Kansas

From the High Plains in the west to the Flint Hills in the east, Kansas has a little bit of everything for sportsmen and women. With over 250 public lakes and reservoirs, anglers of all kinds will find what they are looking for in the Sunflower State and those same lakes can be a waterfowlers dream. Iconic species of the state include the aforementioned ducks and geese, world-renowned white-tail deer, and beautiful pheasant and prairie chicken. The state is home to a rich history, from the bounty of the buffalo to frontier towns and historic landmarks. Additionally, Kansas hosts the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, the largest piece of tallgrass prairie on earth.

For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in Kansas, please contact: Jake Gould

Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus

Representative Sharice Davids Representative Ron Estes Representative Tracey Mann Senator Roger Marshall Senator Jerry Moran

Kansas Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus Leadership

Senator Rick Billinger Representative Will Carpenter Representative Ken Corbet Senator Mike Petersen

Kansas Policy Highlights

2022 – With the passage of KS HB 2456, lifetime combination hunting and fishing licenses are now available for children ages 0 to 7years old, giving parents an opportunity to invest in future outdoorsmen and women.

Arkansas State Capital. Little Rock.
Arkansas State Capital. Little Rock.

2017 – Kansas House and Senate each passed a resolution in honor of the 80th anniversary of the ASCF, sponsored by KS caucus co-chairs Rep. Hoffman and Sen. Petersen.

2016 – HCR 5008 provided for the constitutional right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife. Kansas voters
overwhelmingly approve the constitutional right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife in the general election with more than 80% of the vote.

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Kansas Policy Briefs

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a progressive, fatal, degenerative neurological disease occurring in farmed and free-ranging deer, elk, caribou, and moose. The disease was first… Read more.

Federal Land Habitat Management

Properly managed wildlife habitat is essential for supporting sustainable and healthy wildlife populations. Well-managed lands containvarious successional stages that provide a diversity of habitats capable… Read more.
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Kansas Latest News

June 15, 2026

Kansas Commissioners Discuss Reestablishing Fall Turkey Season  

Why It Matters: In recent years, some states, including Kansas, have begun to see a decrease in wild turkey populations. There are several theories as to why populations have decreased, including loss of habitat and increases in nest predator populations. Wildlife management decisions regarding hunting seasons and tag allocations are made in the best interest of the turkeys to […]

April 20, 2026

Legislature Adjourns in the Sunflower State 

Why It Matters: Following the short veto session, the Kansas legislative session has adjourned until next January. This year, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) was active in the Sunflower State, hosting two legislative events, growing Caucus membership, working to advance legislative priorities, and successfully secured a pro-sportsmen’s victory with the passage of House Bill 2501, allowing for continued and unimpeded lawful acquisition, ownership, and […]

April 6, 2026

CSF-Supported Suppressor Clarification Bill Passes Kansas House 

Why it Matters: The Kansas Legislature has adjourned until April 9th, where they will reconvene for their Veto Session. Before adjourning, Legislators in the Kansas State House of Representatives passed House Bill 2501, legislation that would remove the criminal prohibition against firearm suppressors in Kansas. By removing the criminal prohibition against suppressors, this legislation would reconcile any potential issue with state statutes that […]

March 23, 2026

CSF-Backed Suppressor Bill Passes Kansas Senate

Why It Matters: With firearm suppressors continuing to gain popularity among recreational shooting sports participants and hunters alike, there is a new push underway to rewrite state laws that would reconcile any potential issue with state statute that may arise if suppressors are no longer regulated through the National Firearms Act, through already initiated Congressional action or […]

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