| Species | Season | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Coyote | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Squirrel | General | Aug 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 |
| Pronghorn | Archery · Archery Antelope | Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 |
| Cottontail rabbit | General · Cottontail | Sep 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Mourning dove | General · Dove | Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 |
| Deer | Archery · Archery | Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 |
| Elk | General · Elk (bull, draw permits) · Elk Units | Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 |
| Raccoon | General · Hunting & Trapping | Sep 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Snipe | General | Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026 |
| Prairie chicken | General · Prairie Grouse | Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 |
| Sharp-tailed grouse | General · Prairie Grouse | Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 |
| Wild turkey | General · Fall Turkey | Oct 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 |
Data verified 1 month ago against official Nebraska Game and Parks Commission sources.
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