Kansas Turkey Hunting
Plan your Kansas turkey 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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Find Hunts by Unit
Browse private-land turkey hunts across Kansas, organized by unit, and book directly with landowners.
Unit 1
Kansas residents can purchase a turkey permit over the counter, but non-residents must apply for the lottery draw. Kansas Turkey unit 1 is located in the northwest part of the state. Turkey hunters will most likely find Rios in this unit.
View Unit 1 detailsUnit 2
Kansas residents can purchase a turkey permit over the counter, but non-residents must apply for the lottery draw. Kansas Turkey unit 2 is located in northcentral Kansas. Turkey hunters will most likely find Rios in this unit.
View Unit 2 detailsUnit 3
Kansas residents can purchase a turkey permit over the counter, but non-residents must apply for the lottery draw. Kansas Turkey unit 3 is located in the northeastern part of the state. Turkey hunters have the chance to find Rios, Hybrids, and Easterns in this unit.
View Unit 3 detailsUnit 4
Turkey Unit 4 is for Kansas Residents Only via a special draw for permits. The unit is located in the southwestern part of Kansas. Turkey hunters will most likely find Rios in this part of the state with the occasional Hybrid. Turkey hunters may also encounter Easterns in Edwards county.
View Unit 4 detailsUnit 5
Kansas residents can purchase a turkey permit over the counter, but non-residents must apply for the lottery draw. Kansas Turkey unit 5 is located in southcentral Kansas. Turkey hunters will most likely see Rios in this part of the state. Turkey hunters may also encounter Easterns in Edwards county.
View Unit 5 detailsUnit 6
Kansas residents can purchase a turkey permit over the counter, but non-residents must apply for the lottery draw. Kansas Turkey unit 6 is located in the southeastern part of the state. Turkey hunters have the chance to find Rios, Hybrids, and Easterns in this unit.
View Unit 6 detailsKansas Turkey Seasons
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
Youth/Disabled Season
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Youth and disabled hunters; 17 or younger
Archery
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Regular
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Kansas Turkey Licenses
Resident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landowner/Tenant Turkey Permit | — | Landowner; Tenant | $15.00 |
| Resident Turkey Permit | — | — | $27.50 |
| Resident Unit 4 Spring Turkey Permit | DrawJanuary 13, 2026 – February 13, 2026 | — | $32.50Includes $7.50 application fee |
General Resident; only valid in Unit 4. Application fee is nonrefundable. | |||
| Unit 4 Landowner/Tenant Spring Turkey Permit | DrawJanuary 13, 2026 – February 13, 2026 | Landowner; Tenant | $20.00Includes $7.50 application fee |
Reduced price. Only valid in Unit 4. Application fee is nonrefundable. | |||
| Youth Turkey Permit | — | Ages 0–15; Youth hunters; 15 and younger | $7.50 |
Nonresident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresident Spring Turkey Permit | DrawJanuary 13, 2026 – February 13, 2026 | Landowner | $87.50Includes $10.00 application fee |
Online application only. Permit only valid in unit drawn. Application fee is nonrefundable. | |||
| Nonresident Tenant Turkey Permit | OTC | Tenant | $32.50 |
Over the counter. | |||
| Nonresident Turkey Permit | — | — | $87.50 |
January application. | |||
| Nonresident Youth Spring Turkey Permit | DrawJanuary 13, 2026 – February 13, 2026 | Ages 0–15; Youth hunters; 15 and younger | $22.50Includes $10.00 application fee |
Reduced price. Permit only valid in unit drawn. Application fee is nonrefundable. | |||
| Nonresident Youth Turkey Permit | — | Ages 0–15; Youth hunters; 15 and younger | $22.50 |
January application. | |||
| Unit 4 Nonresident Tenant Spring Turkey Permit | DrawJanuary 13, 2026 – February 13, 2026 | Tenant | $37.50Includes $7.50 application fee |
Reduced price. Only valid in Unit 4. Application fee is nonrefundable. | |||
