Elk was historically found throughout North America but it has been extirpated from Nebraska and much of the Great Plains in the 1880s due to consumptive uses by miners, settlers, market hunters, and others. Elk began to reappear in Nebraska in the 1960s, and then established a stable, non-migratory population that currently consists of seven (7) herds and an estimated 1,400 individuals throughout central and western Nebraska. The subsequent persistence and reappearance of elk in Nebraska suggest there is sufficient habitat to support a self-sustaining population.
However, If we talk about the general movement of elk eastward may lead to an eventual statewide distribution, and populations being established in states to the east and south of Nebraska, where elks populations were historically present and suitable habitat still exists. If we examined published historic accounts, museums, archeological records, and current literature to determine the historic and current distribution of elk in Nebraska and the Great Plains than we will find that Nebraska does not have a huge elk herd, but it does have several trophy bulls. In other facts and figures shows that there are an estimated 1 million elk throughout the contiguous 48 states of those, only 3,000 or so are in Nebraska.
Elk Hunting Season in Nebraska
Here are the following seasons to hunt elk in this state.
| Firearm Bull Elk | Sept. 21 – Oct. 31 |
| Archery Bull Elk | Sept. 1 – Oct. 31 |
| Antlerless | Sept. 21 – Oct. 31 |
Elk Hunting License in Nebraska
Now we talk about the elk hunting license in Nebraska that it is available for residents and nonresidents. For the Residents, the cost is $189 but in the case of nonresidents is Not eligible.
Note= nonresident landowners with property in an elk management zone are eligible to apply
Where to Hunt Elk in Nebraska
Here are the following five best places to hunt elk in Nebraska,
- Sioux and Dawes County Unites in the northwest corner of the state.
- Hat Creek and Ash Creek Unit and this unit were opened in 2007 by the state of Nebraska.
Gear List for Hunting in Nebraska
Here is the gear list below, which are necessary to carry with you once you are ready to go for hunting in Nebraska.
- Hunting License & Other Id’s
- Nebraska Guide if Non-Resident
- Spotting Scope
- Binoculars
- Backpack Rain Cover
- Trekking poles
- Rifle or Bow
- Sleeping bag
- Cooking Stove
- Water Cooler
- Camera with Batteries
- Belt
- Gloves
- Hat or Beanie
- Pants and Underwear
- Rain jacket
- Vest
- Boots
- Socks
- Hunting Knife
Nebraska Elk Hunting Legal Firearms
If you would like to know about legal firearms’ in Kansas for elk hunting than check below:
- Rifles: Rifles should be (.25) caliber or larger that deliver at least 1700 foot-pounds of energy at (100 yards).
- Muzzleloading Rifles: Muzzleloading Rifles should be (.45) caliber or larger.
- Recurve bows, Longbows, Compound bows, and shoulder-fired, non-electronic crossbows should be with a draw weight of at least (125 pounds).
- Hand-thrown spears.
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