Gifford Point WMA: hunting, rules and access
Gifford Point WMA is 1,308 acres of Game and Parks land, centered about 5 miles northeast of Bellevue, in Sarpy County and the Wahoo deer unit. Species listed: deer, rabbit, squirrel, turkey.
Data updated October 2026. Game and Parks' 2026-27 Public Access Atlas and property layer; OFW 2026-27.
Game and Parks landOther publicOpen Fields and WatersGifford Point WMAOther WMAsDeer unit lineLakeHighway
| Acres | 1,308 (Game and Parks); 1,490 inside the mapped boundary |
|---|---|
| District and atlas sheet | SE, map sheet 47 |
| Species Game and Parks lists | deer, rabbit, squirrel and turkey |
| Atlas marks | No target shooting |
| County | Sarpy |
| Deer unit | Wahoo |
| On Game and Parks' records since | 2004 |
What are the rules on Gifford Point WMA?
The 2026-27 atlas: Closed to all public access from Aug. 15 through the close of all deer seasons, except for those with a special access permit for archery/muzzleloader deer hunting (view Big Game Guide for more info). Spring turkey hunting allowed in accord with statewide regulations. Phone: 531-893-3451. The atlas marks it no target shooting.
Source: Game and Parks' 2026-27 Public Access Atlas, area index (PDF page 120).
Which deer unit is Gifford Point WMA in?
The Wahoo deer unit, 4,144 square miles, with 4,544 deer taken across the whole unit in 2025. No antlerless mule deer here.
Unit Buck permits for the Wahoo unit in 2026: Wahoo 3,000 (1 AD, sold out Nov. 5 in 2025) (Game and Parks' 2026 Big Game Guide, page 13).
Harvest: Game and Parks' 2026 Big Game Recommendations.
What public and walk-in land is near Gifford Point WMA?
Within five miles: 1,560 acres of Game and Parks land and 185 acres of other public (this area included), and no OFW walk-in land. Nearest WMAs: Randall W. Schilling WMA (7.6 mi).
Measured by FilledTag from USGS PAD-US 4.1 and Game and Parks Open Fields and Waters, 2026-2027.
How do you get to Gifford Point WMA?
Highways within five miles, longest stretch first: US 75, US 34, N-370, I-80 and N-92.
| Town | Miles from the boundary | Direction from the area |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue | 3 | southwest |
| Ralston | 8 | west |
| La Vista | 9 | west |
| Papillion | 10 | west |
| Omaha | 10 | northwest |
Questions hunters ask
What can you hunt on Gifford Point WMA?
Game and Parks lists deer, rabbit, squirrel and turkey. Deer follow the permits for the Wahoo deer unit.
Are there special rules on Gifford Point WMA?
Yes. The 2026-27 atlas says: Closed to all public access from Aug. 15 through the close of all deer seasons, except for those with a special access permit for archery/muzzleloader deer hunting (view Big Game Guide for more info). Spring turkey hunting allowed in accord with statewide regulations. Phone: 531-893-3451.
Where is Gifford Point WMA?
Its middle is about 5 miles northeast of Bellevue, in Sarpy County and the Wahoo deer unit.
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Sources: Game and Parks' 2026-27 Public Access Atlas; Game and Parks properties (WMAs, recreation areas, parks); USGS PAD-US 4.1; Game and Parks Open Fields and Waters, 2026-2027; Game and Parks' 2026 Big Game Recommendations. General WMA rules: all WMAs. FilledTag is not part of Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.