Kansas elk season 2026 Open
Elk season in Kansas is open now, closes Dec 31, 2026.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. Read today.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Statewide | Sep 14, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | Open open, closes in 47 days |
| Archery | Statewide | Sep 13, 2027 to Dec 31, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 303 days |
| Firearms, 2nd Segment | Statewide | Dec 2, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | Upcoming opens in 18 days |
| Firearms, 2nd Segment | Statewide | Dec 1, 2027 to Dec 12, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 382 days |
Elk hunting in Kansas runs from Sep 14, 2026 (Archery) to Dec 31, 2027 (Archery) in the 2026 season, and is open now, closes Dec 31, 2026.
Statewide seasons: archery Sep 14, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026; firearms, 2nd segment Dec 2, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026.
Source: Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, KDWP When to Hunt (page). Read today.