NebraskaDeer & Turkey Season Dates

2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for Nebraska.

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Whitetail Deer

Statewide

SeasonDatesWeaponBag limit
Archery Deer SeasonSep 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026archery
Early Muzzleloader SeasonSep 1, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026muzzleloader
Firearm Deer SeasonNov 14, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026firearms
Late Muzzleloader SeasonDec 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026muzzleloader
Late Antlerless SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Jan 15, 2027any

Archery Deer Season: Statewide archery season. Both whitetail and mule deer where applicable.

Early Muzzleloader Season: Early muzzleloader deer season.

Firearm Deer Season: Nebraska firearm deer season begins third Saturday in November.

Late Muzzleloader Season: Late muzzleloader deer season.

Late Antlerless Season: Late antlerless season. antlerless only

Statewide (Unit-specific permits)

SeasonDatesWeaponBag limit
Late General Antlerless SeasonNov 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027any

Late General Antlerless Season: Late general antlerless by unit-specific permits. antlerless only

Whitetail Deer source: outdoornebraska.gov

Turkey

SeasonDatesWeaponBag limit
Fall Turkey SeasonOct 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026any
Spring Turkey Adult/Youth ArcheryMar 25, 2027 – May 31, 2027archery
Spring Turkey Youth ShotgunApr 11, 2027 – May 31, 2027shotgun
Spring Turkey Adult ShotgunApr 18, 2027 – May 31, 2027shotgun

Fall Turkey Season: Fall turkey season — shortened to Oct 1 - Nov 30 (change from prior seasons). Both archery and shotgun.

Spring Turkey Adult/Youth Archery: Adult and youth archery opens March 25. Residents may purchase up to 2 spring permits. Telecheck required.

Spring Turkey Youth Shotgun: Youth shotgun spring turkey.

Spring Turkey Adult Shotgun: Adult shotgun spring turkey. Up to 2 spring permits per resident.

Turkey source: outdoornebraska.gov

Mule Deer

SeasonDatesWeaponBag limit
Mule Deer Archery SeasonSep 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026archery
Mule Deer Firearms SeasonNov 14, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026firearms

Mule Deer Archery Season: Western Nebraska mule deer archery. Unit-specific permits. Check outdoornebraska.gov for boundaries.

Mule Deer Firearms Season: Western Nebraska mule deer firearm season. Permit required.

Mule Deer source: outdoornebraska.gov

Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the Nebraska state wildlife agency before you hunt.

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