elk unit · Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Unit 2
Kansas, United States
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About Unit 2
Unit 2 is a elk unit in Kansas, United States, set by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. It covers about 1,611 km² (622 mi²). Towns inside it include Manhattan and Junction City.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Elk (wapiti).
- Unit code
- 2
- Area
- 1,611 km²
- Area (miles)
- 622 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 219 km² of public or protected land inside it, 14% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 183 | 11% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 31 | 2% |
| City of Manhattan | 1.4 | under 1% |
| City of Junction City | 1.1 | under 1% |
| Kansas State University | 0.6 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy (TNC) | 0.4 | under 1% |
| County of Riley | 0.4 | under 1% |
| City of Clay Center | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 14, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | archery, residents, outside Fort Riley (subunit 2A) source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | firearm, residents, draw, Fort Riley military reservation (subunit 2A) only source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | firearm, residents, draw, Fort Riley military reservation (subunit 2A) only source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | firearm, residents, draw, Fort Riley military reservation (subunit 2A) only source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Dec 2, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | firearm, residents, outside Fort Riley (subunit 2A) source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | firearm, residents, draw, Fort Riley military reservation (subunit 2A) only source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Jan 1, 2027 to Mar 15, 2027 | firearm, residents, outside Fort Riley (subunit 2A) 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 2
- 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 2 (elk unit)?
About 1,611 km² (622 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Unit 2?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 219 km² of public or protected land, 14% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Kansas City. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Unit 2?
This page lists 7 seasons 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 2?
In the same unit system: Unit 3.
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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.