License: resident $13.00 · nonresident $80.00. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Muzzleloader | Sep 20 | Oct 4 | OTC |
| Archery | Sep 1 | Dec 31 | OTC |
| Firearm | Nov 15 | Nov 23 | OTC |
| Late Doe/Fawn | Nov 1 | Jan 31 | License |
| Late Muzzleloader | Dec 1 | Dec 31 | OTC |
Wild Turkey Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Spring Archery | Mar 25 | Apr 11 | OTC |
| Spring Youth | Apr 5 | May 31 | OTC |
| Spring Regular | Apr 12 | May 31 | OTC |
| Fall Season | Oct 1 | Nov 30 | OTC |
Rocky Mountain Elk Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery | Sep 1 | Sep 30 | Draw |
| Firearms | Oct 25 | Nov 9 | Draw |
Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Split 1 | Sep 1 | Nov 9 | HIP |
| Split 2 | Dec 14 | Jan 15 | HIP |
Pheasant Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Youth Season | Oct 18 | Oct 19 | OTC |
| Regular Season | Oct 25 | Jan 31 | OTC |
Rabbit & Squirrel Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Cottontail Rabbit | Sep 1 | Feb 28 | License |
| Gray/Fox Squirrel | Sep 1 | Jan 31 | License |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Canada Goose | Sep 1 | Sep 25 | Stamp |
| Duck Season | Oct 4 | Dec 7 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose Regular | Oct 5 | Jan 25 | Stamp |
| Snow/Blue Goose (Conservation Order) | Feb 1 | Apr 30 | HIP |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with NE Game & Parks Commission before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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