Nebraska Fishing & Hunting Licenses
Official fees, exemptions, stamps, tags, and hunter education rules for Nebraska. License period: 1 year, 2025-2027, 2025-2029, 2026, 2026 (2027 price 101.00), 2026 (2027 price 107.00), 2026 (2027 price 11.50), 2026 (2027 price 110.00), 2026 (2027 price 1180.00), 2026 (2027 price 13.00), 2026 (2027 price 136.50), 2026 (2027 price 152.00), 2026 (2027 price 168.00), 2026 (2027 price 17.00), 2026 (2027 price 19.00), 2026 (2027 price 195.50), 2026 (2027 price 199.50), 2026 (2027 price 20.25), 2026 (2027 price 21.50), 2026 (2027 price 210.00), 2026 (2027 price 213.00), 2026 (2027 price 217.50), 2026 (2027 price 22.00), 2026 (2027 price 24.50), 2026 (2027 price 25.50), 2026 (2027 price 264.00), 2026 (2027 price 28.50), 2026 (2027 price 34.00), 2026 (2027 price 36.50), 2026 (2027 price 373.00), 2026 (2027 price 38.00), 2026 (2027 price 380.00), 2026 (2027 price 395.00), 2026 (2027 price 42.00), 2026 (2027 price 43.00), 2026 (2027 price 45.00), 2026 (2027 price 5.00), 2026 (2027 price 52.00), 2026 (2027 price 58.00), 2026 (2027 price 609.00), 2026 (2027 price 64.00), 2026 (2027 price 66.00), 2026 (2027 price 67.00), 2026 (2027 price 70.00), 2026 (2027 price 889.00), 2026 (2027 price 9.50), 2026 (2027 price 942.00), 2026 (2027 price 95.00), annual, lifetime, lifetime (2027 price 1030.50), lifetime (2027 price 1042.00), lifetime (2027 price 1084.00), lifetime (2027 price 1487.50), lifetime (2027 price 1646.50), lifetime (2027 price 1905.00), lifetime (2027 price 236.00), lifetime (2027 price 261.00), lifetime (2027 price 2767.50), lifetime (2027 price 307.00), lifetime (2027 price 356.00), lifetime (2027 price 364.00), lifetime (2027 price 673.00), lifetime (2027 price 784.00), lifetime (2027 price 960.00), not stated. Last checked 2026-11-12.
Fishing Licenses (12)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Fish Permit | Resident | $41.00 | resident (age not stated on pricing page) | Official page |
| 1-Day Fish Permit | Resident | $12.00 | resident | Official page |
| 3-Day Fish Permit | Resident | $33.00 | resident | Official page |
| 3-Year Fish Permit (2025-2027) | Resident | $98.50 | resident | Official page |
| 5-Year Fish Permit (2025-2029) | Resident | $146.00 | resident | Official page |
| Paddlefish Draw Permit (archery or snagging) | Resident | $35.00 | resident age requirements apply (12 by June 1) | Official page |
| Annual Fish Permit | Non-resident | $95.50 | non-resident | Official page |
| 1-Day Fish Permit | Non-resident | $12.00 | non-resident | Official page |
See all 12 Nebraska fishing licenses & stamps →
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 |
See all 39 Nebraska hunting licenses & tags →
Combination Packages (20)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Hunt/Fish Combination (resident age 16+) | Resident | $57.00 | resident aged 16 and older | Official page |
| 3-Year Hunt/Fish Combination with all state stamps (2025-2027) | Resident | $222.00 | resident | Official page |
| 3-Year Hunt/Fish Combination with Habitat Stamp (2025-2027) | Resident | $207.00 | resident | Official page |
| 5-Year Hunt/Fish Combination with all state stamps (2025-2029) | Resident | $333.00 | resident | Official page |
| 5-Year Hunt/Fish Combination with Habitat Stamp (2025-2029) | Resident | $310.00 | resident | Official page |
| Annual Hunt/Fish Combination (non-resident age 16+) | Non-resident | $205.50 | non-resident aged 16 and older | Official page |
| 3-Year Hunt/Fish Combination with all state stamps (2025-2027) | Non-resident | $627.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| 3-Year Hunt/Fish Combination with Habitat Stamp (2025-2027) | Non-resident | $612.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| 5-Year Hunt/Fish Combination with all state stamps (2025-2029) | Non-resident | $941.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| 5-Year Hunt/Fish Combination with Habitat Stamp (2025-2029) | Non-resident | $918.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| Lifetime Fish (resident 0-15 years) | Resident | $616.00 | resident aged 0 to 15 | Official page |
| Lifetime Fish (resident 16-45 years) | Resident | $710.00 | resident aged 16 to 45 | Official page |
| Lifetime Fish (resident 46+ years) | Resident | $616.00 | resident aged 46 and older | Official page |
| Lifetime Hunt/Fish (resident 0-15 years) | Resident | $859.00 | resident aged 0 to 15 | Official page |
| Lifetime Hunt/Fish (resident 16-45 years) | Resident | $1008.00 | resident aged 16 to 45 | Official page |
| Lifetime Hunt/Fish (resident 46+ years) | Resident | $859.00 | resident aged 46 and older | Official page |
| Lifetime Fish (non-resident 0-16 years) | Non-resident | $929.00 | non-resident aged 0 to 16 | Official page |
| Lifetime Fish (non-resident 17+ years) | Non-resident | $1306.00 | non-resident aged 17 and older | Official page |
| Lifetime Hunt/Fish (non-resident 0-16 years) | Non-resident | $1660.00 | non-resident aged 0 to 16 | Official page |
| Lifetime Hunt/Fish (non-resident 17+ years) | Non-resident | $2391.00 | non-resident aged 17 and older | Official page |
Free, Reduced, Senior & Veteran 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 |
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 |
Official Season Dates
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