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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All federal and state public lands closed to River Antlerless permits.
Oct 1, 2023
Oct 15, 2023
Nov 4, 2023 – Nov 6, 2023
Deer – Special Landowner
Nov 4, 2023
Nov 6, 2023
Nov 11, 2023 – Nov 19, 2023
Deer – November Firearm
Nov 11, 2023
Nov 19, 2023
Dec 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023
Deer – Muzzleloader
Dec 1, 2023
Dec 31, 2023
Jan 1, 2024 – Jan 31, 2024
Deer – Late River Antlerless
Jan 1, 2024
Jan 31, 2024
Jan 1, 2024 – Jan 15, 2024
Deer – Late Firearm
Antlerless only.
Jan 1, 2024
Jan 15, 2024
Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023
Dove – Eurasian Collared
Year round.
Jan 1, 2023
Dec 31, 2023
Sep 1, 2023 – Oct 30, 2023
Dove – Mourning & White-winged
Sep 1, 2023
Oct 30, 2023
Sep 2, 2023 – Sep 17, 2023
Duck – Low Plains Early Teal
Sep 2, 2023
Sep 17, 2023
Sep 2, 2023 – Sep 10, 2023
Duck – High Plains Early Teal
Sep 2, 2023
Sep 10, 2023
Sep 30, 2023 – Oct 1, 2023
Duck – Youth Zone 2
Sep 30, 2023
Oct 1, 2023
Oct 7, 2023 – Dec 19, 2023
Duck – Zone 2 (Low Plains & High Plains)
Oct 7, 2023
Dec 19, 2023
Oct 7, 2023 – Oct 7, 2023
Duck – Youth Zone 1
Oct 7, 2023
Oct 7, 2023
Oct 14, 2023 – Dec 26, 2023
Duck – Zone 1
Oct 14, 2023
Dec 26, 2023
Oct 21, 2023 – Oct 22, 2023
Duck – Youth Zone 3
Oct 21, 2023
Oct 22, 2023
Oct 21, 2023 – Oct 22, 2023
Duck – Youth Zone 4
Oct 21, 2023
Oct 22, 2023
Oct 28, 2023 – Jan 9, 2024
Duck – Zone 3
Oct 28, 2023
Jan 9, 2024
Oct 28, 2023 – Jan 9, 2024
Duck – Zone 4
Oct 28, 2023
Jan 9, 2024
Jan 10, 2024 – Jan 31, 2024
Duck – Zone 2 (High Plains)
Jan 10, 2024
Jan 31, 2024
Jan 10, 2024 – Jan 31, 2024
Duck – Zone 3
Jan 10, 2024
Jan 31, 2024
Aug 1, 2023 – Oct 31, 2023
Elk – Early Antlerless
Cow elk only.
Aug 1, 2023
Oct 31, 2023
Sep 1, 2023 – Oct 31, 2023
Elk – Archery Bull
Bull elk only.
Sep 1, 2023
Oct 31, 2023
Sep 21, 2023 – Oct 31, 2023
Elk – Firearm Bull
Bull elk only.
Sep 21, 2023
Oct 31, 2023
Nov 1, 2023 – Jan 31, 2024
Elk – Late Antlerless
Cow elk only.
Nov 1, 2023
Jan 31, 2024
Nov 1, 2023 – Feb 29, 2024
Fox – Red & Gray
Hunting and trapping.
Nov 1, 2023
Feb 29, 2024
Oct 7, 2023 – Jan 19, 2024
Goose – North Central Dark Goose
Oct 7, 2023
Jan 19, 2024
Oct 7, 2023 – Dec 17, 2023
Goose – White-fronted Goose Part 1
Oct 7, 2023
Dec 17, 2023
Oct 7, 2023 – Jan 3, 2024
Goose – Light Goose Part 1
Oct 7, 2023
Jan 3, 2024
Oct 28, 2023 – Feb 9, 2024
Goose – Platte River Dark Goose
Oct 28, 2023
Feb 9, 2024
Oct 28, 2023 – Feb 9, 2024
Goose – Niobrara Dark Goose
Oct 28, 2023
Feb 9, 2024
Jan 25, 2024 – Feb 9, 2024
Goose – White-fronted Goose Part 2
Jan 25, 2024
Feb 9, 2024
Jan 25, 2024 – Feb 9, 2024
Goose – Light Goose Part 2
Jan 25, 2024
Feb 9, 2024
Feb 10, 2024 – Apr 15, 2024
Goose – East Conservation Order
Light goose.
Feb 10, 2024
Apr 15, 2024
Feb 10, 2024 – Apr 5, 2024
Goose – West Conservation Order
Light goose.
Feb 10, 2024
Apr 5, 2024
Feb 10, 2024 – Apr 5, 2024
Goose – Rainwater Basin Conservation Order
Light goose.
Feb 10, 2024
Apr 5, 2024
Sep 1, 2023 – Jan 31, 2024
Prairie Grouse – East zone
Daily bag limit: 3. East of US Highway 81
Sep 1, 2023
Jan 31, 2024
Sep 1, 2023 – Jan 31, 2024
Prairie Grouse – West zone
Daily bag limit: 3. West of US highway 81
Sep 1, 2023
Jan 31, 2024
Oct 21, 2023 – Oct 22, 2023
Pheasant – Youth
pheasant, quail and partridge
Oct 21, 2023
Oct 22, 2023
Oct 28, 2023 – Jan 31, 2024
Pheasant – General
Oct 28, 2023
Jan 31, 2024
Oct 21, 2023 – Oct 22, 2023
Quail – Youth
Oct 21, 2023
Oct 22, 2023
Oct 28, 2023 – Jan 31, 2024
Quail – General
Oct 28, 2023
Jan 31, 2024
Sep 1, 2023 – Feb 29, 2024
Rabbit – Cottontail & Jackrabbit
Sep 1, 2023
Feb 29, 2024
Nov 28, 2023 – Dec 22, 2023
Bighorn Sheep – Any Weapon
Nov 28, 2023
Dec 22, 2023
Oct 1, 2023 – Nov 30, 2023
Turkey – Fall (Youth)
Archery or shotgun. Bag limit of 2 turkeys of either sex per permit.
Oct 1, 2023
Nov 30, 2023
Oct 1, 2023 – Nov 30, 2023
Turkey – Fall
Archery or shotgun. Bag limit of 2 turkeys of either sex per permit.
Oct 1, 2023
Nov 30, 2023
Oct 1, 2023 – Nov 30, 2023
Turkey – Fall
Archery or shotgun. Bag limit of 2 turkeys of either sex per permit.
Oct 1, 2023
Nov 30, 2023
Oct 1, 2023 – Nov 30, 2023
Turkey – Fall (Youth)
Archery or shotgun. Bag limit of 2 turkeys of either sex per permit.
Oct 1, 2023
Nov 30, 2023
Oct 7, 2023 – Nov 20, 2023
Woodcock
Oct 7, 2023
Nov 20, 2023
Oct 21, 2023 – Oct 22, 2023
Partridge – Youth
Oct 21, 2023
Oct 22, 2023
Oct 28, 2023 – Jan 31, 2024
Partridge – General
Oct 28, 2023
Jan 31, 2024
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
SUBLAYERS (12)
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
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.
SUBLAYERS (2)
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.
