Deer Permits and Tags

There will be no paper applications or mail in forms for 2013. All draw applications will need to be submitted thru the online application process.

Applicants must apply online from June 10 thru July 12, 2013 or apply by phone 620-672-0728.

All fees listed below will have an internet convenience fee added at time of applying online for a permit or preference point.

• Resident Firearm Either-species/Either-sex Firearms Deer permit (white-tailed or mule deer buck, doe or fawn) $37.50 for general residents; $22.50 for landowner/tenant/manager; $22.50 for youth 15 and younger. Firearms Either-species/Either-sex Firearms Deer Permits are valid either in the east unit (3, 4, 5, 7, 16) or the west unit (1, 2, 17, 18) during the regular firearms season using any legal equipment.
• Preference Point -- $6.50. A resident hunter who does not want to hunt in the current year season can purchase a preference point that will count toward a firearm either species, either sex deer permit in a future drawing.

• Resident Any-Season White-tailed Deer permit (white-tailed deer buck, doe or fawn) – $32.50 for general residents; $17.50 for landowner/tenants; $17.50 for youth 15 and younger. Resident Any-season White-tailed Deer permits are valid statewide in any season, provided legal equipment is used for that season. Available July 30 - Dec. 30
• Resident Archery Either-species/Either-sex Deer permit (white-tailed or mule deer buck, doe or fawn) – $32.50 for general residents; $17.50 for landowner/tenants; $17.50 for youth 15 and younger. Resident Archery Either-species/Either-sex Deer permits are valid statewide with archery equipment only during archery season. Available July 30 - Dec. 30
• Resident Muzzleloader Either-species/Either-sex Deer permit (white-tailed or mule deer buck, doe or fawn) – $32.50 for general residents; $17.50 for landowner/tenants; $17.50 for youth 15 and younger. Resident Muzzleloader Either-species/Either-sex Deer permits are valid either in the east unit (3, 4, 5, 7, 16) or the west unit (1, 2, 17, 18) during the early muzzleloader season and the regular firearm season using muzzleloading equipment only. Available July 30 - Dec. 30
• Hunt-Own-Land Deer Permit — $17.50 resident landowner, $17.50 all tenants. Available to individuals who qualify as residents landowners, including family members living with the landowner or tenant. Permit valid for any white-tailed or mule deer only on land owned or operated by landowner or tenant during muzzleloader-only, archery, and firearm seasons using equipment legal for that season. Available July 30 - Dec. 30

• Resident Antlerless White-tailed Deer permit (any white-tailed deer without a visible antler) $17.50 for general residents, $10.00 for resident youth,15 and younger. White-tailed Antlerless Deer permit (any white-tailed deer without a visible antler protruding from the skull) As many as five Antlerless White-tailed Deer permits may be purchased. The first antlerless permit purchased is valid statewide (STW), including all KDWPT-managed public hunting areas. The second antlerless permit is valid in all units (ALL) on private lands with landowner permission,on Walk-In Hunting Areas, and on Cedar Bluff, Glen Elder, Kanopolis, Kirwin, Lovewell, Norton, Webster and Wilson wildlife areas. Up to three additional such permits may be issued to the same individual and are valid only in units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, and 19 on private land with landowner permission, Walk-In Hunting Areas, and Cedar Bluff, Glen Elder, Kanopolis, Kirwin, Lovewell, Norton, Webster and Wilson wildlife areas. All antlerless white-tailed permits are valid during any season with equipment legal for that season. Available over the-counter and online July 30 - January 30, 2013.

• Resident Antlerless Either-species Deer permit (any white-tailed or mule deer without a visible antler protruding from the skull) $17.50 for general residents, $10.00 for resident youth 15 and younger. An Antlerless Either-species Deer permits is valid for (1) any antlerless white-tailed or mule deer during muzzleloader, archery, and firearms seasons using equipment legal during those seasons. An Antlerless either species deer permit is valid only in the unit specified on the permit. LIMITED QUOTA permits available in units 1,2,3,4,5,17 or 18 will be available online or at any local vendor on a first come, first serve basis.

There will be no paper applications or mail in forms for 2013. All applications will need to be submitted thru the online application process.

Applicants must apply online from April 1 thru April 26, 2013 or apply by phone 620-672-0728.

Nonresident White-tailed Deer Permit Fee : $346.96

Bag Limit: (1) white-tailed deer - buck, doe or fawn AND (1) white-tailed antlerless deer)

Hunter applies in one unit and selects one adjacent unit in which to also hunt, as well as the season choice (archery, muzzleloader, or firearm) at the time of application. Group Hunt: The group hunt application is to accommodate those who do not want to hunt unless their hunting partners draw also. Applicants (up to 5) must apply for the same unit and the same weapon choice. You must have group leader's KDWP Customer ID Number to join the group. Muzzleloader permit holders may hunt during early muzzleloader season and regular firearm season using muzzleloader equipment only. If unsuccessful in the draw, hunter receives a $316 refund and a preference point for next year’s draw. If successful in the draw, you will also need to purchase a nonresident hunting license.

Mule Deer Stamp Fee: $102.50 (plus Nonresident White-tailed deer permit fee listed above)

A nonresident must apply for the Mule Deer Stamp during the April application period. A nonresident who successfully draws an archery or muzzleloader White-tailed Deer Permit among units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 16, 17, or 18 and has applied for the Mule Deer Stamp will be entered into a draw for one of a limited number of Mule Deer Stamps. If drawn, the applicant’s White-tailed Deer Archery or Muzzleloader Permit converts to an Either-species/Either-sex Archery or Muzzleloader Permit. Preference points do not count toward this Mule Deer Stamp draw. If unsuccessful in the Mule Deer Stamp Draw, hunter will receive a $101 refund and be issued the White-tailed Deer Archery or Muzzleloader Draw Permit.

• Preference Point -- $23.06. A nonresident hunter who doesn’t want to hunt in the current season can purchase a preference point that will count toward a white-tailed deer permit in a future drawing.

• Nonresident Hunt-Own-Land Deer Permit (available over the counter and online) $77.50 – Available to nonresident individuals who qualify as Kansas landowners. Permit valid for any white-tailed or mule deer only on land owned or operated by the nonresident landowner, during muzzleloader-only, archery, and firearm seasons using equipment legal for that season. Available online and over the counter.

• Special Hunt-Own-Land Relative Deer Permit (available over the counter and online) $32.50 – Available to individuals who qualify as lineal ascendants or descendants or siblings of resident landowners or all tenants, and spouses of a qualifying landowner. Permit valid for any white-tailed or mule deer only on land owned or operated by landowner or tenant during muzzleloader-only, archery, and firearm seasons using equipment legal for that season. Lineal relatives include direct ascendants or descendants such as a grandfather, mother, son, or granddaughter. Cousins, uncles, or nieces are NOT lineal family members. You would also need to purchase an annual hunting license. Available online and over the counter.

• Nonresident Antlerless White-tailed Deer permit (any white-tailed deer without a visible antler) – $52.50 for nonresidents. White-tailed Antlerless Deer permit (any white-tailed deer without a visible antler protruding from the skull) As many as five Antlerless White-tailed Deer permits may be purchased. The first whitetail antlerless permit purchased is valid statewide (STW), including all KDWPT-managed public hunting areas. The second whitetail antlerless permit is valid in all units (ALL) on private lands with landowner permission,on Walk-In Hunting Areas, and on Cedar Bluff, Glen Elder, Kanopolis, Kirwin, Lovewell, Norton, Webster and Wilson wildlife areas. Up to three additional such permits may be issued to the same individual and are valid only in units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, and 19 on private land with landowner permission, Walk-In Hunting Areas, and Cedar Bluff, Glen Elder, Kanopolis, Kirwin, Lovewell, Norton, Webster and Wilson wildlife areas. All antlerless whitetailed permits are valid during any season with equipment legal for that season. Available online and over the counter.
• Nonresident Antlerless Either-species Deer permit (any white-tailed or mule deer without a visible antler protruding from the skull) $52.50 for nonresidents. An Antlerless Either-species Deer permit is valid for (1) any antlerless white-tailed or mule deer during muzzleloader, archery, and firearms seasons using equipment legal during those seasons. An Antlerless either species deer permit is valid only in the unit specified on the permit. LIMITED QUOTA permits available in units 1,2,3,4,5,17 or 18 will be available online and will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.

• Tenant Hunt-Own-Land Deer Permit (available over the counter) $17.50 all tenants – Available to individuals who qualify as a tenant, including family members living with the landowner or tenant. Permit valid for any white-tailed or mule deer only on land owned or operated by landowner or tenant during muzzleloader-only, archery, and firearm seasons using equipment legal for that season. Available online and over the counter.

Hunter must first have a tenant deer permit that allows the taking of an antlered deer, unless purchased after Dec. 30:

• Nonresident Antlerless White-tailed Deer permit (any white-tailed deer without a visible antler) – $52.50 for general nonresidents. White-tailed Deer permit (any white-tailed deer without a visible antler protruding from the skull) As many as five Antlerless White-tailed Deer permits may be purchased. The first antlerless permit purchased is valid statewide (STW), including all KDWPT-managed public hunting areas. The second antlerless permit is valid in all units (ALL) on private lands with landowner permission,on Walk-In Hunting Areas, and on Cedar Bluff, Glen Elder, Kanopolis, Kirwin, Lovewell, Norton, Webster and Wilson wildlife areas. Up to three additional such permits may be issued to the same individual and are valid only in units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, and 19 on private land with landowner permission, Walk-In Hunting Areas, and Cedar Bluff, Glen Elder, Kanopolis, Kirwin, Lovewell, Norton, Webster and Wilson wildlife areas. All antlerless white-tailed permits are valid during any season with equipment legal for that season. Available over the-counter and online.

• Nonresident Antlerless Either-species Deer permit (any white-tailed or mule deer without a visible antler protruding from the skull) $52.50 for nonresidents. An Antlerless Either-species Deer permit is valid for (1) any antlerless white-tailed or mule deer during muzzleloader, archery, and firearms seasons using equipment legal during those seasons. An Antlerless either species deer permit is valid only in the unit specified on the permit. LIMITED QUOTA permits available in units 1,2,3,4,5,17 or 18 will be available online and will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.

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