.
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YOUTH AND DISABLED (Sept. 10-18)Youth 16 and younger, who possess a valid deer
permit, may hunt during this special deer season —using equipment listed on permit— only while underthe immediate supervision of an adult 18 or older. Anyperson who possesses a valid deer permit and has apermit to hunt from a vehicle pursuant to KAR 115-18-4 or a disability assistance permit issued pursuantto KAR 115-18-15 may also hunt during this season.All resident and nonresident permits are valid, andequipment restrictions designated on permits apply.Hunter orange required.
MUZZLELOADER (Sept. 19-Oct. 2)The following permits may be used during this sea-
son in units specified on permit, using muzzleloader orarchery equipment: resident or nonresidentMuzzleloader Either-species/Either-sex Permit, resi-dent Any-Season White-tailed Deer Permit, nonresi-dent Muzzleloader White-tailed Deer permit, Hunt-Own-Land Permit, Special Hunt-Own-Land Permit,Antlerless White-tailed Deer Permit, and AntlerlessEither-Species Deer Permit. Hunter orange required.
ARCHERY (Sept. 19-Dec.31)The following permits may be used during this sea-
son in units specified on permit, using archery equip-ment only: resident or nonresident Archery Either-species/Either-sex Permit, resident Any-SeasonWhite-tailed Deer Permit, nonresident Archery White-tailed Deer Permit, Hunt-Own-Land Permit, SpecialHunt-Own-Land Permit, Antlerless White-tailed DeerPermit, and Antlerless Either-Species Deer Permit.Resident archery Either-species/Either-sex permitsare valid statewide; nonresident archery permits arevalid in up to two deer management units listed on per-mit. Unfilled permits may be used in the DMU 19extended archery season for antlerless whitetails.Hunter orange clothing is required during dates ofopen muzzleloader and firearm deer seasons.
EARLY FIREARM (DMU 19) (Oct.8-16)The following permits are valid for use in Unit 19 (see
map on page 20) during this season using legal equip-ment stated on permit: Resident Any-Season White-tailed Deer; Resident Archery Either-Species/Either-Sex; Antlerless White-tailed Deer; Hunt-Own-Land per-mit valid on land within Unit 19; Special Hunt-Own-Land permit valid on land within Unit 19; NonresidentArchery Either-Species/Either-Sex; NonresidentArchery White-tailed Deer; and NonresidentMuzzleloader (muzzleloading equipment only) orFirearm White-tailed Deer permits valid in units 9, 10,11 or 14. Hunter orange clothing is required.
SEASON DESCRIPTIONS
BIG GAME — DEER
ANTLERLESS-ONLY WHITETAIL UNITS(First Antlerless-Only Whitetail Permit Valid Statewide)
No Additional AOW Permits 1 Additional AOW Permit 4 Additional AOW Permits
CHEYENNEDECATUR
SHERIDAN
GOVE
SHERMAN THOMAS
RAWLINSNORTON
GRAHAM
TREGO
ROOKS
ELLISWALLACE LOGAN
PHILLIPS SMITH
RUSSELL
OSBORNE
RUSH
OTTAWA
ELLSWORTH
LINCOLN
MITCHELL
CLOUD
JEWELL WASHINGTONREPUBLIC
CLAY
DICKINSON
SALINE GEARYWABAUNSEE
POTTAWATOMIE
NEMAHA
MARSHALL
RILEY JEFF
ERSO
N
JACKSON
ATCHISON
DONIPHAN
BROWN
JOHNSONDOUGLAS
SHAWNEE
LEAV
EN-
WO
RTH
MORRIS
WYANDOTTE
SCOTTWICHITA
HAMILTON
GREELEY
EDWARDS
KIOWA
NESSLANE
FINNEYKEARNY
MORTONMEADE
GRAY
SEWARD
HASKELL
STANTON
STEVENSCOMANCHECLARK
GRANT
PAWNEE
HODGEMAN
FORD
BARTON
PRATT
BARBER
STAFFORD
RICE
COWLEY
SEDGWICK
HARVEY
BUTLER
CHASE
McPHERSON
RENO
KINGMAN
HARPER
SUMNER
MARION
LYON
ELK
GREENWOOD
CHAUTAUQUA
BOURBON
CRAWFORDNEOSHO
WILSON
MONT- GOMERY LABETTE CHEROKEE
MIAMI
WOODSON
ALLEN
COFFEY ANDERSON LINN
FRANKLIN
OSAGE
70
35
70
70
4
4
14
14
8
15
15
4742 53
99144
147
179
150
964
81
36
81
5456
50
77
77
5054
75
75
283
183
281
283
283
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83
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UNIT 2
UNIT 17
UNIT 18 UNIT 16
UNIT 5
UNIT 4
UNIT 3 UNIT 7 UNIT 8 UNIT 9
UNIT 6UNIT 14
UNIT 15
UNIT 13
UNIT 12
UNIT 11
UNIT 10
WHITETAIL ANTLERLESS ONLY EXTENDED SEASON
EITHER-SPECIES/ EITHER-SEX ZONES (RESIDENT)WEST ZONE EAST ZONE
CHEYENNEDECATUR
SHERIDAN
GOVE
SHERMAN THOMAS
RAWLINSNORTON
GRAHAM
TREGO
ROOKS
ELLISWALLACE LOGAN
PHILLIPS SMITH
RUSSELL
OSBORNE
RUSH
OTTAWA
ELLSWORTH
LINCOLN
MITCHELL
CLOUD
JEWELL WASHINGTONREPUBLIC
CLAY
DICKINSON
SALINE GEARYWABAUNSEE
POTTAWATOMIE
NEMAHA
MARSHALL
RILEY JEFF
ERSO
N
JACKSON
ATCHISON
DONIPHAN
BROWN
JOHNSONDOUGLAS
SHAWNEE
LEAV
EN-
WO
RTH
MORRIS
WYANDOTTE
SCOTTWICHITA
HAMILTON
GREELEY
EDWARDS
KIOWA
NESSLANE
FINNEYKEARNY
MORTONMEADE
GRAY
SEWARD
HASKELL
STANTON
STEVENSCOMANCHECLARK
GRANT
PAWNEE
HODGEMAN
FORD
BARTON
PRATT
BARBER
STAFFORD
RICE
COWLEY
SEDGWICK
HARVEY
BUTLER
CHASE
McPHERSON
RENO
KINGMAN
HARPER
SUMNER
MARION
LYON
ELK
GREENWOOD
CHAUTAUQUA
BOURBON
CRAWFORDNEOSHO
WILSON
MONT- GOMERY LABETTE CHEROKEE
MIAMI
WOODSON
ALLEN
COFFEY ANDERSON LINN
FRANKLIN
OSAGE
70
35
70
70
4
4
14
14
8
15
15
4742 53
99144
147
179
150
964
81
36
81
5456
50
77
77
5054
75
75
283
183
281
283
283
283
160281
183156
169
77
83
160
24
UNIT 1
UNIT 2
UNIT 17
UNIT 18 UNIT 16
UNIT 5
UNIT 4
UNIT 3 UNIT 7 UNIT 8 UNIT 9
UNIT 6UNIT 14
UNIT 15
UNIT 13
UNIT 12
UNIT 11
UNIT 10
ORANGE REQUIREDDeer hunters, including archers, and persons
assisting them must wear orange during an openfirearm or muzzleloader season. An orange hatand at least 200 squares inches of orange isrequired. Of this, 100 square inches must be vis-ible from the front and 100 square inches mustbe visible from the back on the upper half of thebody. Camouflage hunter orange that providesthe required orange is legal.
OPENSTATEWIDE
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BIG GAME — DEER
SEASON DESCRIPTIONS
REGULAR FIREARM (Nov. 30-Dec. 11)The following permits may be used during
this season in units specified on permit: resi-dent or nonresident Muzzleloader Either-species/Either-sex Permit (muzzleloader orarchery equipment), nonresident MuzzleloaderWhite-tailed Deer Permit (muzzleloading orarchery equipment only), resident Any-SeasonWhite-tailed Deer Permit (statewide), nonresi-dent Firearm White-tailed Deer Permit, Hunt-Own-Land Permit, Special Hunt-Own-LandPermit, Antlerless White-tailed Deer Permit,and Antlerless Either-Species Deer Permit.Hunter orange clothing is required. (Thearchery season remains open, but archery per-mit holders may only hunt with archery equip-ment and must wear hunter orange.)
EXTENDED FIREARM WHITETAIL (Jan. 1-8, 2012)
Unit restrictions on the permit remain ineffect. Any unfilled 2011 deer permit valid inUnits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 may be used during theextended white-tailed antlerless-only season(see map on Page 20). Resident Either-species/Either-sex permits valid for the Eastand West zones would be valid only in unitsincluded in their zone.
Any legal equipment may be used to take awhite-tailed deer without a visible antler plainlyprotruding from its skull during the extendedseason. A 2012 Kansas hunting license isrequired, unless exempt by Kansas law. Hunterorange clothing is required.
SPECIAL EXTENDED FIREARM WHITETAIL (Jan. 9-15, 2012)
Any unfilled 2011 deer permit valid in Units7, 8, or 15 may be used during the specialextended season. Area open for this seasonincludes Units 7, 8, and 15. (See map on thispage).
Any legal equipment may be used to take awhite-tailed deer without a visible antler plainlyprotruding from its skull during this season. A2012 hunting license is required, unlessexempt by Kansas law. Hunter orange clothingis required.
EXTENDED ARCHERY (DMU 19) (Jan. 9-31, 2012)
The following unfilled permits are valid dur-ing this season using archery equipment onlyfor antlerless whitetails (see map on Page 19).Resident and nonresident Archery Either-species/Either-sex Permit, nonresident ArcheryWhite-tailed Deer Permit, resident Any-SeasonWhite-tailed Deer Permit, Hunt-Own-LandPermit valid for Unit 19, Special Hunt-Own-Land Permit valid for Unit 19, and AntlerlessWhite-tailed Deer Permit. A 2012 huntinglicense is required, unless exempt by Kansaslaw. Hunter orange clothing is required.
Urban deer managementunits were created to focusgreater deer harvest in theKansas City-to-Topeka corridor.Unit 19 will host an early firearmseason (Oct. 8-16), as well asan extended archery season(Jan. 9– 31, 2012).
Unit 10a is Fort Leavenworthand is open to active andretired military staff only.
URBAN DEER MANAGEMENT UNITS 19 & 10A
In units 7, 8, and 15, any unfilled deer permit will be valid in a special extended firearmwhitetail antlerless-only season running Jan. 9-15, 2012. The boundary map of this areais shown above.
SPECIAL EXTENDED FIREARM DEER SEASON
No No Special Extended Season Special Extended Season Open
CHEYENNEDECATUR
SHERIDAN
GOVE
SHERMAN THOMAS
RAWLINSNORTON
GRAHAM
TREGO
ROOKS
ELLISWALLACE LOGAN
PHILLIPS SMITH
RUSSELL
OSBORNE
RUSH
OTTAWA
ELLSWORTH
LINCOLN
MITCHELL
CLOUD
JEWELL WASHINGTONREPUBLIC
CLAY
DICKINSON
SALINE GEARYWABAUNSEE
POTTAWATOMIE
NEMAHA
MARSHALL
RILEY JEFF
ERSO
N
JACKSON
ATCHISON
DONIPHAN
BROWN
JOHNSONDOUGLAS
SHAWNEE
LEAV
EN-
WO
RTH
MORRIS
WYANDOTTE
SCOTTWICHITA
HAMILTON
GREELEY
EDWARDS
KIOWA
NESSLANE
FINNEYKEARNY
MORTONMEADE
GRAY
SEWARD
HASKELL
STANTON
STEVENSCOMANCHECLARK
GRANT
PAWNEE
HODGEMAN
FORD
BARTON
PRATT
BARBER
STAFFORD
RICE
COWLEY
SEDGWICK
HARVEY
BUTLER
CHASE
McPHERSON
RENO
KINGMAN
HARPER
SUMNER
MARION
LYON
ELK
GREENWOOD
CHAUTAUQUA
BOURBON
CRAWFORDNEOSHO
WILSON
MONT- GOMERY LABETTE CHEROKEE
MIAMI
WOODSON
ALLEN
COFFEY ANDERSON LINN
FRANKLIN
OSAGE
70
35
70
70
4
4
14
14
8
15
15
4742 53
99144
147
179
150
964
81
36
81
5456
50
77
77
5054
75
75
283
183
281
283
283
283
160281
183156
169
77
83
160
24
UNIT 1
UNIT 2
UNIT 17
UNIT 18 UNIT 16
UNIT 5
UNIT 4
UNIT 3 UNIT 7 UNIT 8 UNIT 9
UNIT 6UNIT 14
UNIT 15
UNIT 13
UNIT 12
UNIT 11
UNIT 10
WHO MAY HUNT IN UNIT 19• State-owned or -managed lands are not included in Unit 19 special seasons.
• During the Early Firearm season (Oct. 8-16), firearm deer hunting is closed on alldepartment-owned or -managed properties in Unit 19. During the Archery ExtendedWhitetail Antlerless season (Jan. 9-31, 2012), all deer hunting, including archery, isclosed on department-owned or -managed properties in Unit 19.
• Unit 9, 10, 11, and 14 permit holders, with permit season and equipment restrictions.
• Archery permit holders during the regular archery season; the Jan. 1-8, 2012, white-tail antlerless-only season; and the Extended Archery-only Whitetail season, Jan. 9-31,2012. Hunter orange is required of all deer hunters during any firearm season.
• Holders of Hunt-Own-Land permits valid in Unit 19, during any season with legalequipment.
• Holders of Whitetail Antlerless-Only permits, during any season with legal equipment.
• Holders of Any-season Either-sex Whitetail permits, during any season with legalequipment.
UNIT 9
UNIT 14
UNIT 11
UNIT 10
35
70
150
75
75
WABAUNSEE
POTTAWATOMIE
JEFFERSON
JACKSON
ATCHISON
MIAMI
JOHNSONDOUGLAS
SHAWNEE
LEAVEN- WORTH
FRANKLINOSAGE
WYANDOTTE
Topeka
Leavenworth
Kansas City
LawrenceOlathe
MIS
SO
UR
I
199th St.
S.Topeka Blvd.
Co. Rd. SW93
SW Auburn Rd.
Carlson-Rossville Rd.
NW Humphrey Rd.Co. NW46 St.
NW Landon Rd.NW 62nd St.
Clark Rd.207th St. Tonganoxie Dr.
Rd. 50187th St.
Missouri/KansasState Line
56
24
24
73
70
237
192
92
BIG GAME — DEER
RESIDENT ANY-SEASON WHITE-TAILED DEERBag limit: One (1) buck, doe, or fawn white-tailed deer
Any-season White-tailed Deer permits are valid statewide in anyseason with equipment legal for that season. Available over thecounter through Dec. 30 to residents and landowner/tenants only.
RESIDENT FIREARM EITHER-SPECIES/EITHER-SEX(application online only)Bag limit: One (1) buck, doe, or fawn white-tailed or mule deer
Firearm Either-species/Either-sex Deer permits are valid either inthe West Zone (WMD), which includes Deer Management Units 1, 2,17, and 18, or in the East Zone (EMD), which includes DeerManagement Units 3, 4, 5, 7, and 16, during the regular firearm sea-son using any legal equipment. Available to residents and landown-er/tenants only by draw.
RESIDENT MUZZLELOADER EITHER-SPECIES/EITHER-SEXBag limit: One (1) buck, doe, or fawn white-tailed or mule deer
Muzzleloader Either-species/Either-sex Deer permits are valideither in the West Zone (WMD), which includes Deer ManagementUnits 1, 2, 17, and 18, or in the East Zone (EMD), which includesDeer Management Units 3, 4, 5, 7, and 16, during the muzzleloader-only and regular firearm seasons using muzzleloading or archeryequipment. Available over the counter through Dec. 30 to residentsand landowner/tenants only.
RESIDENT ARCHERY EITHER-SPECIES/EITHER-SEXBag limit: One (1) buck, doe, or fawn white-tailed or mule deer
Resident Archery Either-species/Either-sex Deer permits are validstatewide with archery equipment during archery season. Availableover the counter through Dec. 30 to residents and landown-er/tenants only.
NONRESIDENT MUZZLELOADER WHITE-TAILED DEER (application online only)Bag limit: One (1) buck, doe, or fawn white-tailed deer
Nonresident Muzzleloader White-tailed Deer permits are availableonly by draw and are valid in two adjacent units listed on permit dur-ing the muzzleloader-only and regular firearm seasons (muzzle-loading equipment only). Nonresidents receiving a MuzzleloaderWhite-tailed Deer permit in Deer Management Unit 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7,16, 17 or 18 may also apply for one of a limited number of Mule DeerStamps. If drawn, their permit becomes a Nonresident MuzzleloaderEither-Species/Either-sex permit with a bag limit of one (1) buck,doe, or fawn white-tailed or mule deer in two designated adjacentunits listed on permit. If the hunter selects an adjacent unit not list-ed above, the permit is valid for a white-tailed buck, doe, or fawn inthat unit. The permit is still valid for either species in the original unit.
NONRESIDENT ARCHERY WHITE-TAILED DEER (application online only)Bag limit: One (1) buck, doe, or fawn white-tailed deer
Nonresident Archery White-tailed Deer permits are available onlyby draw and are valid in two adjacent Deer Management Units list-ed on permit and DMU 19 (during special seasons). Nonresidentswho receive a Nonresident Archery White-tailed Deer permit in DeerManagement Unit 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 16, 17 or 18 may also apply for oneof a limited number of Mule Deer Stamps. If drawn, their permitbecomes a Nonresident Archery Either-Species/Either-sex permitwith a bag limit of one (1) buck, doe, or fawn white-tailed or muledeer in two designated adjacent units listed on permit. If the hunterdraws the mule deer stamp in one of the units listed above butselects an adjacent unit not listed above, the permit is valid for awhite-tailed buck, doe, or fawn in that unit. The permit is still valid foreither species in the original unit.
NONRESIDENT FIREARM WHITE-TAILED DEER (application online only)Bag limit: One (1) buck, doe, or fawn white-tailed deer.
Nonresident Firearm White-tailed Deer permits are available onlyby draw and are valid in two adjacent Deer Management Units list-ed on permit during the regular firearm season.
HUNT-OWN LANDBag limit: One (1) buck, doe, or fawn white-tailed or mule deer
Hunt-Own-Land permits are valid for any season with equipmentlegal for that season, and only on lands owned and operated for agri-cultural purposes. This permit is available to individuals who qualify aslandowners, tenants, nonresident landowners or as family members liv-ing with a resident landowner or tenant. This permit is not transferable.
SPECIAL HUNT-OWN-LANDBag limit: One (1) buck, doe, or fawn white-tailed or mule deer
This permit may be issued to a resident landowner’s or tenant’ssiblings and lineal ascendants or descendants, and their spouses,whether or not Kansas residents. (For example, a grandson and hiswife, a daughter and her husband, a parent, or a brother and his wifewould be eligible for this permit. A landowner’s or tenant’s uncle,aunt, nephew, niece, or cousin is not eligible for this permit.) The per-mit is valid only on lands owned or operated by the landowner or ten-ant, and may be used in any season with equipment legal for thatseason. Permits are limited to one per 80 acres owned or operated.This permit is not transferable.
ANTLERLESS-ONLY WHITE-TAILED DEERBag Limit: One (1) white-tailed deer without a visible antler pro-truding from skull
As many as five Antlerless White-tailed Deer permits may be pur-chased. The first such antlerless permit purchased will be validstatewide, including all KDWPT-managed public hunting areas. Thesecond permit issued to an individual is valid in units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,7, 8, 9, 10, 10a, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 19 on private lands withlandowner permission, on Walk-In Hunting Areas and Cedar BluffWildlife Area. Up to three additional such permits may be issued tothe same individual and are valid only in units 7, 8, 10a, 12, 13, 15,16, and 19 on private land with landowner permission and on Walk-In Hunting Areas. All Antlerless-Only White-tailed Deer Permits arevalid during any season with equipment legal for that season.
ANTLERLESS-ONLY EITHER-SPECIES DEERBag Limit: One (1) mule or white-tailed deer without a visibleantler protruding from skull
Antlerless Either-species Deer permits are valid for any antlerlesswhite-tailed or mule deer within Deer Management units 1, 2, 3, 4,5, 17, and 18 only during any season with equipment legal for thatseason. Hunter must have a deer permit that allows the taking of anantlered deer before acquiring an Antlerless Either-species DeerPermit. Available over-the-counter on a limited, first-come, first-served basis through Dec. 30.
YOUTH PERMITS (15 and younger)Reduced price resident youth permits are valid for the seasons just
as any other permit. In addition, they are valid during the Septemberyouth/disabled season.
PERMIT DESCRIPTIONS (Hunting restricted to units listed on permits.)
2012 NONRESIDENTAPPLICATIONS
Nonresident deer application deadline is April 27.Online application only.
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SEASONS, DEADLINESApplication Deadline: Firearm & muzzleloader (residents only) – June 10Archery (resident and nonresident) – Oct. 30Firearm Season: Oct. 7-10Archery Season: Sept. 24-Oct. 2 and Oct. 15-31Muzzleloader Season: Oct. 3-10Shooting Hours: One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.Bag Limit: One antelope either sex.
BIG GAME — ANTELOPE
OPEN
CHEYENNEDECATUR
SHERIDAN
GOVE
SHERMAN THOMAS
RAWLINSNORTON
GRAHAM
TREGO
ROOKS
ELLISWALLACE LOGAN
PHILLIPS SMITH
RUSSELL
OSBORNE
RUSHSCOTTWICHITA
HAMILTON
GREELEY
EDWARDS
KIOWA
NESSLANE
FINNEYKEARNY
MORTONMEADE
GRAY
SEWARD
HASKELL
STANTON
STEVENSCOMANCHECLARK
GRANT
PAWNEE
HODGEMAN
FORD
BARTON
PRATT
BARBER
STAFFORD
70
147
54
283
183
283
183156
CHEYENNEDECATUR
SHERIDAN
GOVE
SHERMAN THOMAS
RAWLINSNORTON
GRAHAM
TREGO
ROOKS
ELLISWALLACE LOGAN
PHILLIPS SMITH
RUSSELL
OSBORNE
RUSHSCOTTWICHITA
HAMILTON
GREELEY
EDWARDS
KIOWA
NESSLANE
FINNEYKEARNY
MORTONMEADE
GRAY
SEWARD
HASKELL
STANTON
STEVENSCOMANCHECLARK
GRANT
PAWNEE
HODGEMAN
FORD
BARTON
PRATT
BARBER
STAFFORD
70
144
147
964
5456
283
183283
283
160
183156
83
UNIT 2
UNIT 17
UNIT 18
ANTELOPE UNITSFIREARM & MUZZLELOADER
ANTELOPE UNITSARCHERY
ARCHERYBag limit: One (1) buck, doe, or fawn antelope
Archery permits are valid during archery season only. Permits areunlimited (one per hunter) and may be purchased over-the-counterby residents and nonresidents.
RESIDENT MUZZLELOADER (application online only)Bag limit: One (1) buck, doe, or fawn antelope
Muzzleloader permits are valid in unit specified on permit only.Unfilled muzzleloader permits are valid during muzzleloader-onlyand regular firearm seasons using muzzleloading equipment only.Only Kansas residents or tenants may apply for this permit.
RESIDENT FIREARM(application online only)Bag limit: One (1) buck, doe, or fawn antelope
Firearm permits are valid in unit specified on permit during firearmseason only. Firearm permits allow use of all legal hunting equipment forantelope. Only Kansas residents or tenants may apply for this permit.
LANDOWNER/TENANT(application online only)Bag limit: One (1) buck, doe, or fawn antelope
Half of the antelope permits in each unit are set aside for landown-er/tenants. Applicant must qualify as a landowner or as a tenant inthe unit or units for which the applicant applies. Members of theimmediate family who are domiciled with a landowner or tenant mayapply for a resident antelope permit as a landowner or as a tenant,but at least 80 acres must be owned by such landowner or operatedby such tenant for each individual applying. Equipment and unitrestrictions listed on permit apply.
YOUTH PERMITS (15 and younger)Reduced price youth permits are valid for the seasons just as any
other permit.
PERMIT DESCRIPTIONS
Antelope permits (other than archery), are by drawthrough online application only. Applicants who do nothave Internet access can make application by calling (620)672-5911. There is a $6.50 nonrefundable application fee forunsuccessful applicants. Unsuccessful applicants willearn a preference point for the following year’s draw. Askfor Big Game. Application deadline for the 2012 antelopedraw is June 8. Applicants can view draw results online twoto four weeks after the close of the application period.Results are posted on our website at the same location asapplication. Successful applicants should receive permitsfour to six weeks after application deadline.
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BIG GAME — ELK
APPLICATIONS (RESIDENTS ONLY)
ELK MAPCHEYENNE
DECATUR
SHERIDAN
GOVE
SHERMAN THOMAS
RAWLINSNORTON
GRAHAM
TREGO
ROOKS
ELLISWALLACE LOGAN
PHILLIPS SMITH
RUSSELL
OSBORNE
RUSH
OTTAWA
ELLSWORTH
LINCOLN
MITCHELL
CLOUD
JEWELL WASHINGTONREPUBLIC
CLAY
DICKINSON
SALINE GEARYWABAUNSEE
POTTAWATOMIE
NEMAHA
MARSHALL
RILEY
JEFF
ERSO
N
JACKSON
ATCHISON
DONIPHAN
BROWN
JOHNSONDOUGLAS
SHAWNEE
LEAV
EN-
WO
RTH
MORRIS
WYANDOTTE
SCOTTWICHITA
HAMILTON
GREELEY
EDWARDS
KIOWA
NESSLANE
FINNEYKEARNY
MORTONMEADE
GRAY
SEWARD
HASKELL
STANTON
STEVENSCOMANCHECLARK
GRANT
PAWNEE
HODGEMAN
FORD
BARTON
PRATT
BARBER
STAFFORD
RICE
COWLEY
SEDGWICK
HARVEY
BUTLER
CHASE
McPHERSON
RENO
KINGMAN
HARPER
SUMNER
MARION
LYON
ELK
GREENWOOD
CHAUTAUQUA
BOURBON
CRAWFORDNEOSHO
WILSON
MONT- GOMERY LABETTE CHEROKEE
MIAMI
WOODSON
ALLEN
COFFEY ANDERSON LINN
FRANKLIN
OSAGE
UNIT 1
UNIT 3
UNIT2
SEASONS OUTSIDE FORT RILEY(STATEWIDE EXCEPT MORTON COUNTY)
Muzzleloader Season: Sept. 1- Oct. 2Archery Season: Sept. 19 - Dec. 31Firearm Season: Nov. 30-Dec. 11 & Jan. 1-March 15, 2012
Most elk in Kansas are found on the Fort Riley Military Reservation.A free-ranging herd of wild elk on the 100,000-acre reservation pro-vides limited hunting opportunities, allocated by a lottery drawing.Permits issued through the drawing are divided between military per-sonal stationed on the fort and Kansas general residents, and thosepermits are valid statewide, except for Morton County. Both either sexelk and antlerless only permits are allocated. The state is divided intothree elk hunting units. Unit 1 is an area of Morton County where noelk hunting is currently allowed. Unit 2 is an area around Fort Riley,including parts of Clay, Dickinson, Riley and Geary counties. Unit 2Ais the Fort Riley reservation. Unit 3 is the remaining part of the state.
Applications for the limited permits were due the second Friday inJuly (July 8, 2011), and must be made online. Applicants without inter-net access may call 620-672-0728. Once a hunter receives an either-sex elk permit in the drawing, he or she is not eligible to apply for aneither-sex elk permit again. A hunter who receives an antlerless-onlyelk permit in the drawing is not eligible to apply for another antlerless-only permit for a five-year period. Unsuccessful applicants will receivebonus points to increase their odds of drawing limited permits in sub-sequent drawings.
Wild elk do exist on private lands in other areas of the state,although they are rare and difficult to locate. Since 2010, unlimitedresident and landowner/tenant elk permits (not valid in units 1 and 2)have been available over the counter to allow the harvest of elk caus-ing crop damage or other conflicts and for landowners to have theopportunity to maintain elk at desired numbers on their property.
KANSAS ELK MANAGEMENT
Any-Elk: any bull, spike, cow, or calf elk.
Antlerless-Only Elk: any elk without a visible antler plainly protrud-ing from the skull.
LEGAL DEFINITIONS FOR ELK
Fort Riley elk permits are by draw through online applicationonly. Applicants who do not have internet access can make appli-cation by calling (620) 672-5911. There is a $6.50 nonrefundableapplication fee for unsuccessful applicants. Unsuccessful applicants willearn a bonus point for subsequent years’ drawings. Ask for Big Game.Application deadline for the 2012 elk draw is July 13, 2012.Applicants can view draw results online two to four weeks afterthe close of the application period on our website at the samelocation application was made. Successful applicants shouldreceive permits four to six weeks after application deadline.
ANY-ELK(general resident, landowner/tenant, hunt-own-land)
Bag limit: One (1) bull, spike, cow, or calf elkPermit is valid during any season and using equipment authorized
for that season.
ANTLERLESS-ONLY ELK(general resident, landowner/tenant, hunt-own-land)
Bag limit: One (1) Elk without a visible antler protruding from skullPermit is valid during any season and using equipment authorized
for that season.
YOUTH PERMITS (15 and younger)Reduced price resident youth permits are valid for the seasons, just
as any other permit.
PERMIT DESCRIPTIONS
SEASONS ON FORT RILEYMuzzleloader & Archery Season: Sept. 1- Oct. 2Season For Any-Elk Permit Holders: Oct. 1- Dec. 31Antlerless Only Segments: First Segment, Oct. 1-31
Second Segment, Nov. 1-30Third Segment, Dec. 1-31
MORTON
STANTON
ST
EV
EN
S
CO
LO
RA
DO
OKLAHOMA
Co. Rd. V
Co. Rd. 9
Co. Rd. 23
Co. Rd. 24
27
51
51
Rolla
Elkhart
Richfield
Colorado/KansasState Line
Oklahoma/KansasState Line
UNIT 1
CLAY
DICKINSON
RILEY
RILEY
POTTAWATOMIE
GEARY
GEARY
FORTRILEY
22nd Rd.
Green/Randolph
Rd
Exit313
Exit295
JunctionCity
Manhattan
Randolph
Leonardville
Green
Turnoff toTuttle Creek Reservoir Dam
TUTTLECREEKRESERVOIR
Riley
Wakefield
77
24
70
177
18
15
16
UNIT2
UNIT2A
25
LICENSES / STAMPSAll waterfowl hunters 16 and older must
have a federal Migratory Bird Hunting andConservation Stamp, and all hunters who arerequired to obtain a license must also have aKansas State Waterfowl Habitat Stamp and aKansas Harvest Information Program (HIP)stamp before hunting ducks, geese, or mer-gansers. (Those not required to have aKansas hunting license include people hunt-ing their own land, and residents 15 andyounger or 65 and older.)
Kansas HIP Stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.50State Waterfowl Stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7Federal Waterfowl Stamp . . . . . . . . .$16.5048-Hour Waterfowl Licese . . . . . . . .$27.50
48-Hour Waterfowl license holders are notrequired to purchase a hunting license, butall other stamps apply.
Federal stamps must be signed across theface of the stamp. Federal stamps are avail-able at the U.S. Postal Service and KDWPToffices. State stamp issues must be signed.State stamps are available at all KDWPToffices and the website.
Waterfowl stamps are not required to huntcoots, doves, rails, snipe, woodcock, orsandhill cranes. A HIP stamp is required,unless exempt.
METHODS OF TAKEBow and arrow, falconry, or shotgun no larg-er than 10-gauge. Shotguns must be inca-pable of holding more than three shells.
NON-TOXIC SHOTKansas requires non-toxic shot for hunting
ALL migratory game birds except doves andwoodcock. This includes ducks, geese,coots, mergansers, rails, sandhill cranes,and snipe. Legal shot is steel, bismuth-tin,tungsten-polymer, tungsten-iron, tungstenmatrix, tungsten-nickle-iron, tungsten-iron-nickel-tin, and steel shot coated with copper,nickel, zinc chromate, or zinc chloride.
It is illegal to possess lead shot while huntingwaterfowl or hunting in a Non-Toxic-Shot-Onlyarea. “Possession" means that lead shot can-not be in a hunter’s gun, pockets, or in reachwhile in the process of hunting. Lead shot left ina vehicle is not considered “in possession.”
ILLEGAL METHODSSink boxes, live decoys, baiting, electron-
ic calls, and pursuit with any motorized con-veyance or sailboat are illegal. When huntingfrom a motor craft or sailboat, the motormust be turned off or the sail furled andprogress ceased.
NON-TOXIC-SHOT-ONLYAREAS
In these areas, non-toxic shot is the onlyshotgun load allowed, whether ducks, uplandgame, or other small game are being hunted.
• Benedictine Bottoms Wildlife Area• Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area• Flint Hills Nat’l Wildlife Refuge (NWR)• Herron Playa Wildlife Area• Isabel Wetlands Wildlife Area• Jamestown Wildlife Area• Kirwin NWR• Marais des Cygnes NWR• Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area• McPherson Wetlands Wildlife Area• Neosho Wildlife Area• Otter Creek Wildlife Area• Quivira NWR• Slate Creek Wildlife Area• Stein Playa Wildlife Area• Texas Lake Wildlife Area• Wild Turkey Playa Wildlife Area• other areas as posted
NOTE: Birds such as pelicans, cor-morants, grebes, herons, gulls, andshorebirds not listed in this brochure areillegal to take or possess under federaland state law.
REFUGE AREASMany state and federal wildlife areas have
refuges as well as public hunting areas.These refuge areas are usually closed tohunting from Oct.1-Apr. 1. Be aware of refugelocations and other regulations specific tohunting areas.
POSSESSIONNo person shall possess more migratory
game birds taken in the United States thanthe possession limit or aggregate possessionlimit, whichever applies.
No person shall possess, have in custody,or transport more than the daily bag limit oraggregate daily bag limit, whichever applies,of migratory game birds, tagged or nottagged, at or between the place where takenand either (a) his automobile or principalmeans of land transportation; or (b) his per-sonal abode or temporary or transient placeof lodging; or (c) a migratory bird preserva-tion facility; or (d) a post office; or (e) a com-mon carrier facility.
No person may receive, possess, or giveto another, any freshly killed migratory gamebirds as a gift, except at the personal abodesof the donor or donee, unless such birdshave a tag attached, signed by the hunterwho took the birds, stating the hunter’saddress, the total number and species ofbirds and the date such birds were taken.
TAGGING/CUSTODYNo person shall put or leave any migratory
game birds at any place (other than his per-sonal abode), or in the custody of another per-son for picking, cleaning, processing, ship-ping, transportation, or storage (includingtemporary storage), or for the purpose of hav-ing taxidermy services performed, unlesssuch birds have a tag attached, signed by thehunter, stating his address, the total numberand species of birds, and the date such birdswere killed. Migratory game birds being trans-ported in any vehicle as the personal baggageof the possessor shall not be considered asbeing in storage or temporary storage.
No person shall receive or have in custodyany migratory game birds belonging toanother person unless such birds are taggedas required.
TRANSPORTINGOne fully-feathered wing and/or head must
remain attached to migratory birds (exceptmourning and white-winged doves) whentransported.
Migratory game birds given to another per-son, taxidermist, storage facility, or commer-cial processor must be tagged with the sig-nature and address of the hunter and thenumber, species, and date taken.
Migratory birds packed for shipping mustbe clearly marked with the name andaddress of the shipper and addressee, aswell as the number and species of birds.
BANDED-BIRD HOTLINEHunters are reminded to report all bands.
Data obtained from band recoveries is veryimportant in determining population charac-teristics and monitoring bird movements anddistribution. This information is needed toestablish or modify migratory game birdhunting seasons, and to improve habitat andharvest management strategies.
If you shoot a banded bird, report it throughthe toll-free banded bird hotline, 1- 800-327-BAND, or online at www.reportband.gov.Once you report the band, you will receiveinformation on where and when the bird wasbanded. Bands do NOT need to be returnedto the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, it isyours to keep. For more information on birdbanding please vist KDWPT webpage. Helpus learn more about migratory birds byreporting all banded birds.
MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS
GENERAL MIGRATORY GAME BIRD REGULATIONS
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MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS
FEDERAL LAWS ON BAITING MIGRATORY GAME BIRDSBaited area means any area on which salt,
grain, or other feed has been placed,exposed, deposited, distributed, or scattered,if that salt, grain, or other feed could serve asa lure or attraction for migratory game birdsto, on, or over areas where hunters areattempting to take them. Any such area willremain a baited area for ten days following thecomplete removal of all such salt, grain, orother feed.
Baiting means the direct or indirect placing,exposing, depositing, distributing, or scatter-ing of salt, grain, or other feed that couldserve as a lure or attraction for migratorygame birds to, on, or over any areas wherehunters are attempting to take them.
It is legal to take migratory game birdsincluding waterfowl, coots, and cranes, on orover the following lands or areas that are nototherwise baited areas:
• standing crops or flooded standingcrops (including aquatics);
• standing, flooded, or manipulated natu-ral vegetation; flooded harvested crop-lands; or lands or areas where seeds orgrains have been scattered solely as theresult of a normal agricultural planting,harvesting, post-harvest manipulation ornormal soil stabilization practice;
• from a blind or other place of conceal-ment camouflaged with natural vegetation;
• from a blind or other place of conceal-ment camouflaged with vegetation fromagricultural crops, as long as such cam-ouflaging does not result in the exposing,depositing, distributing or scattering ofgrain or other feed; or
• standing or flooded standing agricultur-al crops where grain is inadvertentlyscattered solely as a result of a hunterentering or exiting a hunting area, plac-ing decoys, or retrieving downed birds.
It is legal to take migratory game birds,except waterfowl, coots and cranes, on or overlands or areas that are not otherwise baitedareas, and where grain or other feed has beendistributed or scattered solely as the result ofmanipulation of an agricultural crop or otherfeed on the land where grown, or solely as theresult of a normal agricultural operation.
Manipulation means the alteration of natu-ral vegetation or agricultural crops by activi-ties that include but are not limited to mowing,shredding, discing, rolling, chopping, tram-pling, flattening, burning, or herbicide treat-ments. The term manipulation does notinclude the distributing or scattering of grain,seed, or other feed after removal from or stor-age on the field where grown.
Natural vegetation means any non-agricul-tural, native, or naturalized plant species thatgrows at a site in response to planting or from
existing seeds or other propagules. The termnatural vegetation does not include plantedmillet. However, planted millet that grows onits own in subsequent years after the year ofplanting is considered natural vegetation.
Normal agricultural planting, harvesting, orpost-harvest manipulation means a plantingor harvesting undertaken for the purpose ofproducing and gathering a crop, or manipula-tion after such harvest and removal of grain,that is conducted in accordance with officialrecommendations of State ExtensionSpecialists of the Cooperative ExtensionService of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Normal agricultural operation means a nor-mal agricultural planting, harvesting, post-har-vest manipulation, or agricultural practice thatis conducted in accordance with official rec-ommendations of State Extension Specialistsof the Cooperative Extension Service of theU.S. Department of Agriculture.
Normal soil stabilization practice means aplanting for agricultural soil erosion control orpost-mining land reclamation conducted inaccordance with official recommendations ofState Extension Specialists of theCooperative Extension Service of the U.S.Department of Agriculture for agricultural soilerosion control.
For more information about federal migrato-ry bird laws visit http://www.kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/Hunting/Migratory-Birds/Federal-Migratory-Bird-Regulations
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MALLARD
DUCK IDENTIFICATION
EARLY MIGRANT SEASONS/LIMITS
MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS
DOVE(MOURNING, WHITE-WINGED,
EURASIAN, RINGED)
TEAL
WOODCOCK
COMMON SNIPESeason: Sept. 1-Dec. 16Area Open: StatewideDaily Bag Limit: 8Possession Limit: 16 Stamps Required: See “Licenses/Stamps”
on Page 25
Season: Sept. 1-Nov. 9Area Open: StatewideDaily Bag Limit: 25Possession Limit: 25 Stamps Required: See “Licenses/Stamps”
on Page 25
Season: Oct. 15-Nov. 28Area Open: StatewideDaily Bag Limit: 3Possession Limit: 6 Stamps Required: See “Licenses/Stamps”
on Page 25
High Plains, West of U.S. 283: Sept. 17-25Low Plains, East of U.S. 283: Sept. 10-25Daily Bag Limit: 4 Possession Limit: 8 Stamps Required: See “Licenses/Stamps”
on Page 25
Texas P&W Photo Lee Richardson Zoo Photo
MOURNING
DOVE IDENTIFICATION
WHITE-WINGED
EURASIAN COLLARED
RINGED TURTLE
PINTAIL
CANVASBACK
SHOOTING HOURSShooting hours are one-halfhour before sunrise to sun-set for all migratory gamebird seasons, except sand-hill crane (see Page 28).
Report All Banded Migratory Birds1-800-327-BAND,
or online at www.reportband.gov.
KNOW YOUR DUCKS!Is it a redhead or a canvasback? A pin-tail or a mallard? Be sure with the free IDbook shown above. Phone (620) 672-5911.
RAIL (VIRGINIA, SORA)
EXOTIC DOVE(EURASIAN, RINGED)
Season: Nov. 20-Feb. 28, 2012Area Open: StatewideDaily Bag Limit: No limit, a feathered wing must
remain attached while being transported.Possession Limit: No limitStamps Required: None
Season: Sept. 1-Oct. 31 and Nov. 5-13 (all fourspecies)
Area Open: StatewideDaily Bag Limit: The daily bag limit of 15
applies to mourning and white-wingeddoves, "single species or in combination."No limit on Eurasian collared or ringed tur-tle doves, but any taken in addition to themourning and white-winged dove daily bagmust have a fully-feathered wing attachedwhile being transported.
Possession Limit: Twice the daily bag limit. Stamps Required: See “Licenses/Stamps”
on Page 25
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MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS
DUCK ZONES
CHEYENNEDECATUR
SHERIDAN
GOVE
SHERMAN THOMAS
RAWLINS NORTON
GRAHAM
TREGO
ROOKS
ELLISWALLACE LOGAN
PHILLIPS SMITH
RUSSELL
OSBORNE
RUSH
OTTAWA
ELLSWORTH
LINCOLN
MITCHELL
CLOUD
JEWELL WASHINGTONREPUBLIC
CLAY
DICKINSON
SALINE GEARYWABAUNSEE
POTTAWATOMIE
NEMAHAMARSHALL
RILEY
JEFF
ERSO
N
JACKSON
ATCHISON
DONIPHAN
BROWN
JOHNSONDOUGLAS
SHAWNEE
LEAV
EN-
WO
RTH
MORRIS
WYANDOTTE
SCOTTWICHITA
HAMILTON
GREELEY
EDWARDS
KIOWA
NESSLANE
FINNEYKEARNY
MORTONMEADE
GRAY
SEWARD
HASKELLSTANTON
STEVENSCOMANCHECLARK
GRANT
PAWNEEHODGEMAN
FORD
BARTON
PRATT
BARBER
STAFFORD
RICE
COWLEY
SEDGWICK
HARVEY
BUTLER
CHASE
McPHERSON
RENO
KINGMAN
HARPER SUMNER
MARION
LYON
ELK
GREENWOOD
CHAUTAUQUA
BOURBON
CRAWFORDNEOSHOWILSON
MONT- GOMERY
LABETTE CHEROKEE
MIAMI
WOODSON ALLEN
COFFEY ANDERSON LINN
FRANKLIN
OSAGE
1354 4
18
9
96
96
68
6119
148
24
36 36
5656
77
77
54
24
281
281183
183
199
5056
183400
35
35
128
Glen ElderReservoir
LovewellReservoir
WebsterReservoir
KanopolisReservoir
QuiviraNWR
CheyenneBottoms
KirwinReservoir
JamestownWA
RP Co.30 Rd.
MP Co.14th Ave.
FO Co.Rd. 126
MP Co.Arapaho Rd.
BU Co.NE 150th St.
CD Co.40th Rd.
RP Co.50 Rd.
McPhersonWetlands
SOUTHEASTZONE
EARLYZONE
LATEZONE
LATEZONE
283
283
283
HIGH PLAINSZONE
HIGH PLAINS LOW PLAINS
LATE MIGRANT SEASONS/LIMITS
DUCKHigh Plains Zone: Oct. 8-Jan. 2, 2012 and
Jan. 21-29, 2012Low Plains Early Zone: Oct. 8-Dec. 4 and
Dec. 17 - Jan. 1, 2012Low Plains Late Zone: Oct. 29-Jan. 1, 2012
and Jan. 21-29, 2012Low Plains Southeast Zone: Nov. 5-Jan.8,
2012 and Jan. 21-29, 2012Daily Bag Limit: 6 (see above) Possession Limit: twice the daily bag limit Stamps Required: See “Licenses/Stamps”
on Page 25
YOUTHHigh Plains Zone: Oct. 1-2Low Plains Early Zone: Oct. 1-2Low Plains Late Zone: Oct. 22-23Low Plains Southeast Zone: Oct. 22-23Daily Bag Limit: same as regular seasonsPossession Limit: same as regular sea-
sons. Youth waterfowl seasons includeducks, geese, coots, and mergansers.
Stamps Required: See “Licenses/Stamps”on Page 25
FALCONRYSeason: Same as regular seasonsHigh Plains Extended Season: NoneEarly Zone Extended Season: Feb. 25 - March 10, 2012Late Zone Extended Season: Feb. 25 - March 10, 2012Southwest Zone Extended Season: Feb. 25 - March 10, 2012Daily Bag Limit: No more than three migratory birds, including coot, dove, rail, crow, snipe,
woodcock, and any migratory species – in combination such as one dove, one duck, and onewoodcock or three doves. (Falconers may not exceed other limits on migratory birds. Be sureto check bag limits in this summary.)
COOTSeason: Same as duck seasonsArea Open: StatewideDaily Bag Limit: 15Possession Limit: 30Stamps Required: See “Licenses/Stamps”
on Page 25
Six ducks is the daily bag limit, which mayinclude no more than one cansvasback, tworedheads, two pintails, two scaup, threewood ducks, and five mallards (only two ofwhich may be hens).
The daily bag may comprise six of anyother duck, such as six teal, six gadwall, orsix wigeon.
MERGANSERSSeason: Same as duck seasonsArea Open: StatewideDaily Bag Limit: 5Possession Limit: 10
The merganser limit is five, including nomore than two hooded mergansers
Stamps Required: See “Licenses/Stamps”on Page 25
DUCK LIMITS
During youth season, hunters 15and younger may hunt under thesupervision of an adult 18 or older.The adult may NOT hunt.
SHOOTING HOURSShooting hours are one-half
hour before sunrise to sunset forall migratory bird seasons, exceptsandhill crane (see Page 28).
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PERMITSIn addition to a hunting license (if
required), a federal sandhill crane huntingpermit issued through and validated by theKansas Department of Wildlife, Parks andTourism is required to hunt cranes. Cranepermits obtained in other states are not validin Kansas. The validated permit ($7.50 vali-dation fee) is available at KDWPT offices orany vendor location.
All sandhill crane hunters must take anonline crane identification test beforeobtaining a sandhill crane permit. The testmay be found at the KDWPT website. Justtype “Sandhill Crane Test” in the searchbox.
Non-toxic shot is required for sandhillcrane hunting. Lead shot may not be pos-sessed while crane hunting.
SEASON AND BAG LIMITSeason: Nov. 9-Jan. 5, 2012Shooting Hours: one-half hour AFTER sun-
rise to 2 p.m. Nov. 9-30, and sunrise to 2p.m. Dec.1-Jan. 5, 2012
Daily bag limit: 3Possession Limit: 6Stamps Required: See “Licenses/Stamps”
on Page 25
CHEYENNEDECATUR
SHERIDAN
GOVE
SHERMAN THOMAS
RAWLINSNORTON
GRAHAM
TREGO
ROOKS
ELLISWALLACE LOGAN
PHILLIPS SMITH
RUSSELL
OSBORNE
RUSH
OTTAWA
ELLSWORTH
LINCOLN
MITCHELL
CLOUD
JEWELL WASHINGTONREPUBLIC
CLAY
DICKINSON
SALINE GEARYWABAUNSEE
POTTAWATOMIE
NEMAHA
MARSHALL
RILEY JEFF
ERSO
N
JACKSON
ATCHISON
DONIPHAN
BROWN
JOHNSONDOUGLAS
SHAWNEE
LEAV
EN-
WO
RTH
MORRIS
WYANDOTTE
SCOTTWICHITA
HAMILTON
GREELEY
EDWARDS
KIOWA
NESSLANE
FINNEYKEARNY
MORTONMEADE
GRAY
SEWARD
HASKELL
STANTON
STEVENSCOMANCHECLARK
GRANT
PAWNEEHODGEMAN
FORD
BARTON
PRATT
BARBER
STAFFORD
RICE
COWLEY
SEDGWICK
HARVEY
BUTLER
CHASE
McPHERSON
RENO
KINGMAN
HARPER SUMNER
MARION
LYON
ELK
GREENWOOD
CHAUTAUQUA
BOURBON
CRAWFORDNEOSHO
WILSON
MONT- GOMERY
LABETTE CHEROKEE
MIAMI
WOODSON
ALLEN
COFFEY ANDERSON LINN
FRANKLIN
OSAGE
135
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Quivira and Kirwin National Wildlife Refuges are closed to crane hunting.
SANDHILLCRANE UNIT CLOSED
TO CRANE HUNTING
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SANDHILL CRANES (SPECIAL PERMIT REQUIRED)
SANDHILL CRANE UNIT
MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS
GOOSE SEASON/LIMITS
LIGHT GEESE(ROSS’, SNOW, BLUE)
Season: Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 and Nov. 9- Feb. 12, 2012Daily Bag Limit: 20Possession Limit: NoneConservation Order: Feb. 13 - April 30, 2012Stamps Required: See “Licenses/Stamps” on Page 25
LIGHT GOOSE CONSERVATION ORDERBy special conservation order, light geese may also be taken from Feb. 13-April 30,2012. During this period, there will be no bag or possession limit on light geese. In addi-tion, participants will be allowed to use unplugged shotguns and electronic calls andtake light geese from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset duringthe period of this conservation order.
WHITE-FRONTED GEESESeason: Oct. 29-Jan. 1, 2012; and Feb. 4-12,
2012. Dark goose seasons and bag limitsare the same statewide.
Daily Bag Limit: 2Possession Limit: 4Stamps Required: See “Licenses/Stamps”
on Page 25
CANADA GEESESeason: Oct. 29-Nov. 6 and Nov. 9-Feb. 12,
2012. Dark goose seasons and bag limitsare the same statewide.
Daily Bag Limit: 3, including BrantPossession Limit: 6Stamps Required: See “Licenses/Stamps”
on Page 25
SHOOTING HOURS: one-half hour AFTER sunrise
to 2 p.m. Nov. 9-30, and sunrise to 2 p.m.
Dec.1-Jan. 5, 2012
BIRD FLUKDWPT collected and tested more than 400 migratory birds during 2010-2011 hunting seasons
and all were negative for High Pathogenic H5N1. Additionally, no H5N1 virus was detected in NorthAmerica during 2010-2011 seasons. The virus is still very active in Asia and parts of Africa and theMiddle East, and still kills approximately 60% of those humans who become infected. Seehttp://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/country/cases_table_2011_06_22/en/index.html
Federal funding has been discontinued for avian influenza surveillance in Kansas during the2011-2012 seasons. More information will be posted on the KDWPT website as it becomesavailable.
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MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS
SANDHILL CRANES (IDENTIFICATION)
ATTENTION SANDHILL CRANE HUNTERS
Sandhill crane and waterfowl hunters need to be aware that whoopingcranes are occurring more frequently in Kansas as the species popula-tion recovers. Cheyenne Bottoms and Quivira areas are importantstopover areas for whooping cranes, and hunters must be able to iden-tify whooping cranes from other game. Whooping cranes and sandhillcranes are similar in size and shape, and can be difficult to distinguishin low light conditions The penalty for shooting a whooping crane is afine of up to $100,000 and/or up to one year in prison. For more infor-mation, go to: http://www.kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/Hunting/Migratory-Birds/Sandhill-Crane. All sandhill crane hunters must complete anonline crane identification test before obtaining a sandhill crane permit.The test can be found at https://secure.ksfishandwildlife.org/crane/.
Sandhill cranes are generally an even gray in color with a patchof red above the eye. Whooping cranes are generally white exceptfor the distinct black wingtips. Juvenile whooping cranes will have arust color throughout the white plumage. Whooping cranes are larg-er than sandhills.
When hunting sandhill cranes, be especially careful during lowlight or backlit conditions. The above backlit photos show a sandhillcrane and a whooping crane. If there is any doubt, don’t shoot!
SANDHILL CRANE
WHOOPING CRANE
SNOW GOOSEBob Gress Photo
WHOOPING CRANESANDHILL CRANE
The test can be found at https://secure.ksfishandwildlife.org/crane .
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FURBEARING ANIMALS
FURBEARER DEFINED
Species legally taken as furbearing ani-mals in Kansas are badger, bobcat, beaver,gray fox, red fox, swift fox, mink, muskrat,opossum, otter, raccoon, striped skunk, andweasel.
FURHARVESTER EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONPersons born on or after July 1, 1966,
must successfully complete a furharvestereducation course approved by KDWPT topurchase a furharvester license or hunt, run,or trap furbearers or trap coyotes on landsother than their own. Course information:(620) 672-5911 or www.kdwpt.state.ks.us.
FURHARVESTER LICENSEA furharvester license is required to hunt,
trap, or pursue (run) furbearing animals (seePage 31), or to sell their pelts. A furharvesterlicense is required to trap coyotes, and ahunting license is required to hunt them. Thesame license required to take coyotes isrequired to sell their pelts.
Unlicensed, non-participating observersmay accompany a licensed furharvester butmay not carry or use equipment, controldogs, or otherwise assist with furharvestingactivities.
Residents 15 and younger may purchasea junior furharvester license at a reducedprice.
FURHARVESTER LICENSE EXEMPTIONSThe following persons are not required to
have a furharvester license:
• owners of land or tenants of land leasedor rented for agricultural purposes, andimmediate family members living withthem, while furharvesting on this land;
• residents 13 and younger accompaniedby a licensed furharvester;
• legally-defined Native American Kansasresidents (must apply for free license);
• nonresidents using field trial permitsissued by KDWPT.
This applies to furharvesting only; afurharvester license is required of theseexempt individuals when selling furbearersor their pelts.
LEGAL EQUIPMENTFurbearer and Coyote Hunting –
firearms (except fully automatic), bow andarrow, and crossbow.
Furbearer and Coyote Trapping – smooth-jawed foothold traps, body-grip-ping traps, box traps, cage traps, snares,colony traps, and deadfalls.
ARTIFICIAL LIGHTFurbearers and coyotes may be taken at
night, but use of artificial light, includingoptics that project or amplify light, is prohibit-ed. However, hand-held, battery-poweredflashlights, hat lamps, or hand-held lanternsmay be used to take trapped furbearers,trapped coyotes, or furbearers treed by dogswith .17 and .22 rimfire rifles and handguns.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
Calls, lures, baits, and decoys may beused to take furbearers and coyotes.
TRAP SIZERESTRICTIONS
The following may only be used in watersets: body-gripping traps with jaw-spreads 8inches or greater; and foothold traps withjaw-spreads greater than 7 inches.
“Water set” means any trapping device inwhich the gripping portion is placed at leasthalf-submerged in flowing or impoundedwaters and remains in contact with the water.
SNARESSnares are prohibited in dryland sets with-
in 50 feet of the outside edge of a public roador within five feet of a fence bordering a pub-lic road. Landowners and tenants or theirfamily members or agents may use snares inrights-of-way adjacent to their lands.
TRAP TAGGING & TENDINGAll traps, including snares and deadfalls,
must be tagged with the user's name andaddress or department-issued KDWPT num-ber. They must be tended and inspected atleast once every day.
FIELD TRIALSCoyotes, gray foxes, opossums, raccoons,
and red foxes (wild or pen-raised) may beused for field trials by permit from KDWPT.
BOBCAT & SWIFT FOXTAGGING
Bobcats and swift foxes must be pelttagged within 7 days of seasons’ end. Tagsshould be kept with mounted specimens.
ANIMAL DAMAGE CONTROLExcept for spotted skunk, furbearer pelts
and carcasses may be kept after damagecontrol activities if:
• damage control is done during trappingseason and the person doing it is underthe season bag limit and has a furhar-vester license (if required), or
• the person doing damage control out-side established seasons has a wildlifecontrol permit issued by KDWPT.
HABITAT PROTECTEDIt is unlawful to destroy any muskrat
house, beaver dam, mink run, or any hole,den, or runway of any furbearer, or to cutdown or destroy any tree that is the home orrefuge of any furbearer. However, ownersand legal occupants of land may cut downtrees or kill furbearers found in or near build-ings, or animals doing damage if non-lethalefforts have failed.
DISPOSING OFA fur dealer's license is required to buy
raw pelts of furbearers or coyotes, andfurharvesters may sell raw pelts only tolicensed fur dealers. A furharvester’s licenseis required to sell furbearers, even if taken onone’s own land.
Skinned carcasses and meat of furbearersmay be sold or given away, and raw furs,pelts, or skins of furbearers may be givenaway if a written notice including the seller’sor donor’s name, address, and furharvesterlicense number accompanies the carcass,pelt, or meat. A bobcat, otter, or swift fox tagshall meet this requirement.
Live, wild-caught furbearers and coyotesmay not be sold or purchased in Kansas.
Restrictions above apply to Internet sales.
SPOTTED SKUNK REPORTSKDWPT is interested in the status of spot-
ted skunks in Kansas. All captures should bepromptly reported to the Emporia office,(620) 342-0658, or a local KDWPT employ-ee. Inadvertent capture of this species shallnot be deemed illegal if the capture is imme-diately reported and/or the animal is immedi-ately released.
If you see a spotted skunk or its sign,please contact the Emporia office to report it.
GENERAL REGULATIONS
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SEASON/LIMITS
BOBCAT PERMIT(NONRESIDENT)
Season (statewide): Nov. 16-Feb. 15, 2012Permit Limit: One bobcat per permitMethods Of Take: firearms (except fully auto-
matic), bow and arrow, and crossbow.Trapping is not allowed with this permit.
Shooting Hours: One-half hour before sun-rise to one-half hour after sunset.
Tagging: Carcass tags must be filled outand attached at the site of kill. Export tagsmust be obtained from KDWPT within 7days of bobcat harvest.
The nonresident bobcat permit isdesigned to allow the take of one bobcatfor $102.50 without having to purchase a$252.50 nonresident furharvester license.
BEAVER TRAPPINGSeason Dates (statewide):
Nov. 16-March 31, 2012Possession Limit: No limit
HUNTING/TRAPPINGSpecies: Badger, bobcat, mink, muskrat,
opossum, raccoon, swift fox, red fox, grayfox, striped skunk, weasel
Season Dates (statewide): Nov. 16-Feb. 15,2012
Possession Limit: No limitNOTE: All furbearer hunting, trapping, and
running seasons begin at 12 noon on openingday and close at midnight of closing day.
RUNNINGSpecies: Bobcat, opossum, raccoon, red fox,
gray foxSeason Dates (statewide): March 1-Nov. 1
Legal hours for running furbearers are 24hours daily. Furbearers cannot be killed ortaken during the running season. A furhar-vester license is required to run furbearers.
It is illegal to possess any firearm or otherhunting or trapping equipment while pursuingfurbearers during the running season.
COYOTESeason Dates (statewide): All yearPossession Limit: No limit
There is no closed season for trapping orhunting coyotes. Motor vehicles and radios invehicles may be used to hunt coyotes only.Furharvester license is required to trap andsell; hunting license is required to hunt and sell.
FURBEARING ANIMALS
NO OPEN TRAPPING ORHUNTING SEASON ON
FURBEARERS NOT LISTED.
DISPLAY OF COYOTECARCASSES
It is unlawful for any person to display thecarcass of a coyote. “Carcass” means the bodyof the coyote, either as part or as a whole, andeither with the skin intact or removed. The skinof the coyote, when removed from the body,shall not be considered part of the coyote.
This statute does not apply to the display ofthe carcass of a coyote at a fur market or theuse of the carcass of a coyote for educationaland training purposes.
OTTER TRAPPINGSeason Dates (statewide):
Nov. 16-March 31, 2012 or until thestatewide trapping mortality quota of 100otters is met. Those otters harvested withinthree days of the mortality quota havingbeen met are authorized for harvest.
Season Bag Limit: Two otters per trapper.Each individual who has trapped an ottershall contact KDWPT within 24 hours of takeat (855) 778-6887 (RPT-OTTR). The pelt andskinned carcass shall be presented toKDWPT for tagging within four days of har-vest. The skinned carcass, including skull,shall be surrendered to KDWPT at that time.
It is the trapper’s responsibility to stay awareof the season status. Updates on progresstoward the 100-otter quota can be obtainedby calling (855) 778-6887. Otters incidental-ly taken after the season closes should alsobe reported to this number.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhy do we tag bobcats? Bobcats are listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) in Appendix II, which clas-
sifies them as a “look-alike” species. They are pelt tagged not because they are thought to be scarce (they are not), but because they look like otherspecies of spotted cats that are scarce. By regulating the international bobcat trade, the concept is that the trade in endangered cat species thatcould be laundered as bobcats (because they look like them) is prevented. The tagging process is mandated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serviceas part of its obligation to uphold CITES. A lengthy effort by the United States to delist bobcat from CITES Appendix II recently failed, so some typeof tagging process is likely to remain indefinitely into the future.
Why does season open at noon? We’ve had a noon opener since 1983. This was a compromise between trappers and houndsmen when competi-tion for the furbearer resource between the two groups was much greater than it is today. The concept was that a dawn or dusk opener would havegiven one user group the advantage of a full day (trappers) or night (houndsmen) head start over the other group. A midnight or noon opener wouldgive either group only a half day advantage, which was preferable. The midnight opener was considered problematic for houndsmen who wouldhave been asked to wait until midnight to turn dogs out, so the noon opener was agreed upon. When this issue has been discussed at CommissionMeetings, the Department's recommendation has been to honor the compromise the groups made in the past.
Answers to other furharvesting FAQs can be found on the KDWPT website’s furharvesting page, www.kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/Hunting/Furharvesting.
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These traps are designed to strike small tomedium-sized animals on the neck or bodyand kill them quickly and humanely. Varioussizes exist, but those with a jaw spread 8inches or greater may be used only in watersets. The size 220 (7.5x7.5 inches) is mostcommonly used on land in Kansas, and isusually intended for raccoons. If your dog iscaptured in one of these traps, it can besaved, but you must react quickly and under-stand how the trap functions.
The only way to open the jaws on this trapis to first compress the springs. It is impossi-ble to pull the jaws apart otherwise. Prior tocompressing the springs, try to rotate the
trap to the sides of the dog’s neck so thejaws are not pressing on its windpipe. Thiswill buy you a lot more time to compress thesprings, the first of which should be securedwith the attached safety hook. Once this isaccomplished, you should be able to removethe trap by compressing the second springwith one hand while squeezing the jawstogether (open) with the other. If this fails,compress the second spring and attach thesafety hook to it as you did the first. Thesprings on larger traps may be difficult orimpossible to compress by hand, but byusing a dog leash, belt, or rope, you can cre-ate a pulley system that will allow you toaccomplish the task. Once the springs arecompressed, the trap will easily open allow-ing you to free the dog.
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HOW TO RELEASE A DOG FROM A LAND TRAP
ATTENTION HUNTERSUnless otherwise posted, trapping is allowed on KDWPT managed landsopen to public hunting. Responsible trappers take precautions to avoidcapturing nontarget animals including dogs, but accidents do happen.As a dog owner, you should know the basics about trapping so that ifyour dog does encounter a trap in the field, you’ll know how to react.There are three trap types of which you should be aware.
1. Dog Captured.
2. Compresssprings slightlywith hands.
3. Rotate trap off windpipe.
4. Compress one springwith hands or rope and secure its safety latch.
5. Compress second spring and pull trap jaws open or secureits safety latch.
BODY-GRIPPING TRAP SETSBody-gripping traps may be used in unbaitedtrail sets or baited “bucket” or “cubby” sets.
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These traps are designed to capture the tar-get animal by the foot and hold it alive until thetrapper arrives to remove it. It is critical to under-stand that these traps are designed to captureanimals with minimal or no injury, and your dogis NOT in a life threatening situation if capturedin one. A dog can usually be released from afoothold trap with nothing more than a littlesoreness and perhaps a slight temporary limp.
You must remain calm and read your dog’stemperament in order to safely release it. Inmost cases, you are at greater risk of gettingbitten and harmed by your dog than your dogis of being harmed by the trap. Therefore, itis important to let the dog calm down for aminute prior to taking action. When the dog iscalm enough to safely approach, grab itsecurely by the collar, jaws, or base of thehead so it can’t bite at you, place one foot oneither trap lever, and depress the levers torelease the dog. Recognize that stepping on
the trap levers may hurt the dogmomentarily, so firmly control the headwhen you do this. Do not reach downand attempt to release the trap withyour hands, potentially putting yourhands, arms, and face at risk of bite,unless you are accompanied by some-one who is controlling the dog’s head. Ifassisted, this is best accomplished byattaching a leash to the dog andstretching its head away from thetrapped foot.
HOW TO RELEASE A DOG FROM A LAND TRAP
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS• When securing permission to hunt on private land, always ask the landowner if anyone
is trapping on the property. • Take a minute to handle and familiarize yourself with modern traps when the opportu-
nity arises (i.e. furharvester booth at outdoor show, etc.)• Do not tamper with lawfully set traps or captured wild animals. The law that protects
hunters from harassment also protects trappers from these acts. • If your dog is captured in a trap on an area open to public hunting, report the incident
to the wildlife area manager or to the Emporia Research Office at (620) 342-0658.
Regulated trapping occurs in the fall and winter, and is an important component offurbearer management in Kansas. Tens of thousands of predatory furbearers and coyotesare harvested by trappers annually. It’s difficult to measure the cumulative impact of thisremoval on upland birds and small game, but it’s undoubtedly very beneficial. Trapping isregulated in much the same way as hunting, and trappers who were born after July 1, 1966must have passed a furharvester education course, where they are taught how to trapresponsibly and ethically. Most traps in use today have passed international humanenessstandards for injury, effectiveness, and safety, and are designed to either live-restrain with-out injury or quickly kill the captured animal.
Modern snares are constructed of steelcable and a passively functioning, one-waylock that tightens only as an animal pullsagainst it. They can be set to live-restrain or tokill, depending on the size of the cable, thetype of lock, and whether the animal can tan-gle around trees or brush. The animal’s reac-tion to the snare is also important. Most dogsthat have been tied out or broke to a lead willquickly stop pulling and sit down. In this situa-tion or if the dog is in a live-restrain snare, thedog owner will usually have plenty of time torelease the dog. Conversely, if the dog pullsagainst a kill snare aggressively or hits it at afull run, even if broken to lead, a quickresponse may be necessary in order to savethe dog.
To release your dog from a snare, firstrestrain your dog or detach the snare’s anchorin order to relax the cable, then follow the cableto your dog’s neck. This is where the lock willbe located. By grabbing the lock with one handand the cable just above the lock with theother, you should be able to work the cableback through the lock, thereby enlarging theloop and releasing the dog. Or if the lock ishinged, you may need to grab the upper por-tion of the lock with one hand and compressthe hinge with the other in order to release thecable. Pliers may be helpful for grabbing thelock, but it will probably take cable cutters orlineman’s pliers to cut the cable. Regardless, ifthe loop has really tightened around the dog’sneck, which it will be if the dog is in immediatedanger, it will be very difficult to maneuver pli-ers between the cable and the dog’s neck, andtime is best spent working the cable backthrough the lock.
1. Compress the levers with your feet. Thiswill open the trap and release your dog.
1. Example of snare andtypical locks you mayencounter on snares.
SNARE SETSSnares are usually set in trails and hard to detect so that an animal walking down thetrail will put its head though the loop.
FOOTHOLD TRAP SETSFoothold traps are usually covered withdirt and can be hard to detect, but bones,small holes or hanging or unusuallyplaced feathers or fur may be an indicator.
2. Rotate lock and feedcable back through lock.
FOOTHOLD TRAPS
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The areas listed here have special restrictions in addition to KDWPT regulations on depart-ment lands and waters. This can mean restrictions on seasons, equipment, species, bag lim-its, special permits, or other conditions that are in addition to statewide restrictions. For moreinformation, contact individual offices listed here or on Page 3.
Brochures and complete public lands regulations are available by phoning (620) 672-5911,downloading from the KDWPT website, or ordering from the website at www.kdwpt.state.ks.us.
Camping is allowed in designated areas only.Dogs must be confined to leash, vehicle, trailer, or cabin except in areas open to hunting dur-
ing legal season, authorized field trials, or non-commercial training. Horses are confined toroads, parking lots, and designated trails.
Hunting and trapping, field trials, and dog training may be further restricted or prohibited oncertain KDWPT properties. Competitive events require special permits.
Brzon WAPhone: (785) 753-4971.Location: 4 mi. W, 7 N of Belleville.Acres: 320.Camping: NoBoating: NAEquipment Restrictions: NA.Other: Area open to hunting by special huntpermit Oct. 1-March 1. Area open to huntingwithout special permit March 2- Sept. 30.Novice/Mentor only dove hunting Sept. 1-15.
Cedar Bluff WAPhone: (785) 726-3212.Location: 13 mi. S of Ogallah.Acres: 9,825 land, 4,000 water.Camping: No.Boating: Yes.Equipment Restrictions: Youth/Mentor areasShotgun and Archery only.Other: Special Hunts available for select areas.Refuges: Various portions have different dateswhen in effect; visit website for details.Several roads are closed seasonally as posted;visit website for details.
Francis Wach WAPhone: (785) 425-6775.Location: 11 mi. N, 3 E of Agra.Acres: 800 acres.Camping: No.Boating: NA.Equipment Restrictions: NA.
Glen Elder WAPhone: (785) 545-3345.Location: Near Cawker City, Downs, andGlen Elder.Acres: 12,500 land, 12,500 water.Camping: No.Boating: Yes.Equipment Restrictions: NA.Other: Special hunts available in selectedareas. Refuges: Various portions have differentdates in effect; visit website for details.Mentor/Novice access only: Walnut Creek Areaall species all seasons. Free daily hunt permitrequired, available at kiosks and parking areas.Handicapped hunting access area by permit;phone (785) 545-3345. Shooting range opendaylight hours, 1 mile S of Downs.
Gove Public Domain LandsPhone: (785) 726-3212.Location: 23 mi. S, 1 W of Quinter.Acres: 160.Camping: No.Boating: NA.Equipment Restrictions: NA.Other:
Griswold WAPhone: (785) 753-4971.Location: 1 1/2 mi. S and 5 mi. W and 1/2 S ofHaddam.Acres: 320.Camping: No.Boating: NA.Equipment Restrictions: NA.Other: Refuge open by permit only Oct. 1- March 1
Jamestown WAPhone: (785) 439-6243Location: 1 1/2 mi. N of Jamestown.Acres: 4,729.Camping: Yes, in designated areas only.Boating: Yes, motorized boats prohibited inMarsh Creek Wetland.Equipment Restrictions: Non-toxic shot for allshotgun hunting.Other: Daily hunt permits required, free atselected parking areas and information kiosks.Novice/ Mentor areas: Puddler and RingneckMarshes. Special hunts in selected areas.Refuge open by permit only, Oct.1-March 1.
Jewell SFLPhone: (785) 545-3345.Location: 3 mi. W, 6 mi. of Mankato.Acres: 108 land, 57 water.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: NA.Other:
Logan WAPhone: (785) 726-3212.Location: 9 mi. S of Winona.Acres: 271 land, 75 (dry lake).Camping: No.Boating: NA.Equipment Restrictions: NA.Other:
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Vehicles must stay on state-maintainedroadways. Off-road vehicle use on publicland is allowed only in designated areas.
DEFINITIONSNOVICE/YOUTH: A novice/youth hunter isanyone 16 or younger (15 or younger to huntwaterfowl), or persons who have not pos-sessed an annual hunting license or permitin the past three years.
MENTOR: A mentor must be a licensed adult18 or older (18 or older if hunting waterfowl)and supervise a minimum of one novice.
CLOSED TO ALL HUNTING: Properties sodescribed could be open to special hunts.
REFUGE: Portions of properties may bedesignated as refuges during specific peri-ods of the year or year-round. Access andactivity restrictions are for refuge manage-ment and special hunts.
RES: Reservoir
SFL: State fishing lake
WA: Wildlife area
NWR: National Wildlife Refuge
NA: Not applicable, Not available
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PUBLIC HUNTING IN KANSASLovewell WAPhone: (785) 753-4971.Location: 5 mi. E, 9 N of Mankato.Acres: 2,215 land, 3,000 water.Camping: No.Boating: Yes.Equipment Restrictions: Shotgun andarchery area only below the dam.Other: Daily hunt permits required, free atselected parking areas and information kiosks.Handicapped hunting access area by permit;phone (785) 753-4971. Refuge portions openby access permit at different times; visit web-site for details. Special hunts available.
Norton WAPhone: (785) 877-2953.Location: 4 mi. W, 1 S of Norton.Acres: 7,956.Camping: No.Boating: Yes.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: Special hunts in selected areas.Handicapped hunting access area by permit;phone (785) 877-2953. Refuge access by per-mit only Nov. 1 - Jan. 31
Ottawa SFLPhone: (785) 658-2465.Location: 25 mi. NE of Salina.Acres: 617 land, 111 water.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: Shotgun andarchery hunting only.Other: Special hunts in selected areas.Portions of refuge may be open by specialaccess permit; visit website for details. Cabinreservations; phone (785) 628-8614.
Rooks SFLPhone: (785) 425-6775.Location: 1 1/2 mi. S, 2 W of Stockton.Acres: 313 acres.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: No alcoholic beverages allowed. Refugeclosed to hunting year-round.
Saline SFLPhone: (785) 658-2465.Location: 1/2 mi. NW of Salina.Acres: 39 land, 39 water..Camping: NoBoating: Yes, fishingEquipment Restrictions: No HuntingOther: Closed to vehicles sunset to sunrise.Closed to all access except by special hunt per-mit Oct. 1- March 3. Special hunt only (waterfowl).
Sheridan SFLPhone: (785) 877-2953.Location: 12 mi. E and 3/4 mi. S of Hoxie.Acres: 335.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: Shotgun andarchery hunting only.Other: Portions closed to hunting year-round.
Sheridan WAPhone: (785) 425-6775.Location: 3 mi. E, 4 N of Quinter.Acres: 458.Camping: No.Boating: None.Equipment Restrictions: Shotgun/ Archery OnlyOther:
Sherman SFLPhone: (785) 726-3212.Location: 10 mi. S, 2 W of Goodland.Acres: 1,550 land, 200 (dry lake).Camping: No.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other:
Smoky Hill WAPhone: (785) 658-2465.Location: 9 mi. E and 3 mi. S of Ellsworth.Acres: 4,179 land, 886 water.Camping: No.Boating: None.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: Special hunts in selected areas. Refugeopen by special access permit only Oct. 1-Jan. 31
South Fork WAPhone: (785) 877-2953.Location: 12 1/2 mi. NE of St. Francis.Acres: 1,000.Camping: No.Boating: None.Equipment Restrictions: None.
St. Francis WAPhone: (785) 877-2953.Location: 2 mi. S, 2 1/2 W of St. Francis.Acres: 480.Camping: No.Boating: None.Equipment Restrictions: None.
Vogel WAPhone: (785) 425-6775.Location: 8 mi. W, 1 mi. S of Phillipsburg.Acres: 200.Camping: No.Boating: None.Equipment Restrictions: None.
Webster WAPhone: (785) 425-6775.Location: 9 mi. W of Stockton.Acres: 9,709.Camping: No.Boating: Yes.Equipment Restrictions: NA.Other: Handicapped hunting access area bypermit; phone (785) 425-6775. Refuge open byspecial access permit only Nov. 1- Jan. 31.
Wilson WAPhone: (785) 483-5615.Location: 7 mi. N of Bunker Hill.Acres: 8,069 land, 9,000 water.Camping: No.Boating: Yes.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: Handicapped access area by permit;phone (785) 483-5615. Special hunts in select-ed area. Refuges open by special access per-mit only Nov.1- Jan. 31.
Atchison SFLPhone: (913) 367-7811.Location: 3 mi. N, 2 W, 1/2 N of Atchison.Acres: 139 land, 66 water.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: Alcohol prohibited. Cabin available forreservation; phone (785) 273-6740.
Benedictine Bottoms WAPhone: (913) 367-7811.Location: 2 mi. NE of Atchison.Acres: 2,109.Camping: No.Boating: Yes, limited.Equipment Restrictions: Non-toxic shot only.Other: Alcohol prohibited. Refuge closed to allactivities year round. Hunting by special permitOct. 1-March 31; application deadline July 15.Parking area use restricted to daylight hoursexcept by permit.
Bolton WAPhone: (785) 539-9999.Location: 2 mi. N, 1 1/2 W of Paxico.Acres: 640.Camping: N0.Boating: None.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other:
Brown SFLPhone: (913) 367-7811.Location: 8 mi. E, 1/2 S of Hiawatha.Acres: 124 land, 60 water.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: Hunting allowed Thursday, Saturday,and Sunday Sept.10-March 31.
Clinton WAPhone: (785) 887-6882.Location: 8 mi. SW of Lawrence.Acres: 9,200.Camping: No.Boating: Yes.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: Refuge closed to all activities Oct. 1-Jan15. Handicapped hunting access area by per-mit, (785) 887-6882. Daily hunt permit required forwaterfowl, available at marsh parking areas.
Douglas SFLPhone: (785) 845-2665.Location: 1 mile N, 3 E of Baldwin.Acres: 538 land, 180 water.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: Shotgun andarchery deer hunting only. No centerfire rifles.Other: Alcohol prohibited.
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Elwood WAPhone: (913) 367-7811.Location: Hwy. 36 exit 238 S of Elwood.Acres: 1,090.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: No.Equipment Restrictions: Shotgun, archeryand muzzleloader hunting only.Other: Alcohol prohibited. Daily permit required,available at parking areas. Upland bird huntingTuesday, Thursday, and Sundays only.
Geary SFLPhone: (785) 461-5402.Location: 8 1/2 mi. S, 1 W of Junction City.Acres: 185.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other:
Hillsdale WAPhone: (913) 783-4507.Location: 6 mi. N of Paola.Acres: 8,380.Camping: No.Boating: Yes.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: Handicapped hunting access area bypermit; phone (913) 783-4507. Refuge closedto all activities Oct. 1- Jan. 15.
Jeffrey Energy Center/Hanzlick WAPhone: (785) 539-9999.Location: 5 mi. N, 3 W of St. Marys.Acres: 750 land, 10,461 3 lakes.Camping: No.Boating: NA.Equipment Restrictions: Shotgun, archery,and muzzleloader hunting only Area #2Other: Alcohol prohibited. Refuge closed to allactivities year round on Area 3. Daily hunt per-mit required for Area 2, available at guardhouse.
Kansas River WAPhone: (785) 273-6740.Location: 1 mi. N of 10th & Urish in Topeka.Acres: 120Camping: NoBoating: NoneEquipment Restrictions: Shotgun andarchery hunting only. No firearms deer hunting.Other: A daily Hunt Permit is required for thearea. Some hunts by special permit.
Leavenworth SFLPhone: (913) 845-2665.Location: 3 mi. N, 2 W of Tonganoxie.Acres: 341 land, 160 water.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: Shotgun andarchery deer hunting only. No centerfire rifles.Other: Alcohol prohibited.
Louisburg-Middle Creek SFLPhone: (913) 783-4507.Location: 7 mi. S of Louisburg.Acres: 320 land, 281 water.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: Shotgun, archery,and muzzleloader hunting only.Other: Alcohol prohibited.
Miami SFLPhone: (913) 783-4507.Location: 3 1/2 mi. W of Hwy. 69 on 359th St.and 4 mi. S on Somerset Rd.Acres: 149 land, 118 water.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: NA.Other: Alcohol prohibited.
Milford WAPhone: (785) 461-5402.Location: 5 mi. NW of Junction City.Acres: 19,000.Camping: No.Boating: Yes, motorized boats prohibited exceptMall Creek and Peterson Bottoms areas.Equipment Restrictions: NAOther: Handicapped hunting access area bypermit; phone (785) 461-5402. Daily hunt per-mit required for waterfowl on Milford wetlandscomplex, free at most parking lots and informa-tion kiosks. Youth/Mentor area: West Broughtonarea, all species all seasons. Steve LloydRefuge closed to all activities year-round.
Nebo SFL Phone: (913) 367-7811.Location: 8 mi. E, 1 S, 1/2 W of Holton.Acres: 75 acres.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: NA.Other:
Nemaha WAPhone: (785) 363-7316.Location: 1 mile E, 4 S of Seneca.Acres: 710 acres.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: None.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other:
Perry WAPhone: (785) 945-6615.Location: 1 1/2 mi. N, 1 W of Valley Falls.Acres: 10,600 acres.Camping: No.Boating: Yes, motorized boats prohibited in allmarshes except East & West pools of Kyle Marsh.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: Refuge closed to all activities Oct. 1- Jan.15. Handicapped hunting access area by permit.Designated youth/mentor/handicapped area.
Pottawatomie SFL No. 1Phone: (785) 539-9999.Location: 4 1/2 mi. N of Westmoreland.Acres: 166 land, 75 water.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only. No-wake speeds only.Equipment Restrictions: NA.Other: Alcohol prohibited.
Pottawatomie SFL No. 2Phone: (785) 539-9999.Location: 2 mi. E of Manhattan on Hwy. 24, 11/2 mi. N on Green Valley Rd., 1 mi. W onJunietta Rd., 1/2 mi. N on State Lake Rd.Acres: 172 land, 75 water.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only. Nowake speeds only.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: Alcohol prohibited. Youth hunts by spe-cial permit. Closed to all other hunting.
Rutlader WAPhone: (913) 783-4507.Location: 7 mi. S of Louisburg.Acres: 108.Camping: No.Boating: No.Equipment Restrictions: Shotgun, archery,and muzzleloader hunting only.Other:
Shawnee SFLPhone: (913) 845-2665.Location: 7 1/2 mi. N of Silver Lake.Acres: 473 land, 135 water.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting onlyEquipment Restrictions: Shotgun andarchery deer hunting only. No centerfire rifles.Other: Alcohol prohibited. Open to shotgunhunting Dec. 1-Jan. 31. Shooting range openon specific dates; check KDWPT website.
Tuttle Creek WAPhone: (785) 363-7316.Location: N of Hwy. 16 along Blue River toBlue Rapids.Acres: 12,200.Camping: No.Boating: Yes.Equipment Restrictions: NA.Other: Handicapped hunting access area bypermit; phone (785) 363-7316.
Washington SFLPhone: (785) 461-5402.Location: 7 mi. N, 3 W of Washington.Acres: 442.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: NA.Other:
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Barber SFLPhone: (620) 672-5911, ext. 0779.Location: 1/4 mi. N of Medicine Lodge.Acres: 80.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: NA.Other:
Cheyenne Bottoms WAPhone: (620) 793-3066.Location: 5 mi. N, 2 E of Great Bend.Acres: 13,280.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, Boats with out-of-water pro-pellers prohibited. Motorized boats permittedonly during the waterfowl season. All boats pro-hibited April 15-Aug. 15.Equipment Restrictions: Non-toxic shot onlyfor all shotguns.Other: Daily hunt permit required, free at mostparking areas and information kiosk.Youth/mentor only area: Mitigation Marsh, allseasons. Handicapped accessible hunting blindavailable by reservation at (620) 793-3066.Shooting from dikes and levees prohibited.Refuge pools closed to all activities; Pools 5 and1C maybe open for special seasons. Habitat con-ditions may create some additional restrictions.Trapping permit required, available at area office.
Clark SFLPhone: (620) 369-2384.Location: 8 1/2 mi. S, 1 W of Kingsdown.Acres: 900 land, 300 water.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other:
Concannon WAPhone: (620) 276-8886.Location: 15 mi. NE of Garden City.Acres: 800.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: None.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other:
Cottonwood Flats WAPhone: (620) 276-8886.Location: 1 mi. S, 1/2 mi. E of Coolidge.Acres: 80.Camping: No.Boating: None.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other:
Finney SFLPhone: (620) 276-8886.Location: 8 mi. N, 3 W of Kalvesta.Acres: 863.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Lake is dry.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other:
Goodman WAPhone: (620) 276-8886.Location: 5 mi. S, 2 1/2 E of Ness City.Acres: 265.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: None.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other:
Greeley Co. WAPhone: (620) 276-8886.Location: 11 mi. N, 5 E of Tribune.Acres: 900.Camping: No.Boating: None.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: Closed to public access Feb.1-Aug 31.No shooting zone posted around buildings.
Hain SFLPhone: (620) 672-0779.Location: 5 mi. W of Spearville.Acres: 53.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Lake is dry.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: Vehicles restricted to parking areas dur-ing waterfowl season.
Hamilton WAPhone: (620) 276-8886.Location: 3 mi. N, 3 W of Syracuse.Acres: 666.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: None.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other:
Herron PlayaPhone: (620) 227-8609.Location: 1 mi. S, 1/2 W, 3 S of Spearville.Acres: 700.Camping: Yes, in designated areasBoating: Yes, carry-in only.Equipment Restrictions: Non-toxic shot onlyOther: Closed to all activity Feb.1-Aug 31.Open to hunting migratory bird and big gameone-half hour before sunrise to noon Sept. 1-Nov. 22. Closed to upland bird hunting untilNov.23. Hunting open all day for all speciesNov. 23-Jan. 31.
Hodgeman SFLPhone: (620) 276-8886.Location: 4 mi. E, 2 S of Jetmore.Acres: 254.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Lake is dry.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: Handicapped-accessible hunting area.
Isabel WAPhone: (620) 672-0779.Location: 1 mile E, 2 N of Isabel.Acres: 440.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, carry-in only.Equipment Restrictions: Non-toxic shot onlyOther: Daily hunt permits required, free atparking areas
Lane WAPhone: (620) 276-8886.Location: 3 mi. E, 6 1/2 N of Dighton.Acres: 42.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: None.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other:
Meade SFL & WAPhone: (620) 369-2384Location: 8 mi. S, 5 W of MeadeAcres: 420Camping: No.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting onlyEquipment Restrictions: NoneOther: Handicapped-accessible hunting area.Refuge closed to hunting year-round.
Pratt Sandhills WAPhone: (620) 672-0779.Location: 5 mi. W, 6 N of Cullison.Acres: 5,715.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: None.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: Handicapped access area by permit.
Sandsage Bison Range & WAPhone: (620) 276-8886.Location: 1/2 mile S of Garden City.Acres: 3,700.Camping: No.Boating: None.Equipment Restrictions: North Pasturerestricted to shotguns and archery hunting onlyOther: Pastures with bison are closed to publicaccess; check with office or information kioskfor pastures open to public hunting. No shoot-ing zone around corrals and buildings.
Scott SFL & WAPhone: (620) 276-8886.Location: 15 mi. N of Scott City.Acres: 160.Camping: No.Boating: Yes.Equipment Restrictions: NA.
Stein PlayaPhone: (620) 227-8609.Location: 2 1/2 mi. W, 1/2 mi. S of Spearville.Acres: 115.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, carry-in only.Equipment Restrictions: Non-toxic shot onlyOther: Closed to all activity Feb.1-Aug. 31.Open to migratory bird and big game huntingone-half hour before sunrise to noon Sept. 1-Nov. 22. Closed to upland bird hunting until Nov.23. Open to hunting all day Nov. 23-Jan. 31.
Texas Lake WAPhone: (620) 672-0779.Location: 4 mi. W, 1 N of Cullison.Acres: 1,200.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, carry-in only.Equipment Restrictions: Non-toxic shot onlyOther: Daily hunt permit required, free at park-ing areas.
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PUBLIC HUNTING IN KANSASWild Turkey PlayaPhone: (620) 227-8609.Location: 4 mi. S of Howell.Acres: 160.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, carry-in only.Equipment Restrictions: Non-toxic shot onlyOther: Closed to all activity Feb. 1-Aug. 31.Open to migratory bird and big game huntingone-half hour before sunrise to noon Sept 1.-Nov. 22. Closed to upland bird hunting until Nov.23. Open to hunting all day Nov. 23-Jan. 31.
Binger WAPhone: (620) 241-7669.Location: 1 mile NW of Raymond.Acres: 160Camping: NoBoating: NoneEquipment Restrictions: None.Other:
Butler SFLPhone: (620) 876-5730.Location: 3 miles W, 1 N of Latham.Acres: 320Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: Alcohol prohibited.
Chase SFLPhone: (620) 767-5900.Location: 1 1/2 mi. W of Cottonwood Falls.Acres: 469Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: Alcohol prohibited.
Cheney WAPhone: (620) 459-6922.Location: 7 mi. E of Pretty Prairie.Acres: 5,249Camping: No.Boating: YesEquipment Restrictions: None.Other: Alcohol prohibited at the shootingrange. Shooting range hours and days areposted at the area. Refuge closed to all activi-ties Nov. 1-March 1.
Council Grove WAPhone: (620) 767-5900.Location: 5 mi. NW of Council Grove.Acres: 2,638Camping: No.Boating: YesEquipment Restrictions: NoneOther:
Cowley SFL & WAPhone: (620) 876-5730.Location: 16 mi. E of Arkansas City.Acres: 197.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: Alcohol prohibited.
El Dorado WAPhone: (620) 767-5900.Location: 2 mi. E, 1 N of El Dorado.Acres: 4,258Camping: No.Boating: Yes.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: Swimming (jumping) prohibited inWalnut River at NE Chelsea road bridge.
Ferris WAPhone: (620) 241-7669.Location: 1/2 mile W of Windom.Acres: 160Camping: No.Boating: None.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other:
Kaw WAPhone: (620) 876-5730.Location: 1 mile SE of Arkansas City.Acres: 4,341Camping: No.Boating: YesEquipment Restrictions: None.
Kingman SFL & Byron Walker WAPhone: (620) 532-3242.Location: 7 mi. W of Kingman.Acres: 4,285.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: Alcohol prohibited at the state fishinglake. Alcohol prohibited at the archery range;shooting hours posted. Portions of the SFL areclosed to hunting year-round. Cabin reserva-tions, phone (316) 683-8069.
Marion WAPhone: (620) 732-3946.Location: 2 mi. S, 2 E of Durham.Acres: 4,628.Camping: No.Boating: Yes.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: Refuge closed to all activity Oct. 1-March 1.
McPherson SFLPhone: (620) 628-4592.Location: 6 mi. N, 2 W of Canton.Acres: 260.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: Archery deer/turkeyhunting only.Other:Alcohol prohibited. For cabin reserva-tions, phone (316) 683-8069.
McPherson Wetlands WAPhone: (620) 241-7669.Location: Scattered tracts between Conwayand Inman.Acres: 4,550.Camping: No.Boating: Yes, carry-in only.Equipment Restrictions: Non-toxic shot onlyOther: Daily hunt permits required, free atparking areas and information kiosk. Portionsof the area closed to hunting year-round. Areahas hunt units in both Low Plains and Latezones; know which zone you are hunting.
Sand Hills State ParkPhone: (316) 542-3664.Location: 3 mi. NE of Hutchinson.Acres: 800.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: None.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: Hunting only by special permit only.Deer hunting by permit.
Slate Creek WAPhone: (620) 876-5730.Location: 6 mi. S, 1 1/2 W of Oxford.Acres: 827.Camping: No.Boating: Yes, carry-in only.Equipment Restrictions: Non-toxic shot onlyOther: Daily hunt permits required, free atparking areas and information kiosk.
Berentz/Dick WAPhone: (620) 331-6820.Location: 2 mi. W, 2 S, & 10 1/2 W ofIndependence.Acres: 1,360.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: None.Equipment Restrictions: Shotgun andarchery hunting only.Other: Daily use permit required for all activi-ties, free at parking area. Hunting allowed onTuesday, Thursday, and Saturday only.
Big Hill WAPhone: (620) 331-6820.Location: 8 mi. W, 4 mi. S of Parsons.Acres: 1,320.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other:
Bourbon SFLPhone: (620) 449-2539.Location: 4 1/2 mi. E of Elsmore.Acres: 107 land, 103 water.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other:
Copan WAPhone: (620) 331-6820.Location: 1/2 mi. W of Caney.Acres: 2,360.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, carry-in only.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other:
Dove Flats WAPhone: (620) 331-6820.Location: 2 1/2 mi. E, 1 N of Elk City.Acres: 206.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: None.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other:
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REGION 5
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PUBLIC HUNTING IN KANSASDuck Creek WAPhone: (620) 331-6820.Location: 1 1/2 mi. E, 3 1/3 N of Elk City.Acres: 246.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: None.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other:
Elk City WAPhone: (620) 331-6820.Location: 3 mi. W of Independence.Acres: 8,730 land, 3,510 water.Camping: No.Boating: Yes, motorized boats prohibited inWideon and Simmons marshes.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: Refuge closed to all activity Nov. 1-March 1.
Fall River WAPhone: (620) 583-6783.Location: 10 mi. SE of Eureka.Acres: 7,005 land, 2,450 water.Camping: No.Boating: Yes.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: Refuges closed to all activity year-round.
Grand Osage WAPhone: (620) 231-3173.Location: 2 mi. SE of Parsons.Acres: 3,000 acres.Camping: No.Boating: No.Other: Access requires admission through anArmy installation and permitted throughKDWPT special permits only.
Harmon WAPhone: (620) 231-3173.Location: 1 mile N, 1mi E of Chetopa.Acres: 102 acres.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: None.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other:
Hollister WAPhone: (620) 449-2539.Location: 6 mi. W, 2 S of Fort Scott.Acres: 2,432 acres.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: None.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: Shooting range available; hours postedat the area
La Cygne WAPhone: (913) 352-8941.Location: 5 mi. E of La Cygne.Acres: 2,000 land, 2,600 water.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes.Equipment Restrictions: Centerfire rifles pro-hibited.Other: Alcohol prohibited.
Lyon SFLPhone: (620) 699-3372.Location: 5 mi. W, 1 N of Reading.Acres: 442 land, 140 water.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: Alcohol prohibited.
Marais des Cygnes WAPhone: (913) 352-8941.Location: 5 mi. N of Pleasanton.Acres: 6,474 land, 1,636 wetland.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, Motorized boats restricted.Check local regulations. No wake.Equipment Restrictions: Non-toxic shot onlyOther: Free daily waterfowl permits required,available at office. Access permits required forarchery deer hunting. Shooting from levees anddikes prohibited. Refuges closed year-round toall activities.
Melvern WAPhone: (620) 699-3372.Location: 4 mi. N of Lebo.Acres: 10,100 land, 6,930 water.Camping: No.Boating: Yes.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other: Refuge closed to all activity Oct. 1-Jan.15. Youth/Mentor: designated area for all sea-sons, all species.
Mined Land WAPhone: (620) 231-3173.Location: Scattered tracts throughoutCrawford, Cherokee, and Labette counties.Acres: 14,500.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes.Equipment Restrictions: Archery only in Unit 1.Other: Alcohol prohibited in Unit 1. Waterfowlclosed in Unit 21. Refuges closed to all activitiesinclude, Unit 1 bison exhibit, and portions ofUnits 28 and 29. Refuges closed to huntinginclude portions of Units 21 and 23. For cabinreservation, phone (620) 431-0380.
Neosho WAPhone: (620) 449-2539.Location: 1 mile E of St. Paul.Acres: 1,498 land, 1,748 wetland.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes.Equipment Restrictions: Non-toxic shot onlyOther: Daily hunt permit required for all water-fowl hunters, available at check station.Shooting from levees and dikes prohibited.South Unit closed to waterfowl hunting after 1p.m. Refuge closed to all activity Sept. 1-March31. Youth/Mentor: Pool 8 for waterfowl on holi-days, Saturday, and Sunday. Pool 8 open topublic on weekdays.
Osage SFL Phone: (620) 699-3372.Location: 3 mi. S of Carbondale.Acres: 366 land, 140 water.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: Shotgun andarchery hunting only.Other:
Otter Creek WAPhone: (620) 637-2748.Location: 4 mi. W, 2 N of Burlington.Acres: 1,472.Camping: No.Boating: Yes.Equipment Restrictions: Non-toxic shot for allshotguns. Shotgun, archery, and muzzleloaderhunting only.Other:
Shoal Creek WAPhone: (620) 231-3173.Location: 1/2 mi. S of Galena.Acres: 32.Camping: No.Boating: NA.Equipment Restrictions: Shotgun andarchery hunting only.Other: Off-road vehicle and horse use prohibited.Alcohol prohibited.
Spring River WAPhone: (620) 231-3173.Location: 3 mi. E, 1/4 N of Crestline.Acres: 424.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: NA.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other:
Toronto WAPhone: (620) 583-6783.Location: 3 mi. NW of Toronto.Acres: 4,766 land, 2,800 water.Camping: No.Boating: Yes.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other:
Wilson SFLPhone: (620) 637-2748.Location: 1 mile S of Buffalo.Acres: 90.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: Shotgun/Archery Only.Other:
Woodson SFLPhone: (620) 637-2748.Location: 5 mi. E of Toronto.Acres: 2,885 land, 430 water.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: Yes, fishing and hunting only.Equipment Restrictions: None.Other:
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Cimarron National GrasslandsPhone: (620) 697-4621.Location: N of Elkhart.Acres: 108,000.Camping: Yes, in designated areas.Boating: NA.Equipment Restrictions: NA.
Flint Hills NWRPhone: (620) 392-5553.Location: 5 mi. N of Hartford.Acres: 18,500.Camping: NA.Boating: NA.Equipment Restrictions: Non-toxic shot only,centerfire rifles and handguns prohibited.Other: No furbearer or coyote hunting or trap-ping. Other regulations may be in effect.
Hulah WAPhone: (918) 349-2281.Location: Scattered tracts E and W of Elgin.(Most of area in Oklahoma.)Acres: 844.Camping: NA.Boating: NA.Equipment Restrictions: NA.Other:
Kanopolis ReservoirPhone: (785) 546-2294.Location: 7 mi. W, 3 mi. N of Marquette.Acres: 13,000 acres (11,580 open Oct. 1-Jan. 20).Camping: NA.Boating: Yes.Equipment Restrictions: NA.Other:
Kirwin NWRPhone: (785) 543-6673.Location: 5 mi. S, 5 mi. E of Phillipsburg.Acres: 5,700.Camping: NA.Boating: NA.Equipment Restrictions: Deer huntingrestricted to archery only. Non-toxic shot onlyOther: Other regulations may be in effect.
Marais des Cygnes NWRPhone: (913) 352-8956.Location: Scattered units 29 mi. N of Ft. Scott.Acres: 7,400.Camping: NA.Boating: NA.Equipment Restrictions: Non-toxic shot onlyOther: Access permit required for archery deerhunting.
Pomona ReservoirPhone: (785) 453-2202.Location: 20 mi. W of Ottawa.Acres: 4,500.Camping: NA.Boating: Yes.Equipment Restrictions: NA.Other:
Quivira NWRPhone: (620) 486-2393.Location: 13 mi. NE of Stafford.Acres: 8,000.Camping: NA.Boating: NA.Equipment Restrictions: Non-toxic shot only.Other: No deer, turkey, or furbearer hunting.
FEDERAL AREAS
AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIESAquatic nuisance species (ANS) are non-native species that threaten the ecological sta-bility and economic viability of the waterresources of Kansas. Once ANS are intro-duced, their control is very difficult if not impos-sible. There are several major pathwaysthrough which ANS are introduced, but mostare the result of human activities, both inten-tional and unintentional. To prevent the spreadof nuisance species, follow these steps.
• CLEAN – Inspect and remove any plants,animals, and mud from your recreationalequipment including boat, trailer, anchor,duck decoys, waders.
• DRAIN – Drain all lake water from equip-ment. ANS such as zebra mussels can beunknowingly transported with lake water.
• DRY – Dry your equipment for a minimumof 5 days. If you need to use it before 5 daysis expired, wash with 140-degree water, a10-percent chlorine and water solution, or ahot saltwater solution.
Contact the Emporia Research Office at(620) 342-0658 or your local KDWPT office ifyou find any aquatic nuisance species.
ANS may also be reported throughOperation Game Thief — 1-800-426-3843or online at www.ksogt.com. Report anywilldlife crime or pollution here.
ANS pose a serious threat to Kansas waters.If you find one of these species, do notrelease it back into the water. Contact theEmporia Research Office at (620) 342-0658or your local KDWPT office if you find anyaquatic nuisance species. For more informa-tion about ANS, go to the KDWPT website,www.kdwpt.state.ks.us, and type ANS in thesearch box.
SPECIES CONCERN• Certain ANS species pose unique concerns towaterfowl hunters. Wet waders, decoys, dogs, andboating equipment can contribute to the spread ofthe following species.
• ZEBRA MUSSELS can reach high densities,causing problems to water intakes, docks, and boatmotors. They have sharp shells that can cut theunprotected skin of humans or pets.
• NEW ZEALAND MUD SNAILS disrupt the food chain by consumingalgae and competing with native bottom-dwelling invertebrates. A popu-lation crash of invertebrates can follow the introduction of NZMS, whichreduces forage.
• LOOSESTRIFE restricts native wetland plant species, including somefederally endangered orchids, and reduces habitat for waterfowl.
• EURASIAN WATERMILFOIL forms a dense canopy that hinders recre-ational activities.
IT IS AGAINST BOTH STATE AND FEDERAL LAWTO RELEASE ANY EXOTIC SPECIES
IN KANSAS WATERS.
KEEP THE WATER SAFE AND CLEAN FOR THE FUTURE
Report dumping, pollution to the EPA at 1-800-223-0425
Zebra Mussels
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PUBLIC PROGRAMS
WALK-IN ACCESS PROGRAMS
Landowners:Earn extra dollars from yourfarm/ranch with the Walk-InHunting Access (WIHA) program.KDWPT leases CRP, standing covercrop, milo stubble, field borders, andriver/creek habitat. Spring turkeyhunting leases are also sought!
WIHA ApplicationI am interested in enrolling my property in theWIHA program. Send me more information.
Name: _________________________________
Address: _______________________________
City: __________________________________
Day Phone: _____________________________
Evening Phone: _________________________
Property is located in: ____________________(County)
Send to: KDWPT512 SE 25th Ave.Pratt, KS 67124Attn: Jake George
Highlights of the program:• KDWPT pays you to allow hunting access on your land.• KDWPT posts signs to inform hunters of property boundaries.• KDWPT Natural Resource Officers patrol the land.• Walk-in access only. No vehicles are allowed.• State law limits normal liability.• A published atlas shows all properties enrolled.
Landowners:Similar to WIHA, the FISH pro-gram leases ponds and streams forfishing access. Earn extra dollarsfrom your farm or ranch byenrolling your fishing waters inthis program.
FISH ApplicationI am interested in enrolling my property in theFISH program. Send me more information.
Name: _________________________________
Address: _______________________________
City: __________________________________
Day Phone: _____________________________
Evening Phone: _________________________
Property is located in: ____________________(County)
Send to: KDWPT512 SE 25th Ave.Pratt, KS 67124Attn: Tom Lang
Highlights of the program:• KDWPT pays you to allow fishing access on your land.• KDWPT posts signs to inform anglers of property boundaries.• KDWPT Natural Resource Officers patrol the land.• Walk-in access only. No vehicles are allowed.• State law limits normal liability.• A published atlas shows all properties enrolled.
Walk-In Hunting Access (WIHA) provides opportunities for landowners and sportsmen alike. Landowners who participate in the program ben-efit financially through short-term, seasonal leasing of property to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT). Hunters gainaccess to more than one million acres of land.
These areas operate much like any public wildlife area, except the properties remain in private ownership and use is restricted to hunting onlyas defined in the agreement. Established hunting seasons and regulations apply on all WIHA tracts. Also, the types of activities allowed on WIHAland are controlled by the landowner through contract with KDWPT. Trapping is not a part of the WIHA program.
Participating landowners receive payments that vary according to number of acres enrolled and the length of the lease. Leases can run fromSeptember-January or November-January for fall hunting seasons, or April-May for spring turkey season. No access is allowed outside thosedates. The department posts signs on the property and patrols the area.
Almost anyone who owns or leases at least 80 contiguous acres of land with good wildlife habitat can qualify, including resident landowners,absentee landowners, tenant farmers, estate managers, trust managers, and others who manage private land.
Hunters using these areas may not cross boundaries onto neighboring property. Parking is limited; roads and driveways must not be blocked.Do not leave trash behind, and do not enter WIHA lands outside of posted dates.
An annual Kansas Hunting Atlas is available from KDWPT offices and license vendors. The atlas may also be viewed and printed at theKDWPT website — kdwpt.state.ks.us.
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Special hunts offer high-quality hunting opportuni-ties. The majority of hunts are on public areas tradi-tionally closed to hunting. While providing excellentopportunities to introduce new hunters to the sport,special hunts have also proven popular with currenthunters. Special hunts are not designed to provide aguaranteed limit but appeal to hunters wanting a qual-ity experience afield. Persons with impaired abilitiesalso find this program offers a chance to participate inhunting. (See "Crossbow and Vehicle Permits" forthose who qualify for disability permits.) Some huntsrequire youth or novice hunter participation.
If Special Hunts interest you, view Special Huntsfrom our website at kdwpt.state.ks.us under “Hunting”or call (620) 672-5911 for assistance. Make sure you understand the type of hunt being offeredbefore making online application. There are no application fees, but purchase of appropriatelicenses, permits, tags, and stamps are required.
Apply online at www.kdwpt.state.ks.us. If no Internet access is available, application can bemade over the phone by calling (620) 672-5911. Ask for Special Hunts. For questions on spe-cific hunts, contact the local area office where the hunt is offered.
There will be two application deadlines and two draws for Special Hunts: Draw 1 for hunts inSeptember and October and Draw 2 for hunts in November, December, and January. The appli-cation deadline for Draw 1 is August 15, and the deadline for Draw 2 is Sept. 30. Applicationfor Draw 2 will not be available until August 15. Applicants successful in a draw will receivemore information prior to the hunt.
A number of other special hunts, not managed by the Special Hunts program, are listedonline. In addition to these special hunts, youth/disabled seasons offer unique hunting oppor-tunities for qualifying hunters.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
SPECIAL HUNTS
Persons certified by a physician as havinga permanent disability may be eligible forspecial permits allowing them to hunt from aparked vehicle or to hunt big game with acrossbow or draw-locking device during thearchery deer season. For more informationon these permits, contact a KDWPT office.Migratory game birds cannot be hunted froma vehicle (except a boat not under way),even with a disability permit.
Anyone with a permanent physical disabil-ity that prevents him or her from huntingsafely may apply for a Disability AssistancePermit. The permit allows a designated,licensed person to assist in the harvest ofgame while accompanying the permit holder.(This privilege also applies to fishing.) Formore information or applications, contact theKansas Department of Wildlife, Parks &Tourism, Law Enforcement Division, 512 SE25th Ave., Pratt, KS 67124, (620) 672-5911.
Kansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry(KSHFH) provides venison to needy families.Hunters can donate deer to participatingprocessors at no cost to the hunter. Donationsfrom churches, clubs, businesses, and indi-viduals cover the costs of processing, pack-aging, and freezing the meat. Donations maybe sent to Kansas Hunters Feeding theHungry, 17811 Donahoo Road, Tonganoxie,KS 66086-5309.
KSHFH is co-sponsored by the ResourceConservation and Development Councils ofKansas and KDWPT. For more information,visit the organization’s website,www.kshfh.org, phone (913) 485-9622,email [email protected], or write to the aboveaddress.
Game given to another person must beaccompanied by the donor's written name,address, permit, or transaction number, andsignature, as well as the date of donation.
DISABILITYASSISTANCE PERMITS
CROSSBOW & VEHICLEPERMITS
KANSAS HUNTERSFEEDING THE HUNGRY
APPLICATIONDEADLINES
DRAW 1 Sept. and Oct. Hunts
July 15 - Aug. 14, 2011
DRAW 2 Nov., Dec., and Jan.
Sept. 1 - Sept. 30, 2011
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PUBLIC PROGRAMS
If you were fortunate enough to have been introduced to hunting at an early age, you know the magic. It restsin your memories forever, and it drives a basic desire to experience the outdoors each fall. Hunting is a valuednatural heritage – one that must be passed on from one generation to the next. But hunter numbers are decreas-ing, and younger generations are in danger of missing these treasured experiences. And fewer hunters reducesthe financial, social and political support needed for effective wildlife management.
“Pass It On” is a program designed to reverse the declining trend in hunter numbers. While the program ismade up of many different subprograms, such as shooting opportunities, hunting access, special hunts, and edu-cation and awareness, its most valuable component is you. It takes a hunter to make a hunter, and it is criticalthat youth learn important life lessons in the outdoors from experienced hunters.
You can become involved by simply taking a youngster hunting this fall. There are new opportunities this yearto make those first hunts rewarding, quality experiences. Anyone born on or after July 1, 1957, must success-fully complete an approved course in hunter education before hunting in Kansas EXCEPT THAT anyone 15years old and younger may hunt without hunter education certification provided they are under direct supervi-sion of an adult 18 or older. There is no minimum age to apply for and receive big game or turkey permits.
Youth Waterfowl Season: In each of the duck zones, two days will be set aside for youth waterfowl hunting(ducks and geese). Hunters 15 and younger may hunt under the supervision of an adult 18 or older. See Page 27for season dates. The adult may NOT hunt.
Youth/Disabled Deer Season: September 10-18 is a season for youth 16 or younger or anyone who has a dis-ability hunting permit to hunt deer. Resident youth 16 years old and all nonresident youth must have a hunt-ing license unless exempt by law, as well as a valid deer permit, and youth must be accompanied by an adult 18or older. All resident and nonresident permits are valid in this season, and all permit, unit, and equipmentrestrictions apply, including hunter orange clothing. The adult may NOT hunt.
Youth Pheasant and Quail Season: Nov. 5-6 is a weekend for youth to hunt pheasants and quail. Youth 16 andyounger may hunt under the supervision of an adult 18 or older. The supervising adult may NOT hunt. Dailybag limits are half the regular season limits.
Youth Spring Turkey Season: The spring of 2012 will offer an April 1-10 spring turkey season for youth 16and younger accompanied by an adult 18 or older.
Other special hunt opportunities will also be available. Contact your nearest Kansas Wildlife, Parks andTourism office or local sportsmen’s group such as chapters of Quail Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, DucksUnlimited and National Wild Turkey Federation. Outdoor Mentors is also sponsoring youth/mentor events incooperation with local sportsmen’s groups. Contact Mike Christensen, (316) 290-8883. For more informationon “Pass It On,” contact Mike Miller, (620) 672-5911.
Remember the excitement of yourfirst pheasant season opener – thecamaraderie of family and friends?Or perhaps you can still smell themarsh as you followed your fatherinto the predawn twilight on duckseason opening day years ago.
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HUNTERS: AN ECONOMIC FORCEBy any measure, American hunters are
among the most prominent and influential ofall conservation demographic groups.Hunters throughout the U. S. spend about$23 billion annually on hunting-related expen-ditures such as hunting gear, fuel, and lodg-ing. More than 500,000 American jobs aresupported by hunters’ purchases.
In Kansas, hunters spend more than $245million annually on hunting-related purchas-es. Those purchases generate about 5,400jobs in the Sunflower State, producing morethan $113 million in salaries and wageswhich, in turn, generates $18.8 million instate sales, gasoline, and income taxes, aswell as $11.6 million in federal income taxes.
On average, each hunter spends $1,896per year on goods and services associatedwith his or her hunting. These expendituresthen “ripple” through the economy, generat-ing three times more impact as hunters’ pur-chases enable earnings and expendituresby other segments of the population. Whena sporting goods store pays employees tosell hunting gear, those employees use thatmoney to buy food, clothes, housing, andother goods and services. Rural economiesbenefit substantially because they’re situat-ed where most hunting occurs. In short,each purchase made by a hunter sets off achain reaction of broad-based economicbenefits.
• The average hunter spends $113per day for goods and serviceswhen hunting.
• The total time spent afield byKansas hunters annually is about3.6 million hunter/days, led byupland game hunting (1.85 milliondays) and deer hunting (1.3 milliondays).
• Kansas deer hunters spend $80million annually in support of theirhunting activities.
• Kansas migratory bird huntersspend about $30.5 million annuallyin support of their hunting activities.
• Kansas upland bird hunters spendabout $121.3 million annually in sup-port of their hunting activities.
• Nonresident hunters spend about$67.6 million annually in Kansas.
• Nationally, about 12.5 million menand women participate in huntingannually.
In addition to their important role in theAmerican economy, hunters are responsible forthe most successful wildlife restoration programin the world. Most Americans have no idea thathunters and the manufacturers of sportingfirearms, working with state wildlife agencies,lobbied for and successfully implemented theFederal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act in 1937,also known as the Pittman-Robertson Act. Inthe 1930s, when many wildlife species werescarce, these farsighted individuals and organi-zations convinced Congress to enact an excisetax on sporting arms and ammunition.Proceeds from the excise tax ever since havebeen combined with hunting license fees tounderwrite the cost of on-the-ground conserva-tion projects in every state. In addition, an excisetax on archery equipment, established in 1972,enabled the archery industry to contribute sig-nificant funding for wildlife conservation andhunter education. For federal fiscal year 2010,Kansas received approximately $7.8 million infederal aid revenues for wildlife and hunter edu-cation programs.
Hunting is more than a positive economicforce, however. Like baseball and apple pie, hunt-ing is an American tradition shared by young andold, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican. Itincludes men and women from every geograph-ic and ethnic category. It is a strong influence onAmerican society, steeped in our nation’s her-itage, and an important part of our economy andour national character.
Your purchase of a hunting license is an invest-ment in the future of Kansas wildlife. The KansasDepartment of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism uses yourlicense dollars and funds from the Federal Aid inWildlife Restoration Program (Pittman-Robertson) tomanage the diverse wildlife resources of Kansas.
The Pittman-Robertson program is financed byhunters through federal excise taxes on sportingequipment such as firearms and ammunition. Withthese dollars, the department can continue to con-serve and enhance Kansas' natural heritage, itswildlife and its habitats – and ensure future genera-tions the benefits of the state's diverse, livingresources.
This program receives Federal financial assis-tance from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Under
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of theAmericans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the AgeDiscrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the EducationAmendments of 1972, the U.S. Department of theInterior and its bureaus prohibit discrimination onthe bases of race, color, national origin, age, dis-ability or sex (in educational programs). If youbelieve that you have been discriminated against inany program, activity or facility, or if you desire fur-ther information please write to:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office forDiversity and Civil Rights Programs-ExternalPrograms, 4040 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 130Arlington, VA 22203.
Information in this summary compiledfrom the “2006 National Survey of Fishing,
Hunting, and Wildlife-AssociatedRecreation,” U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Anyone who has had hunting privileges revoked
in a state belonging to the Wildlife Violator Compact
cannot hunt in Kansas. The 2005 Kansas Legislature
passed a bill giving KDWPT authority to join the Compact,
to which 33 other states currently belong.
WILDLIFE VIOLATORS MUST STAY HOME
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The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is the leading tradeassociation of the firearms and recreational shooting sports industry. TheNSSF manages a variety of programs designed to promote a betterunderstanding of and a more active participation in the shooting sports.Phone – (203) 762-1320; website – www.nssf.org
The mission of Ducks Unlimited is to fulfill the annual life cycle needsof North American waterfowl by protecting, enhancing, restoring andmanaging important wetlands and associated uplands. Phone – 1-800-45DUCKS or (901) 758-3825; website —www.ducks.org
The Izaak Walton League of America is a diverse group dedicated toprotecting our nation's soil, air, woods, waters and wildlife. Member inter-ests span the spectrum of outdoor recreation and conservation activities,from angling and birding to stream monitoring, wildlife photography andhunting. Phone – (651) 64 9-1446; website – www.iwla.org
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are dedicated to the protectionand enhancement of pheasant, quail, and other wildlife populationsthrough management benefiting landowners and wildlife alike. Countychapters retain 100 percent of net funds raised at the chapter level forlocal habitat projects. Phone – (651) 773-2000; website –http://www.pheasantsforever.org
Established in 1981 to battle the problem of dwindling quail andwildlife habitat, Quail Unlimited is a national, non-profit conservationorganization dedicated to the wise management and conservation ofAmerica's wild quail as a valuable and renewable resource. Phone –(803) 637-573; website – www.qu.org
The National Wild Turkey Federation, headquartered in Edgefield,S.C. is a national conservation and educational organization dedicated toconserving wild turkeys and preserving hunting traditions. Phone – (803)637-3106; website – www.nwtf.org
The mission of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is toensure the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat. RMEF is com-mitted to conserving, restoring and enhancing natural habitats; and pro-moting the sound management of wild, free-ranging elk. Phone – 1-800-225-5355; website – www.rmef.org
With more than 2.3 million members who hunt, the NRA offershunters a wide range of programs addressing all aspects of hunting,including youth hunter skills, advanced skills training, and the conserva-tion of our natural and wildlife resources. The NRA also helps organiza-tions set up shooting programs. Phone – (620) 343-6643; website –www.nrahq.org.
The Kansas Bowhunters Association (KBA) stands for the wise use ofnatural resources, the conservation of wild game and their habitats, andethical shot selection. Phone – (620) 873-5264; website –www.bowsite.com/kba
Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation™ (QUWF), headquartered inBuffalo, MO is a national non-profit wildlife conservation organizationformed to serve its members, chapters and the public by providing astrong local source of habitat focus on quail and upland wildlife popula-tion recovery. Our grass roots chapters and volunteers provide the habi-tat work that is “making a difference for wildlife, one acre at a time”™.Phone (417) 345-5960; website-www.quwf.net
Kansas State Rifle Association (KSRA) is organized to promote theshooting sports and firearms training/education in the state of Kansas,the right to keep and bear arms, the preservation of the shooting sportsand their lawful pursuit, the conservation of natural resources, and themaintenance of law and order. Phone – (316) 264-2727; website –www.ksraweb.net
The Kansas Wildlife Federation works for sustained wise use, con-servation, aesthetic appreciation, and restoration of Kansas wildlife andother natural resources through education and other forums. They are astate affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation. For National WildlifeFederation, phone – 1-800-822-9919; website – www.nwf.org
Kansas Wildscape is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to rais-ing funds and accepting other tax-deductible donations to benefit wildlifeand outdoor recreation in Kansas. The foundation works closely with theKansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to identify projects for funding.Phone – (785) 843-9453
The Kansas Muzzleloaders Association seeks to preserve the spiritand romance of the period of the mountain man, as well as the use oftraditional muzzleloading equipment in hunting. Website – www.e-kma.org
The National Trapper's Association, Incorporated, is an organizationof dedicated individuals who have joined together to promote, protect,and conserve furbearing species. For information on KFA, contactPauline Brecheisen, 24685 Lyon Rd., Chanute, KS 66720, (620) 432-1770, email [email protected]. The Kansas Fur HarvestersAssociation is the Kansas state affiliate, websitehttp://www.nationaltrappers.com .
The Physically Challenged Bowhunters of America was founded toassist physically disabled persons through active participation inbowhunting and archery sports. A major emphasis is placed on reach-ing those who have never been exposed to bowhunting. Website –www.pcba-inc.org; email – [email protected]; phone – (785)637-5421.
Safari Club International promotes hunting and wildlife conserva-tion worldwide by shaping policies and legislation that protect the free-dom to hunt, providing a community for hunters worldwide whereexpert information is exchanged, and promoting a positive image ofhunters.
The Audubon of Kansas mission is to promote enjoyment, understand-ing, protection and restoration of natural ecosystems. AOK is dedicatedto enhancement of wildlife habitat, focuses on conservation of prairiesand prairie wildlife as a priority, and values partnerships with sports-men/women, landowners and others. Phone - 785-537-4385; website -www.audubonofkansas.org
CONSERVATION & SPORTING ORGANIZATIONSConservation organizations play a vital role in wildlife management and ensuring the future of hunting and the shooting sports.
They raise money, volunteer time, provide advice, and perhaps most important, inspire outdoor-loving people to become activelyinvolved in the future of the resources they cherish. The following is a list of a few of the organizations that are active in Kansas.
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Conservation In Kansas