Kansas Population and Management Archive - Kansas Page
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Annual Deer Hunt
1965: 1,153
1994: 43,840
1995: 46,590
1996: 52,050
1997: 63,140
1998: 81,100
1999: 101,300
2000: 111,159
2001: 101,554
2002: 82,912
2003: 71,283
2004: 76,935
2005: 74,910
2006: 79,191
2007: 73,681
2008: 80,490
2009: 87,047
2010: 89,038
2011: 97,938
2012: 94,070
2013* 89,664
2014: 97,394
2016: 86,140
2017: 79,567
2018: 81,769
2019: 77,900
2020: 83,126
2021: 84,007
2022: 80,092
*From 2014 report
Source and National Deer Association Annual Whitetail report.
See the 2012 report for historic data.
2021
Kansas deer season dates approved for 2021-22 April 21, 2021
2020
Effects of white‐tailed deer exclusion on the plant community composition of an upland tallgrass prairie ecosystem (2020). KJ Bloodworth, ME Ritchie, KJ Komatsu - Journal of Vegetation Science
Hunting preview 2020 September 9, 2020 Kansas, Kansas City Star
The hunt is on for deer in Kansas September 15, 2020
........2019
Bill could change Kan. deer hunting March 4, 2019 Kansas
Deer populations are declining in some parts of Kansas March 11, 2019 Kansas
Fawn survival, cause-specific mortality, and bed-site selection of white-tailed deer and mule deer in Western Kansas M Kern - 2019
Hunters find mountain lion carcass in north-central Kansas January 31, 2019
If You Want to Go Whitetail Deer Hunting, These Are the 9 States You Should Visit September 9, 2019 Kansas
Kansas wildlife secretary at odds with lawmaker over transfer of deer permits February 24, 2019
Moose, rare animal sightings catch attention of wildlife experts December 27, 2019 Kansas
Record Number of Deer Hunters Apply for Kansas Limited Draw Permits May 30, 2019
.......2018
Oh Deer [Population] October 8, 2018 Kansas
Research to focus on deer in northwest Kansas February 12, 2018 Kansas,
......2017
Disguised drones boost wildlife management August 25, 2017 Kansas
Great Plains Deer Herd Update 2017 December 6, 2017 Kansas,
Kansas 2016-17 Deer Harvest
Mother Nature will be tested in healing burned prairies March 11, 2017 Kansas
Outlook good for hunters as hunting season starts September 2, 2017, Kansas
Wild Fire's Impact March 30, 2017 Kansas,
.....2016
Amendment would establish hunting, fishing right in Kansas January 27, 2016
Depredation Tags: Are Farmers Gaming the System? September 13, 2016 Kansas
Effects of wildlife after a wildfire April 25, 2016 Kansas
Kansas Raises Cost of Non-Resident Deer Tags June 7, 2016
Kansas rich with deer October 28, 2016 Kansas
Kansas to offer fewer deer permits April 1, 2016
Kansas wildlife and parks predicts quality deer season November 25, 2016
Kansas wildlife is out, but livestock concerns remain April 1, 2016
Lush vegetation could lead to more deer-vehicle strikes-- Keep yourself protected October 13, 2016 Kansas
Targeting the ethics, legality and dangers of guaranteed kill that 'canned hunting' provides November 14, 2016 Kansas
The Latest: Bill dealing with deer antlers divides Kansas legislators April 30, 2016
Whitetail Deer in Kansas Struggle to Escape Flooding Near Highway 400 January 1, 2016
....2015
2015 Trophy Deer Forecast: Great Plains October 21, 2015 Kansas
Bills under consideration would affect KDWPT February 17, 2015 Kansas
Bountiful deer harvest not likely in firearms season December 2, 2015 Kansas
Cost increases approved for Kansas fishing and hunting licenses November 1, 2015
Decades-long tradition worthy of preservation November 27, 2015 Kansas
Deer concerns in Kansas January 8, 2015
Device helps find deer that have been shot October 18, 2015 Kansas,
Extended Antlerless Deer Season ... December 28, 2015 Kansas,
House wrong on wildlife management June 9, 2015 Kansas
Hunters more successful in-state December 31, 2015 Kansas
Hunting, fishing fees could rise significantly August 1, 2015 Kansas
Kansas celebrates 50 years of deer hunting December 5, 2015 Kansas
Kansas deer season by the numbers November 29, 2015
Kansas’ deer-hunting architect December 12, 2015
KDWPT seeks fee hike for hunters, anglers August 9, 2015 Kansas
New data show efforts to restore habitat for sage grouse benefits songbirds, too September 14, 2015 Kansas,
New laws mean changes in Kansans' lives June 30, 2015 Kansas,
Photo 'indisputable proof' that mountain lions live in Kansas September 25, 2015 Kansas,
Proposal calls for constitutional right to hunt, fish, trap in Kansas February 6, 2015 Kansas
Senate defeats antlers bill after short debate June 4, 2015 Kansas
Some Kansas deer hunters to see reduced opportunities this year March 18, 2015
Wildlife and Parks to formalize 2015 deer seasons March 20, 2015 Kansas
Wildlife commission to vote on increased hunting/fishing fees October 15, 2015 Kansas,
Wildlife official nixes mountain lion report July 31, 2015 Kansas
...2014
A look at outdoors-related bills in Legislature February 15, 2014 Kansas
Deer hunting means big bucks for Ohio's economy December 8, 2014 Kansas
Deer-archery season underway in Kansas September 20, 2014 Kansas
Electronic registration system to help Kansas Wildlife and Parks biologists and hunters September 18, 2014 Kansas
Firearms season shaping up as more of the same for Kansas hunters November 28, 2014 Kansas
Giving property owner poached animals a bad idea March 16, 2014 Kansas
Hunter Survey Participation Vital For Deer Management February 7, 2014 Kansas
Kansas wardens crack down on violations to open deer season December 3, 2014
KDWPT commission looks at smaller deer-hunting seasons March 16, 2014 Kansas
KDWPT meeting, dogs for deer tracking June 14, 2014 Kansas
KDWPT poorly managing deer, herds in decline November 3, 2014 Kansas
Landowner seeks law after state keeps poached antlers February 15, 2014 Kansas,
Mountain Lion confirmed in Kansas October 22, 2014
Opening weekend busy for Kansas game wardens November 11, 2014
Planning for 2014 Kansas Deer Season January 11, 2014
Poaching on valued land October 25, 2014 Kansas
Quivira National Wildlife Refuge to allow deer and turkey hunting, eventuallyMay 22, 2014 Kansas
Reducing deer permits to be discussed at commission meeting December 31, 2014 Kansas
Shortage of game wardens critical in Kansas November 2, 2014 Kansas
The hunt is on in Missouri and Kansas: Here’s what to expect October 4, 2014 Kansas City Star
The hunt is on in Missouri and Kansas; here’s what to expect October 10, 2014 Kansas
Top outdoors stories of 2013, declining deer populations January 4, 2014 Kansas
Wildlife and Parks shortens deer season and number of permits March 23, 2014 Kansas
..2013
Crossbows, all centerfires legalized for deer hunting in Kansas March 21, 2013 Kansas
Deer season off and running December 7, 2013 Kansas
Deer value key in Kansas hunting camp sentencing October 27, 2013
Discovering deer habits: A new type of learning. December 21, 2013 Kansas
Federal game warden hopes poaching case results deter other deer poachers November 4, 2013 Kansas
G&F Forecast: Best Bets for Great Plains Deer Hunting in 2013 October, 2013
Hunter who unlawfully killed a deer in Kansas is sentenced to prison July 31, 2013 Kansas
Kansas and Missouri Deer in 2013 October 19, 2013 Kansas City
Kansas deer hunting is nationally known, but maintaining status is a challenge October 19, 2013
Kansas Deer Season 2013: Hunting Forecast October 4, 2013
Kansas deer-hunting times have changed September 29, 2013
Kansas lakes, wildlife not out of the woods on drought April 27, 2013
Kansas tweaks deer-hunting regulations November 8, 2013
KDWPT changes add more hunting opportunities April 20, 2013 Kansas
KDWPT wants statewide crossbows, liberalization of deer hunting cartridges January 11, 2013 Kansas
Looking back on 40 years of Kansas deer hunting September 16, 2013 Kansas
Opinions vary on Quivira refuge regulations May 5, 2013 Kansas
Regulation changes await hunters August 11, 2013 Kansas
Special deer season this weekend in Kansas October 10, 2013 Kansas
Tracking dogs can sometimes help recover deer, but not in Kansas December 14, 2013
Types of coyote hunting again up for discussion with KDWPT commissioners June 23, 2013 Kansas
Wildlife and Parks commission considers season changes, price reduction October 12, 2013 Kansas
Wildlife and Parks commissions studies more firearm options for deer hunting March 16, 2013 Kansas
.2012
2012 marks 75th anniversary of landmark legislation that brought wildlife back January 6, 2012, Kansas
Are deer headed to extinction in Kansas? February 10, 2012
Charges filed in shooting of decoy deer March 10, 2012 Kansas
Deer numbers debated December 26, 2012 Kansas
Drought-ridden Kansas causes changes in deer scene November 25, 2012
Elk rare in county, in spite of recent sightings November 10, 2012 Kansas
Elk sightings on the rise in Kansas December 9, 2012
Heat, drought tough on wildlife August 4, 2012 Kansas
Hunting enthusiasts think it's time for heavier poaching fines Febuary 14, 2012 Kansas
Kansas Crossbow Survey ID Numbers Online August 16, 2012
Kansas deer quantity, quality won't get better December 15, 2012
Kansas Department of Wildlife: Deer season is 'box of chocolates', deer population, December 1, 2012
Kansas Electronic Registration of Deer Available November 9, 2012 Kansas
Kansas man accused of poaching deer that would have broken state record February 10, 2012
Kansas, Sumner County deer poaching fines increase November 14, 2012
Life anew in the deer world, every month of the year November 5, 2012 Kansas
Mountain Lion confirmed in Stafford County November 17, 2012 Kansa
Notes from last week's commission meeting January 11, 2012 Kansas
Operation Wildlife serves unique role in the state April 28, 2012 Kansas
Poaching fines get super-sized next year September 15, 2012 Kansas
Poaching, Hunting's dark side October 13, 2012 Kansas
Senate crossbow bill may be dead March 15, 2012 Kansas
Sightings of mountain lions increasing in Kansas November 20, 2012
Tensions rise in crossbow debate March 8, 2012 Kansas
Texting whereabouts of deer illegal in Kansas December 11, 2012
2011
10 deer hunters issued citations December 12, 2011 Kansas
Crossbows – the next great Kansas deer debate August 18, 2011
Feds charge 12 hunters in Kansas hunting camp probe August 11, 2011
Five Antlered Does in Missouri November 30, 2011 Kansas
Kansas deer herd looks in good shape December 3, 2011
Kansas hunting camp owner, guide face sentencing June 18, 2011 Kansas
KDWP ponders changes in deer policies April 30, 2011 Kansas
Leavenworth Commissioners advance coyote hunting ordinance November 10, 2011 Kansas
Meetings designed to glean public input on suggested new deer regulations August 19, 2011 Kansas
Officials spotlight deer for survey December 1, 2011 Kansas
Seasons change according to shining lights November 17, 2011 Kansas
Texas man sentenced to 31/2 years in Kansas deer poaching case June 21, 2011 Kansas
Twelve men enter pleas on charges of poaching September 9, 2011 Kansas
Wildlife and Parks commission considers job cuts, tougher enforcement October 15, 2011 Kansas
Deer, can I count on you? Counting Deer in Kansas December 9, 2010
Kansas WAFWA
Kansas: Land of Ahhhs September 22, 2010