Hunting in Nebraska
Everything you need to hunt legally in Nebraska. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
January 1 - December 31
Wildlife Agency
NGPC
Draw System
preference points
Updated: January 2026
Nebraska Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Nebraska.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Nebraska based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
4 species tracked
Find all Nebraska hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $17 resident
Compare Nebraska hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
17 species covered
Nebraska bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Nebraska hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Nebraska hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Nebraska License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting | $17.00 | $134.00 |
| Resident Fishing | $39.00 | $82.00 |
| Combo | $48.00 | N/A |
| Deer Permit | $38.00 | $369.00 |
Nebraska Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Nebraska.
Deer
Archery
Sep 15
to Dec 31
Deer
Rifle
Nov 15
to Nov 23
Deer
Muzzleloader
Dec 1
to Dec 31
Turkey
Apr 18
to May 31
Pronghorn
Archery
Aug 16
to Oct 31
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
NGPC
Digital License Info: Digital permits available through Nebraska Game and Parks website and app.
Hunter Education
Nebraska requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Nebraska.
Store Your Nebraska License in Hunter Passport
Keep your NE hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.