Nebraska

Centerfire rifles of .22 caliber (5.56mm) or larger delivering at least 900 ft-lbs of energy at 100 yards firing expanding bullets are legal for deer, pronghorn, and elk. .243 Win to .300 Win Mag standard. Suppressors are legal with federal compliance. FMJ prohibited.

Minimum .44 caliber single-barrel muzzleloaders. Modern in-line muzzleloaders with 209 ignitions, sabots, and magnifying scopes are fully legal during Nebraska's entire month-long December Muzzleloader season. Black powder or commercial synthetic powders only.

Compound, recurve, and longbows with minimum 40 lb draw weight. Broadheads must have minimum 7/8-inch cutting width. Fixed and mechanical broadheads legal. Archery deer season runs continuously from September 1 through December 31.

Fully legal for ALL licensed hunters during the entire archery deer season and modern firearms seasons without requiring a medical disability permit. Crossbows must have a minimum draw weight of 125 lbs, a working safety, and shoot bolts with hunting broadheads measuring at least 7/8 inch wide.

Centerfire handguns delivering at least 400 ft-lbs of energy at 50 yards firing expanding bullets are legal for big game. .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and 10mm Auto widely used in Sandhills and river valley timber.

10, 12, 16, 20 gauge shotguns with non-toxic shot required for all waterfowl hunting across the Rainwater Basin and Platte River flyways. 3-shell capacity plug mandatory.