Nebraska deer season 2026-27 Open
Deer season in Nebraska is open now, last season closes Jan 15, 2027.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Read today.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | Open open, closes in 47 days |
| Muzzleloader | Statewide | Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | Upcoming opens in 17 days |
| Late Antlerless Only Firearm | Statewide | Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 15, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 48 days |
| November firearm | Statewide | Nov 14, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | Open open, closes in 8 days |
| October River Antlerless Firearm | Statewide | Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 15, 2026 | Closed closed |
| River Antlerless Late Firearm | Statewide | Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 15, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 48 days |
| Antlerless Only Season Choice | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | Open open, closes in 62 days |
| Limited Landowner | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | Open open, closes in 62 days |
| Special Landowner | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 9, 2026 | Closed closed |
Deer hunting in Nebraska runs from Sep 1, 2026 (Archery) to Jan 15, 2027 (Late Antlerless Only Firearm) in the 2026-27 season, and is open now, last season closes Jan 15, 2027.
Statewide seasons: archery Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026; muzzleloader Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026; october river antlerless firearm Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 15, 2026; antlerless only season choice Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027.
Source: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Nebraska Game and Parks hunting seasons (page). Read today.