Season reference from Game and Parks Commission.
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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 30 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bag limits, shooting hours, and other regulatory information are provided for convenience only, may be inaccurate or out of date, and do not constitute legal advice.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.
Ducks include mergansers. Tier I: six daily, with no more than five mallards (two hens), three wood ducks, one scaup, two redheads, three pintails and two canvasbacks. Tier II: three ducks of any species, regardless of sex. Possession is three times the daily bag limit.
Official guide, printed page 17| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 11Nebraska duck zone 1 | Oct 24 – Dec 6 First Segment | Tier I: 6; Tier II: 3 | Tier I: 18; Tier II: 9 |
| Dec 19 – Jan 17 Second Segment | Tier I: 6; Tier II: 3 | Tier I: 18; Tier II: 9 | |
| Zone 31Nebraska duck zone 3 | Oct 24 – Jan 5 First Segment | Tier I: 6; Tier II: 3 | Tier I: 18; Tier II: 9 |
| Jan 6 – Jan 27 Second Segment (High Plains) | Tier I: 6; Tier II: 3 | Tier I: 18; Tier II: 9 | |
| Zone 21Nebraska duck zone 2 | Oct 3 – Dec 15 First Segment | Tier I: 6; Tier II: 3 | Tier I: 18; Tier II: 9 |
| Jan 6 – Jan 27 Second Segment (High Plains) | Tier I: 6; Tier II: 3 | Tier I: 18; Tier II: 9 |
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| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Lesser Scaup Tier I only; Tier II permits any species, regardless of sex. | 1 | 3 |
| Wood Duck Tier I only; Tier II permits any species, regardless of sex. | 3 | 9 |
| Mallard max 2 hens · Tier I only; Tier II permits any species, regardless of sex. | 5 | 15 |
| Redhead Tier I only; Tier II permits any species, regardless of sex. | 2 | 6 |
| Pintail (Northern) Tier I only; Tier II permits any species, regardless of sex. | 3 | 9 |
| Canvasback Tier I only; Tier II permits any species, regardless of sex. | 2 | 6 |
1Tier I and Tier II limits are shown separately. NGPC also offers Tier II: 3 ducks, including mergansers, of any species, regardless of sex (possession 3x).
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| High PlainsNGPC 2026-27 teal season area. Distinct from the three 2026-2030 duck zones. | Sep 5 – Sep 13 Early Teal | 6 | 18 |
| Low 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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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation Order - EastNebraska Conservation Order East Zone | Feb 10 – Apr 15 Light Goose Conservation Order | – | – |
| Conservation Order - WestNebraska Conservation Order West Zone | Feb 10 – Apr 5 Light Goose Conservation Order | – | – |
| Conservation Order - Rainwater BasinNebraska Conservation Order Rainwater Basin Zone | Feb 10 – Apr 5 Light Goose Conservation Order | – | – |
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3Nebraska duck zone 3 | Oct 24 – Jan 5 First Split | 15 | 45 |
| Jan 6 – Jan 27 Second Split (High Plains) | 15 | 45 | |
| Zone 1Nebraska duck zone 1 | Oct 24 – Dec 6 First Split | 15 | 45 |
| Dec 19 – Jan 17 Second Split | 15 | 45 | |
| Zone 2Nebraska duck zone 2 | Oct 3 – Dec 15 First Split | 15 | 45 |
| Jan 6 – Jan 27 Second Split (High Plains portion only) | 15 | 45 |
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Open to ducks, mergansers, coots and geese. Bag and possession limits are the same as the regular season for each species; duck limits depend on Tier I or Tier II. A single 6/18 limit does not describe this season.
Official guide, printed page 22Official guide, printed page 17 (duck tiers)| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 2Nebraska duck zone 2 | Sep 26 – Sep 27 Youth Waterfowl Season | Same as regular season | Same as regular season |
| Zone 1Nebraska duck zone 1 | Oct 17 – Oct 18 Youth Waterfowl Season | Same as regular season | Same as regular season |
| Zone 3Nebraska duck zone 3 | Oct 17 – Oct 18 Youth Waterfowl Season | Same as regular season | Same as regular season |
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Open to ducks, mergansers, coots and geese. Bag and possession limits are the same as the regular season for each species; duck limits depend on Tier I or Tier II. A single 6/18 limit does not describe this season.
Official guide, printed page 22Official guide, printed page 17 (duck tiers)| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 31Nebraska duck zone 3 | Oct 17 – Oct 18 Veteran and Active-Duty Military Season | Same as regular season Veterans and active-duty military. Regular-season bag limits. | Same as regular season |
| Zone 21Nebraska duck zone 2 | Sep 26 – Sep 27 Veteran and Active-Duty Military Season | Same as regular season Veterans and active-duty military. Regular-season bag limits. | Same as regular season |
| Zone 11Nebraska duck zone 1 | Oct 17 – Oct 18 Veteran and Active-Duty Military Season | Same as regular season Veterans and active-duty military. Regular-season bag limits. | Same as regular season |
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1Veterans and active-duty military. Regular-season bag limits.
Spring 2027 turkey season
Not announced yet. Most states set spring dates over the winter.
Checked October 16, 2026.
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