For years it was a simple task to draw a deer tag in just about any part of Kansas. Over the past 10 years or so the popularity of Kansas deer hunting has grown substantially. Tags that were once an almost a guarante are now 50% and soon to be harder and harder to draw. Typically, If you were one that had bad luck and didn’t draw a tag you automatically were given a “preference point”. The preference point basically carried over to the following year given you a guarentee of a tag.

We believe that 50% - 60% of our hunting customers will not draw every year so we are telling them to keep 2 years open just in case they don’t draw on your first try.

When you choose to hunt with us and enter the Kansas Lottery Draw or simply purchase a preference point, we suggest you select UNITS 15, 16 and 5.

If you are unsure of how to register for the draw or need guidance you call us so we can walk you through the process and explain your options.

Applicants must apply online during the month of April (for exact dates – go to the Department of Wildlife & Parks Kansas)  or apply by phone 620-672-0728 620-672-0728. Unit 15/16 is by far the best unit in Kansas and is located south central part of the state. This is where Radiator Ranch runs its whitetail deer hunts.

All fees listed on KDWP website will have an internet convenience fee added at time of applying online for a permit or preference point. Nonresident White-tailed Deer permit (white-tailed deer buck, doe or fawn). Hunter applies in unit 15 and selects two adjacent unit in which to also hunt (16)(5), as well as the season choice (archery only at Radiator Ranch) at the time of application.

Group Hunt in Kansas: The group hunt application is to accommodate those who do not want to hunt unless their hunting partners draw also. Applicants (up to 5) must apply for the same unit and the same weapon choice. If unsuccessful in the draw, hunter receives a refund and a preference point for next year’s draw. If successful in the draw, you will also need to purchase a nonresident hunting license.

Preference Point: A Kansas whitetail preference point costs $22.50. A nonresident hunter who doesn’t want to hunt in the current season can purchase a preference point that will count toward a white-tailed deer permit in a future drawing. For purchase over the counter and online: Hunter must first have a nonresident deer permit that allows the taking of an antlered deer, unless purchased after Dec. 30: Nonresident Antlerless White-tailed Deer permit (any white-tailed deer without a visible antler) – $52.50 for nonresidents

 The nonresident deer permit draw results should be available by June 1st. Nonresident hunters, regardless of age, must have a nonresident hunting license unless they purchase an exempt license which can only be purchased one time.