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Nebraska Hunting

Everything you need to plan your hunting trips in Nebraska, from maps and regulations to season dates, game animals, quotas, and wildlife management units. Plus much more! Start your research right here.

Overview

Known For

Nebraska is known for having huntable populations of a wide variety of game animals. From whitetail and mule deer to antelope, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain lions, and four sub-species of wild turkeys, Nebraska is a popular hunting destination.

Terrain

Nebraska’s terrain is defined by two major land regions: the Dissected Till Plains and the Great Plains. The Dissected Till Plains are comprised of gentle rolling hills. The Great Plains, which is mostly in western Nebraska, are characterized by treeless prairie expanses.

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Nebraska Hunting Seasons

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Season
Start Date
End Date
Antelope
Sep 16, 2023 – Oct 1, 2023
Antelope – Muzzleloader
Sep 16, 2023
Oct 1, 2023
Antelope
Oct 14, 2023 – Oct 29, 2023
Antelope – Firearm
Oct 14, 2023
Oct 29, 2023
Bobcat
Dec 1, 2023 – Feb 29, 2024
Bobcat – Hunting & Trapping
Dec 1, 2023
Feb 29, 2024
Deer
Oct 1, 2023 – Oct 15, 2023
Deer – October River Antlerless
All federal and state public lands closed to River Antlerless permits.
Oct 1, 2023
Oct 15, 2023
Deer
Nov 4, 2023 – Nov 6, 2023
Deer – Special Landowner
Nov 4, 2023
Nov 6, 2023
Deer
Nov 11, 2023 – Nov 19, 2023
Deer – November Firearm
Nov 11, 2023
Nov 19, 2023
Dove
Sep 1, 2023 – Oct 30, 2023
Dove – Mourning & White-winged
Sep 1, 2023
Oct 30, 2023
Duck
Sep 2, 2023 – Sep 17, 2023
Duck – Low Plains Early Teal
Sep 2, 2023
Sep 17, 2023
Duck
Sep 2, 2023 – Sep 10, 2023
Duck – High Plains Early Teal
Sep 2, 2023
Sep 10, 2023
Duck
Sep 30, 2023 – Oct 1, 2023
Duck – Youth Zone 2
Sep 30, 2023
Oct 1, 2023
Duck
Oct 7, 2023 – Oct 7, 2023
Duck – Youth Zone 1
Oct 7, 2023
Oct 7, 2023
Duck
Oct 21, 2023 – Oct 22, 2023
Duck – Youth Zone 3
Oct 21, 2023
Oct 22, 2023
Duck
Oct 21, 2023 – Oct 22, 2023
Duck – Youth Zone 4
Oct 21, 2023
Oct 22, 2023
Elk
Aug 1, 2023 – Oct 31, 2023
Elk – Early Antlerless
Cow elk only.
Aug 1, 2023
Oct 31, 2023
Elk
Sep 1, 2023 – Oct 31, 2023
Elk – Archery Bull
Bull elk only.
Sep 1, 2023
Oct 31, 2023
Elk
Sep 21, 2023 – Oct 31, 2023
Elk – Firearm Bull
Bull elk only.
Sep 21, 2023
Oct 31, 2023
Fox
Nov 1, 2023 – Feb 29, 2024
Fox – Red & Gray
Hunting and trapping.
Nov 1, 2023
Feb 29, 2024
Goose
Feb 10, 2024 – Apr 15, 2024
Goose – East Conservation Order
Light goose.
Feb 10, 2024
Apr 15, 2024
Goose
Feb 10, 2024 – Apr 5, 2024
Goose – West Conservation Order
Light goose.
Feb 10, 2024
Apr 5, 2024
Goose
Feb 10, 2024 – Apr 5, 2024
Goose – Rainwater Basin Conservation Order
Light goose.
Feb 10, 2024
Apr 5, 2024
Pheasant
Oct 21, 2023 – Oct 22, 2023
Pheasant – Youth

pheasant, quail and partridge

Oct 21, 2023
Oct 22, 2023
Quail Game Type
Oct 21, 2023 – Oct 22, 2023
Quail – Youth
Oct 21, 2023
Oct 22, 2023
Rabbit
Sep 1, 2023 – Feb 29, 2024
Rabbit – Cottontail & Jackrabbit
Sep 1, 2023
Feb 29, 2024
Turkey Game Type
Mar 25, 2022 – May 31, 2022
Turkey – Spring Youth Archery
Bag limit of 1 male or bearded female turkey per permit.
Mar 25, 2022
May 31, 2022
Turkey Game Type
Mar 25, 2022 – May 31, 2022
Turkey – Spring Archery
Bag limit of 1 male or bearded female turkey per permit.
Mar 25, 2022
May 31, 2022
Turkey Game Type
Apr 16, 2022 – May 31, 2022
Turkey – Spring shotgun
Bag limit of 1 male or bearded female turkey per permit.
Apr 16, 2022
May 31, 2022
Turkey Game Type
Mar 25, 2023 – May 31, 2023
Turkey – Spring Youth Archery
Bag limit of 1 male or bearded female turkey per permit.
Mar 25, 2023
May 31, 2023
Turkey Game Type
Mar 25, 2023 – May 31, 2023
Turkey – Spring Archery
Bag limit of 1 male or bearded female turkey per permit.
Mar 25, 2023
May 31, 2023
Turkey Game Type
Apr 8, 2023 – May 31, 2023
Turkey – Spring Youth Shotgun
Bag limit of 1 male or bearded female turkey per permit.
Apr 8, 2023
May 31, 2023
Turkey Game Type
Apr 15, 2023 – May 31, 2023
Turkey – Spring shotgun
Bag limit of 1 male or bearded female turkey per permit.
Apr 15, 2023
May 31, 2023
Upland Bird
Oct 7, 2023 – Nov 20, 2023
Woodcock
Oct 7, 2023
Nov 20, 2023
Upland Bird
Oct 21, 2023 – Oct 22, 2023
Partridge – Youth
Oct 21, 2023
Oct 22, 2023

Nebraska Licenses, Permits, and Regulations

Nebraska hunting licenses, permits, and regulations for resident and non-resident hunters can be purchased on the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s (NGPC) official website. Click below to view the website.

Hunting GPS Maps

Every Nebraska hunter should have hunting GPS maps on hand. Nebraska hunting maps are available from onX Hunt. With a paid membership you can access Satellite, Topo, or Hybrid Basemaps, over which you can view maps of wildlife management units, along with State, Forest Service, and other public and private property boundaries. You can view trails and roads, and even download maps to the Hunt App for use offline. Click below to get onX Hunt for Nebraska.

Wildlife Management Units

There are over 1.2 million acres of publicly accessible lands in Nebraska available for hunting, including state, federal, and conservation partner lands, as well as privately-owned lands enrolled in the Open Fields and Waters (OFW) program. Wildlife management areas in Nebraska are owned, leased, or managed by the NGPC for the enhancement of wildlife habitat and for public hunting. Click below to view Nebraska’s wildlife management units in more detail through an interactive map.

Hunting Layers

NE Private Lands Preview

NE Private Lands

Over 890,000 parcels mapped by the onX team, this layer helps you know who the property owners are in Nebraska. Tap any parcel to learn more info about the owner and acreage.

NE Gov Lands Preview

NE Gov Lands

onX has the most accurate maps of Gov Lands, covering over 2,400,000 acres in Nebraska. Not all Gov Lands offer access opportunities, check regulations before recreating.

NE Possible Access Preview

NE Possible Access

onX has mapped 69,000 acres of possible access lands in Nebraska including timber companies and land conservation groups. Research rules on these private lands before recreating.

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NE Hunt Units Preview

NE Hunt Units

Nebraska Hunt Units and Waterfowl Zones. Please hunt responsibly, obey all signage and have a safe legal hunt.

Includes 12 Sublayers

  • Antelope (Firearm) Units
  • Antelope Muzzleloader Units
  • Bighorn Sheep Units
  • Deer (Firearm) Units
  • Deer Antlerless Only Units
  • Deer River Antlerless Units
  • Elk Hunt Units
  • Mountain Lion Units
  • Waterfowl Dark Goose Units
  • Waterfowl Duck Zones
  • Waterfowl Teal Zones
  • Waterfowl Light Goose Zones
NE Conservation Partner Lands Preview

NE Conservation Partner Lands

Nebraska Conservation Partner Lands. All hunters are expected to know the rules of the program. Please hunt responsibly, obey all signage and have a safe legal hunt.

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NE Open Fields and Waters Preview

NE Open Fields and Waters

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Open Fields and Waters Program. All hunters are expected to know the rules of the program. Not available for off-grid use.

Includes 2 Sublayers

  • NE Open Fields and Waters
  • NE Open Fields and Waters
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