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Fall turkey permits available beginning Aug. 14
Looking forward to Nebraska's fall turkey season? It's almost time to start buying permits: They will be available for purchase starting at 1 p.m. Central time Aug. 14.
A fall turkey permit still is valid statewide, but significant changes have taken place for the fall season in 2023.
- Each hunter may only have one fall permit.
- The bag limit allows the take of one turkey of either sex with a shotgun or archery equipment.
- All turkey harvests must be reported via Telecheck.
- The fall turkey season is Oct. 1-Nov. 30.?
Permits will be available online and at Nebraska Game and Parks Commission permitting offices.
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Attend grand opening of Kearny outdoor education complex
We are excited to announce the opening of Nebraska Game and Parks' new outdoor education complex located near Kearney. Join us for the grand opening of the Kearny Outdoor Education Complex on Aug. 19, and enjoy some shooting sports fun, meeting our friendly staff and enjoying hotdogs and refreshments.
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High water temperatures causing fish die-offs
Nebraska Game and Parks biologists are investigating the extent of a fish die-off along the Platte and Loup rivers near Columbus and downstream, as well as along the Loup Power Canal.?Multiple species of dead fish were documented along the waterways July 28.
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Bighorn sheep lottery applications close Aug. 4
There's still time to apply for Nebraska's bighorn sheep lottery permit, but hurry: applications must be received by Aug. 4, 2023, before 5 p.m. CST. Only Nebraska residents are eligible. Get your application in today and take a shot at winning this truly unique opportunity!
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Waterfowl hunters: Time to register for HIP
Registration for the Harvest Information Program (HIP) began on Aug. 1; waterfowl and webless migratory bird hunters are required to register for a HIP number. New in 2023: Hunters must register for HIP through their customer profile in the Nebraska Game and Parks permit system. To find instructions on how to do so, and more information, visit us online.
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From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 A great blue heron at Prairie Queen Recreation Area near Papillion.
Jeff Kurrus/Nebraskaland Magazine
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Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
2200 North 33rd Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
402-471-0641
www.OutdoorNebraska.gov
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is responsible for stewardship of the state's fish, wildlife, parklands and outdoor recreation opportunities.
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