Summary
Kansas is changing its hunting and fishing license program for children. The new law will expand eligibility, allowing older kids to get lifetime licenses starting in November. Many families are surprised by the costs, which can be several hundred dollars.
Key Facts
- Kansas offers a lifetime combination hunting and fishing license for children.
- The cost varies by age: $302.50 for kids aged 5 and younger, and $502.50 for ages 6 and 7.
- The license fee is a one-time charge for a lifetime, not annual.
- A new law will extend eligibility to children up to age 15.
- Families purchasing these licenses have generated more than $1 million in revenue since 2022.
- Other states have different rules; some let young children fish for free under supervision.
- The new changes in Kansas are planned to take effect by November, pending approval.
