Kansas · Duck · 2026–27 Edition
Kansas Duck Season 2026–27: Zones, Dates, Bag Limits & Shooting Hours
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2026–27 Edition
01 — Seasons by zone
| Season / Segment | Zone | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Youth / Veteran / Active Military Day | Low Plains — Early Zone | Sep 26 – Sep 27 |
| Youth / Veteran / Active Military Day | High Plains Unit | Oct 3 – Oct 4 |
| Duck · Segment 1 | Low Plains — Early Zone | Oct 10 – Dec 6 |
| Duck · Segment 1 | High Plains Unit | Oct 10 – Jan 3 |
| Youth / Veteran / Active Military Day | Low Plains — Late Zone | Oct 17 – Oct 18 |
| Youth / Veteran / Active Military Day | Low Plains — Southeast Zone | Oct 24 – Oct 25 |
| Duck · Segment 1 | Low Plains — Late Zone | Oct 31 – Jan 3 |
| Duck · Segment 1 | Low Plains — Southeast Zone | Nov 7 – Jan 3 |
| Duck · Segment 2 | Low Plains — Southeast Zone | Jan 16 – Jan 31 |
| Duck · Segment 2 | Low Plains — Early Zone | Dec 19 – Jan 3 |
| Duck · Segment 2 | Low Plains — Late Zone | Jan 23 – Jan 31 |
| Duck · Segment 2 | High Plains Unit | Jan 22 – Jan 31 |
| Extended Falconry Season | Low Plains — all zones (High Plains: closed) | Feb 24 – Mar 10 |
02 — Bag limits
| Daily — Ducks & Mergansers (all zones) | 6 in any combination, with species/sex sub-limits: 5 mallards (max 2 hen mallards), 3 wood ducks, 3 pintails, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, 2 scaup |
|---|---|
| Coot | 15 per day |
| Extended Falconry | No more than 3 migratory birds (coot, dove, rail, crow, snipe, woodcock, and any migratory species) in any combination |
03 — Shooting hours
Legal light on opening day (September 26, 2026) 06:54 — 19:21
Rule: One-half hour before sunrise to sunset (per KDWP waterfowl shooting hours). Sunrise/sunset shift daily — the times above are computed for opening day; use your local Kansas sun times for any other date.
04 — License, HIP & Duck Stamp
Duck hunters in Kansas need three things (in addition to any state-specific waterfowl stamp): a Kansas hunting license, free federal HIP registration (Harvest Information Program) and a Federal Duck Stamp — required for hunters 16+ under federal law.
Kansas licenses & permits — Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks →
05 — FAQ
When does duck season open in Kansas?
The 2026–27 opener is September 26, 2026. Waterfowl seasons run under federal flyway frameworks with state-set zone splits — see the zone table above.
When does duck season end in Kansas?
The latest 2026–27 closing date is March 10, 2027. Late-zone and second-segment closes vary — see the zone table.
Do I need a Federal Duck Stamp?
Yes. Every waterfowl hunter 16 or older must carry a signed current-year Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Duck Stamp). It is available at U.S. Post Offices, many license retailers, most National Wildlife Refuges, and at fws.gov/service/buy-duck-stamp.
Verified · Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks · Last verified 2026-08-01
Publisher's note. Duck zones per KDWP 'When to Hunt': High Plains Unit + Low Plains Unit (Early Zone / Late Zone / Southeast Zone). Extended Falconry Season is Low-Plains only (High Plains: closed). Youth/Veteran/Active Military Days precede the regular openers by zone.