Seven conservation organizations have been selected to receive Commission Big Game Hunting Permits through a drawing by Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commissioners on January 30. The program allows Kansas-based nonprofit groups focused on wildlife conservation and outdoor heritage to apply for one of seven permits.
Winning organizations can sell the permits to raise funds for conservation efforts in Kansas, typically through raffles or auctions. They keep 15% of the sale proceeds, while the remaining 85% is held by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks until an approved conservation project is selected.
Past projects funded by these permits include wetland improvements at Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area and youth hunting programs.
Based on applicant preference, seven deer permits were awarded to the following conservation groups for 2025:
Ducks Unlimited Wyandotte Chapter
Mike Bulk
785-294-1280
mikeb@fairviewmills.com
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Kansas Chapter
Marshal Loftus
816-489-1023
marshal.loftus@gmail.com
Kansas Bowhunters Association
Jamie Howarter
jhowarter@yahoo.com
Ducks Unlimited Kansas University Chapter
Mike Bulk
785-294-1280
mikeb@fairviewmills.com
Pheasants Forever Stanton County Chapter
Bob Hix
303-588-1542
bhix@pheasantsforever.org
Pheasants Forever Osborne Chapter
Bob Hix
303-588-1542
bhix@pheasantsforever.org
National Wild Turkey Foundation Salty Spurs Chapter
Nate Watson
505-401-6474
nwatson@nwtf.com
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.
