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Light Goose Conservation Order starts Feb. 10

The Light Goose Conservation Order begins Feb. 10, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

The dates are: East Zone, Feb. 10-April 15; Rainwater Basin Zone, Feb. 10-April 5 and West Zone, Feb. 10-April 5.

White and blue-phase snow geese and Ross’ geese may be taken statewide during the conservation order, but different regulations apply in each zone. Read the 2025-2026 Nebraska Small Game and Waterfowl Guide, which includes regulations for the conservation order and a map of the zones, at OutdoorNebraska.gov/guides-maps.

There are no bag or possession limits during the conservation order, and hunters may shoot 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Hunters may use unplugged shotguns and electronic calls during the conservation action.

Permits may be purchased at OutdoorNebraska.gov.


About Jerry Kane

Jerry Kane is the news manager with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. He can be contacted at [email protected] or 402-471-5008.

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