Deer Sep 1–Jan 15. Deer Sep 1–Jan 15. Turkey Oct 1–May 31.
Nebraska hunting seasons cover 126 season dates statewide for White-tailed Deer, Mule Deer, Wild Turkey and more. Most seasons are open to any licensed hunter within the posted dates. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and dmu.
Season data sourced from the Nebraska wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| DMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMU Blue Northwest | Archery | Sep 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU Blue Northwest | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — |
| DMU Blue Northwest | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU Blue Northwest | Rifle | Jan 1 — Jan 15 | — | — |
| DMU Blue Southeast | Archery | Sep 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU Blue Southeast | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — |
| DMU Blue Southeast | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU Blue Southeast | Rifle | Jan 1 — Jan 15 | — | — |
| DMU Buffalo | Archery | Sep 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU Buffalo | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — |
| DMU Buffalo | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU Buffalo | Rifle | Jan 1 — Jan 15 | — | — |
| DMU Calamus East | Archery | Sep 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU Calamus East | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — |
| DMU Calamus East | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU Calamus East | Rifle | Jan 1 — Jan 15 | — | — |
| DMU Calamus West | Archery | Sep 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU Calamus West | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — |
| DMU Calamus West | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU Calamus West | Rifle | Jan 1 — Jan 15 | — | — |
| DMU Elkhorn | Archery | Sep 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU Elkhorn | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — |
| DMU Elkhorn | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU Elkhorn | Rifle | Jan 1 — Jan 15 | — | — |
+ 48 more Deer seasons
| DMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMU Blue Northwest | Archery | Sep 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU Blue Northwest | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — |
| DMU Blue Northwest | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU Blue Northwest | Rifle | Jan 1 — Jan 15 | — | — |
| DMU Blue Southeast | Archery | Sep 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU Blue Southeast | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — |
| DMU Blue Southeast | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU Blue Southeast | Rifle | Jan 1 — Jan 15 | — | — |
| DMU Buffalo | Archery | Sep 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU Buffalo | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — |
| DMU Buffalo | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU Buffalo | Rifle | Jan 1 — Jan 15 | — | — |
| DMU Calamus East | Archery | Sep 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU Calamus East | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — |
| DMU Calamus East | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU Calamus East | Rifle | Jan 1 — Jan 15 | — | — |
| DMU Calamus West | Archery | Sep 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU Calamus West | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — |
| DMU Calamus West | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU Calamus West | Rifle | Jan 1 — Jan 15 | — | — |
| DMU Elkhorn | Archery | Sep 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU Elkhorn | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — |
| DMU Elkhorn | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DMU Elkhorn | Rifle | Jan 1 — Jan 15 | — | — |
+ 48 more Deer seasons
| DMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMU Blue Northwest | Archery | Mar 25 — May 31 | — | — |
| DMU Blue Northwest | Shotgun | Apr 12 — May 31 | — | — |
| DMU Blue Northwest | Shotgun | Oct 1 — Nov 30 | — | — |
| DMU Blue Southeast | Archery | Mar 25 — May 31 | — | — |
| DMU Blue Southeast | Shotgun | Apr 12 — May 31 | — | — |
| DMU Blue Southeast | Shotgun | Oct 1 — Nov 30 | — | — |
| DMU Buffalo | Archery | Mar 25 — May 31 | — | — |
| DMU Buffalo | Shotgun | Apr 12 — May 31 | — | — |
+ 46 more Turkey seasons
Nebraska hunting season currently spans Sep 1 to Jan 15 for Deer, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by dmu and weapon. This page lists 126 Nebraska season dates.
Nebraska offers hunting for 2 species, including White-tailed Deer, Mule Deer, Wild Turkey and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
State Resource
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
See DMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Nebraska on our interactive hunting map.
Also see Nebraska public land, license, and regulations.