The program includes special hunts for deer, upland game, waterfowl, dove, turkey, and furbearers on select public lands, private lands, and wildlife areas throughout Kansas. Participation in the program is free, but hunters must still obtain all applicable hunting licenses, permits, tags, and stamps required under Kansas law.
To apply, hunters can view hunt listings and submit applications at ksoutdoors.gov/special-hunts. Successful applicants are selected through a random draw, with notification emails sent in mid-August. Resident and nonresident hunters may apply, though some hunts are restricted to Kansas residents only, and the application process allows hunters to choose hunts by species, date, and one of four hunt type categories: Open, Youth, Mentor, or Disabled.
Hunter Education certification is required unless exempt by Kansas law, and nonresident hunters applying for deer Special Hunts must have successfully drawn the appropriate Kansas deer permit before participating. For full eligibility requirements and to apply, the agency directs hunters to the program page on the site.