Plan a turkey hunt in Kansas Unit 4. Review season dates, license options, then browse available private-land hunts and book directly from landowners.
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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.
April 15, 2026 – May 31, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visible Beard | — | Resident: Draw |
| Eligibility: General |
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Unit 4 Spring Turkey Permit | Resident | — | DrawApplications open January 13, 2026; deadline February 13, 2026 | $32.50Application fee $7.50Application fee included in priceNonrefundable |
Spring turkey regular season in Kansas Unit 4 runs from April 15 through May 31, 2026. Resident hunters need a Unit 4 Spring Turkey Permit.
Resident hunters need a Unit 4 Spring Turkey Permit. The permit is awarded through a draw, is valid only in Unit 4, and has an application window from January 13 through February 13, 2026.
Resident applications for the Kansas Unit 4 Spring Turkey Permit open January 13 and close February 13, 2026. The permit is valid only in Unit 4.
Yes. The resident Spring Turkey Permit for Kansas Unit 4 is awarded through a draw and is valid only in Unit 4. Applications open January 13 and close February 13, 2026.