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Big Game Seasons

DEER
Application Deadlines: Resident Any-Deer Draw: July 10 , 2009; Resident Whitetail Any Season Permit: Dec 30, 2009; Resident Archery: Jan. 30, 2010; All Nonresident: June 1, 2009; Antlerless Whitetail Permit: Jan 30, 2010; Hunt-own-Land Permit: Dec. 30, 2009.

2009 Deer Season Dates:

  • Youth and Disabled: Sept.12 - Sept. 20, 2009 (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.
  • Muzzleloader: Sept. 21 - Oct. 4, 2009 (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
  • Archery: Sept. 21 - Dec. 31, 2009
  • Early Firearm (DMU 19 only): Oct. 10 - Oct.18, 2009
  • Regular Firearm: Dec. 2 - Dec. 13, 2009
  • Extended Whitetail Antlerless-OnlyFirearm Whitetail: Jan.1 - Jan.10, 2010 ( Open for Units 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 19 only)
  • Extended Archery Whitetail Antlerless-Only (DMU 19): Jan. 4 - Jan. 31, 2010
  • Special Extended Firearm Whitetail Antlerless-Only: Jan.11- Jan.17, 2010 ( Open for units 7, 8 and 15 only)
  • Shooting Hours: One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.

2009 Ft. Riley Deer Season Dates:

  • Firearm: Nov. 27-29, Dec. 18-22, and Dec. 26-29, 2009
  • Archery: Sept. 1-20 and Sept. 21- Dec. 31, 2009

2009 Smoky Hill ANG Firearms Deer Season

  • Nov. 24 - Dec. 5, 2009

2009 Ft. Leavenworth Deer Season (in addition to DMU 19 season dates)

  • Nov. 21 - Nov. 22, 2009
  • Nov. 26 - Nov. 29, 2009
  • Dec. 5 - Dec. 6, 2009
  • Dec. 12 - Dec. 13, 2009
  • Dec. 19 - Dec. 20, 2009

ANTELOPE

2009 Firearm & muzzleloader permit application deadline: June 12, 2009;
Archery permit deadline: Oct. 30, 2009

2009 Antelope Season Dates:

  • Firearm: Oct. 2 - Oct. 5, 2009
  • Archery: Sept. 19 - Sept 27 & Oct. 10 - Oct. 31, 2009
  • Muzzleloader: Sept. 28 - Oct. 5, 2009
  • Shooting Hours: One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.

ELK

Application Deadline: July 10, 2009
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