Hunting in Nebraska: 9 Animals To Hunt in the Fall Legally

Nebraska is a state with acres of open land, a paradise for individuals interested in hunting in a state that offers a variety of game.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission rules cover each species that may be hunted during each season and which hunting methods are approved.

Following is list of nine animals to hunt in Nebraska, along with the respective dates.

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1. Turkey
Fall turkey seasons in Nebraska run from mid-September to January during the fall for youth and adult hunters. According to the NGPC, turkey may be taken via archery or shotgun during that time period. Permits are unlimited, but in the fall each person may have only two permits.

2. Deer
To hunt deer in Nebraska in the fall, it’s helpful to be a skilled archer. A deer archery season is open from the beginning of September through December. There are a few weeks of fall when you can hunt deer with firearms, with the season typically starting in mid-November for just more than a week.

3. Elk
The gender of elk, the method of hunting and the owner of the property affect the legal dates of elk season. The NGPC allows hunting bulls with archery from mid-September through October, while firearms are restricted to the end of September through October. Cows may be hunted on private land from August through October, while hunting cows on public land is restricted to September through October and all of December.

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4. Antelope
Legal hunting dates for antelope depend on the method. The NGPC allows taking antelope with archery from August through December, whereas muzzleloaders are legal September through October, and firearms are permitted in just part of October. According to R&E Outfitters, antelope decoying during the late September antelope rut is the most popular hunting time.

5. Cottontail and Jackrabbits
Hunters may legally take cottontail and jackrabbits from the beginning of September through February.

7. Grouse
Hunters may shoot grouse between September and January.

8. Pheasant, Quail and Partridge
These birds may be hunted from the end of October through January.

9. Squirrels
Squirrel hunting season in Nebraska occurs from August through January.

This article is for information only. Please check current regulations before hunting.

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