Big Game Seasons
2012 Nonresident deer permit applications accepted online from April 1-27, 2012.
2012 DEER Application Deadlines:
- Nonresident Deer Permit Draw: April 27, 2012
- Resident Any-Deer Firearms Permit Draw: July 13 , 2012
- Resident Whitetail Any Season Permit: Dec 30, 2012
- Resident Archery: Dec. 30, 2012
- Antlerless Whitetail Deer Permit: Jan 30, 2013
- Hunt-own-Land Deer Permit: Dec. 30, 2012
2012 Deer Season Dates:
- Youth and Disability: Sept.8 - Sept. 16, 2012 (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. 17 - Sept. 30, 2012 (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. 17 - Dec. 31, 2012
- Early Firearm (DMU 19 only): Oct. 13 - Oct. 21, 2012
- Regular Firearm: Nov. 28 - Dec. 9, 2012
- Extended Firearms Whitetail Antlerless-Only: Jan.1 - Jan.13, 2013
- Extended Archery Whitetail Antlerless-Only (DMU 19): Jan. 14 - Jan. 31, 2013
- Special Extended Firearm Whitetail Antlerless-Only: Jan.14 - Jan.20, 2013 (Open for units 7, 8 and 15 only)
- Shooting Hours: One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
2012 Fort Riley Deer Season Dates: To be set at a later date
- Youth & Disability:
- Archery: Sept.
- Muzzleloader:
- Firearms:
By Fort Riley Special Authorization: To be set at a later date
- Youth & Disability:
- Archery:
- Extended Firearms:
2012 Smoky Hill ANG Firearms Deer Season
- Nov. 20 - Dec. 1, 2012
2012 Ft. Leavenworth Deer Season (in addition to DMU 19 season dates)
- Nov. 17 - Nov. 18, 2012
- Nov. 22 - Nov. 25, 2012
- Dec. 1 - Dec. 2, 2012
- Dec. 8 - Dec. 9, 2012
- Dec. 15 - Dec. 16, 2012
ANTELOPE
2012 Firearm & Muzzleloader permit application deadline: June 8, 2012
Archery permit deadline: Oct. 30, 2012
2012 Antelope Season Dates:
- Firearm: Oct. 5 - Oct. 8, 2012
- Archery: Sept. 22 - Sept. 30 & Oct.15 - Oct. 31, 2012
- Muzzleloader: Oct. 1 - Oct. 8, 2012
- Shooting Hours: One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
2012 ELK
Application Deadline: July 13, 2012 HUNT-OWN-LAND Application Deadline: March 14, 2013
2012 Season dates OUTSIDE FORT RILEY:
- Muzzleloader: Sept. 1 - Sept. 30, 2012
- Archery: Sept. 17 - Dec. 31, 2012
- Firearm: Nov. 28 - Dec. 9, 2012 and Jan.1, 2013 - March 15, 2013
2012 Season dates ON FORT RILEY:
- Muzzleloader and Archery: Sept. 1 - Sept. 30, 2012
- Firearm Season for Holders of Any-Elk Permits: Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2012
- Firearm First Segment: Oct. 1 - Oct. 31, 2012
- Firearm Second Segment: Nov.1 - Nov 30, 2012
- Firearm Third Segment: Dec.1 - Dec. 31, 2012
HUNT-OWN-LAND Application Deadline: March 14, 2013
2012 Season dates OUTSIDE FORT RILEY:
- Muzzleloader: Sept. 1 - Sept. 30, 2012
- Archery: Sept. 17 - Dec. 31, 2012
- Firearm: Nov. 28 - Dec. 9, 2012 and Jan.1, 2012 - March 15, 2013









