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Nebraska Waterfowl Season 2026-27

Nebraska waterfowl season dates start with Sep 5, 2026-Jan 27, 2027. The table below keeps every listed waterfowl row together with zones and notes where available.

Quick answer

Nebraska's listed 2026-27 waterfowl season runs Sep 26, 2026-Mar 10, 2027.

Falconry Duck and Coot opens Sep 5, 2026 and closes Jan 27, 2027.

Falconry Duck and Coot opens Sep 5, 2026 and closes Jan 27, 2027.

The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Nebraska Game & Parks.

Last verified: · Source: Nebraska Game & Parks

Waterfowl

46 listed rows

Canada Goose

Firearm

Upcoming
1d

Dark goose

Zone: North Central Unit

Canada Goose

Firearm

Upcoming
26d

Dark goose

Zone: Niobrara Unit

Canada Goose

Firearm

Upcoming
26d

Dark goose

Zone: Platte River Unit

Dark Goose (Canada Goose)

General

Upcoming
1d

Zone: North Central Unit

Dark Goose (Canada Goose)

General

Upcoming
26d

Zone: Platte River Unit

Dark Goose (Canada Goose)

General

Upcoming
26d

Zone: Niobrara Unit

Duck

Falconry

Closed
—

dates not listed

Exact dates not listed in the current data.

Falconry concurrent with all duck season dates in High Plains Zone

Zone: Zone 2 High Plains

Duck

Falconry

Closed
—

dates not listed

Exact dates not listed in the current data.

Falconry concurrent with all duck season dates in High Plains Zone

Zone: Zone 3 High Plains

Duck

Youth

Closed
—

Youth duck season

Zone: Zone 2

Duck

Veteran and Active-Duty Military

Closed
—

Veteran & active-duty military duck season

Zone: Zone 2

Duck

Firearm

Upcoming
1d

Two segments: Oct. 3-Dec. 15, 2026 and Jan. 6-27, 2027

Zone: Zone 2 High Plains

Duck

Youth

Upcoming
15d

Youth duck season

Zone: Zone 3

Duck

Youth

Upcoming
15d

Youth duck season

Zone: Zone 1

Duck

Veteran and Active-Duty Military

Upcoming
15d

Veteran & active-duty military duck season

Zone: Zone 3

Duck

Veteran and Active-Duty Military

Upcoming
15d

Veteran & active-duty military duck season

Zone: Zone 1

Duck

Firearm

Upcoming
22d

Two segments: Oct. 24, 2026-Jan. 5, 2027 and Jan. 6-27, 2027

Zone: Zone 3 High Plains

Duck

Firearm

Upcoming
22d

Two segments: Oct. 24-Dec. 6, 2026 and Dec. 19, 2026-Jan. 17, 2027

Zone: Zone 1

Duck

Falconry

Upcoming
146d

Falconry concurrent with teal, youth, and regular duck season dates plus Feb. 25-March 10, 2027

Zone: Zone 2 Low Plains

Duck

Falconry

Upcoming
146d

Falconry concurrent with teal, youth, and regular duck season dates plus Feb. 25-March 10, 2027

Zone: Zone 1

Duck and Coot

Falconry

Open
OPEN

Concurrent with all duck season dates in High Plains Zone.

Zone: Zone 3 High Plains

Duck and Coot

Falconry

Open
OPEN

Concurrent with all duck season dates in High Plains Zone.

Zone: Zone 2 High Plains

Duck and Coot

Falconry

Open
OPEN

Concurrent with teal, youth and regular duck season dates, plus Feb. 25-March 10, 2027.

Zone: Zone 2 Low Plains

Duck and Coot

Youth

Closed
—

Zone: Zone 2

Duck and Coot

Veteran & Active-Duty Military

Closed
—

Zone: Zone 2

Duck and Coot

General

Upcoming
1d

Two seasons: Oct. 3-Dec. 15, 2026 and Jan. 6-27, 2027.

Zone: Zone 2 (High Plains)

Duck and Coot

Falconry

Upcoming
15d

Concurrent with teal, youth and regular duck season dates, plus Feb. 25-March 10, 2027.

Zone: Zone 1

Duck and Coot

Veteran & Active-Duty Military

Upcoming
15d

Zone: Zone 3

Duck and Coot

Youth

Upcoming
15d

Zone: Zone 1

Duck and Coot

Youth

Upcoming
15d

Zone: Zone 3

Duck and Coot

Veteran & Active-Duty Military

Upcoming
15d

Zone: Zone 1

Duck and Coot

General

Upcoming
22d

Two seasons: Oct. 24, 2026-Jan. 5, 2027 and Jan. 6-27, 2027.

Zone: Zone 3 (High Plains)

Duck and Coot

General

Upcoming
22d

Two seasons: Oct. 24-Dec. 6, 2026 and Dec. 19, 2026-Jan. 17, 2027.

Zone: Zone 1

Light Goose

Firearm

Upcoming
1d

Two segments: Oct. 3-Dec. 30, 2026 and Jan. 25-Feb. 9, 2027

Zone: Statewide

Light Goose

Conservation Order

Upcoming
131d

Light Goose Conservation Order; no bag or possession limits; East zone closes April 15, West and Rainwater Basin zones close April 5

Zone: East Zone

Light Goose

Conservation Order

Upcoming
131d

Light Goose Conservation Order; no bag or possession limits

Zone: West Zone

Light Goose

Conservation Order

Upcoming
131d

Light Goose Conservation Order; no bag or possession limits

Zone: Rainwater Basin Zone

Light Goose (Snow/Ross's Goose)

General

Upcoming
1d

Two seasons: Oct. 3-Dec. 30, 2026 and Jan. 25-Feb. 9, 2027.

Zone: Statewide

Light Goose (Snow/Ross's Goose)

Conservation Order

Upcoming
131d

For special regulations see the Waterfowl Guide.

Zone: West Zone

Light Goose (Snow/Ross's Goose)

Conservation Order

Upcoming
131d

For special regulations see the Waterfowl Guide.

Zone: Rainwater Basin Zone

Light Goose (Snow/Ross's Goose)

Conservation Order

Upcoming
131d

For special regulations see the Waterfowl Guide.

Zone: East Zone

Teal

Early Teal

Closed
—

Zone: High Plains

Teal

Firearm

Closed
—

Early teal

Zone: Low Plains

Teal

Firearm

Closed
—

Early teal

Zone: High Plains

Teal

Early Teal

Closed
—

Zone: Low Plains

White-fronted Goose

General

Upcoming
15d

Two seasons: Oct. 17-Dec. 27, 2026 and Jan. 25-Feb. 9, 2027.

Zone: Statewide

White-fronted Goose

Firearm

Upcoming
15d

Two segments: Oct. 17-Dec. 27, 2026 and Jan. 25-Feb. 9, 2027

Zone: Statewide

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Nebraska Waterfowl Season FAQ

When does waterfowl season open in Nebraska?

September 5, 2026 is the earliest listed waterfowl opener in Nebraska — falconry duck and coot runs Sep 5, 2026-Jan 27, 2027. Confirm zone and permit details with Nebraska Game & Parks.

What are the 2026-27 waterfowl season dates in Nebraska?

Nebraska lists 44 waterfowl season windows: Firearm Canada Goose (Oct 3, 2026-Jan 15, 2027); Firearm Canada Goose (Oct 28, 2026-Feb 9, 2027); Firearm Canada Goose (Oct 28, 2026-Feb 9, 2027); General Dark Goose (Canada Goose) (Oct 3, 2026-Jan 15, 2027); General Dark Goose (Canada Goose) (Oct 28, 2026-Feb 9, 2027); General Dark Goose (Canada Goose) (Oct 28, 2026-Feb 9, 2027); Youth Duck (Sep 26-27, 2026); Veteran and Active-Duty Military Duck (Sep 26-27, 2026); and more. Always verify against Nebraska Game & Parks before hunting.

Are there different waterfowl seasons in Nebraska?

Yes — Nebraska lists separate waterfowl seasons for Firearm Canada Goose, General Dark Goose (Canada Goose), Youth Duck, Veteran and Active-Duty Military Duck, Firearm Duck, Falconry Duck. 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 waterfowl in Nebraska?

Yes. Nebraska generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and waterfowl hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Nebraska Game & Parks.