Aug 1, 2025
Hunters may enter lottery for deer hunting access on central Platte
Applications will be accepted by mail or drop box, starting Aug. 1, at NGPC's Kearney office.
Hunters may purchase leftover Nebraska big game permits beginning Aug. 6.
These 2025 permits, which remain from earlier application and purchase periods, may be purchased within permit limits starting at 10 a.m. Central time until they sell out. Eligible landowners may purchase any remaining limited landowner permits.
The following permits are available, by species, type and quantity:
Landowner Antelope
Available to resident and nonresident landowners: Banner South, 3; Banner North, 2; North Sioux, 2; Cherry, 1; Cheyenne, 1; and Dismal, 1.
Landowner Elk
Available to resident and nonresident landowners: Unit 2 Antlerless Only, 1; and Unit 4 Antlerless Only, 1.
General Elk
Available to residents only: Unit 8 Antlerless Only, 7.
Deer
Available to nonresidents only: Loup West firearm, 7; Buffalo Mule Deer Conservation Area, 8; Statewide Archery, 215; and Statewide Muzzleloader, 95.
Purchase available permits at OutdoorNebraska.gov and click on “Buy a Permit.”