Pheasant Hunting

Guide to Hunting and Public Lands

Looking for information on permit eligibility, hunting or trapping, public lands for hunting or the sunrise-sunset schedule?

You'll find it in the Guide to Hunting and Public Lands.

An Asian species of open habitats, Ring-necked pheasants have been released in North American since colonial times for game hunting. Its populations are self-sustaining mostly in agricultural areas, especially with varied croplands, hedgerows and drinking water. Males display with beating wings and loud calls, often attracting several females. Courtesy National Wildlife Federation. Read a NEBRASKAland Article on Focus on Pheasants

Only rooster (male) pheasants may be taken in Nebraska. The taking of hens is not allowed.

Open Area: Statewide

Legal Methods of Take:

• Shotgun (10 gauge or smaller. No plug is required.)
• Bow and Arrow
• Crossbow

Shooting Hours:
30 minutes before sunrise to sunset

Requirements:

SW Nebraska Pheasant Leg Banding Study

An element of Nebraska's Focus On Pheasants Initiative, biologists conduct overnight pheasant captures and leg bandings to better understand the bird's behaviors and needs.