Kansas Turkey Unit 1
Plan a turkey hunt in Kansas Unit 1. Review season dates, license options, then browse available private-land hunts and book directly from landowners.
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Find Hunts in 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.
Kansas Turkey Opportunities in Unit 1
Regular Season
April 15, 2026 – May 31, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visible Beard | — | Nonresident: Draw |
| Eligibility: General, Landowner Permit only valid in the unit drawn. |
| Visible Beard | — | Nonresident: Draw |
| Eligibility: Youth Permit only valid in unit drawn. |
| Visible Beard | — | Resident: OTC |
| Eligibility: General |
License and Permit Options
Nonresident Spring Turkey Permit
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresident Spring Turkey Permit | Nonresident | Landowner | DrawApplications open January 13, 2026; deadline February 13, 2026 | $87.50Application fee $10.00Application fee included in priceNonrefundable |
Nonresident Youth Spring Turkey Permit
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresident Youth Spring Turkey Permit | Nonresident | Ages 0–15; Youth hunters; 15 and younger | DrawApplications open January 13, 2026; deadline February 13, 2026 | $22.50Application fee $10.00Application fee included in priceNonrefundable |
Resident Spring Turkey Permit
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Frequently Asked Questions
Spring turkey regular season runs from April 15 through May 31, 2026. Residents need a Resident Spring Turkey Permit. Nonresidents need a Nonresident Spring Turkey Permit or Nonresident Youth Spring Turkey Permit, which is valid only in the unit drawn.
You need a Spring Turkey Permit. Residents can buy the permit over the counter, while nonresidents must apply through the draw. Nonresident applications open January 13 and close February 13, 2026.
Nonresident Spring Turkey Permit applications open January 13 and close February 13, 2026. Resident permits for this unit are available over the counter.
It depends on residency. Residents can buy a Spring Turkey Permit over the counter, while nonresidents must apply through the draw between January 13 and February 13, 2026.
See the latest Field Notes from properties offering turkey hunts in Unit 1.
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