Kansas hunters will be able to start hunting for turkey in just a couple of months as the spring season kicks off. Turkey hunting is the favorite pastime of many in-state and out-of-state hunters in the Sunflower state. Some major changes were made to the sport last year, impacting the upcoming spring season, that hunters will need to check out before heading to the outdoors.
Commissioners approved a new turkey draw process for non-resident permits, which closes Friday, February 9th. Last year, the KDWP also cut off the fall turkey season and listed new restrictions for some units in the spring season. These efforts come amid attempts to help the native turkey population bounce back from recent declines.
Due to the decline in the resident turkey population, the current statewide permit/bag limit for turkey in Kansas is one bird. No game tags are available for another bird for the spring 2024 season. Everyone looking to hunt turkey this year needs to have a valid spring turkey permit. Hunters between 16 and 74, along with all nonresidents, must also have a valid Kansas hunting license unless hunting on their own land. A spring turkey permit is good for one bearded turkey.
