Turkey Tags
Nebraska Turkey Tags
2026
Complete guide to wild turkey tag requirements in Nebraska - spring and fall season fees, bird limits, requirements, and where to buy your turkey tags online. Nebraska offers spring turkey hunting with both Merriam's and Eastern subspecies. The Sandhills river corridors and Pine Ridge area are prime locations. Spring permits are available OTC or by lottery depending on zone.
Spring Season Open
Fall Season Open
Spring Tag: $19 (Resident)
2026 Turkey Tag Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Spring Tag (Resident)
$19
per spring turkey tag
Spring Tag (Nonresident)
$84
per spring turkey tag
Spring Birds (Max)
2
birds per spring season
Fall Season
Open
Resident: $19
Season Fees
Nebraska Turkey Tag Fee Breakdown
Spring Turkey Season
Resident Tag$19.00
Nonresident Tag$84.00
Bag Limit2 birds
Fall Turkey Season
Resident Tag$19.00
Nonresident Tag$84.00
Bag Limit2 birds
Permit required per season
Step-by-Step
How to Get Your Nebraska Turkey Tag
Follow these steps to purchase and properly use your Nebraska turkey tag for the 2026 season.
1
Purchase Your Base Hunting License
A valid Nebraska hunting license is required before purchasing turkey tags. Residents and nonresidents must purchase the appropriate base license. Buy online at the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission website or at a licensed sporting goods retailer.
2
Purchase Your Turkey Tag(s)
Purchase your Nebraska turkey tag from Nebraska Game and Parks Commission online or at a licensed agent. Spring resident tags are $19. Nonresident spring tags are $84. Purchase online →
3
Review Season Regulations
Check Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's current turkey hunting regulations for season dates, legal shooting hours, legal equipment, calling restrictions, and zone-specific rules. Nebraska has a spring turkey season and a fall turkey season. Nebraska hunting permit plus turkey permit.
4
Tag Your Harvest Immediately
Upon harvesting a turkey, you must immediately fill out and attach your tag to the bird before moving it. Keep your license and tag on your person at all times while hunting. Record the required information (date, county/zone) as specified on your tag.
Requirements
Nebraska Turkey Tag Requirements
Nebraska hunting permit plus turkey permit.
Important Notes
Nebraska-Specific Turkey Information
Spring season: April–May; fall: October–November.
Source: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (outdoornebraska.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees and season dates directly with Nebraska Game and Parks Commission before hunting.