Kansas hunting
Public hunting land in Kansas
Caliber maps 81 public hunting areas in Kansas, with Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks's license fees, hunter education rules and official links in one place. Find the closest land to you on a list or a map, free.
Kansas · 81 areas
Cimarron National Grassland
National grassland · 108,598 acres
Quivira National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 44,326 acres
Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 37,104 acres
Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area
State wildlife area · 18,850 acres
Marais Des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 15,172 acres
Largest areas shown. Caliber sorts all 81 by distance from you.
- 76
- State wildlife areas
- 1
- National grasslands
- 4
- National wildlife refuges
Kansas hunting licenses and rules
- Wildlife agency
- Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
- Phone
- 620-672-5911
- Resident license
- $25 — Resident 1 Year Hunting License (ages 16-64); agent/transaction fees extra
- Nonresident license
- $125 — Non-Resident 1 Year Hunting License (16+); deer/turkey permits extra
- Hunter education
- Required for anyone born on or after July 1, 1957 (apprentice license defers it twice; under-16s supervised).
- Good to know
- Some public lands and iWIHA tracts require electronic check-in/check-out through a Go Outdoors Kansas account.
Fees and rules as published by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, checked Oct 31, 2026. They change, so confirm on the agency's site. This isn't legal advice.
Official links
- Hunting licenses
- Season dates
- Regulations
- Public hunting lands
- Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks website
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The 12 biggest of 81 areas. Caliber has every one, with a map, and sorts them by distance from you.
| Area | Type | Acres | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cimarron National Grassland | National grassland | 108,598 | Open |
| Quivira National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 44,326 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 37,104 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area | State wildlife area | 18,850 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Marais Des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 15,172 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Mined Land Wildlife Area | State wildlife area | 14,854 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Glen Elder Wildlife Area | State wildlife area | 14,021 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Cedar Bluff Wildlife Area | State wildlife area | 11,416 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Clinton Wildlife Area | State wildlife area | 9,883 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Jeffery Energy Center Wildlife Area | State wildlife area | 9,737 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Marais Des Cygne Wildlife Area | State wildlife area | 7,950 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Norton Wildlife Area | State wildlife area | 6,272 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
State wildlife areas · 76
Run for wildlife and, usually, hunting. Many need a state license plus a land-use permit or have their own season dates, draw hunts or weapon limits.
National grasslands · 1
Hunting is generally allowed under state hunting laws. Grasslands are often mixed with private land, so know the boundaries.
National wildlife refuges · 4
Refuges allow hunting only where and when each refuge opens it, often with its own permit and rules. Check the refuge's hunt page before you go.
Kansas hunting FAQ
Where can I find public hunting land in Kansas?
Caliber lists 81 public hunting areas in Kansas: 76 state wildlife areas, 1 national grasslands, 4 national wildlife refuges. Open Caliber, enter your ZIP and see the closest areas on a list or a map. Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks also publishes its own public hunting land information on its website.
How much is a hunting license in Kansas?
As published by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (checked Oct 31, 2026): resident, $25 — Resident 1 Year Hunting License (ages 16-64); agent/transaction fees extra; nonresident, $125 — Non-Resident 1 Year Hunting License (16+); deer/turkey permits extra. Fees change, so confirm on the agency's licensing page before you buy.
Do I need hunter education to hunt in Kansas?
Required for anyone born on or after July 1, 1957 (apprentice license defers it twice; under-16s supervised). Check Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks for exemptions and current rules.
When is hunting season in Kansas?
Seasons vary by species, zone and year, so Caliber links to Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks's official season-date page instead of listing dates. Always check current regulations before you hunt.
Find Kansas hunting land near you
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Area data: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1, public domain. Access as recorded in PAD-US. Always check current regulations, seasons and access rules with Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and the managing agency before you hunt.
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