If you’re a bird watcher, you’ll want to check out the geese in Kansas. There are all sorts of different species, and they can be found pretty much anywhere there’s water.
What Geese Are in Kansas?
There are a few different types of geese that can be found in Kansas.
- Canada Goose
- Snow Goose
- Ross's Goose
- Cackling Goose
- Greater White-fronted Goose
Two swan species also live in the state of Kansas - Tundra Swan and Trumpeter Swan.
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Are There Any Resident Flocks of Geese in Kansas?
There are several resident flocks of Canada geese in Kansas.
Canada geese are generally found in the northern and eastern parts of the state, but they can also be found in some southern and western counties.
Canada geese typically inhabit ponds, lakes, and marshes, but they can also be found in fields and farmlands.
Hunting Geese in Kansas
If you’re planning on doing some goose hunting in Kansas, you’ll need to make sure you’re familiar with the state’s regulations.
All waterfowl hunters must obtain a Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Federal Duck Stamp), Kansas Migratory Waterfowl Habitat Stamp (Kansas Waterfowl Permit) and a Kansas Harvest Information Program Permit (HIP).
Can You Shoot a Goose in Kansas?
In the state of Kansas, hunters are required to use non-toxic shot when hunting any migratory game bird - with the exception of doves and woodcock.
Legal shot types include steel, bismuthtin, tungsten-polymer, tungsten-iron, tungsten matrix, tungsten-nickle-iron, tungsten-iron-nickel-tin, and steel shot coated with copper, nickel, zinc chromate, or zinc chloride.
Here’s the Kansas daily bag and possession limits for goose hunting:
| Daily Bag | Possession | |
| Dark Geese (Canada, cackling, white-fronted, Brant and all other geese except light geese) | 6 | 18 |
| Light Geese (White and blue phase and Ross’ geese) | 50 | unlimited |
Where Can I Hunt Geese in Kansas?
Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area is arguably the best place to hunt geese in Kansas.
The Bottoms are a series of marshes and wetlands that span nearly 41,000 acres in central Kansas. They are home to a variety of waterfowl, including ducks, geese, and shorebirds.
Is There a Goose Hunting Season in Kansas?
Goose hunting season in Kansas is from October to February.
Conclusion on Geese in Kansas
When most people think of Kansas, they probably don’t imagine encountering some of the largest birds in North America.
But if you’re lucky enough to visit a state park like Cheyenne Bottoms or Kanopolis Lake, you may see a few geese or swans swimming by.