2022 Kansas Upland Hunting Season Preview

The outlook for the 2022 Kansas pheasant hunting season is looking to setup to be another great year! With extremely favorable conditions this winter and spring starting out great, we look forward to seeing the bird counts this summer. As we wait for the updated report – here is last years report from the State of Kansas, 2022 projected pheasant forecast and the 2022 projected quail forecast

The tradition of upland bird hunting takes many forms in the United States. Hunters in Kansas typically pursue pheasant, quail or prairie chickens. Upland seasons range from early autumn to mid-winter, depending on the state and species. In Kansas upland game season runs from November through January.

State wildlife agencies determine the length and regulations concerning their respective pheasant seasons. Because most states open pheasant season in the mid- to late autumn. Some continue through the end of the calendar year while others will continue through the end of January. The length of pheasant seasons does not have much if any effect on the pheasant populations. Shooting hours are typically a half hour before sunrise to sunset. Therefore the pheasant season in Kansas usually starts the second Saturday in November and continues through the end of January.

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Pheasant Hunting Recap

Pheasant hunting in Kansas should be great this year in many parts of Kansas. Winter 2019 didn’t throw any significant weather events toward Kansas that would cause any concerns with Small Game Specialist, Jeff Prendergast.

Spring 2020 brought dry weather which did cause some concern for nesting birds. However, patchy rainfall across Kansas during early summer may have provided some reprieve and allowed for improved cover and vegetation where rainfall amounts were sufficient. Rain continued throughout summer, which provided moisture for fall crops and an abundance of weedy stubble fields.

Prendergast steers hunters toward three regions this fall: the Northern High Plains, and the South Central Prairies, with notable increases throughout the western portion of the range.

Our Regional Report

Pheasant – Pheasant hunters should expect a great season this year. The spring crow surveys in western Kansas remained positive showing some great improvements. Our region has been showing notable improvement by having some of the highest pheasant densities within the state.

Quail – Therefore, quail hunting should also remain great throughout much of the region. Both the spring whistle survey and summer brood survey were strong. Production appeared to be greatly improved with a much higher chick-to-adult ratio.

Pheasant Hunting Season

November 12, 2022 – January 31, 2023
Areas Open: Statewide
Daily Bag Limit: 4 roosters

Youth Pheasant Hunting

November 5-6, 2022
Areas Open: Statewide
Daily Bag Limit: 2 roosters

NOTE: Pheasants in possession for transportation must retain intact a foot, plumage, or some part that will determine sex.

Quail Hunting Season

November 12, 2022 – January 31, 2023
Areas Open: Statewide
Daily Bag Limit: 8

Youth Quail Hunting

November 5-6, 2022
Areas Open: Statewide
Daily Bag Limit: 4

Greater Prairie Chicken Season

Season: Sept. 15 – Jan 31, 2023
Permit Required
Daily Bag Limit: 2
Southwest Unit closed to all prairie chicken hunting

Pheasant Hunting
^$ 725 a day
- Price is per hunter – per day
- Hunters arrive after 3:00pm day before hunt
- Departure after the hunt on last day unless arranged
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*If clients wish to have dinner upon arrival – Dinner is served at 7:00 pm. Communicate with our staff on your arrival to ensure you have a warm meal waiting for you if you wish.

Included:

Guides & Dogs
Field Transportation
Pheasant Hunt (4 Roosters)
Airport Pickup & Drop-off (groups of 4 or more)
Sporting Clays
Lodging & Meals (1 Night – 1 Day)
Satellite TV – Wireless Internet

Not Included:

License
Shotgun Shells
Cleaning and Packaging Birds (additional cost)
Kansas State Sales Tax
Staff Gratuities

*Non-shooting guest rate $200/per night
*Non refundable deposits required to hold hunting dates

Pheasant Hunting Information

Kansas Pheasant Hunting Season opens the second Saturday in November and runs through to the end of January. This short season means we’re in high demand and full throttle during those weeks so make sure to book as soon as possible.

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. You will need a general Kansas hunting license to hunt pheasant and quail.

Season Forecast From PF

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