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What's open to hunt in Nebraska

In short

3 deer or turkey seasons are open in Nebraska on Friday, September 11, 2026: deer (Statewide), deer (Statewide), deer (Western Units (Mule Deer)).

Updated September 2026
Next opener
20 days
Fall Turkey Season · Statewide opens Oct 1
Open todayDeer · StatewideDeer · StatewideDeer · Western Units (Mule Deer)
License yearSep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Deer & turkey · Nebraska · 2026-2027 license year
SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGMule deerWESTERN UNITS (MULE DEER)Mule deer · Western Units (Mule Deer) · Sep 1 – Dec 31, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes DEC 31Mule deer · Western Units (Mule Deer) · Nov 14 – Nov 29, 2026Whitetail deerSTATEWIDEWhitetail deer · Statewide · Sep 1 – Dec 31, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes DEC 31Whitetail deer · Statewide · Sep 1 – Sep 19, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes SEP 19Whitetail deer · Statewide · Nov 14 – Nov 29, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Dec 1 – Dec 31, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Jan 1 – Jan 15, 2027Whitetail deerSTATEWIDE (UNIT-SPECIFIC PERMITS)Whitetail deer · Statewide (Unit-specific permits) · Nov 1 – Jan 31, 2027TurkeySTATEWIDETurkey · Statewide · Oct 1 – Nov 30, 2026Turkey · Statewide · Mar 25 – May 31, 2027Turkey · Statewide · Apr 11 – May 31, 2027Turkey · Statewide · Apr 18 – May 31, 2027TODAY SEP 11

Nebraska season table·Nebraska regulations·Always verify current dates with the state agency before you hunt.

Hunting in Nebraska, answered

What deer and turkey seasons are open in Nebraska today?

3 deer or turkey seasons are open in Nebraska on Friday, September 11, 2026: deer (Statewide), deer (Statewide), deer (Western Units (Mule Deer)).

When is the next hunting season opener in Nebraska?

Fall Turkey Season (Statewide) opens in 20 days, on Thursday, October 1.