Kansas Pheasant Hunting

The sun is rising roosters are cackling and excited dogs breaths are seen in the air, Welcome to Kansas Pheasant hunting.

Kansas is one the top 5 agriculture states, and one of the top producers of wheat. This is relevant to Pheasant hunting because of wheat fields being favorite nesting sites and the abundance of food sources.

Kansas has the 4th highest number of active acres enrolled in CRP in the country, which produces the perfect cover for pheasants. Kansas boasts some of the best upland bird populations in the world. In fact, the largest concentrations of both lesser and greater prairie chickens are found in Kansas.

Bobwhite quail still thrive throughout much of the state, and in the far southwest corner, scaled quail can be found. Although not native, the ring-necked pheasant has become a fixture for much of the Kansas landscape.

This variety and abundance of opportunities has made Kansas one of the more popular destinations among bird hunters worldwide.
Kansas hunting regulations allow a hunter to hunt from sunrise to sun set.

Kansas has a 4 rooster per day bag limit with 16 in possession for travel. Pheasants in possession for transportation must retain intact a foot, plumage, or some part that will determine sex.

Check the Kansas Dept of Wildlife and Parks website for Licenses requirements. Sources: Kansas Dept of Wildlife and Parks, KFB.org, ERS.USDA.GOV/STATEFACTS