duck zone · Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Duck Low Plains Zone 2
Nebraska, United States
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About Duck Low Plains Zone 2
Duck Low Plains Zone 2 is a duck zone in Nebraska, United States, set by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. It covers about 72,996 km² (28,184 mi²). Towns inside it include Lincoln, Norfolk, Hastings, South Sioux City, Beatrice and York.
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
- 2 Low Plains
- Area
- 72,996 km²
- Area (miles)
- 28,184 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 728 km² of public or protected land inside it, under 1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’ | 194 | under 1% |
| Nebraska Game and Parks Commission | 158 | under 1% |
| Omaha | 155 | under 1% |
| Agricultural Research Service (ARS) | 140 | under 1% |
| Clay County Waterfowl Production Area Of Ne | 28 | under 1% |
| CLAY COUNTY WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA OF NE | 28 | under 1% |
| Audubon of Kansas | 20 | under 1% |
| Phelps County Waterfowl Production Area | 19 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 235 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American black duck | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| American coot | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| American wigeon | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Barrow's goldeneye | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Black scoter | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Blue-winged teal | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Bufflehead | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Canvasback | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Cinnamon teal | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Common goldeneye | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Common merganser | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Gadwall | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Greater scaup | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Green-winged teal | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Harlequin duck | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Hooded merganser | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| King eider | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Lesser scaup | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Long-tailed duck | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Mallard | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Northern pintail | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Northern shoveler | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Red-breasted merganser | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Redhead | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Ring-necked duck | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Ruddy duck | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Surf scoter | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| White-winged scoter | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Wood duck | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| American black duck | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| American coot | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| American wigeon | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| Barrow's goldeneye | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| Black scoter | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| Blue-winged teal | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| Bufflehead | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| Canvasback | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| Cinnamon teal | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| Common goldeneye | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| Common merganser | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| Gadwall | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| Greater scaup | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| Green-winged teal | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| Harlequin duck | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| Hooded merganser | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| King eider | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| Lesser scaup | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| Long-tailed duck | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| Mallard | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| Northern pintail | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| Northern shoveler | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| Red-breasted merganser | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| Redhead | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| Ring-necked duck | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| Ruddy duck | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| Surf scoter | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| White-winged scoter | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
| Wood duck | Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | falconry source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
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What HuntGrid shows for Duck Low Plains Zone 2
- 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 Duck Low Plains Zone 2 (duck zone)?
About 72,996 km² (28,184 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Duck Low Plains Zone 2?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 728 km² of public or protected land, under 1% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Duck Low Plains Zone 2?
This page lists 58 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 Duck Low Plains Zone 2?
In the same unit system: Duck Zone 1 and Duck High Plains Zone 2.
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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.