Nebraska Hunting License, Tags & Hunter Education
Resident, non-resident, senior, youth, and lifetime hunting fees, tags and stamps, trapping licenses, and hunter safety requirements for Nebraska. Checked 2026-11-12.
Hunting Licenses (39)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Draw Permit | Resident | $49.00 | resident | Official page |
| Antelope Doe/Fawn and Resident Archery Permit | Resident | $42.00 | resident | Official page |
| Antelope Youth Permit | Resident | $8.50 | youth | Official page |
| Deer Firearm/Muzzleloader/Archery Permit | Resident | $42.00 | resident | Official page |
| Deer Statewide Buck (whitetail) | Resident | $100.50 | resident | Official page |
| Deer Restricted Statewide Buck | Resident | $143.00 | resident | Official page |
| Deer Statewide Buck (either species) | Resident | $198.00 | resident | Official page |
| Deer Season Choice (antlerless only) | Resident | $42.00 | resident | Official page |
| Deer River Antlerless (private land only) | Resident | $15.50 | resident | Official page |
| Deer Youth Permit (ages 10-15 either species or sex) | Resident | $8.50 | ages 10-15 | Official page |
| Deer Landowner Permit | Resident | $22.50 | resident landowner | Official page |
| Elk Permit (either sex antlerless) | Resident | $210.00 | resident | Official page |
| Elk Landowner Permit | Resident | $55.00 | resident landowner | Official page |
| Small Game Hunt Permit (age 16+) | Resident | $20.00 | resident age 16 and older | Official page |
| Turkey Annual Permit (spring and fall) | Resident | $34.00 | resident | Official page |
| Turkey Youth Permit | Resident | $8.50 | youth | Official page |
| Turkey Landowner Permit | Resident | $18.50 | resident landowner | Official page |
| Antelope Draw Permit | Non-resident | $267.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| Antelope Doe/Fawn and Resident Archery Permit | Non-resident | $260.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| Antelope Youth Permit | Non-resident | $8.50 | non-resident youth | Official page |
| Antelope Landowner Permit | Non-resident | $138.50 | non-resident landowner | Official page |
| Deer Firearm/Muzzleloader/Archery Permit | Non-resident | $372.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| Deer Statewide Buck (whitetail) | Non-resident | $838.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| Deer Restricted Statewide Buck | Non-resident | $888.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| Deer Statewide Buck (either species) | Non-resident | $1113.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| Deer Season Choice (antlerless only) | Non-resident | $103.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| Deer River Antlerless (private land only) | Non-resident | $103.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| Deer Landowner Permit | Non-resident | $187.50 | non-resident landowner | Official page |
| Elk Landowner Permit | Non-resident | $602.00 | non-resident landowner | Official page |
| Turkey Annual Permit (spring and fall) | Non-resident | $158.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| Turkey Youth Permit | Non-resident | $8.50 | non-resident youth | Official page |
| Small Game Hunt Permit (age 16+) | Non-resident | $128.00 | non-resident age 16 and older | Official page |
| Small Game 2-Day Hunt Permit (age 16+) | Non-resident | $89.00 | non-resident age 16 and older | Official page |
| Small Game Youth Permit (age 15 and under) | Non-resident | $20.00 | non-resident youth | Official page |
| Lifetime Hunt (0-15 years) | Resident | $260.00 | resident aged 0 to 15 | Official page |
| Lifetime Hunt (16-45 years) | Resident | $355.00 | resident aged 16 to 45 | Official page |
| Lifetime Hunt (46+ years) | Resident | $260.00 | resident aged 46 and older | Official page |
| Lifetime Hunt (non-resident 0-16 years) | Non-resident | $873.00 | non-resident aged 0 to 16 | Official page |
| Lifetime Hunt (non-resident 17+ years) | Non-resident | $1395.00 | non-resident aged 17 and older | Official page |
Tags, Stamps & Permits (11)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat Stamp (1-year) | Resident & Non-resident | $25.00 | resident and non-resident | Official page |
| Migratory Waterfowl Stamp (1-year) | Resident & Non-resident | $10.00 | resident and non-resident | Official page |
| Lifetime Habitat Stamp | Resident & Non-resident | $500.00 | resident and non-resident | Official page |
| Lifetime Migratory Waterfowl Stamp | Resident & Non-resident | $200.00 | resident and non-resident | Official page |
| Resident Deer Preference Point | Resident | $22.00 | resident | Official page |
| Resident Antelope Preference Point | Resident | $22.00 | resident | Official page |
| Resident Elk Bonus Point | Resident | $26.00 | resident | Official page |
| Resident Landowner Elk Preference Point | Resident | $26.00 | resident landowner | Official page |
| Nonresident Deer Preference Point | Non-resident | $57.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| Nonresident Antelope Preference Point | Non-resident | $57.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| Nonresident Landowner Elk Preference Point | Non-resident | $61.00 | non-resident landowner | Official page |
Trapping Licenses (5)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fur Harvest Permit | Resident | $18.00 | resident | Official page |
| Fur Harvest Permit | Non-resident | $227.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| Lifetime Fur Harvest (resident 0-15 years) | Resident | $221.00 | resident aged 0 to 15 | Official page |
| Lifetime Fur Harvest (resident 16-45 years) | Resident | $302.00 | resident aged 16 to 45 | Official page |
| Lifetime Fur Harvest (resident 46+ years) | Resident | $221.00 | resident aged 46 and older | Official page |
Hunter Education Requirements (3)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Education Classes (Commission sessions) | Resident & Non-resident | Free ($0.00) | required for hunters age 12 through 29 | Official page |
| Online Hunter or Bowhunter Education (approved courses) | Resident & Non-resident | $39.50 | ages 12 and older | Official page |
| Apprentice Hunter Education Exemption Certificate | Resident & Non-resident | $5.00 | ages 12 and older (limited number) | Official page |
Free, Senior, Veteran & Disability Exemptions (5)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Game Youth Permit (age 15 and under) resident | Resident | Free ($0.00) | resident age 15 and under | Official page |
| Veteran Annual Hunt/Fish/Fur (age 64+) | Resident | $5.00 | qualifying veteran age 64 and older | Official page |
| Senior Annual Hunt/Fish/Fur (age 69+) | Resident | $5.00 | resident age 69 and older | Official page |
| Deployed Military Annual Hunt/Fish | Resident | $5.00 | deployed military | Official page |
| Residents age 69+ and qualifying veterans age 64+ reduced-fee hunt permits | Resident | Not shown | residents age 69 and older and qualifying veterans age 64 and older | Official page |
Next steps for Nebraska hunters
Check official Nebraska season dates before heading out, and stock up on tags/gear from licensed outfitters (Sportsman's Warehouse / Amazon Associates placeholder).