Nebraska Turkey Season 2026
Nebraska turkey season dates start with Oct 1-Nov 30, 2026. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Nebraska's listed 2026 turkey season runs Oct 1-Nov 30, 2026.
Youth Archery and Shotgun Wild Turkey opens Oct 1, 2026 and closes Nov 30, 2026.
Archery and Shotgun Wild Turkey opens Oct 1, 2026 and closes Nov 30, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Nebraska Game & Parks.
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Spring Archery
Hunters may purchase up to two spring permits. No more than one turkey per calendar day during spring season.
Wild Turkey
Archery
Spring archery; hunters may purchase up to two spring permits; no more than one turkey per calendar day during spring season
Wild Turkey
Youth Shotgun
Spring youth shotgun
Wild Turkey
Spring Youth Shotgun
Hunters may purchase up to two spring permits. No more than one turkey per calendar day during spring season.
Wild Turkey
Spring Shotgun
Hunters may purchase up to two spring permits. No more than one turkey per calendar day during spring season.
Wild Turkey
Shotgun
Spring shotgun
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery and Shotgun
Hunters may purchase up to one fall permit. All turkey harvests must be reported via Telecheck.
Wild Turkey
Youth Archery and Shotgun
Fall youth archery and shotgun; hunters may purchase up to one fall permit; all harvests must be Telechecked
Wild Turkey
Archery and Shotgun
Fall archery and shotgun; hunters may purchase up to one fall permit; all harvests must be Telechecked
Wild Turkey
Fall Youth Archery and Shotgun
Hunters may purchase up to one fall permit. All turkey harvests must be reported via Telecheck.
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Nebraska Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in Nebraska?
March 25, 2026 is the earliest listed turkey opener in Nebraska — spring archery wild turkey runs Mar 25-May 31, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Nebraska Game & Parks.
What are the 2026 turkey season dates in Nebraska?
Nebraska lists 10 turkey season windows: Spring Archery Wild Turkey (Mar 25-May 31, 2026); Archery Wild Turkey (Mar 25-May 31, 2026); Youth Shotgun Wild Turkey (Apr 11-May 31, 2026); Spring Youth Shotgun Wild Turkey (Apr 11-May 31, 2026); Spring Shotgun Wild Turkey (Apr 18-May 31, 2026); Shotgun Wild Turkey (Apr 18-May 31, 2026); Fall Archery and Shotgun Wild Turkey (Oct 1-Nov 30, 2026); Youth Archery and Shotgun Wild Turkey (Oct 1-Nov 30, 2026); and more. Always verify against Nebraska Game & Parks before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in Nebraska?
Yes — Nebraska lists separate turkey seasons for Spring Archery Wild Turkey, Archery Wild Turkey, Youth Shotgun Wild Turkey, Spring Youth Shotgun Wild Turkey, Spring Shotgun Wild Turkey, Shotgun Wild Turkey. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Nebraska Game & Parks.
Do I need a license to hunt turkey in Nebraska?
Yes. Nebraska generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Nebraska Game & Parks.