August 18, 2025 --Mission, KS — Hunter Nation applauds the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission for its decisive action at the August 14, 2025, meeting in Garden City, KS, to expand the night vision coyote season in the Sunflower State.

This commonsense update gives Kansas sportsmen and women more opportunities in the field, strengthens wildlife management efforts, and protects the state’s proud hunting heritage.

“This is a huge win for Kansas hunters and I would like to thank the Secretary of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, Chris Kennedy, for his leadership,” said Hunter Nation Founder Keith Mark, who is also a Commissioner on the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission. “By expanding the night vision coyote hunting season Kansas hunters will get to enjoy more hunting opportunities. This change will also benefit the state’s deer population,” added Mark. 

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, who also serves on the Hunter Nation board of directors, praised Hunter Nation’s advocacy, saying:

“Hunter Nation has done a fantastic job in mobilizing Kansas hunters and improving Kansas regulations to protect Kansas’ extraordinary deer hunting. Predator control is an important part of any quality, deer management strategy. And coyote hunting itself has become a hunting activity pursued by many avid sportsmen. It’s a win-win for the state of Kansas and for all hunters who come here to enjoy our hunting opportunities.”

Highlights of the Commission’s Decision Include:

• More Days Afield: Extended night vision coyote season creates more hunting opportunities.
• Expanded Legal Methods: Updates to allow night vision equipment during more months of the year, giving sportsmen more effective tools to manage coyote populations responsibly.
• Better Wildlife Balance: With an expanded night vision coyote season, hunters can help maintain healthy predator-prey balance and safeguard rural livelihoods.

Coyotes are resilient and adaptable predators whose numbers can grow quickly, putting pressure on deer, turkey, and other game species, as well as threatening livestock. By expanding coyote hunting opportunities, the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission is empowering hunters to be on the front lines of responsible wildlife management.

“The hunting lifestyle is not only a traditional American value but has long been the most impactful and positive conservation tool for wildlife management,” stated Ted Nugent, also a Hunter Nation board of directors’ member. Wildlife is either an asset or liability.  This decision helps keep coyotes in the asset column by managing their population numbers and protects deer fawns, which keeps the deer in the asset column.  The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission is listening to the voices of hunters and understands the important role hunters play in managing wildlife.  I salute their efforts,” Nugent concluded.