Be there on Saturday, Oct. 28, opening day

Ready to get in the field? Nebraska's pheasant and quail season opens this weekend on?Saturday, Oct. 28, and you don't want to miss it.

Here are a few resources to guide your hunt:

• Upland Game Bird Hunting Outlook: Learn what to expect in the field, including bird numbers, weather conditions and habitat/access trends. Check it out?online.
• Stubble Access Guide:?Wheat and milo stubble left tall following harvest provides excellent cover and hunting opportunities for pheasants and other wildlife. The 2023-2024 Stubble Access Guide displays these and other adjacent habitats open to public, walk-in hunting across portions of western Nebraska.
• Public Access Atlas:?With over 1.2 million acres of publicly accessible lands, Nebraska offers an abundance of public, walk-in hunting opportunities for upland game birds.?

Remember to share your adventure with a new hunter ? bird hunting is a great way to introduce novices to the sport you enjoy. You can also challenge yourself to pursue an Upland Slam. Successful hunters will receive an official certificate, Nebraska Upland Slam pin and epic bragging rights.

Find additional hunting resources on our website, and get ready for opening day!

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