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Big Game Seasons

NEW FOR 2010:

Nonresident deer permit applications accepted online from April 1-30, 2010.

2010 DEER
Application Deadlines: Resident Any-Deer Draw: July 16 , 2010; Resident Whitetail Any Season Permit: Dec 30, 2010; Resident Archery: Jan. 30, 2011; All Nonresident: April 30, 2010; Antlerless Whitetail Permit: Jan 30, 2011; Hunt-own-Land Permit: Dec. 30, 2010.

2010 PROPOSED Deer Season Dates:

  • Proposed Youth and Disabled: Sept.11 - Sept. 19, 2010 (Youth 16 and younger, who possess a valid deer permit, may hunt during this special deer season only while under the immediate supervision of an adult 18 or older. Any person who possesses a valid deer permit and has a permit to hunt from a vehicle pursuant to KAR 115-18-4 or a disability assistance permit issued pursuant to KAR 115-18-15 may also hunt during this season. All resident and nonresident permits are valid, and equipment restrictions designated on permits apply. Hunter orange is required.
  • Proposed Muzzleloader: Sept. 20 - Oct. 3, 2010 (The following permits may be used during this season in units specified on permit, using muzzleloader or archery equipment: resident or nonresident Muzzleloader Either-species/Either-sex Permit, resident Any-Season White-tailed Deer Permit, nonresident Muzzleloader White-tailed Deer Permit, Hunt-Own-Land Permit, Special Hunt-Own-Land Permit, Antlerless White-tailed Deer Permit, and Antlerless Either-Species Deer Permit. Hunter orange clothing is required
  • Proposed Archery: Sept. 20 - Dec. 31, 2010
  • Proposed Early Firearm (DMU 19 only): Oct. 9 - Oct.17, 2010
  • Proposed Regular Firearm: Dec. 1 - Dec. 12, 2010
  • Proposed Extended Whitetail Antlerless-OnlyFirearm Whitetail: Jan.1 - Jan.9, 2011 ( Open for Units 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 19 only)
  • ProposedExtended Archery Whitetail Antlerless-Only (DMU 19): Jan. 10 - Jan. 31, 2011
  • Proposed Special Extended Firearm Whitetail Antlerless-Only: Jan.10- Jan.16, 2011 ( Open for units 7, 8 and 15 only)
  • Shooting Hours: One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.

2010 Proposed Ft. Riley Deer Season Dates:

  • Firearm: To be set at later date
  • Archery: To be set at later date

2010 Proposed Smoky Hill ANG Firearms Deer Season

  • Nov. 23 - Dec. 4, 2010

2010 Proposed Ft. Leavenworth Deer Season (in addition to DMU 19 season dates)

  • Nov. 20 - Nov. 21, 2010
  • Nov. 25 - Nov. 28, 2010
  • Dec. 4 - Dec. 5, 2010
  • Dec. 11 - Dec. 12, 2010
  • Dec. 18 - Dec. 19, 2010

ANTELOPE

2010 Firearm & Muzzleloader permit application deadline: June 11, 2010;
Archery permit deadline: Oct. 30, 2010

2010 Proposed Antelope Season Dates:

  • Firearm: Oct. 21- Oct. 4, 2010
  • Archery: Sept. 18 - Sept 26 & Oct. 9 - Oct. 31, 2010
  • Muzzleloader: Sept. 27 - Oct. 4, 2010
  • Shooting Hours: One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.

2009 ELK

HUNT-OWN-LAND Application Deadline: March 14, 2010

2009 Season dates OUTSIDE FORT RILEY:

  • Muzzleloader: Sept. 1 - Oct, 4, 2009
  • Archery: Sept. 21 - Dec. 31, 2009
  • Firearm: Dec. 2 - Dec. 13, 2009 and Jan.1, 2010 - March 15, 2010

2009 Season dates ON FORT RILEY:

  • Muzzleloader and Archery: Sept. 1 - Oct. 4, 2009
  • Firearm Season for Holders of Any-Elk Permits: Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2009
  • Firearm First Segment: Oct. 1 - Oct. 31, 2009
  • Firearm Second Segment: Nov.1 - Nov 30, 2009
  • Firearm Third Segment: Dec.1 - Dec. 31, 2009

2010 ELK

Application Deadline: July 9, 2010
HUNT-OWN-LAND Application Deadline: March 14, 2011

2010 Proposed Season dates OUTSIDE FORT RILEY:

  • Muzzleloader: Sept. 1 - Oct, 3, 2010
  • Archery: Sept. 20 - Dec. 31, 2010
  • Firearm: Dec. 1 - Dec. 12, 2010 and Jan.1, 2011 - March 15, 2011

2010 Proposed Season dates ON FORT RILEY:

  • Muzzleloader and Archery: Sept. 1 - Oct. 3, 20010
  • Firearm Season for Holders of Any-Elk Permits: Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2010
  • Firearm First Segment: Oct. 1 - Oct. 31, 2010
  • Firearm Second Segment: Nov.1 - Nov 30, 2010
  • Firearm Third Segment: Dec.1 - Dec. 31, 2010