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Nebraska is part of the Central Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2026–2027 waterfowl season runs from September 5 through February 9, 2027, with 15 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Game and Parks Commission within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Season dates, bag limits, shooting hours, and other regulatory information are provided for convenience only, may be inaccurate or out of date, and do not constitute legal advice. You are solely responsible for verifying current regulations with your state or provincial wildlife agency before every hunt.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 2Nebraska duck zone 2 | Oct 3 – Dec 15 First Segment | 6 | 18 |
| Jan 6 – Jan 27 Second Segment (High Plains) | 6 | 18 | |
| Zone 1Nebraska duck zone 1 | Oct 24 – Dec 6 First Segment | 6 | 18 |
| Dec 19 – Jan 17 Second Segment | 6 | 18 | |
| Zone 3Nebraska duck zone 3 | Oct 24 – Jan 5 First Segment | 6 | 18 |
| Jan 6 – Jan 27 Second Segment | 6 | 18 |
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low PlainsNGPC 2026-27 teal season area. Distinct from the three 2026-2030 duck zones. | Sep 5 – Sep 13 Early Teal | 6 | 18 |
| High PlainsNGPC 2026-27 teal season area. Distinct from the three 2026-2030 duck zones. | Sep 5 – Sep 13 Early Teal | 6 | 18 |
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central UnitNebraska dark goose - North Central Unit | Oct 3 – Jan 15 | 5 | 15 |
| Platte River UnitNebraska dark goose - Platte River Unit | Oct 28 – Feb 9 Regular Season | 5 | 15 |
| Niobrara UnitNebraska dark goose - Niobrara Unit | Oct 28 – Feb 9 Regular Season | 5 | 15 |
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Oct 17 – Dec 27 First Segment | 2 | 6 |
| Jan 25 – Feb 9 Second Segment | 2 | 6 |
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Oct 3 – Dec 30 Regular Season First Segment | 50 | – |
| Jan 25 – Feb 9 Regular Season Second Segment | 50 | – |
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Season dates and bag limits are verified against official state wildlife agency publications and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Data shown is for the 2026-2027 season. This data has not yet been verified against official sources for this season. Always confirm with the official regulations before hunting.
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