How to apply in Kansas

Anyone born on or after July 1, 1957, must successfully complete an approved hunter education course before hunting in Kansas.

Anyone 16 or older who has not completed hunter education may purchase up to two apprentice hunting licenses.

younger who may hunt without hunter education while directly supervised by an adult 18 or older.

Nonresidents must have or purchase a nonrefundable Kansas hunting license to make application.

You must have a valid Kansas hunting license and an antelope permit to hunt antelope in Kansas.

A preference point can be purchased online without permit application; Only one preference point may be obtained per year.

Unit 4 (draw only): 175 permits general resident, 200 permits Unit 4 landowner/tenant

none: elk permits, except the Commission Big Game Permits, are not available to nonresidents, including nonresident landowners

none for firearm and muzzleloader (residents only); archery permits sold over the counter to residents and nonresidents

Nonresident spring permits, Units 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 (draw only): Unit 1 700, Unit 2 2,400, Unit 3 2,800, Unit 5 900, Unit 6 2,900

The overall group will be drawn from the lowest preference point in the group.

Applicants (up to 5) must apply for the same unit and the same weapon choice.

Any-Elk drawn: never eligible to apply for Any-Elk again; Antlerless-only drawn: not eligible for another Antlerless-only permit for a five-year period

online at ksoutdoors.gov/elk, two to four weeks after the application period closes; permits four to six weeks after the deadline

online at ksoutdoors.gov/antelope, two to four weeks after the application period closes; permits mailed four to six weeks after the deadline

General Resident Application: $60.00

Resident Landowner/Resident Tenant Application: $35.00

Non-Resident Tenant Application: $95.00

Resident Youth Application ( age 15 and under): $20.00

Each application includes a $12.50 nonrefundable application fee charged at the time of application.