PRATT – Seven lucky conservation organizations are set to receive Commission Big Game Hunting Permits after their applications were drawn by Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commissioners during the January 30th public meeting. The Commission Big Game Hunting Permit program allows Kansas-based non-profit organizations that focus on wildlife conservation and promoting the hunting and fishing heritage to apply for one of seven permits. The permits can then be sold by the winning group to raise funds for conservation projects in Kansas. The winning organizations typically raffle or auction the permit to the highest bidder and keep 15 percent of the sale price to support their missions. The remaining 85 percent is held by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) until a mutually agreed upon conservation project is approved.

Based on applicant preference, seven deer permits were awarded to the following conservation groups for 2025:

Pheasants Forever Stanton County Chapter
Bob Hix
303-588-1542
[email protected]

Ducks Unlimited Wyandotte Chapter
Mike Bulk
785-294-1280
[email protected]

Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Kansas Chapter
Marshal Loftus
816-489-1023
[email protected]

Kansas Bowhunters Association
Jamie Howarter
[email protected]

Ducks Unlimited Kansas University Chapter
Mike Bulk
785-294-1280
[email protected]

Pheasants Forever Osborne Chapter
Bob Hix
303-588-1542
[email protected]

National Wild Turkey Foundation Salty Spurs Chapter
Nate Watson
505-401-6474
[email protected]

Members of the public are encouraged to contact the representatives listed to learn when and where each of these permits will be auctioned or raffled in the future.

Complete rules for the Commission Big Game Permits can be found at ksoutdoors.com/KDWP-Info/Commission.