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Wichita County, Kansas

Game found here
White-tailed DeerMule DeerPronghorn
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Unit info

Game species
White-tailed Deer, Mule Deer, Pronghorn
Group
West & Southwest
Area
N/A
Public land
N/A

Season & harvest data is published for no species so far. White-tailed Deer, Mule Deer, Pronghorn also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.

About this unit

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Wichita County occupies the shortgrass high plains of far western Kansas, where pronghorn and mule deer roam across open ranch country and dryland crop fields near the Colorado border. The Pawnee River corridor provides focal habitat in an otherwise sparse landscape where big skies and minimal cover define the hunting experience. Pronghorn hunting by special permit is one of the genuine draws to this remote corner of the state.

Terrain & elevation

Flat to gently rolling high plains in western Kansas near the Colorado border. The Pawnee River drains portions of the county providing limited riparian cover in an open shortgrass and dryland agriculture landscape with minimal vertical relief across most of the county.

Hunting pressure

Very low. Remote location, limited population, and predominantly private land create some of the lowest hunting pressure found anywhere in Kansas.

Tags & permits

Over-the-counter archery and firearm deer tags for whitetail. Mule deer and pronghorn require special draw permits through KDWP annual drawings.

Species & seasons

Mule deer are well established in the county and represent the primary big game interest for visiting hunters. Pronghorn utilize the open shortgrass plains and are available by special KDWP permit through the annual drawing process.

Highlights

Legitimate pronghorn hunting on open shortgrass prairie in far western Kansas. Among the most remote mule deer counties in the state with minimal hunting competition and authentic western plains character.

Questions, tips & discussion

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Boundaries: KDWP county-based deer management units. Community info last updated 15d ago.