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A valid hunting license is required to hunt in Kansas. Additional Species‑Specific Permits, Stamps, and Tags may also be required depending on the game you plan to hunt.
All fees listed below are base prices. Agent and transaction fees are added to all license, permit, and stamp purchases.
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GENERAL HUNTING LICENSES | FURHARVESTER LICENSE
BIG GAME: DEER PERMITS | ANTELOPE PERMITS | ELK PERMITS
BIRDS: TURKEY PERMITS | MIGRATORY BIRD STAMPS
April 2026 Note: Senate Bill 364 restores KDWP’s authority to offer a discounted 10-year senior license and expands eligibility for the children’s lifetime license. Both changes must go through the standard regulatory process before they can take effect. The earliest these updated license options will be available is November 2026.
All resident hunters age 16 through 74 must have a resident hunting license unless exempt by Kansas Law.
Nonresident hunters, regardless of age, must have a nonresident hunting license.
| License | Fee | Term |
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| 1 Year Hunting License | $25.00 | 365-day license, eligible for Auto Renew |
| 1 Year Combination Hunting & Fishing License | $45.00 | 365-day license, eligible for Auto Renew |
| 1 Year Apprentice Combination Hunting & Fishing License | $25.00 | 365-day license, may only be purchased two times
(The apprentice license defers the Hunter Education requirement but hunter must be under the supervision of a licensed adult.) |
| 5 Year Hunting License | $100.00 | Expires 1,825 days from purchase date |
| 5 Year Combination Hunting & Fishing License | $180.00 | Expires 1,825 days from purchase date |
| 1 Year Controlled Shooting Area Hunting License | $25.00 | valid only on Controlled Shooting Areas; 365-day license, eligible for Auto Renew |
| License | Fee | Renewal/Term | |
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Youth Multi-Year Hunting License |
$40.00 |
Expires on December 31 of the year the person turns 21 | |
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Youth Multi-Year Fishing License |
$40.00 |
Expires on December 31 of the year the person turns 21 |
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Youth Multi-Year Combination Hunting & Fishing License |
$70.00 |
Expires on December 31 of the year the person turns 21 | |
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Kansas residents 15 years of age and younger are not required to purchase a hunting or fishing license. All other permits, tags, stamps, and other fee requirements apply. |
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| License | Fee | Term |
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| Senior 1 Year Hunting License | $15.00 | 365-day license, eligible for Auto Renew |
| Senior 1 Year Combination Hunting & Fishing License | $25.00 | 365-day license, eligible for Auto Renew |
| Senior 5 Year Hunting License | $50.00 | Expires 1,825 days from purchase date |
| Senior 5 Year Combination Hunting & Fishing License | $90.00 | Expires 1,825 days from purchase date |
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Kansas residents 75 years of age or older are not required to purchase a hunting or fishing license. All other permits, tags, stamps, and other fee requirements apply. |
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| License | Fee | Term |
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| Non-Resident 1 Year Hunting License (ages 16 and older) | $125.00 | 365-day license, eligible for Auto Renew |
| Non-Resident 1 Year Combination Hunting & Fishing License (ages 16 and older) | $190.00 | 365-day license, eligible for Auto Renew |
| Non-Resident 1 Year Apprentice License (ages 16 and older) | $125.00 |
365-day license, may only be purchased two times (The apprentice license defers the Hunter Education requirement but hunter must be under the supervision of a licensed adult.) |
| License | Description | Application |
|---|---|---|
| National Guard | Free one year hunting and fishing licenses and and state park vehicle permits are to active members of the Kansas National Guard, as annual funding lasts. | Available by mailed application only. Download the National Guard License & Park Permit Application. |
| Kansas Resident Disabled Veterans | Free one year hunting and fishing licenses are made available and issued based on funding. Applicant must provide a copy of current disabled veterans entitlement papers showing proof of at least 30% disability. | Available by mailed application only. Download the Disabled Veterans Hunting & Fishing License Application. |
| Kansas Resident American Indian | Free one year hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses to Kansas residents with proof of tribal enrollment. | Available through online application only. |
| License | Fee | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Lifetime Hunting License | $500 or eight quarterly payments of $69 | Available by mailed application only; notarized signature required. Download the Kansas Resident Lifetime Hunting, Fishing & Furharvester License Application. |
| Lifetime Hunting & Fishing Combination License | $960 or eight quarterly payments of $131.50 | Available by mailed application only; notarized signature required. Download the Kansas Resident Lifetime Hunting, Fishing & Furharvester License Application. |
| Lifetime Furharvester License | $500 or eight quarterly payments of $69 | Available by mailed application only; notarized signature required. Download the Kansas Resident Lifetime Hunting, Fishing & Furharvester License Application. |
| Children's Lifetime Hunting & Fishing Combination License* | 300 age 5 or younger $400 age 6 or 7 |
Available by mailed application only; notarized signature required. Download the KidsLifetimeApplication. |
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* Kansas residents 15 years of age and younger are not required to purchase a hunting or fishing license. The optional Children's Lifetime License (currently available for kids age 7 and younger) provides lifetime hunting and fishing privileges, so they never need to purchase an annual license later in life. All other permits, tags, stamps, and other fee requirements apply. Download frequently asked questions about the children's lifetime license. |
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A furharvester license is required to hunt, trap, or pursue (run) furbearers,* or to sell their pelts unless exempt by Kansas law.
A fur dealer's permit is required to buy raw pelts of furbearers or coyotes, and furharvesters may sell raw pelts only to permitted fur dealers.
There are no senior discounts on furharvester licenses. Kansas residents under age 13 do not need a furharvester license.
*Note on Coyotes: a furharvester license is required to trap coyotes, and a hunting license is required to hunt them. The same license required to take coyotes is required to sell their pelts.
| License | Fee | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Resident Furharvester License (age 16 and older) | $25.00 | 365-day license, eligible for Auto Renew |
| Kansas Resident Junior Furharvester License (age 13-15) | $15.00 | 365-day license |
| Kansas Resident Lifetime Furharvester License (age 16 and older) | $500.00 | Must be purchased from KDWP Pratt Operations Office, 620-672-5911 |
| Kansas Resident Fur Dealer Permit | $100.00 | One -year (January 1-December 31); must be purchased from KDWP Pratt Operations Office, 620-672-5911 |
| Non-Resident Furharvester License | $250.00 | 365-day license, eligible for Auto Renew |
| Non-Resident Fur Dealer Permit | $400.00 | One -year (January 1-December 31); must be purchased from KDWP Pratt Operations Office, 620-672-5911 |
In addition to a hunting license, a deer permit is also required for all deer hunters. Learn more about deer hunting in Kansas, including seasons, permit availability, and requirements.
| Permit | Fee | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Resident Any-Season White-tailed Deer Permit; Kansas Resident Archery Either Species/Either Sex Deer Permit, or Kansas Resident Muzzleloader Either-species/Either-sex Deer Permit: |
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General |
$40.00 | available August 5-December 31 |
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Resident Landowner or Resident Tenant |
$20.00 | available August 5-December 31 |
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Non-Resident Tenant |
$85.00 | available August 5-December 31 |
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Youth |
$10.00 | available August 5-December 31 |
| Kansas Resident Firearm Either-Species/Either-Sex Deer Permit: | ||
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General |
$50.00 | available by draw only, application period May 12-June 12, 2026 |
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Resident Landowner or Resident Tenant |
$30.00 | available by draw only, application period May 12-June 12, 2026 |
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Non-Resident Tenant |
$95.00 | available by draw only, application period May 12-June 12, 2026 |
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Youth |
$20.00 | available by draw only, application period May 12-June 12, 2026 |
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Preference Point |
$10.00 | available by draw only, application period May 12-June 12, 2026 |
| Kansas Resident White-tail Antlerless Deer Only (WAO) Permit: | ||
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General |
$20.00 | |
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Youth |
$10.00 | |
| Kansas Resident Hunt-Own-Land Deer Permit | $20.00 | available August 5-December 31; must also have resident deer permit that allows taking of antlered deer |
| Permit | Fee | Additional Information |
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| Non-Resident White-tailed Antlerless Deer Only (WAO) Permit | $50.00 | available August 5-December 31 |
| Non-Resident White-tailed Deer Permit (age 16 and older) | $475.00 | available by draw only, application period April 1-24, 2026 includes $25 nonrefundable application fee (full permit fee only charged if applicant is drawn) |
| Non-Resident Youth White-tailed Deer Permit (age 15 and younger) | $115.00 | available by draw only, application period April 1-24, 2026 includes $25 nonrefundable application fee (full permit fee only charged if applicant is drawn) |
| Non-Resident Mule Deer Stamp | $150.00 | available by draw only, application period April 1-24, 2026 in addition to the White-tailed Deer Permit fee |
| Preference Point | $25.00 | application period April 1-24, 2026 |
| Non-Resident Hunt-Own-Land Deer Permit | $85.00 | available August 5-December 31 |
| Non-Resident Hunt-Own-Land Relative Deer Permit | $40.00 | available August 5-December 31 |
Only Kansas residents may hunt antelope with firearms or muzzleloaders, and those permits are only available through a limited draw. Archery permits for antelope are available over-the-counter to Kansas residents and non-residents. Hunters may purchase only one antelope permit per year.
Antelope hunters can purchase an over-the-counter archery permit or apply for the firearms/muzzleloader limited draw permits.
| Permit | Fee | Additional Information |
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| Kansas Resident Firearms and Muzzleloader Antelope Permit |
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General |
$60.00 | available by draw only; application period May 12-June 12, 2026 |
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Landowner/Tenant |
$35.00 | available by draw only; application period May 12-June 12, 2026 |
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Youth (age 15 and under) |
$20.00 | available by draw only; application period May 12-June 12, 2026 |
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Non-Resident Tenant |
$95.00 | available by draw only; application period May 12-June 12, 2026 |
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Preference Point |
$10.00 | available by draw online; application period May 12-June 12, 2026 |
| Kansas Resident Archery Antelope Permit | ||
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General |
$50.00 | |
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Landowner/Tenant |
$25.00 | |
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Youth (age 15 and under) |
$10.00 | |
| Permit | Fee | Additional Information |
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General |
$300.00 | |
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Youth (age 15 and younger) |
$100.00 | |
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Tenant |
$85.00 |
Only Kansas residents can hunt elk and elk permits are only available through a limited draw.
Learn more about elk hunting in Kansas, including seasons, permit availability, and requirements.
| Permit | Fee | Additional Information |
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| Kansas Resident Elk Permits (Any Elk, either sex) |
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General |
$300.00 | available by draw only; application period May 12-June 12, 2026 |
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Landowner/Tenant |
$150.00 | available by draw only; application period May 12-June 12, 2026 |
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Youth (age 15 and under) |
$125.00 | available by draw only; application period May 12-June 12, 2026 |
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Non-Resident Tenant |
$300.00 | available by draw only; application period May 12-June 12, 2026 |
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Preference Point |
$10.00 | available by draw online; application period May 12-June 12, 2026 |
| Kansas Resident Antlerless Elk Permit | ||
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General |
$150.00 | available by draw online; application period May 12-June 12, 2026 |
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Landowner/Tenant |
$75.00 | available by draw online; application period May 12-June 12, 2026 |
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Youth (age 15 and under) |
$50.00 | available by draw online; application period May 12-June 12, 2026 |
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Non-Resident Tenant |
$150.00 | available by draw online; application period May 12-June 12, 2026 |
Turkey permits are available to Kansas residents over-the-counter for units 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6. Permits for unit 4 are available to Kansas residents only and are issued through a limited draw.
Non-resident turkey permits are available through a limited draw and only for units 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6.
Learn more about turkey hunting in Kansas, including seasons, permit availability, and requirements.
| PERMIT | FEE | ADDITONAL INFORMATION |
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| Kansas Resident Turkey Permits - Units 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6 | ||
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General |
$25.00 | available over the counter |
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Youth (age 15 and younger) |
$5.00 |
available over the counter |
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Landowner/Resident Tenant |
$12.50 | available over the counter |
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Non-Resident Tenant |
$30.00 | available over the counter |
| Kansas Resident Turkey Permits - Unit 4 | ||
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General |
$30.00 | available by draw only; application period January 13-February 13, 2026 |
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Youth (age 15 and younger) |
$5.00 | available by draw only; application period January 13-February 13, 2026 |
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Landowner/Resident Tenant |
$20.00 |
available by draw only; application period January 13-February 13, 2026 |
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Non-Resident Tenant |
$35.00 |
Unit 4: available by draw only; application period January 13-February 13, 2026 Units 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6: available over the counter |
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Preference Point |
$5.00 | Unit 4: available by draw only; application period January 13-February 13, 2026 |
| PERMIT | FEE | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
|---|---|---|
| General | $85.00 | available by draw only; application period January 13-February 13, 2026 |
| Youth (age 15 and under) | $20.00 | available by draw only; application period January 13-February 13, 2026 |
Migratory bird stamps and permits are available over the counter.
| PERMIT | FEE | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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| Kansas Harvest Information Program (HIP)Permit | $0.00 | the HIP permit itself is free; agent and transaction fees apply |
| Kansas Waterfowl Stamp | $8.00 | |
| Federal Duck Stamp | $29.00 | valid July 1-June 30 each year |
| Sandhill Crane Permit | $7.50 | crane permits must be validated by KDWP |
| PERMIT | FEE | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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| Greater Prairie Chicken Permit | $0.00 | permit itself is free; agent and transaction fees apply |
| Commercial Dog Training Permit | $20.00 | private land only |
| Field Trial Event Permit - Private Land | $20.00 | |
| Field Trial Event Permit - Public Land | $98.00 |