dark goose unit · Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Niobrara Unit (dark geese)
Nebraska, United States
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About Niobrara Unit (dark geese)
Niobrara Unit (dark geese) is a dark goose unit in Nebraska, United States, set by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. It covers about 9,317 km² (3,597 mi²). Towns inside it include O'Neill and Valentine.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for waterfowl.
- Unit code
- Niobrara
- Area
- 9,317 km²
- Area (miles)
- 3,597 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 346 km² of public or protected land inside it, 4% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | 205 | 2% |
| FORT NIOBRARA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 77 | under 1% |
| Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge | 77 | under 1% |
| Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’ | 35 | under 1% |
| Nebraska Game and Parks Commission | 22 | under 1% |
| Audubon of Kansas | 20 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 2.5 | under 1% |
| Omaha | 2.1 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 2.7 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Brant (brent goose) | Oct 28, 2026 to Feb 9, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Cackling goose | Oct 28, 2026 to Feb 9, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Canada goose | Oct 28, 2026 to Feb 9, 2027 | shotgun source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
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- Low Plains Teal Zone (early teal zone)
- Missouri Deer Unit (deer management unit)
- Missouri West Antlerless Only Unit (antlerless-only deer unit)
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What HuntGrid shows for Niobrara Unit (dark geese)
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Niobrara Unit (dark geese) (dark goose unit)?
About 9,317 km² (3,597 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Niobrara Unit (dark geese)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 346 km² of public or protected land, 4% of the unit; the largest share is managed by The Nature Conservancy. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Niobrara Unit (dark geese)?
This page lists 3 seasons a person has checked against Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Niobrara Unit (dark geese)?
In the same unit system: North Central Unit (dark geese).
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Sources
Unit boundary: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The official regulations and maps have the final word.