Game Breeder
Kansas Game Breeder
Permit 2026
Requirements and fees for raising and selling captive game animals in Kansas. Kansas issues Wildlife Breeder licenses for propagating and selling game birds and native mammals.
Record Keeping
Annual Renewal
2026 Permit Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Annual Fee
$22.50
Per year, per permit
Facility Inspection
Not Required
Initial & periodic
Record Keeping
Required
Inventory & transactions
Agency
Kansas Dept. of Wild...
Permit issuer
Covered Species
Game Species Covered in Kansas
Quail, pheasant, wild turkey, white-tailed deer
Step-by-Step
How to Apply for a Game Breeder Permit in Kansas
1
Review Requirements
Contact Kansas Dept. of Wildlife & Parks to get the current application packet. Review species-specific requirements, especially for deer and elk which have additional disease testing requirements.
2
Submit Application & Fee
Submit your completed application to Kansas Dept. of Wildlife & Parks.
Annual permit fee: $22.50. Include all required documentation (property ownership or lease, facility plan, intended species list).
3
Maintain Required Records
Keep detailed records of all animals in your possession: births, deaths, purchases, and sales. Annual reports are typically required. Records must be available for inspection at any time by wildlife officers.
Permit Classes
Kansas Permit Structure
Wildlife Breeder license covers most species; cervid permit separate
Requirements
Kansas Game Breeder Requirements
KDWP license, annual reports, CWD testing for deer.
Source: Kansas Dept. of Wildlife & Parks (ksoutdoors.com).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current permit requirements and fees directly with Kansas Dept. of Wildlife & Parks.