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    Outdoor Activities » Hunting in Kansas

    What to Hunt

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    Kansas offers diverse hunting opportunities across big game, upland birds, migratory birds, and small game and furbearers. Explore each category to find seasons, regulations, and resources for planning your next hunt.

    • Upland Birds & Turkey

      Explore upland bird hunting for quail, prairie chicken, pheasant, and turkey. Review seasons and regulations, then plan your next upland hunt.

    • Migratory Birds

      Explore migratory game birds like ducks, geese, crow, dove, rail, sandhill crane, snipe, and woodcock. Learn seasons, regulations, and gear up for your next hunt.

    • Big Game

      Explore big game hunting for deer, elk, and antelope. Find seasons, units, and regulations, plus planning resources to prepare for your next pursuit. Begin your big game adventure.

    • Small Game & Furbearing Animals

      Explore small game and furbearer hunting, from rabbits and squirrels to coyotes and bobcats. Review seasons and regulations, then get ready for the field.

     

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