Nebraska elk season 2026-27 Open
Elk season in Nebraska is open now, closes Jan 31, 2027.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Read today.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery bull | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Firearm bull | Statewide | Sep 21, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Early Antlerless | Statewide | Aug 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Late Antlerless | Statewide | Nov 1, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Open open, closes in 78 days |
Elk hunting in Nebraska runs from Aug 1, 2026 (Early Antlerless) to Jan 31, 2027 (Late Antlerless) in the 2026-27 season, and is open now, closes Jan 31, 2027.
Statewide seasons: archery bull Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026; firearm bull Sep 21, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026; early antlerless Aug 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026.
Source: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Nebraska Game and Parks hunting seasons (page). Read today.