Kansas · Turkey · 2027 Edition

Kansas Turkey Season 2027: Fall & Spring Dates, Bag Limits

APR 1 2027
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2027 Edition

02 — Spring gobbler

SeasonZonesDates
Spring Turkey · Youth and Disability Statewide Apr 1 – Apr 13
Spring Turkey · Archery Only Statewide Apr 5 – Apr 13
Spring Turkey · Regular (Firearms & Archery) Statewide Apr 14 – May 31

03 — Bag limits

SpringSet by permit and unit — see KDWP turkey regulations
FallNo fall turkey season in Kansas

04 — Shooting hours

Legal light on opening day (April 1, 2027) 06:45 — 19:55

Rule: One-half hour before sunrise to sunset (per KDWP game-bird shooting hours). Sunrise/sunset shift daily — the times above are computed for opening day; use your local Kansas sun times for any other date.

05 — License

A Kansas hunting license and turkey permit are required. Spring and fall permits are often sold separately, and some states cap the number of gobblers per hunter per year across both seasons.

Kansas licenses & permits — Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks →

06 — FAQ

When does turkey season start in Kansas?

The earliest 2027 opener is April 1, 2027. Fall and spring seasons run separately — see the tables above.

When does turkey season end in Kansas?

The latest 2027 closing date is May 31, 2027. Individual segments and zones close on their own dates.

When does spring turkey season start in Kansas?

Spring Turkey · Youth and Disability opens April 1, 2027 (Statewide).

Verified · Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks · Last verified 2026-08-01

Publisher's note. Spring 2027 dates per KDWP 'When to Hunt'. KDWP lists NO fall turkey season — Kansas closed the fall season; this page is spring-only. Permits are unit-based; confirm bag limits and unit availability with KDWP before hunting.