Kansas Antelope Hunting
Plan your Kansas antelope hunt with season dates, license options, and hunting opportunities organized by unit. Browse available private-land hunts and book access directly from landowners.
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Browse private-land antelope hunts across Kansas, organized by unit, and book directly with landowners.
Unit 2
Located in the southern part of the state, near the Colorado-Kansas border and stretching almost to Ellis, this pronghorn unit is one of the best in the state. The area, which is predominantly flat to slightly hilly and drains into the Smoky Hill River and its western forks, is home to a good population of pronghorns.
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Unit 17
Unit 17 encompasses Hamilton, Kearny, and Finney counties, as well as parts of 14 other counties. Located on the high plains, this unit borders Colorado and sees its scattered herds of antelope make their home on private land.
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Unit 18
This unit is located in the southwestern corner of the state and is another Kansas unit with a high density of private lands, which hold a good amount of antelope. The land in this area is generally flat to slightly rolling, with most of it drained by the Cimarron River and its tributaries.
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Kansas Antelope Seasons
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
Archery
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Muzzleloader
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Firearm
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Kansas Antelope Licenses
Resident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | — | — | $52.50 |
| Landowner/Tenant Archery | — | Landowner; Tenant | $27.50 |
| Youth Archery | — | Ages 0–15; Youth hunters; 15 and younger | $12.50 |
| Firearm | DrawDeadline June 30, 2026 | — | $62.50 |
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| Landowner/Tenant Firearm | DrawDeadline June 30, 2026 | Landowner; Tenant | $37.50 |
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| Youth Firearm | DrawDeadline June 30, 2026 | Ages 0–15; Youth hunters; 15 and younger | $22.50 |
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Nonresident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | — | — | $302.50 |
| Archery Youth | — | Ages 0–15; Youth hunters; 15 and younger | $102.50 |
| Tenant Firearms | DrawDeadline June 30, 2026 | Tenant | $87.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kansas antelope seasons generally run from September 20 through October 6, 2025. Approximate dates by method are September 20–28 for archery, September 29–October 6 for muzzleloader, and October 3–6 for firearm season.
The application deadline for a Kansas Antelope Permit is June 12, 2026.
Yes. Kansas antelope permits for residents are awarded through a draw, with applications due June 12, 2026.
See the latest Field Notes from properties offering antelope hunts in Kansas.
