Nebraska Hunting Seasons, 2023-2024
Choose from a variety of large game during Nebraska’s hunting seasons. Bighorn sheep, antelope, elk and deer offer a great selection of game to bag.
Hunting and fishing permits can be purchased online. Applications for permit lotteries can also be accessed through the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission website.
Nebraska Deer Seasons
| Archery | Sept. 1-Dec. 31 |
| Special Landowner | Nov. 4-6 |
| November Firearm | Nov. 11-19 |
| Muzzleloader | Dec. 1-31 |
| October River Antlerless Firearm | Oct. 1-15 |
| River Antlerless Late Firearm | Jan. 1-31 |
| Antlerless Only Season Choice | Sept. 1-Jan. 15 |
| Limited Landowner | Sept. 1-Jan. 15 |
| Late Antlerless Only Firearm | Jan. 1-15 |
Nebraska Antelope Seasons
| Archery | Aug. 20-Dec. 31 |
| Muzzleloader | Sept. 16-Oct. 1 |
| Firearms | Oct. 14-29 |
| November Late Doe/Fawn | Nov. 1-Jan. 31 |
Nebraska Elk Seasons
| Archery Bull | Sept. 1-Oct. 31 |
| Firearm Bull | Sept. 21-Oct. 31 |
| Early Antlerless | Aug. 1-Oct. 31 |
| Late Antlerless | Nov. 1-Jan. 31 |
Nebraska Wild Turkey Seasons
| Fall Youth Archery and Shotgun | Oct. 1-Nov. 30 |
| Fall Archery and Shotgun | Oct. 1-Nov. 30 |
| Spring Archery | TBD |
| Spring Youth Shotgun | TBD |
| Spring Shotgun | TBD |
Nebraska Bighorn Sheep Seasons
| General Season | Nov. 28-Dec. 22 |
Big Horn Sheep hunting permits are available by lottery only. Only one permit is awarded, and the hunt is considered once-in-a-lifetime. Only Nebraska residents are able to apply, and a $25 nonrefundable application fee is required.
Nebraska Mountain Lion Seasons
| General Season | Closed |
Mountain lion hunts greatly vary by region, as do harvest quotas. For some regions, it is required to confirm that the season is open each day prior to hunting, as closure could happen at any time due to harvest quotas being filled. Permits can be obtained through auction or lottery. For more information on mountain lion regulations, be sure to visit the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission website.
Nebraska Small Game Seasons
| Squirrel | Aug. 1-Jan. 31 |
| Cottontail and Jackrabbit | Sept. 1-Feb. 28 |
| Prairie Grouse | Sept. 1-Jan. 31 |
| Pheasant, Quail, Partridge | Oct. 28-Jan. 31 |
| Youth Pheasant, Quail, Partridge | Oct. 21-22 |
Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for Nebraska hunting seasons do vary based on animal and region. For more information on obtaining licenses, permits and regulations, visit the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission website.