turkey management unit · Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Unit 2
Kansas, United States
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About Unit 2
Unit 2 is a turkey management unit in Kansas, United States, set by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. It covers about 25,801 km² (9,962 mi²). Towns inside it include McPherson, Russell, Lindsborg, Beloit, Ellsworth and Hoisington.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Wild turkey.
- Unit code
- 2
- Area
- 25,801 km²
- Area (miles)
- 9,962 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 454 km² of public or protected land inside it, 2% 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 | 174 | under 1% |
| State Fish and Wildlife | 160 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 55 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 32 | under 1% |
| Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) | 27 | under 1% |
| State Park & Recreation | 9.7 | under 1% |
| Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism (KDWPT) | 2.6 | under 1% |
| City of Great Bend | 0.5 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 2.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wild turkey | Oct 31, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | bearded, residents source |
| Wild turkey | Dec 14, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | bearded, residents source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 5, 2027 to Apr 13, 2027 | bearded, archery, residents source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 5, 2027 to Apr 13, 2027 | bearded, archery, non-residents, draw source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 14, 2027 to May 31, 2027 | bearded, residents source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 14, 2027 to May 31, 2027 | bearded, non-residents, draw 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 (turkey management unit)?
About 25,801 km² (9,962 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 454 km² of public or protected land, 2% 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 6 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 1, Unit 3, Unit 4, Unit 5 and Unit 6.
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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.