deer management unit · Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Unit 12
Kansas, United States
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About Unit 12
Unit 12 is a deer management unit in Kansas, United States, set by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. It covers about 6,959 km² (2,687 mi²). Towns inside it include Coffeyville and Independence.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer and Mule deer.
- Unit code
- 12
- Area
- 6,959 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,687 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 34 km² of public or protected land inside it, under 1% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Fish and Wildlife | 11 | under 1% |
| Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) | 11 | under 1% |
| Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism (KDWPT) | 6.1 | under 1% |
| Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) | 2.4 | under 1% |
| State Park & Recreation | 2.0 | under 1% |
| City of Independence | 0.6 | under 1% |
| COFFEYVILLE, CITY OF | 0.2 | under 1% |
| City of Coffeyville | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.1 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 24, 2027 | antlerless, firearm source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Unit 12
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Unit 12 (deer management unit)?
About 6,959 km² (2,687 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Unit 12?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 34 km² of public or protected land, under 1% of the unit; the largest share is managed by State Fish and Wildlife. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Unit 12?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Unit 12?
In the same unit system: Unit 11, Unit 13 and Unit 14.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. The official regulations and maps have the final word.