Nebraska Turkey Hunting
Plan your Nebraska turkey hunt with season dates, license options, and hunting opportunities organized by unit. Browse available private-land hunts and book access directly from landowners.
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Find Hunts by Unit
Browse private-land turkey hunts across Nebraska, organized by unit, and book directly with landowners.
Nebraska Turkey Seasons
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
Spring Archery
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Youth hunters
Spring Archery
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Spring Shotgun
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Youth hunters
Saturday closest to April 8 (April 11) – May 31, 2026
Spring Shotgun
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Saturday closest to April 15 (April 18) – May 31, 2026
Fall Archery Shotgun
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Hunters may use either archery equipment or a shotgun.
Fall Archery Shotgun
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Youth hunters
Hunters may use either archery equipment or a shotgun.
Nebraska Turkey Licenses
Resident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall landowner turkey | — | 16 years and older; Landowner | $18.50Includes $3.00 application fee |
Valid during the fall turkey season for one turkey of either sex. | |||
| Fall Turkey | — | — | $34.00 |
| LO Turkey | — | Landowner | $18.50 |
| Spring landowner turkey | — | 16 years and older; Landowner | $18.50Includes $3.00 application fee |
Valid during the spring turkey season for one male or bearded female turkey per permit. | |||
| Spring Turkey | — | — | $34.00 |
| Youth Fall Turkey | — | Youth hunters | $8.50 |
| Youth Spring Turkey | — | Youth hunters | $8.50 |
Nonresident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall landowner turkey | — | 16 years and older; Landowner | $80.50Includes $3.00 application fee |
Valid during the fall turkey season for one turkey of either sex. | |||
| Fall Turkey | — | — | $158.00 |
| LO Turkey | — | Landowner | $80.50 |
| Spring landowner turkey | — | 16 years and older; Landowner | $80.50Includes $3.00 application fee |
Valid during the spring turkey season for one male or bearded female turkey per permit. | |||
| Spring Turkey | — | — | $158.00 |
| Youth Fall Turkey | — | Youth hunters | $8.50 |
| Youth Spring Turkey | — | Youth hunters | $8.50 |
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