Nebraska Bag Limits
Complete daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for hunting and fishing in Nebraska.
Nebraska Bag Limits
Complete guide to daily limits, possession limits, season limits, and size restrictions for hunting and fishing in Nebraska. Updated for the current season.
Big Game
4 species
Game Birds
8 species
Fish Species
3 species
Total Species
17
Big Game
4 species in Nebraska
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed Deer | 1 | - | Per permit held | Multiple permit types available |
| Mule Deer | 1 | - | 1 per year | Western NE; draw or leftover |
| Pronghorn | 1 | - | 1 per year | Western panhandle |
| Elk | 1 | - | 1 per lifetime | Very limited permits |
Upland Birds
6 species in Nebraska
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Turkey | 1 | - | 3 per year | Spring and fall |
| Pheasant | 3 | 12 | - | - |
| Quail | 8 | 32 | - | - |
| Dove | 15 | 45 | - | - |
| Prairie Chicken | 3 | 9 | - | Sandhills region |
| Sharp-tailed Grouse | 3 | 9 | - | - |
Fish
3 species in Nebraska
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Size Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 4 | - | - | 15" minimum | - |
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | - | - | 12" minimum | - |
| Channel Catfish | 10 | - | - | - | - |
Nebraska Special Notes
Nebraska Sandhills offer unique prairie chicken hunting. Pheasant populations improving.
Nebraska Regulations Overview
State wildlife agency and regulations information
- Species Covered
- 17 species with regulations
- Big Game Species
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- White-tailed Deer
- Mule Deer
- Pronghorn
- Elk
- Wildlife Agency
- Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Last verified: January 2026
Nebraska Bag Limits FAQ
Common questions about harvest limits in Nebraska
What is the deer bag limit in Nebraska?
In Nebraska, the daily deer limit is 1 with a season limit of Per permit held. Multiple permit types available
What big game can I hunt in Nebraska?
Nebraska regulates: White-tailed Deer, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Elk. Each species carries its own daily, possession, and (where applicable) season limit on the table above.
What are the headline fishing limits in Nebraska?
Top species in Nebraska: Walleye 4/day (15" minimum); Largemouth Bass 5/day (12" minimum); Channel Catfish 10/day. Water-body-specific regs can override the statewide line.
Are there Nebraska-specific regulations to flag?
Nebraska Sandhills offer unique prairie chicken hunting. Pheasant populations improving.
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