Nebraska Regulations
Hunting and fishing regulations, seasons, species information, and public access resources for the state of Nebraska.
Overview
Nebraska offers wide-open prairies, river bottoms, sandhills, and reservoirs that provide excellent hunting and fishing opportunities.
Below are quick links to seasons, species, licensing, and access information.
Season Information
- Whitetail & Mule Deer (archery, muzzleloader, firearm)
- Turkey seasons (spring & fall)
- Pronghorn (draw & limited units)
- Small game (rabbit, squirrel, dove, pheasant, quail)
- Waterfowl (Central Flyway)
- Fishing seasons (walleye, bass, catfish, trout, panfish)
Licensing
Nebraska requires appropriate licenses for hunting and fishing activities.
- Hunting license (resident & non-resident)
- Fishing license (annual, 1-day, combo)
- Deer & turkey permits
- Habitat stamp (required)
- Waterfowl stamps (state & federal)
- Harvest reporting (mandatory for big game & turkey)
Key Species
- Whitetail Deer
- Mule Deer
- Pronghorn
- Eastern & Merriam’s Turkey
- Pheasant & Quail
- Walleye, Bass, Catfish
- Trout (stocked streams & lakes)
Public Land & Access
Nebraska offers public land access through WMAs, national forests, state parks, and one of the largest walk-in access programs in the Midwest.
- Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs)
- National Forests (Nebraska National Forest, Samuel R. McKelvie)
- State parks & recreation areas
- Open Fields & Waters (OFW) walk-in access
- Reservoirs & river access
- Special permits & controlled hunts