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2026-2027

Nebraska Deer Hunting Seasons 2026-2027

Nebraska publishes final calendar windows, but deer hunting authority is tied to the permit type, unit, species and sex printed on the permit.

Last checked: 2026-08-10 Source: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission 9 season records
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Method Dates Where Action
Archery deer Archery
Applicable deer units and permits Varies by permit and unit
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Special Landowner deer season Special
Land covered by the applicable Special Landowner permit Varies by permit
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November firearm deer Firearm
Applicable deer units and permits Varies by permit and unit
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Muzzleloader deer Muzzleloader
Applicable deer units and permits Varies by permit and unit
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October River Antlerless Firearm Firearm
Applicable river antlerless permit areas Antlerless Only
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River Antlerless Late Firearm Firearm
Applicable river antlerless permit areas Antlerless Only
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Antlerless Only Season Choice Special
Areas and methods authorized by the specific Season Choice permit Antlerless Only
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Limited Landowner deer season window Special
Land and unit authorized by the Limited Landowner permit Varies by permit
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Late Antlerless Only Firearm Firearm
Applicable deer units and permits Antlerless Only
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Season data compiled and verified against official state sources. Regulations can change. Confirm current rules before hunting.

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Archery

Bow, crossbow, or archery-only windows where listed. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
Archery deer Varies by permit and unit General hunters Check official table
Applicable deer units and permits permit_unit

Framework date only: the permit, species, sex and deer unit determine whether this opportunity is available to a specific hunter and location.

Official source

Firearm

General rifle, gun, and firearm framework seasons. 4 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
November firearm deer Varies by permit and unit General hunters Check official table
Applicable deer units and permits permit_unit

Framework date only: the permit, species, sex and deer unit determine whether this opportunity is available to a specific hunter and location.

Official source
October River Antlerless Firearm Antlerless Only General hunters Check official table
Applicable river antlerless permit areas permit_area

Framework date only: the permit, species, sex and deer unit determine whether this opportunity is available to a specific hunter and location.

Official source
River Antlerless Late Firearm Antlerless Only General hunters Check official table
Applicable river antlerless permit areas permit_area

Framework date only: the permit, species, sex and deer unit determine whether this opportunity is available to a specific hunter and location.

Official source
Late Antlerless Only Firearm Antlerless Only General hunters Check official table
Applicable deer units and permits permit_unit

Framework date only: the permit, species, sex and deer unit determine whether this opportunity is available to a specific hunter and location.

Official source

Muzzleloader

Muzzleloader-only or late muzzleloader opportunities. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
Muzzleloader deer Varies by permit and unit General hunters Check official table
Applicable deer units and permits permit_unit

Framework date only: the permit, species, sex and deer unit determine whether this opportunity is available to a specific hunter and location.

Official source

Special

Antlerless, CWD, urban, holiday, or other special rules. 3 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Special Landowner deer season Varies by permit Eligible Landowners Check official table
Land covered by the applicable Special Landowner permit permit_area

Framework date only: the permit, species, sex and deer unit determine whether this opportunity is available to a specific hunter and location.

Official source
Antlerless Only Season Choice Antlerless Only General hunters Check official table
Areas and methods authorized by the specific Season Choice permit permit_area

Framework date only: the permit, species, sex and deer unit determine whether this opportunity is available to a specific hunter and location.

Official source
Limited Landowner deer season window Varies by permit Eligible Landowners Check official table
Land and unit authorized by the Limited Landowner permit permit_area

Framework date only: the permit, species, sex and deer unit determine whether this opportunity is available to a specific hunter and location.

Official source