Hunting License Laws

Kansas Hunter Education Requirements

Anyone born on or after July 1, 1957 must be certified by an approved course in hunter education before they can hunt in Kansas except that anyone 15 years old or under may hunt without hunter education certification provided that they are under the direct supervision of an adult 18 years or older.

Minimum Age Requirements

No one under the age of 11 will be certified in hunter education. Those under age 11 may take the course on a Space Available basis. Anyone taking the Hunter Education courses prior to age of 11, will be required to take the course again for certification after turning 11.

Hunter Orange Requirement

All firearms deer hunters and persons assisting them must wear blaze orange. In addition, all deer hunters (archery and firearms) must wear hunter orange during any open fire season. A minimum of 100 square inches on the front and 100 square inches on the back must be visible. A blaze orange hat must also be worn.