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Big Game Guide Antelope Bighorn Sheep Deer Elk
View all guides and buy your permits at OutdoorNebraska.org
Charley and Drew Hedstrom of Lincoln were all smiles after Drew harvested his first deer.
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WELCOME BIG GAME HUNTERS:
This is a great time to hunt big game in Nebraska. In 2010, hunters harvested recordnumbers of elk and whitetail, and the age of harvested whitetail and mule deer buckshas never been better. Pronghorn antelope and elk populations continue to grow, withmore permits available each year. Two state record antelope bucks and a state-record
typical whitetail were harvested in 2010. For 2011, permit quantities have increased forelk and antelope, and a bighorn sheep season is authorized.
Nebraska has never had better big game hunting opportunities. We hope to see you out there.
Kit HamsBig Game Program Manager, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
TABLE OF CONTENTS
HUNTING SEASONS 3
PERMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NTELOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
BIGHORN SHEEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
ELK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
DEER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This publication is only a guide to those regulations and laws. To read the statesregulations and laws, visit the following links:
Regulations:ttp://outdoornebraska.ne.org/admin/regulations/regulations.asp
Statutes:
ttp://law.justia.com/nebraska/codes/s37index/s37index.html
Visit OutdoorNebraska.org to: Buy permits Research and register for hunting
rograms
Research hunting lands ake park reservations Read and post Outdoor Reports Read this and other guides
VISIT US ONLINE
Any program that receives federal funding from the National Park Service, or the United States Fish and Wildlife Serviceprohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disabilityor political a liation. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program, activity, facility,or service, should contact the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Lincoln, NE 402-471-0641, the Equal OpportunityCommission, Lincoln, NE 402-471-2024, TTY/TDD 402-471-4693; United States Fish Wildlife Service, Civil RightsCoordinator, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203; Director, Equal Opportunity Program, U.S. Department of Interior,National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW, Mail Code 0008, Washington, D.C. 20240-0001.
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Restrictions may apply. Check the sections on individual species for details.
SPECIES - SEASON DATES
ntelope - Archery ug. 20 - Dec. 31
ntelope - Muzzleloader Sept. 17 - Oct. 2
ntelope - October Firearm Oct. 8 - 23
ntelope - October Late Firearm Oct. 8 - Nov. 11
ntelope - December Late Firearm Dec. 1 - Jan. 31, 2012
Bighorn Sheep Nov. 29 - Dec. 22
Deer - Archery Sept. 15 - Dec. 31
Deer - Mule Deer Conservation Area Sept. 15 - Dec 31
Deer - October Antlerless Oct. 1 - 10
Deer - November Firearm Nov. 12 - 20
Deer - Earn-a-Buck November Firearm Nov. 12 - 22
Deer - Muzzleloader Dec. 1 - 31
Deer - Season Choice Sept. 15 - Jan. 18, 2012
Deer - Youth Sept. 15 - Jan. 18, 2012
Deer - Landowner Sept. 15 - Jan. 18, 2012
Deer - DeSoto Muzzleloader Oct. 1 - 2, Oct. 15 - 16, Dec. 10 - 11,Jan. 7 - 8, 2012
Deer - Boyer Chute Oct. 22 - 23, Nov. 5 - 6, Dec. 17 - 18
Elk - Bull Sept. 24 - Oct. 23
Elk - Antlerless Sept. 24 - Oct. 23, Dec. 1 - 21
Elk - Boyd Unit Aug. 15 - Nov. 11, Nov. 21 - Dec. 31
HUNTING SEASONS
BIG GAME PERMITS
WHO MAY BUY A PERMIT
All big game hunters in Nebraska are required to have a species-specific permit for deer,
antelope, elk, or mountain (bighorn) sheep. Except for residents younger than age 16 andresidents who hold veteran or 69 or older senior permits, all big game hunters also are requiredto have a Nebraska Habitat Stamp. A Nebraska hunt permit is not required for big game.
MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT
The minimum age to buy or apply for a deer permit is 10 years. The minimum age is 12for antelope, elk and bighorn sheep. Antelope youth archery hunters and deer archery,firearm,and muzzleloader hunters younger than 16 years may purchase a youth permit.
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TYPES OF PERMITS
A big game permit is valid only for the season, weapon and unit or area for which it isissued and may not be exchanged for another permit. Permits are not transferable orrefundable.
DEERRestricted Statewide Buck Valid in nine-day November firearm season. Bag limit:one buck. No mule deer may be harvested in Mule Deer Conservation Area.Resident $73.50Nonresident 521
Whitetail Statewide Buck Valid statewide Sept. 15-Dec. 31 for archery, muzzleloaderand November firearm season with weapon legal for each season. Bag limit: onewhitetail buck and one antlerless whitetail.
Resident $73.50Nonresident $521
Firearm Valid in specific units during November firearm, Earn-a-Buck or late firearmseasons. Bag limit: varies by sex and species. See map on page 37.Resident $30Nonresident 209
Archery Valid statewide. Bag limit: one deer of either sex and one antlerless whitetail.No mule deer may be harvested in Mule Deer Conservation Area.
Resident $30Nonresident $209
Muzzleloader alid statewide. Bag limit: one deer of either sex and one antlerlesswhitetail. No mule deer may be harvested in Mule Deer Conservation Area.Resident $30Nonresident 209
Season Choice Valid in specific units. Bag limit: antlerless only, but varies. Valid inopen seasons with the appropriate weapons. See maps on page 38-39.Resident 30Nonresident antlerless only $55
Landowner alid on property of landowner. Bag limit: one deer of either sex and oneantlerless deer in seasons with the appropriate weapons.Resident $15.50Nonresident 105
Youth Deer alid statewide for all seasons with the appropriate weapons. Bag limit:
one deer of either sex and one antlerless whitetail. Limit one permit per youth.Resident 6Nonresident $6
Youth Whitetail alid statewide for all seasons with the appropriate weapons. Baglimit: one whitetail and one antlerless whitetail.Resident $6Nonresident $6
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October Antlerless Valid in October Antlerless Unit. Bag limit: two antlerlesswhitetail deer. See map on page 36.Resident $11Nonresident $55
ANTELOPEFirearm Issued for and valid in specific units during October Firearm, October Lateor December Late Antlerless seasons for use with firearms and archery equipment. Baglimit varies by sex. See map on page 12Resident $35*Nonresident $155.50* (antlerless only)
Archery alid statewide, except closed on Fort Robinson State Park, during thearchery season. The bag limit is one antelope of either sex, except in Bessey RangerDistrict of Nebraska National Forest is one antelope with horns longer than ears.Resident 35*Nonresident $155.50*
Muzzleloader Issued for and valid in specific units during muzzleloader season forone antelope of either sex in North Sioux Unit and one antelope buck in Prairie Unit.Resident $35*Nonresident Not eligible
Landowner Issued for and valid in specific units on property of landowner in open
seasons with the appropriate weapons. Bag limit varies by sex.Resident 20.50*Nonresident $74.75*
Youth Archery Valid statewide during the archery season for one antelope of either sex.Resident 11*Nonresident $11*
* ncludes nonrefundable $5 application fee
ELKAntlerless Issued for and valid in specific units for one antlerless elk. See map on page 16.Resident $159*Nonresident Not eligible
Bull Issued for and valid in specific units for one bull elk.Resident $159*Nonresident Not eligible
Landowner Valid in specific units. Landowners with property within an elkmanagement zone are eligible to apply. Valid in open seasons with appropriate weaponsfor one elk (sex depends on unit). Bull permits issued by drawing and preference points.Resident 39.40*Nonresident $458*
* ncludes nonrefundable $8.50 application fee
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BIGHORN SHEEPAuction alid for one bighorn sheep in season (issued Feb. 2011).Resident EligibleNonresident Eligible
Lottery Valid for one bighorn sheep in season.
Resident $25 nonrefundable application feeNonresident Not eligible
OTHERSuper Tag Lottery This multispecies permit is valid in 2011 and 2012 for one elk ofeither sex, one antelope of either sex, one deer of either sex, and two turkeys (only tomsand bearded hens may be taken in the spring). The permit is valid in open seasons withthe appropriate weapons. One permit is available.
Resident $25 nonrefundable application fee
Nonresident Not eligible
Nebraska Habitat Stamp Valid statewide and required of all big game hunters, exceptresidents younger than 16 years of age and residents who hold veteran or 69 or older seniorpermits. EXCEPTION: Farmers and ranchers who hunt with a landowner permit on landthey own or lease for agricultural purposes are exempt. One stamp is required for allhunting in a calendar year, but January deer hunters may use the previous years stamp.Resident $20
Nonresident $20WHEN TO BUY OR APPLY FOR PERMITS
ll application/purchase periods begin on the first day at 1 p.m. Central Time.ll applications must be received by Game and Parks by 5 p.m. Central Time or online
by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the final day.
May 16 - June 3 Residents may apply for one deer permit in any Draw unitsee page 8). Residents and eligible landowners may apply for one elk permit and for one
buck or either-sex antelope permit in available units. One application allowed per
person per species.
July 11 - Close of Season Residents, nonresidents and eligible landowners maypurchase remaining deer and antelope permits. Residents and eligible landowners maypurchase remaining elk permits.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A PERMIT
At OutdoorNebraska.orgduring the applicable periods.Mail a completed application to Game and Parks, 2200 N. 33rd St., Lincoln, NE, 68503.
In person at Game and Parks permitting offices.NOTE: Game and Parks agents, such as Wal-Mart, cannot sell big game permits.
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HOW TO BUY A PERMIT
You must provide: A 2011 Big Game Application Full name, birth date, address, and physical description Last four (4) digits of Social Security number (Non-U.S. citizens are exempt. Please
call (402) 471-5455).
Hunter or bow hunter education number, if required Payment: Credit or debit cards (VISA and MasterCard only), checks, and moneyorders are accepted as payment.
E-mail address (used to notify successful applicants of permit drawings)
RULES FOR PERMITS
LIMITS ON PERMITS NONLANDOWNERS
Deer No one may have more than two permits that allow the harvest of a buck.
Antelope No one may have more than one permit per year.
Elk No one may have more than one bull permit in a lifetime, except a Super Tagpermit will be allowed. No more than one cow permit every five years.
RESIDENCY QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements to qualify as a Nebraska resident to buy a hunting license: Reside in Nebraska continuously for 30 days or more before making application for a
ermit and intend to become a resident of Nebraska. Residents attending school in another state or stationed outside the state of Nebraska
as part of a military assignment that have maintained Nebraska as their state of legalresidency.
Military personnel and full-time students stationed or attending school in Nebraskafor a period of at least 30 days.
NOTE: A new resident should be prepared to provide documentation of residency(drivers license, voter registration, etc.) to an officer when in possession of a residentpermit.
LANDOWNER PERMITS
Residents and nonresidents: Eligible family members may hunt together on the described land. Eligible family members are not required to live in the same household.
Residents: Owning or leasing 80 acres or more of land dedicated to agricultural production may
receive a limited landowner permit for antelope and deer.
Hunting activities are restricted to the land owned/operated by the owner anddescribed on the application.
Spouse or child of owner or leaseholder. The maximum number of landowner permits allowed for one farm or ranch is
determined by the size of the property in acres divided by 80. For example, a farm of240 acres could have a maximum of three landowner permits issued, but each person
ay hold no more than one landowner permit per species per year.
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Nonresidents: Owning 320 acres or more of land dedicated to agricultural production may receive a
limited landowner permit for deer. Only one permit will be issued per 320 acres. Spouse or child of owner or siblings sharing ownership is eligible.
DRAW UNIT OR BUY UNIT?
Nebraska issues some big game permits as draw units or buy units. The following aredraw unit permits: antelope firearm antelope muzzleloader antelope landowner Republican Mule Deer Republican Whitetail DeSoto December Muzzleloader deer
ll elkDraw Units are: Determined by the overall demand on the units permits. Established to provide equal opportunity to obtain permits in the units. ay be applied for during the draw unit application period. (May 16 - June 3)
Buy Units are: Units that typically dont sell out quickly or have an unlimited number of permits
available such as statewide archery deer. Issued on a first-come, first-served basis. May be purchased online during applicable periods or at Game and Parks permitting
offices.
BUDDY APPLICATION
Hunters who want to ensure that both or neither of their party will draw a permit in thesame unit should apply as buddies. If one person fails to draw a permit, both will beexcluded.
Must be submitted during the first application period for draw units. (Laterapplications treated on a first-come, first-served basis.) Only two persons may submit applications together as buddy applicants. If applying by
ail, both applications must be marked as buddy and submitted in the same envelope. One check is allowed for payment. If paying by credit card, buddies must use same
credit card. Preference based on the individual with the fewest preference points. A buddy permit does not allow party hunting. Each permit holder must harvest his or
er own animal.
NOTIFICATION OF SUCCESS
All applicants for permits in draw units will be notified of the results of the drawing. Check your success at OutdoorNebraska.org after the draw. Persons are notified before July 11 to give all applicants who do not receive their
permit of choice time to obtain a permit in an unfilled unit. Do not call Game and Parks offices to inquire about your success.
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PERMIT SELLOUT DATES
Information on current permit availability may be found at OutdoorNebraska.org.
PREFERENCE
pplicants who did not receive a deer permit in a draw unit in 2010 will be givenpreference in the 2011 permit drawing.
YOUTH BIG GAME HUNTINGMinimum Age: Deer age 10; Antelope, Elk, Bighorn age 12
Seasons: Elk and Bighorn Same as adult hunts; no special permit or seasonntelope Permit: Youth archery permit, $11, for residents and nonresidents.
Seasons are the same as for adults.
Deer Permit: outh deer permits, $6, for residents and nonresidents
Youth Whitetail permit - valid for one either-sex whitetail and one antlerlesshitetail
Youth Deer permit valid for one deer of any type and one antlerless whitetailouth Deer permits valid in all general seasons with weapons legal for that season.
rchery: Sept. 15 Dec. 31October Anterless: Oct. 1 - 10 in units open duringNovember Firearm: Nov. 12 - 20November Firearm in Earn-A-Buck units: Nov. 12 - 22 (Youth and
Landowner not required to shoot a doe.)Muzzleloader: Dec. 1 - 31Late Firearm Antlerless: Dec. 26 Jan. 18, 2012 (antlerless only)
ntlerless only if hunting during the October antlerless firearm seasonrchery, Muzzleloader, SCA, MDCA, October Antlerless Season
Permit Limit: aximum of two youth permits, but no more than one thatallows mule deer
pplication Age: Youth age 16 may get a youth permit if they purchase before turning 16.
Youth may apply before reaching legal age if legal age is reached before season opensHabitat Stamp: Required of nonresident youth only.
Hunter Education: See page 35
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ANTELOPE
2011 FORECAST
Antelope populations are increasing, firearm permit quantities have increased and threedoe/fawn units have been added, giving hunters more opportunity to draw a permit.Harvest is at a 25-year high. Two state-record antelope were taken in 2010.
NEW IN 2011
Preference points used for resident and nonresident landowner permits Late antlerless seasons added in Box Butte East, Dismal and North Sioux units rchery season open during firearm seasons for deer and antelope $11 youth archery permit (age 12-15) Antelope taken outside the October firearm season must be checked via Telecheck
within 48 hours of kill
WHO MAY APPLY FOR ANTELOPE PERMTIS Persons age 12 or older or those persons age 11 if they are age 12 by Oct. 1. Resident and nonresident landowners. Firearm and muzzleloader permits have quotas
while archery permits are unlimited. Residents have preference, so all muzzleloaderand firearm buck or either-sex permits will be purchased by them. Archery permitsare available to residents and nonresidents. Antlerless permits are available toresidents and nonresidents starting in July. Firearm permits are available tononresident landowners however, resident landowners have preference and are
expected to purchase most permits.LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF AN ANTELOPE
A buck is defined as an antelope with horns longer than its ears.
LANDOWNER PERMITS
Quota is 50 percent of the general permit quota for each unit.
ANTELOPE PREFERENCE POINTS
Any resident who properly applies for and is denied a firearm or muzzleloader
antelope permit in the first application period will receive one preference point foreach unsuccessful year. Nonresident landowners gain 0.9 preference points.
ccumulated points shall be used to determine priority in the permit drawing. In buddy applications, priority will be given based on the lower number of points
possessed by either applicant. Any person who is issued firearm or muzzleloader buck or either-sex permits shall
lose all preference points. ny person who does not apply during a five-year period shall lose all preference points.
Purchasing an archery or antlerless permit will not cause you to lose preference points. Antlerless permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis to residents or
nonresidents. Preference points are not used.
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Unit2011
Permits2011
ag Limit22010arvest3
2010Success
2010Minimum
PointsRequired
Bucksarvested
Age 2 orOlder
Archery Statewide1 UNL ES 85 22% 0 86%Prairie MZ 1 90 ES 6 71% 2 88%
North Sioux MZ 26 ES 23 68% 3 90%
Banner North 76 ES 6 68% 2 79%
Banner South 0 ES 48 92% 2 87%
Box Butte 0 0 48 80% 3 95%
Box Butte East 20 BO Box Butte West 0 ES
Cherry 90 ES 92 70% 91%
Cheyenne 26 ES 24 80% 2 79%
Dismal 6 ES 5 65% 2 100%
Eastern Sandhills 20 BO 20 67% 100%
Garden 35 BO 37 70% 97%
North Sioux 00 ES 123 84% 3 92%
Box Butte East Late 26 doe/fawn Buy Permit
Cherry Late 26 doe/fawn 26 65% Buy Permit
Dismal Late 20 doe/fawn Buy Permit
North Sioux Late 6 doe/fawn Buy Permit
ANTELOPE PERMIT INFORMATION
1 - The Bessey Ranger District of the Nebraska National Forest in Blaine and Thomas counties isclosed to muzzleloader and firearm hunting. Open to archery for bucks only.2 - ES - Either Sex BO - Buck only horns longer than its ears.3 - Includes landowner harvest.
Z - Muzzleloader UNL - Unlimited
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Cherry
Dismal &Dismal Late
Eastern Sandhills
North
Platte River
North
Platte River
North
Platte River
Platte River
Box Butte
East Late
North Sioux Late
SAMUELR. MCKELVIE
NATIONALFOREST
Cherry Late
North Sioux
Box Butte West
BoxButte
East
Banner North
Banner SouthCheyenne
Garden
Harrison
Kimball
Bassett
Chappell
LoupCity
O'Neill
Alliance
Sidney
Hyannis
Gering
Chadron
Oshkosh
Butte
Ainsworth
Burwell
Stapleton
TaylorBridgeport
North
Platte
BrokenBow
Brewster
Lexington
Arthur
Mullen
Grant
Thedford
Ord
Kearney
Ogallala
Valentine
Springview
Rushville
Harrisburg
Tryon
SiouxDawes
Sheridan
Cherry Keya
Paha
Boyd
Holt
BrownRock
BoxButte
GrantHookerScotts
Bluff
Thomas
Blaine Garfield
Loup
Morrill
Garden
BannerArthur McPherson
Logan Custer
Valley
Cheyenne
Kimball
Keith
Lincoln
ShermanDeuel
DawsonBuffalo
Perkins
OGLALA
NATIONALGRASSLAND
SOLDIER
CREEKWILDERNESS
NEBRASKANATIONALFOREST
NEBRASKANATIONALFOREST
FortNiobrara
NationalWildlifeRefuge
ValentineNationalWildlifeRefuge
NorthPlatteNational
WildlifeRefug
e
CrescentLakeNational
WildlifeRefuge
80
250
2
61
61
11
40
47
87
11
91
92
92
2
19
385
26
83
83
83
20
385
183
20
385
138
30
ANTELOPE FIREARM UNITS
SAMUELR.MCKELVIENATIONALFOREST
Prairie Muzzleloader
North Sioux Muzzleloader
2020
87
Sioux
Dawes
SheridanCherry
Keya
PahaBoyd
Holt
KnoxCedar
Brown Rock
Dixon
Dakota
BoxButte Pierce
AntelopeWayne
Thurston
Grant Hooker CumingScottsBluff StantonThomas MadisonBlaine WheelerGarfieldLoup
Morrill
Burt
GardenBoone
BannerArthur DodgeMcPherson ColfaxPlatte
Logan
Custer
GreeleyValley
Washington
Nance
CheyenneKimballButler SaundersKeith
Douglas
Lincoln
PolkMerrick
HowardSherman
Deuel Sarpy
Hamilton
Cass
Lancaster
SewardYorkDawson HallBuffaloPerkins
Otoe
Chase Hayes SalineFrontier FillmoreClayGosper AdamsKearneyPhelps
NemahaJohnson
Gage
Dundy Hitchcock JeffersonRed
Willow ThayerNuckollsFurnas Harlan Webster Franklin RichardsonPawnee
OGLALANATIONAL
GRASSLAND
SOLDIERCREEK
WILDERNESSNEBRASKANATIONALFOREST
NEBRASKANATIONALFOREST
Harrison
Madison
Omaha
FallsCity
Kimball
GrandIsland
Bassett
Fullerton
Chappell
LoupCity
Beatrice
Pierce
DavidCity
Seward
PawneeCity
Wilber
Minden
Aurora
Wahoo
O'Neill
Stockville
Hebron
Alliance
Tekamah
Sidney
Hyannis
Gering
Franklin
Geneva
Chadron
Bartlett
Oshkosh
St.Paul
Hastings
BeaverCity
Stanton
Osceola
Butte
Ainsworth
Burwell
Fremont
Holdrege
DakotaCity
York
AlmaRedCloud
Elwood
Stapleton
Taylor
Plattsmouth
Clay
Center
Center
Benkelman
Bridgeport
Hayes
Center
Fairbury
McCook
Wayne
Nelson
WestPoint
Lincoln
Ponca
Neligh
Thurston
Hartington
Auburn
NorthPlatte
BrokenBow
Columbus
Greeley
Lexington
Arthur
Mullen
Grant
Blair
Thedford
Schuyler
Albion
Trenton
Ord
Tecumseh
NebraskaCity
Papillion
Imperial
Kearney
Ogallala
Valentine
SpringviewRushville
Harrisburg
Brewster
Tryon
FortNiobraraNational
WildlifeRefuge
ValentineNational
WildlifeRefuge
NorthPlatteNational
WildlifeRefuge
CrescentLakeNational
WildlifeRefuge
DesotoNationalWildlifeR efuge
Boyer ChuteNational
WildlifeRefuge
ANTELOPE MUZZLELOADER UNITSPRAIRIE AND NORTH SIOUX
CHECKING OF ANTELOPE
ntelope harvested during the 16-day October firearm season must be delivered to acheck station no later than 1 p.m. on the day following the close of the season. Each
ermit holder must accompany the animal to the check station. Antelope harvestedduring the archery, muzzleloader or late firearm seasons must be checked via Telecheck
ithin 48 hours of kill and before 1 p.m. on the day following the close of the season.
Hunters must record the seal number and security code on the permit. The carcass maybe separated into halves or quarters, provided that evidence of sex is retained on eachind quarter or half. Head and hide must accompany the carcass to the check station.
The permit and check station seal numbers must be retained while transporting theanimal to a point of permanent storage or processing. A list of check stations may befound on the regulations sheet and at OutdoorNebraska.org.
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BIGHORN SHEEP2011 FORECAST
The long-term outlook for bighorn sheep is good, with approximately 300 bighorns intwo populations in the Pine Ridge and Wildcat Hills. Once native to western Nebraska,bighorn sheep were reintroduced in 1981. Unfortunately, disease losses are limiting herdgrowth.
PERMITS
One lottery and one auction permit authorized for 2011 Only residents age 12 and older are eligible to apply for permit Lottery application fee $25 (nonrefundable) Lottery application period April 18 - Aug. 5 Lottery drawing date Aug. 30
LOTTERY AND AUCTION
Proceeds from lottery entries and auctions have raised more than $800,000 for theBighorn Sheep Program. These proceeds are a critical revenue source for the program.
BIGHORN SHEEP HUNTING AREA
All of Banner, Box Butte, Dawes, Morrill, Scotts Bluff, Sheridan, and Sioux counties.
Applications
Year Total1998 3,443
1999 1,9962000 1,8062001 8862002 1,838
Year Total2003 1,595
2004 1,5852005 1,4452006 None2007 None
Year Total2008 1,357
2009 1,5472010 None
Auction Results1998 - $87,500 Safari Club International2000 - $85,000 Foundation for North American Wild Sheep2002 - $55,000 Safari Club International2005 - $83,000 Grand Slam/Ovis2009 - $80,000 Foundation for North American Wild Sheep2011 - $117,500 Grand Slam/Ovis
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ELK2011 FORECAST
Nebraska elk herds continue to grow. The population should exceed 2,200 by the startof the 2011 season. Hunter success in 2010 was 61 percent, with 92 percent of harvestedbulls having six or more points on one antler. Permit draw odds average 25:1 for bulltags and 6:1 for cow tags. The time has never been better to harvest an elk in Nebraska.
NEW IN 2011
Preference points used to issue resident and nonresident landowner bull permitsLandowner application rules have changedNonresident landowners may apply16 bull permits added6 antlerless permits added
WHO MAY APPLY FOR PERMITS
Persons age 12 and older are eligible.General permits are available to residents only.Landowner permits are available to residents and nonresidents.
PERMIT AVAILABILITY
General permits: Bull - once in a lifetime; Cow - once in 5 yearsLandowner permits: Bull once in 3 years; Cow annually
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF AN ELK
Bull A male with antlers 6 inches or more in lengthntlerless No antlers or antlers no more than 6 inches in length
LANDOWNER ELK PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS:
) Obtain an application by:requesting from Game and Parks
icking up from Game and Parks district officedownloading from OutdoorNebraska.org
2) Determine if your land is in an elk zone and if you qualify
3) By June 3, mail completed application and check or credit card for the permit priceand application fee to the following Game and Parks district office, depending onunit (see address on page 44):
Northwest District, Alliance: Ash Creek, Bordeaux Creek, Hat Creek, andNorth Platte RiverNortheast District, Norfolk: Boyd and NiobraraSouthwest District, North Platte: Box Elder
) District staff will validate your application and enter in drawing if eligible5) Failure to provide complete and accurate information may lead to disqualification
Resident and Nonresident Landowner Elk Eligibility Rules:Eligible property must be located within the Elk Management ZoneMinimum acres: Resident (own 320 or lease 640); Nonresident (own 1,280)Land must be used for agricultural purposesSpouse or child of resident owner/leaseholder or sibling sharing ownership is eligibleSpouse or child of nonresident owner is eligibleOne application is allowed per described property
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nitName
2011GeneralPermits
2011Landowner
Permits
2010Cow/CalfHarvest
2010Permit
Draw Odds
Ash Creek 4 7 9 :1
Bordeaux 34 17 25 6:1
Box Elder 4 7 7 9:1
Boyd 4 2 2 11:1
Hat Creek 34 17 32 :1
Niobrara River 6 3 4 5:1
North Platte River 4 7 8 12:1
ELK ANTLERLESS-ONLY PERMITS
NOTE: Nebraskas elk populations move freely between private and public land, but the majority of elk aresig te on private property. Lan owners may c arge a ee or permission to unt on t eir property.
Unit Name
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General
Permits
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Ash Creek 0 5 8 4:1
Bordeaux 8 9 7 27:1
Box Elder 2 3 103:1
Boyd 2 0 0:1
Hat Creek 20 0 23 23:1
Niobrara River 6 3 8 23:1
North Platte River 4 7 7 7:1
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ELK BULL PERMITS
Resident and Nonresident Landowner Elk Procedure Rules: Persons receiving a bull permit in 2009 or 2010 cannot get a bull permit in 2011. No more than one permit per person per year or one bull permit every three years. Persons may apply for a bull permit each year and earn preference points. Preference points awarded to unsuccessful landowner bull applicants (first
application period only). Bull permits are issued on a basis of preference points (cow by random draw). Preference points are lost when a bull permit is issued (not when a cow is issued). Hunting is restricted to the elk management unit for which the permit is issued. Residents have preference over nonresidents (acres, price, preference points, leases).
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SAMUEL R. MCKELVIENATIONAL FORESTAskCreek
HatCreek
Bordeaux
NiobraraRiver
BoxElder
NorthPlatteRiver
Harrison
Kimball
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Hayes
Center
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Ogallala
Valentine
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Rushville
Harrisburg
Tryon
SiouxDawes
SheridanCherry
Keya
Paha
BrownRock
BoxButte
Grant HookerScottsBluff Thomas
Blaine
Loup
Morrill
GardenBanner
Arthur McPherson
Logan
Custer
CheyenneKimball
Keith
Lincoln
Deuel
Dawson
Perkins
Chase
Hayes Frontier
Gosper Phelps
Dundy
Hitchcock
RedWillow
Furnas
Harlan
OGLALANATIONAL
GRASSLAND
SOLDIER
CREEKWILDERNESS
NEBRASKANATIONALFOREST
NEBRASKANATIONALFOREST
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Nonresidents 0.9 point Permit: $458 Own 1,280 acres Leaseholder not eligible
CHECKING OF ELKElk must be delivered to a check station within 48 hours of the time of kill. Followingthe kill, hunters who harvest elk must immediately punch or notch the permit or tag toindicate sex and date of kill. The canceled permit or tag must be attached to the animal,or it may remain with the hunter if the carcass remains in the hunter's possession. Thecarcass may be separated into halves or quarters, provided that evidence of sex isretained on each hind quarter or half. Head and hide must accompany the carcass to thecheck station. The permit and check station seal numbers must be retained while
transporting the elk to a point of permanent storage or processing. A list of checkstations may be found on the regulations sheet and at OutdoorNebraska.org.
Residents Unsuccessful bull applicants earn 1 point Permit: $39.40 Own 320 acres; Lease 640 Leaseholder eligible
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DEER
2011 FORECAST
The 2011 season should set a record for antlerless whitetail harvest. To accomplish herd-reduction goals, Game and Parks has authorized more than 250,000 permits and bonustags that allow the harvest of antlerless whitetail. Another strategy is Earn-a-Buck,
which is required for the Blue Northwest, Blue Southeast, Elkhorn, Missouri, andWahoo units. The 20-year trend of greater numbers of older bucks likely will continue.In 2010, 75 percent of harvested whitetail bucks and 83 percent of harvested mule deerbucks were age 2 or older.
NEW IN 2011
Limit of one per hunter on mule deer buck permits in the Mule Deer Conservation Area. Limit of one per hunter on youth deer permits that allow take of mule deer bucks. outh Whitetail permit. Deer taken outside the November firearm season must be checked via Telecheck
ithin 48 hours of kill. rchery season open during November firearm (hunter orange required). Crossbow is a legal weapon on archery permits. SCA 17 White River expanded to 6-mile width. Bonus antlerless whitetail tags on Youth Whitetail, Calamus East, Loup East. 00 mule deer permits added in Frenchman Unit. Permit quota and bag limit changes in SCA4, SCA8 West, SCA20, SCA24 River, Pine
Ridge units. Federal and state land in the Pine Ridge is closed to antlerless mule deer harvest. Samuel R. McKelvie NF is closed to use of bonus antlerless tags and SCA 22 permits. Clear Creek Refuge is open during the October antlerless season. Fort Niobrara NWR is open to muzzleloader, archery, youth, and October antlerless permit
olders using archery or muzzleloader weapons. Closed during November firearm season.ccess permit required from Fort Niobrara NWR office at (402) 376-3789.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF DEER
Buck A deer having at least one antler 6 inches or more in length.Antlerless A deer with no antlers or antlers no more than 6 inches in length.
HUNTING SEASON DETAILSYOUTH, LANDOWNER AND SEASON CHOICE PERMITS
Persons who obtain a statewide youth permit may hunt with the following weapons: Firearm: Nov. 12 20; Nov. 12 22 in Earn-a-Buck units
Late Firearm: Dec. 26 Jan. 18, 2012 rchery: Sept. 15 Jan. 18, 2012 uzzleloader: Dec. 1 - Jan. 18, 2012 ny weapon: Oct. 1 10 in October Antlerless units
Note: Jan. 1 18, 2012, is open in SCA units for antlerless deer only. The Dec. 26 31antlerless season extension in SCA units is not valid for antlered deer if a centerfire rif leis used.
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SEASON CHOICE AREAS WITH SPECIAL RULES AND BOUNDARIES
Area 1: All land within 3 miles of the landward banks of the Platte River between Neb.Hwy. 47 and Neb. Hwy. 14.
Area 2: Harlan County Reservoir is closed.
Area 4: Valentine National Wildlife Refuge and Bessey Ranger District of the NebraskaNational Forest are closed.
Area 8 West: Red Willow SRA/WMA is closed.
Area 9 River: That portion of the Platte Unit within 3 miles of the landward banks ofthe Platte, South Platte and North Platte rivers. No permits are authorized, except asprovided in the October Antlerless season.
Area 17: All federal and state lands are closed to antlerless mule deer harvest.
Area 17 White River: That portion of the Pine Ridge Unit within 3 miles of the banksof the White River between Neb. Hwy. 71 and the South Dakota border.
Area 20: All land within a line beginning on U.S. Hwy. 81 at the Nebraska-Kansasborder, north on U.S. Hwy. 81 to U.S. Hwy. 34, west on U.S. Hwy. 34 to Neb. Hwy. 14,then north on Neb. Hwy. 14 to the Platte River, continuing east, within 3 miles of thelandward banks of the Platte River, to Neb. Hwy. 50, then south on Neb. Hwy. 50 to theNebraskaKansas border.
Area 21: All of Douglas and Sarpy counties, andall land bordering the Missouri River south of
U.S. Hwy. 30 and east of Neb. Hwy. 50, and landwithin 3 miles of the banks of the Platte Riverbeginning at the Missouri River confluence andextending west to Neb. Hwy. 14.
Area 22: Valentine National Wildlife Refuge andSamuel R. McKelvie National Forest are closed.
Area 24 River: Within 3 miles of the banks of theNorth Platte River from NE Hwy 27 to Wyoming.
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Washington
Nance
Butler
Saunders
DouglasPolk
Merrick
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NemahaJohnson
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Omaha
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Fullerton
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Pawnee
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Aurora
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Auburn
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Schuyler
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Nebraska
City
Papillion
MOUNTAIN LIONS ON CAMERAGame and Parks would like anyone who captures an image of a mountain lion ontheir trail camera to contact the nearest agency district office (see list of offices on
age 44) or Sam Wilson, nongame mammal/furbearer program manager at402) 471-5174 or [email protected].
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MULE DEER CONSERVATION AREA MDCA
The Need for New RulesMule deer populations are declining in some units and increasing in others. Thestatewide population is at or near a record high and landowner tolerance for more muledeer is limited. Populations are under pressure because of habitat conversion to row-crop agriculture, brain worm mortality and chronic wasting disease. Populations are
declining in the Buffalo, Frenchman and Platte units. Republican Unit mule deer havedeclined approximately 75 percent over the past 15 years. Nonresident hunter demandfor mule deer permits is increasing as mule deer hunting opportunities become morelimited nationwide. In the Frenchman Unit, hunter demand for mule deer exceedspermit availability. In addition, Game and Parks biologists wish to maintain a higherlevel of older bucks in the population. The current objective is 75 percent age 2 andolder bucks in the harvest. We need new rules to manage mule deer, and we haveselected these four units in southwest Nebraska to implement them.
Hunting Season Dates Buffalo, Frenchman, Platte, and Republican MDCA permits:ith archery equipment, Sept. 15 - Dec. 31ith muzzleloaders, Dec. 1 31ith firearms, Nov. 12 - 20
Buffalo Whitetail, Frenchman Whitetail, Platte Whitetail, and Republican Whitetailpermits:
ith firearms, Nov. 12 20
Important No person may obtain more than one permit that allows the take of a muledeer buck, including Republican Mule Deer, Buffalo, Frenchman, and Platte permits.
Hunting Area Buffalo, Frenchman, Platte, and Republican units (see page 37)
Permits Hunters wishing to harvest a mule deer buck in the MDCA must purchase aYouth, Landowner, Buffalo, Frenchman, Platte, or Republican mule deer permit. Thereis quota of MDCA permits in each unit that are valid in the archery, muzzleloader andfirearm seasons. Buffalo, Frenchman and Platte permits are valid for any deer. The
Republican Mule Deer permit is valid for a mule deer buck. Frenchman and Plattepermits include a bonus antlerless whitetail tag. Mule deer doe harvest is allowed onLandowner permits, Youth permits and SCA 8 West, SCA 9 North and SCA 25 Northpermits. The following permits are valid only for the November firearm season: BuffaloWhitetail, Frenchman Whitetail, Platte Whitetail, and Republican Whitetail. StatewideArchery, Muzzleloader and Restricted Statewide Buck permits may not be used in theMDCA for mule deer. They are valid for whitetail in the MDCA.
Objective Increase the number, distribution and age structure of mule deer in the
MDCA while addressing the concerns of landowners and hunters. In 2011, hunters willnotice that there is a one permit limit on hunters who buy a mule deer permit in MDCAunits. There is also a one-permit limit on Youth Deer permits that allow mule deerharvest. These changes will increase permit availability to hunters.
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EARNABUCK
Hunting Season Dates Nov. 12 - 22
Hunting Area Blue Northwest, Blue Southeast, Elkhorn, Missouri, and Wahoo unitssee page 37)
Rules Hunters must check a doe before they may check a buck. Both deer may bechecked at the same time. Hunters who wish to avoid the possibility of a violation may:) harvest a doe first;
2) purchase an archery, muzzleloader or antlerless permit instead of the either-sexpermit for Earn-a-Buck units;
3) purchase a Statewide Whitetail Buck permit with a bonus antlerless whitetail tag.
Objective Herd reduction
Background Forty-nine percent of hunters surveyed support Earn-a-Buck.
OCTOBER ANTLERLESS
Hunting Season Dates Oct. 1 10
Hunting Area ithin the boundaries of the following Season Choice Areas: 1, 3, 4, 5,6, 9 River, 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22. (see page 38-39)
Bag Limit two antlerless whitetail deer
Permit Price For October Antlerless, $11 for residents; $55 for nonresidents
Permits October Antlerless, Youth, Landowner, and Season Choice Area
Rules Hunter orange is required for all firearm deer hunters within the areas listed forthe October Antlerless season, but it is not required for archers. Legal weapons arearchery, muzzleloader, centerfire rifle, and crossbow.
Others Who May Hunt Persons with Youth, Landowner and Season Choice Areaermits who hunt within the boundaries of the October antlerless unit may hunt with
archery equipment or firearms during the October antlerless season provided that onlyantlerless deer may be taken with firearms.
Closed Area The following areas are closed to this season: Valentine National Wildlife
Refuge, Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest and Bessey Ranger District of NebraskaNational Forest.
DESOTO MUZZLELOADER
described portion of the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in Washington Countynear Blair. Access permit is required, contact Mindy Sheets at (712) 642-5405 for moreinformation.
October Early: Oct. 1 - 2; 80 permits. Bag Limit: Two antlerless deer.
October Late: Oct. 15 - 16; 140 permits. Bag Limit: Two antlerless deer.
December: Dec. 10 - 11; 100 permits. Bag Limit: One either-sex deer and one antlerless deer.
January: Jan. 7 - 8, 2012; 160 permits. Bag Limit: Two antlerless deer.
ore on page 30
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33-384LOA/Rev. 03-11 SO
LIMITED LANDOWNER BIG GAME APPLICATIONInstruction: Separate applications must be submitted for each permit request. Applicants are limited to one landowner permit per species peryear except for spring and fall turkey. Check applicable boxes and provide the legal description of all qualifying property you will be hunt-ing. Make checks payable to Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and enclose the appropriate fee with your application. Mail to: NebraskaGame and Par ks Commission, P.O. Box 30370, Lincoln, NE 68503-0370
Perm it (Choose only one)
Resident
Antelope* . . . . . . . . . $20.50
Deer . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.50
Turkey . . . . . . . . . . . $12.50
Nonresident
Antelope* . . . . . . . . . $80.75
Deer . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105
Turkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46
All permit prices include a $1 issuingfee.* Includes $5 nonrefundable
application fee
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3-digit cardverification No.
on back of card
The farm or ranch land listed in th is application must be used for agr icultural pur poses.
Check the box below that best certifies your qualifications for a limited landowner permit:
q I qualify as the owner/leaseholder of the land listed.
qI qualify as the spouse or child of the owner or leaseholder, or sibling sharing ownership, of the land listed.
FARM AND RANCH LAND - LEGAL DESCRIPTION(If additional room is needed, an attachment form is available. Photocopied application forms are acceptable.)
Quarter Section Township Range County Acres Own Lease
Check One Box
for Each Parcel Listed
W1/2NW1/4 16 28N 15E Cather 80
I certify that I am eligible to apply for a limited landowner permit. All farm and ranch land listed is qualifying property owned and/or leased
by me or a member of my immediate household. I, as the qualified applicant, request a limited landowner permit to be issued to me.
Signature of Qualified Applicant: Date:
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Unit Name (first choice): Unit Name (second choice):
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I certify that I am a RESIDENT of the State of Nebraska as defined by the rules and regulationsof the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
I certify that my privilege to hunt, fish or harvest fur is NOT currently revoked in any state, andI am NOT delinquent on any child support payments.
Submitting incomplete information will result in the return of your application.
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DEERHUNT
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SEASONS
SEPT.15
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NOV.12
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DEC.26
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yerChuteOct.22-23;Nov.5-6andDec.17-18
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nit2011ermits
2011Bag Limit
2010ermits Sold
2010eer Harvested
2010Success
Archery* NL 1ES3, 1AOWT 15,609 6,315 45%
uzzleloader* (MZ) 1ES3, 1AOWT 11,484 4,252 37
Youth Deer* NL 1ES, 1AOWT 11,255 8,055 72%
Youth Whitetail NL 1WT, 1AOWT
October Antlerless NL 2AOWT 7,223 2,696 38%
eSoto Oct. Early MZ 80 2AO 140 26 19%
eSoto Oct. Late MZ 140 2AO 96 20 21
eSoto Dec. MZ 100 1ES, 1AO 98 30 31%
eSoto Jan. MZ 160 2AO 118 38 32%
oyer Oct. MZ 70 2AO 70 22 31%
oyer Nov. MZ 70 2AO 37 8 22%
oyer Dec. MZ 70 2AO 62 24 39%
andowner NL 1ES, 1AO 13,202 8,702 66%
SCA 1 2,000 2AOWT 1,087 688 64%
SCA 2 2,000 2AOWT 1,545 915 59
SCA 3 400 2 AOWT 239 160 67%
SCA 4 300 1AO, 1AOWT 160 112 70%
SCA 5 1,000 2AOWT 1,000 599 60%SCA 6 500 1AO, 1AOWT 334 172 51%
SCA 8 1,400 2AOWT 832 399 48
SCA 8 West 300 1AO 199 165 83%
SCA 9 1,200 2AOWT 876 390 45%
SCA 9 North 300 2AO 133 99 74%
SCA 11 500 1AO, 1AOWT 381 289 76%
SCA 12 1,500 2AOWT 1,494 1000 67%
SCA 13 400 1AOWT 00 133 33%
SCA 17 800 1AO, 1AOWT 799 688 86%
SCA 17 White River 400 2AOWT 112 86 77%
SCA 18 1,600 2AO 1,035 508 49%
SCA 19 2,000 2AO 2,001 929 46%
SCA 20 5,800 2AOWT 6,003 2,874 48%
SCA 21 8,000 2AO ,793 2,456 51%
SCA 22 700 2AO 40 348 79
SCA 23 600 2AO 500 405 81%
SCA 24 300 1AO 300 137 46%
SCA 24 River 300 2AOWT 116 24 21%
SCA 25 400 1AOWT 00 126 32%
SCA 25 Nort 150 1AO 150 5 46
DEER PERMIT INFORMATION
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eer Bag Limit DefinitionsAntlerless - no antlers or both antlers less than six inches in lengthWT = Whitetail
D = Mule deer
1ES - One either sex (WT or MD)1ES2 - One antlerless WT or one buck (WT or MD)1ES WT - Any whitetail1AO - One antlerless (WT or MD)1AOWT - One antlerless WT
OWT - Buck only WTO3 - Buck only - No mule deer allowed in MDCA
1ES - No mule deer allowed in Mule Deer Conservation Area*Statewide Unit
NL UnlimitedSO - Did not sell out
Unit2011
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Sellout Date
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lue Northwest 2,700 1ES, 1AO 2,700 Oct. 11 82%
lue Southeast 3,900 1ES, 1AO 3,900 Oct. 15 76%
uffalo (MDCA) 1,700 1ES 1,700 Oct. 1 62%uffalo WT 1,750 1ES WT 1,749 ov. 10 55%
Calamus East 1,300 1ES2 ,1AOW 1,300 Nov. 12 60%
Calamus West 1,800 1ES, 1AOWT 1,800 ov. 17 80%
lkhorn 3,600 1ES, 1AOT 3,600 Oct. 2 107%
renchman (MDCA) 1,600 1ES, 1AOWT 1,225 June 16 83%
renchman WT 1,600 1WT, 1AOWT 1,994 DSO 74%
eya Paha 2,300 1ES , 1AOWT 2,300 ov. 16 90%
oup East 2,400 1ES , 1AOWT 2,400 ov. 2 59%
oup West 1,700 1ES, 1AOWT 1,700 ov. 11 86%
Missouri 3,200 1ES , 1AOWT 3,200 Oct. 27 87%
ine Ridge 2,800 1ES 3,000 Nov. 19 61%
lains 1,500 1ES 1,500 Nov. 12 72%
latte (MDCA) 1,200 1ES, 1AOWT 1,200 Oct. 31 79%
latte WT 1,600 1WT, 1AOWT 1,290 DSO 67%
epublican (MDCA) 100 1MD Buck 100 une 24 37%
epublican WT 3,000 1WT, 1AOWT 3,000 Oct. 3 88%
Sandhills 2,400 1ES, 1AOWT 2,400 Nov. 13 93%
pper Platte 1,200 1ES 1,200 Nov. 12 62%
Wahoo 4,500 1ES, 1AO ,500 ov. 5 106%
estricted Statewide
uckUNL O3 2,501 50%
WT Statewide Buck UNL 1BOWT, 1AOWT 6,663 61%
DEER PERMIT INFORMATION
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BOYER CHUTE ANTLERLESS MUZZLELOADER
A described portion of the Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge in Washington Countynear Fort Calhoun. Only persons with a Boyer Chute permit are allowed on the area duringthe hunt. Access permit required, contact Mike Ellis (402) 468-4313 for more information.
October: Oct. 22 - 23; 70 permits. Bag Limit: Two antlerless deer.
November: Nov. 5 - 6; 70 permits. Bag Limit: Two antlerless deer.
December: Dec. 17 - 18; 70 permits. Bag Limit: Two antlerless deer.
GIFFORD WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA WMA
`Hunting Season Dates Sept. 15 - Jan. 18, 2012
Hunting Area Gifford WMA in Sarpy County
Permits Special access permits are available to archery, youth deer, muzzleloader,October antlerless, and Season Choice Area 21 permit holders.
Rules A special access pass is required. There are 200 access permits issued bydrawing. Contact the Lincoln Game and Parks office at (402) 471-0641 or Omaha officeat (402) 595-2144 to apply from July 15 -Aug. 15. All regulations relating to season datesand weapon types apply, except that archers may hunt with archery equipment duringthe November firearm season. Centerfire weapons are prohibited.
DEER PROGRAMS
ANTLERLESS DEER MANAGEMENT
The deer population is higher than desired in some areas. Season Choice Area (SCA)antlerless-only permits and bonus antlerless-only tags will be used to increase antlerlessharvest. Doe harvest is the only method of reducing populations. Avoid buck fawns andconsider taking a doe instead of a small buck.
Antlerless Deer Hunter ProgramThis program is designed to: help landowners find hunters who will shoot does help hunters find a place to hunt antlerless deer Hunters may sign up at OutdoorNebraska.orgon the Hunting page under the
Programs section to harvest antlerless deer. Landowners who need antlerless deerhunters may search the list by county and contact hunters by phone or e-mail.
Antlerless Harvest: Hunter and Landowner ConsiderationsHunters and landowners should work together to manage our deer herds and achieveantlerless harvest goals. The rules to successfully manage a local deer herd are fairly simple: Landowners should determine if the number of deer is adequate, too high or too low. If too low, restrict antlerless harvest. Too high, increase antlerless harvest. uch too high: recruit hunters who will take multiple antlerless deer. If the problem is too many deer on neighboring property, talk to the neighbor. If you lease your property for hunting, specify the antlerless harvest quota. If your hunters will not take antlerless deer, find new hunters. Hunters should talk to the landowner and be willing to harvest antlerless deer. Visit the Deer Exchange website if you cannot eat all the deer you harvest.
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DEER EXCHANGE
The Deer Exchange program allows hunters and nonhunters to sign up to exchange deeror deer meat. Interested persons or organizations may sign up to receive or donate deeror may search the site by county and call people who have already signed up andarrange a transfer of the deer. Deer must be legally harvested.
transfer tag must be filled out by the donating party. Hunters donating deer need to provide clean, high quality deer meat. Recipients of deer meat should inspect the deer before receiving it. Deer meat may not be sold.Typically we have more people who sign up to receive, so we need more hunters toparticipate. Register at: outdoornebraska.ne.gov/hunting/program/deerexchange
TRANSFER TAG
Any person transferring game meat to another person must provide a transfer tag. See
example below.
TURKEY HUNTING
Turkey hunting is legal during the November firearm deer season. People hunting witha fall turkey permit are required to wear hunter orange when hunting during theNovember firearm deer season. Legal weapons include shotgun and archery only; riflesare not allowed.
RECOVERING DEER
The use of tracking dogs is legal for the recovery of deer.
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CHECKING OF DEER
Deer harvested during the November firearm season must be delivered to a check station nolater than 1 p.m. on the day following the close of the season. Each permit holder mustaccompany the animal to the check station. Deer harvested during the archery, muzzleloaderor late firearm season must be checked via Telcheck within 48 hours of kill and before 1 p.m.on the day following the close of the season. Hunters must record the seal number and
security code on the permit. The carcass may be separated into halves or quarters, providedthat evidence of sex is retained on each hind quarter or half. Head and hide must accompanythe carcass to the check station. The permit and check station seal numbers must be retainedwhile transporting the animal to a point of permanent storage or processing. A list of checkstations may be found on the regulations sheet and at OutdoorNebraska.org
WHERE TO HUNT
PRIVATE LANDSIt is the responsibility of every hunter to get permission to hunt, trail game or retrievedowned game on private land, whether posted or not (including railroad right-of-ways).Hunting without permission may result in a fine of up to $500, three months in jail andthe loss of hunting privileges for up to three years.
OPEN FIELDS AND WATERS PROGRAM
Starting in 2011, the Conservation Reserve Program-Management Access Program (CRP-MAP) is merged into the Open Fields and Waters Program, bringing into one access
program the upland game focus of CRP-MAP and the deer/turkey focus of Open Fields.The program opens tens of thousands of acres of private land to public walk-in huntingaccess. For locations of participating tracts of land, read the 2011 Nebraska Public AccessAtlas, available at OutdoorNebraska.org, Game and Parks offices and permit vendors.
PUBLIC LANDS
The Nebraska Guide to Hunting and Public Lands lists 300 publicly owned areas thatcover more than 800,000 acres. Refer to that guide for area-specific regulations. Unlessotherwise posted, big game hunting is allowed on all wildlife management areas
(WMA). Hunting is allowed on most state recreation areas (SRA) beginning the Tuesdayfollowing Labor Day.Some areas have specific restrictions: State parks (SP), wayside areas, hatcheries, reserves, and state refuges are closed tohunting unless otherwise posted. Indian Cave, Niobrara and Ponca SPs are open toarchery deer hunting during the last half of the season. A free permit is required.Contact the park superintendent. Portable tree stands and steps may be used on WMAs but may not be installed, used
or left in place from Feb. 1 through Aug. 31. They may be used on SRAs open tohunting, but must be removed at the end of each day. It is unlawful to build or use anypermanent tree stand or steps that attach to any tree with nails, screws, bolts, or wire.Screw-in steps may be used on WMAs but may not be used on SRAs. On state-owned lands, all motorized vehicles are restricted to roadways and parkingareas. No ATVs are permitted. Target shooting is permitted on most WMAs but prohibited on certain posted areas.
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REFUGES
Most national wildlife refuges managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service andnational forests and grasslands managed by the U.S. Forest Service are open to hunting,unless otherwise posted. Check with those agencies for special regulations.
OTHER INFORMATION
HUNTER ORANGE
Any persons hunting antelope, elk, mountain (bighorn) sheep, or deer under theauthority of a firearm permit during an authorized firearm season must display on hisor her head, chest and back at least 400 square inches of hunter orange material.Archery deer hunters must do the same while archery hunting during the Novemberfirearm deer season and during the Dec. 26 - Jan. 18 deer season.
FIREARM RESTRICTIONS
During the November firearm deer season, only hunters with a valid unfilled deerpermit may hunt wildlife other than deer with centerfire rifles or centerfire handguns,provided they are hunting in the deer management unit for which their deer permit is
valid.
TELECHECK
This allows hunters to check deer or antelope by telephone or online, 24 hours a day, 7days a week. All deer harvested outside the November firearm and Earn-a-Buckseasons and all antelope harvested outside the October firearm season MUST bechecked via Telecheck. To use Telecheck, call (800) 405-7700or visit NEdeercheck.com
Instructions for completing Telecheck:1. Write the seal number and security code on the permit after completing TELECHECK.2. Required information from your permit or animal:
Species: Whitetail Mule deer Pronghorn
Unit Code: Permit number:
Date of Kill: (mm/dd/yyyy) Example: 09/15/2010 / /
ounty of Kill: Name or license plate 2 digit code:
Telecheck by phone is easiest if you know the two digit license plate county code.01=Douglas, 02=Lancaster, 03=Gage, 59=Sarpy, 70=Dakota, etc.)
Sex of animal: Male or Female Age of animal: Adult or Fawn
The following information may be requested:
Deer: How many antler points are 1 inch or greater:Inside spread in inches:eapon type: Bow Crossbow Rif le Shotgunuzzleloader
Pronghorn: Measure horn from the base around the outside curve to the horn tip.Is the longest horn less than or greater than 9.5 inches?
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WEAPONSLEGALFOR
BIGGAMEPERMITS
LEGALWEAPONS(See
descriptio
ns
be
lowc
hart)
Rifle12
Handg
un
Shotgun
Crossbow
Longbow,
RecurveBow,
CompoundBow
Muz
zleloading
Handgun
Muzzleloading
Rifle34
Muzzleloading
Musket
Deerand
Antelope
Firear
m
1
3
Arche
ry
Muzzleloader
3
ElkandBighornSheep
2
4
DESCRIPTIONSOF
LEGALWEAPONS
Weapons
Comments
1R
ifle--
Atleast22caliberanddeliversatleast900foot-poundsofenergyat
100yards
2R
ifle--
Atleast26cal
iberanddeliversatleast2,0
00foot-poundsofenergyat
100yards
Handgun--
Deliversat
least400foot-poundsofen
ergyat50yards
Shotgun--20gaugeorlargerthatfiresasingleslu
g
Crossbow--
Drawweigh
tofatleast125pounds,non-e
lectronicandshoulder-fired
Longbow,
recurvebow
,compoundbow
Muzzleloadinghandgun
--Deliversatleast400foot-poundsofenergyat50yard
s
3M
uzzleloadingrifle--
44caliberorlarger
4M
uzzleloadingrifle--
45caliberorlarger
Muzzleloadingmusket
--62caliberorlargerthatfiresasingleslug
Semi-automaticsmayho
ldnomorethan6cartridge
s;fullyautomatic
weapons;full-metaljacketandincendiarybulletsare
prohibited
.
Arrowsmusthavesharpenedhuntingheadwithabladeofatleast7/16-inch
cuttingradiusfrom
thec
enteroftheshaft
.Arrowscontainingpoisonor
stupefyingchemicalorh
avinganexplosivetipareprohibited
.
Magnifyingandvariable-powerscopesareallowedforhuntingbiggame,
includingtheuseofmuz
zleloaders.
Scopescapableofusingelectricityto
amplifynaturallight(nig
htvision)andthosethatpro
jectavisiblelight
beam
toatargetarenot
allowed
PERMITTYPES
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MayLe
gallyTake
Permit
Type
HabitatStamp
Neb.W
aterfowlStamp
Federa
lDuckStamp
HIPNu
mber
Hunter
Education
Acco
mpaniment
MayLe
gallyTake
Permit
Type
HabitatStamp
Neb.W
aterfowlStamp
Federa
lDuckStamp
HIPNu
mber
Hun
terEducation
Acco
mpaniment
MayLe
gallyTake
Permit
Type
HabitatStamp
Neb.W
aterfowlStamp
Federa
lDuckStamp
HIPNu
mber
Hun
terEducation
Accom
paniment
Age 10-11 Age 12-15 Age 16 and Up
Deer D D D N D D D
Antelope R A A N A A
Elk R E E N
Bighorn Sheep S S Bighorn Sheep N S S
R
Deer
Antelope
Elk
R
123
56
123
645
ERMITS: D Deer, E Elk, A Antelope, S Bighorn Sheep, R Resident, N Nonresident, Required.
unter EducationHunters ages 12 through 29 must have on their person proof of successful completion offirearm hunter education while hunting with a firearm or crossbow.
Hunters ages 12 through 29 must have on their person proof of successful completion of bowhunter education while hunting deer, antelope, elk, or mountain (bighorn) sheep with bow andarrow.
3 Hunters ages 12 through 29 who have not completed firearm and/or bow hunter education mayobtain an Apprentice Hunter Education Exemption Certificate.
ccompaniment4 Firearm hunters ages 11 or younger must be accompanied by a licensed person age 19 or older.
5 Any deer, elk, antelope, or bighorn sheep hunters ages 15 or younger must be accompanied by alicensed person age 19 and older.
6 Hunters holding an Apprentice Hunter Education Exemption Certificate must be accompaniedby a licensed person age 19 or older. The accompanying person, if age 19-29, must be certified
in hunter education.
efinitionsccompanied In the presence of a licensed hunter age 19 or older. The accompanying hunteray not accompany more than two hunters at a time using the Apprentice Hunter Education
xemption Certificate. The accompanying adult hunter must at all times be in unaided visualand verbal communication with the novice hunter.
icensed Has a valid Nebraska hunting permit.
pprentice Hunter Education Certificate
ersons who have not completed a firearm hunter and/or bow hunter education course mayobtain an Apprentice Hunter Education Exemption Certificate from Game and Parks. Thiscertificate provides the novice hunter age 12 and older an opportunity to hunt and receivetraining before completing hunter education. The certificate may be obtained once in a personslifetime, expires on Dec. 31 and may be renewed once. The fee is $5.
HUNTER REQUIREMENTS
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OCTOBER (ANTLERLESS ONLY)
SAMUEL R. MCKELVIENATIONAL FOREST
Area 1
Area 9 River
Area 4
Area 11
OGLALANATIONAL
GRASSLAND
SOLDIERCREEK
WILDERNESSNEBRASKANATIONALFOREST
NEBRASKANATIONALFOREST
Sioux
Dawes
Sheridan
Cherry
Keya
Paha Boyd
Holtwn Rock
BoxButte
Grant
Hooker
ScottsBluff
Thomas
Blaine Wheeler
GarfieldLoup
Morrill
GardenBanner
Arthur McPherson Logan
Custer
GreelValley
CheyenneKimball
Keith
Lincoln
HowardSherman
Deuel
Dawson Hall
BuffaloPerkins
Chase Hayes Frontier
Gosper Adams
Kearney
Phelps
Dundy
HitchcockRed
Willow
Furnas
Harlan
Webster
Franklin
Fort NiobraraNational
Wildlife Refuge
ValentineNational
Wildlife Refuge
North PlatteNational
Wildlife Refuge
CrescentLake NationalWildlife Refuge
Harrison
Kimball
Bassett
Chappell
Loup
City
Minden
O'Neill
Stockville
Alliance
Sidney
Hyannis
Gering
Franklin
Chadron
Bartlett
Oshkosh
St. Pa
H
BeaverCity
Butte
sworth
Burwell
Holdrege
AlmaRedCloud
Elwood
Stapleton
Taylor
Benkelman
Bridgeport
Hayes
Center
McCook
NorthPlatte
BrokenBow
Greeley
Lexington
Arthur
Mullen
Grant
Thedford
Trenton
Ord
Imperial
Kearney
Ogallala
Valentine Springv
Rushville
Harrisburg
Brewster
Tryon
A
Area6
Area
Area22
27
27
2
61
92
91
2
2
10
58
70
91
11
47
27
83
83
83
20
281
Open to Hunting
McKelvie National Forestis closed to SCA 22 perm o ers.
alentine National Wildlife Refuge isto SCA 4 and SCA 22 permit hold
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Area 8 West
Area 25
North
Area 24 River
rea e ver
SAMUEL R. MCKELVIENATIONAL FOREST
Area 9 North
Area 9 River
Area 1
Sioux
Dawes
Sheridan Cherry
Keya
PahaBoyd
HoltBrown Rock
BoxButte
Grant HookerScottsBluff Thomas Blaine WheelerGarfieldLoup
Morrill
GardenBannerArthur McPherson Logan
Custer
GreeleyValley
CheyenneKimball
Keith
Lincoln
HowardSherman
Deuel
Dawson HallBuffaloPerkins
Chase Hayes FrontierGosper AdamsKearneyPhelps
Dundy Hitchcock RedWillow Furnas Harlan Webster Franklin
OGLALANATIONAL
GRASSLAND
SOLDIERCREEK
WILDERNESSNEBRASKANATIONALFOREST
NEBRASKANATIONALFOREST
Harrison
Kimball
GIs
Bassett
Chappell
Loup
City
Minden
O'Neill
Stockville
Alliance
Sidney
Hyannis
Gering
Franklin
Chadron
Bartlett
Oshkosh
St. Pau
Has
BeaverCity
Butte
Ainsworth
Burwell
Holdrege
AlmaRedCloud
Elwood
Stapleton
Taylor
Benkelman
Bridgeport
Hayes
Center
McCook
NorthPlatte
BrokenBow
Greeley
Lexington
Arthur
Mullen
Grant
Thedford
Trenton
Ord
Imperial
Kearney
Ogallala
Valentine
SpringviewRushville
Harrisburg
Brewster
Tryon
Fort NiobraraNational
Wildlife Refuge
ValentineNational
Wildlife Refuge
North PlatteNational
Wildlife Refuge
Crescent LakeNational
Wildlife Refuge
61
92
92
92
40
4721
23
71
27
30
83
34
SEASON CHOICE (ANTLERLESS ONL
ed Willow SRA/ WMA
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90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
ule Deer
hitetail
1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010
PERCENTAGE OF BUCKS HARVESTED
AGE OR OLDER -
,000
8,000
7,000
6,000
5,000
,000
3,000
2,000
Mule Deer Buck
Mule Deer Doe
1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010
MULE DEER HARVEST
-
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
TOTALWHITETAIL BUCK AND DOE HARVEST
-
Buck
Doe
1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010
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BUCKS HARVESTED PER SQ. MILESAll Seasons in 2010
This table demonstrates density of whitetail and mule deer by showing the number ofbucks harvested per 100 square miles in each county.
County WT MD County T MD County WT MD
Adams 47 0 Frontier 34 32 Nance 19Antelope 59 2 Furnas 88 9 Nemaha 97 0
Arthur 8 6 Gage 106 0 Nuckolls 88 0
Banner 2 20 Garden 2 3 Otoe 129 0
Blaine 22 25 Garfield 48 11 Pawnee 16 0
Boone 51 2 Gosper 5 10 Perkins 3 0
Box Butte 3 6 Grant 8 14 Phelps 33 2
Boyd 108 9 Greeley 9 7 Pierce 42 0
Brown 33 1 Hall 56 0 Platte 60 0
Buffalo 75 Hamilton 5 0 Polk 64 0
Burt 87 Harlan 33 4 Red Willow 43 9
Butler 108 0 Hayes 16 32 Richardson 107 0
Cass 137 0 Hitchcock 3 26 Rock 32 6
Cedar 69 0 Holt 60 3 Saline 19 0Chase 5 5 Hooker 7 17 Sarpy 163 0
Cherry 9 5 Howard 100 1 Saunders 10 0
Cheyenne 3 0 Jefferson 101 0 Scotts Bluff 21 23
Clay 50 0 Johnson 136 0 Seward 102 0
Colfax 75 2 Kearney 30 0 Sheridan 8 20
Cuming 58 0 Keith 29 2 Sherman 55 8
Custer 39 1 Keya Paha 78 16 Sioux 4 6
Dakota 132 0 Kimball 1 8 Stanton 88 0
Dawes 48 1 Knox 127 4 Thayer 4 0
Dawson 51 3 Lancaster 116 0 Thomas 26 30
Deuel 7 5 Lincoln 30 16 Thurston 4
Dixon 108 Logan 18 26 alley 64 1
Dodge 87 0 Loup 42 25 ashington 135 0
Douglas 92 0 adison 50 0 ayne 30 0
Dundy 1 6 cPherson 7 16 ebster 90 0
Fillmore 4 0 errick 84 0 heeler 39 5
Franklin 82 orrill 16 21 ork 59 0
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CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE
Nebraska, like other western states, is seeing an increase in the number and distribution ofdeer testing positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). In 2010, 3,645 lymph nodesamples were collected during the November firearm season, then tested. Fifty-one newpositives were confirmed, a record high for the state. Counties with positive deer were:Sioux, 11, Sheridan, seven; Dawes and Garden, six each; Box Butte and Scotts Bluff, four
each; Morrill, three; Banner and Hitchcock, two each; and Cherry, Hall, Hooker, Keith,Lincoln, and Loup, one each. CWD was found for the first time in Hitchcock, Hooker,Lincoln, and Loup counties. Also, 18 deer were tested through culling or targetedsurveillance. An adult male whitetail showing clinical symptoms was collected north ofHarrison in Sioux County. It tested positive for CWD. One elk from Sioux County testedpositive. CWD appears to be a prion disease that attacks the central nervous system andcauses fatal damage to the brain of white-tailed deer, mule deer and Rocky Mountain elk.
2010 AdultBucks Harvested
Percent of Bucks2 Years or Older
Antlerless Harvest
Unit MuleDeer
Whitetail MuleDeer
Whitetail MuleDeer
Whitetail
Blue Northwest 3 2,907 NA 1% 2 3,579
Blue Southeast 4 3,761 NA 68% 6 ,010
Buffalo 533 2,614 72% 74% 33 2,037
Calamus East 96 1,094 75% 74% 5 522
Calamus West 06 ,158 88% 79% 104 648
Elkhorn 21 3,578 NA 67% 2 5,333
Frenchman ,215 1,665 79% 67% 265 ,461
Keya Paha 386 1,997 86% 89% 3 1,209
Loup East 94 2,232 63% 65% 7 ,735
Loup West 672 ,122 76% 77% 141 833
issouri 118 3,056 81% 76% 8 2,730
Pine Ridge 957 ,252 86% 85% 19 ,033Plains 877 562 85% 82% 456 299
Platte 699 ,261 81% 73% 72 1,324
Republican 101 3,477 80% 77% 17 3,220
Sandhills 1,287 1,151 95% 93% 392 896
Upper Platte 619 342 79% 68% 255 98
ahoo 6 ,592 NA 68% 11 ,617
DEER HARVEST INFORMATIONAll seasons, including Archery, Muzzleloader, November Firearm, Youth, Landowner,and Season Choice.
NA = Data not available
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UNLAWFUL ACTS
Shooting from the Road It is illegal to shoot from a bridge or public road, includingthe travelled surface and right of way.
Hunting Over Bait It is illegal to take or attempt to take big game within 200 yards of anarea that has been baited. A baited area includes feed, supplement or bait that has beenplaced within the last 60 days. Baiting does not include instances where the feed, supplement
or bait has been placed in the active operation of husbandry for domesticated livestock.Guiding for Fee It is illegal to provide guide service for a fee on WMA.
Weapon Sights Red-dot and illuminated reticle sights and laser rangfinder scopes arepermitted.
TRAVEL ON U.S. FOREST SERVICE LAND
Visit www.fs.fed.us/r2/nebraska for information about traveling on U.S. Forest Serviceland in Nebraska. This includes the Pine Ridge and Bessey ranger districts of Nebraska
National Forest, Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest, and Oglala National Grasslands.HUNTING NEAR DWELLINGS
200-Yard Rule: It is unlawful to hunt any form of wild mammal or wild bird with arifle within a 200-yard radius of an inhabited dwelling or livestock feedlot, unlesspermission to do so has been granted by the owner or tenant of that dwelling or feedlot.100-Yard Rule: It is unlawful to hunt any form of wild mammal or wild bird witharchery equipment, handgun or shotgun within a 100-yard radius of an inhabiteddwelling or livestock feedlot, unless permission to do so has been granted by the owner
or tenant of that dwelling or feedlot.SHOOTING HOURS
It is legal to hunt big game 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes following sunset.
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
The following are penalties for illegally killing big game in Nebraska.
Bighorn Sheep 15,000Note: Penalty for unlawful take or possession of bighorn sheep or parts thereof may
exceed $5,000Elk Bull, 12 points or more 5,000 Other elk $1,500
White-tailed Deer 8 points or more with 18-inch spread $5,000 Other antlered bucks $1,500 Antlerless 250
ule Deer 8 points or more with 24-inch spread $5,000 Other mule deer $1,500
Antelope Buck with 14-inch horn length $5,000 Other antelope $1,500
Bear or Moose $1,500
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NEBRASKA GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION OFFICES
These offices sell permits over the counter, including landowner permits.
DISTRICT OFFICES
HEADQUARTERS AND SOUTHEAST2200 N. 33rd St. / P.O. Box 30370Lincoln, NE 68503-0370
(402) 471-0641NORTHEAST2201 N. 13th St.Norfolk, NE 68701-2267(402) 370-3374
NORTHWEST299 Husker Rd. / P.O. Box 725Alliance, NE 69301-0725(308) 763-2940
SOUTHWEST301 E. State Farm Rd.North Platte, NE 69101-0430(308) 535-8025
SERVICE CENTERS
BASSETT524 Panzer St. / P.O. Box 508Bassett, NE 68714-0934
402) 684-2921KEARNEY617 First Ave.
Kearney, NE 68847-6057308) 865-5310
OMAHA METRO212 Bob Gibson Blvd.
Omaha, NE 68108-2020402) 595-2144
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Headquarters
O cer City Phone
Ted Blume (Administrator) Lincoln (402) 471-5531
Craig Stover (Asst. Adm.) Lincoln (402) 471-5532
Northeast
O cer City PhoneTom Zimmer (Supervisor) Norfolk (402) 370-3374
Dale Davis Bassett (402) 760-0712
Steve Oberg Columbus (402) 910-3366
Daniel Roberts Fremont (402) 719-1108
Je Jones Hartington (402) 762-5022
Jon Reeves Kennard (402) 889-8508
Patrick George ONeill (402) 340-0787
Tim Williams Neligh (402) 929-0051
Cory Krause West Point (402) 380-6410
Randy Pomplun Fullerton (308) 550-0489
Doug Pollard Ord (308) 778-7101
CONSERVATION OFFICERS
Northwest
O cer City Phone
Jim Zimmerman (Supervisor) Alliance (308) 763-2940
Greg Hesse Alliance (308) 760-3647
Scott Brandt Gering (308) 631-0663Heath Packett Gordon (308) 360-0682
Dan Kling Harrison (308) 430-0572
Frank Miller Valentine (402) 389-0444
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Southwest
O cer City Phone
Roger ompson (Supervisor) North Platte 308) 535-8025
Ray Dierking Broken Bow 308) 870-0322
Michael ome Cozad 308) 529-8146
Terry Brentzel Doniphan 402) 469-5795
Matt Andrews Elwood 308) 746-2418
Dirk Greene Imperial 308) 882-0015
Dale Johnson Kearney 308) 440-3847
Jerry Pecha (Supervisor) Kearney (308) 865-5327
Dudley Sorensen North Platte 308) 530-0016
Rich Routh Republican City 308) 920-0367
Dennis ompson Ogallala 308) 289-0755
Nicholas Fix Ogallala 308) 289-0427
Southeast
O cer City PhoneDuane Arp (Supervisor) Gretna 402) 332-2965
Sean McKeehan shland 402) 521-0159
William Krause Auburn 402) 274-8063
Mike Luben Colon 402) 443-6392
Dan Zuehlke Cortland 308) 289-3399
Darin Gress Hebron 402) 768-8665Douglas Kramer Lincoln 402) 890-6465
Dina Barta Lincoln 402) 890-6463
Stacey Lewton Lincoln 402) 890-7140
Levi Krause Louisville 402) 949-0593
Robert Finke ilford 402) 947-1363
Russell Mort Nebraska City 402) 209-1506
Dan Evasco Papillion 402) 616-5961
Je Clauson alley 402) 658-7057
CONSERVATION OFFICERS
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