Kansas Muzzleloader, Youth/Disabled, Archery Deer Seasons on Tap
Three deer seasons open this September: the muzzleloader season, which runs Sept. 17-30; the archery season, which runs Sept. 17-Dec. 31; and the youth/disabled season, which runs Sept. 8-16. Resident hunters who have yet to obtain a Resident Any Season White-tailed Deer permit may still obtain one at Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) offices, select license vendors, online at ksoutdoors.com (click “License/Permits” on the top menu bar), or by phoning 1-800-918-2877 toll-free.
The Any Season permit is valid statewide and allows the hunter to harvest one antlered or antlerless white-tailed deer during any season with equipment legal for that season.
Resident hunting licenses, required of anyone age 16 through 64 in addition to the deer permit, cost $20.50. Resident Any Season White-tailed Deer permits cost $32.50. Antlerless-Only White-tailed Deer permits, which may be purchased only after an antlered deer permit has been purchased, cost $17.50.
After Dec. 30, deer hunters may purchase Antlerless-Only White-tailed Deer permits valid during January seasons without having first purchased an antlered deer permit.
There is no minimum age to apply for and receive a big game permit, and youth younger than 16 may hunt without hunter education if supervised by an adult 18 years or older. For more information, visit the KDWPT website, ksoutdoors.com.
