Nebraska Hunting License (2026)

Restricted: Nebraska requires a hunting permit, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for hunters ages 12-29.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Nebraska requires a hunting permit, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for hunters ages 12-29. Permits are available through the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission.

Official source: outdoornebraska.gov →

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Hunting License in states bordering Nebraska

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ColoradoRestricted
Colorado requires a hunting license, and a hunter-education course is mandatory for anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1949. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through CPW.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: cpw.state.co.us · Full Colorado rule →
IowaRestricted
Iowa requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for anyone born after Jan 1, 1972. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through Iowa DNR.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: iowadnr.gov · Full Iowa rule →
KansasRestricted
Kansas requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for anyone born on or after July 1, 1957. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through KDWP.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: ksoutdoors.gov · Full Kansas rule →
MissouriRestricted
Missouri requires a hunting permit, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born on or after Jan 1, 1967. Permits are available through the Missouri Dept. of Conservation.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: mdc.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
South DakotaRestricted
South Dakota requires a hunting license, and HuntSAFE hunter education is mandatory for hunters ages 12-15 (no adult birthdate cutoff). Resident and nonresident licenses are available through SD Game, Fish and Parks.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: gfp.sd.gov · Full South Dakota rule →
WyomingRestricted
Wyoming requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born on or after Jan 1, 1966. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through Wyoming Game & Fish.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wgfd.wyo.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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