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Nebraska Hunting News & Opportunities

Deer standing in snowy woods

Changes to big game permit application periods

At a Jan. 19 meeting, changes were approved to Nebraska?s big game permit application periods, which will simplify your application and purchasing process for deer, elk and antelope permits. Eight purchasing periods will be collapsed into four, and new nonresident deer draw units will be added, to name a couple changes. Learn more at the link below.

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Merriam's turkey in spring woods

Get your spring turkey permits; remember changes

Looking forward to spring turkey season? Don't forget to buy a permit, either online or at a permitting office. Also, remember that changes made in 2023 will continue this year; one of them is that nonresident spring permits are limited to 10,000 in number. Read more for details.

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Bull elk in woods

Enter Super Tag and multispecies lotteries

Apply now for your chance at an epic Nebraska big game hunt: the Nebraska Super Tag. This once-in-a-lifetime permit provides the chance to hunt elk, antelope, deer and turkey on one tag. A multi-species combo lottery is also open now. Tell your friends and apply today.?

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Check dates for November firearm deer season

As you start planning this year's hunting adventures, take note of the dates for this year's firearm deer season, as the dates fall a little later than usual in 2024. This year, the season will be?Nov. 16 ? 24. Mark your calendars and tell your friends! See additional season dates at the link below.

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Additional Opportunities

Rooster pheasant in snowy field

Upland Slam drawing to a close

Are you working on the Nebraska Upland Slam? There is still time to complete it; but hurry, as seasons close at the end of January. Learn more and submit your entries at our website.?

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Sharp-tailed grouse in wheat stubble

Attend the state habitat meeting

Are you passionate about habitat? Attend the Nebraska State Habitat Meeting on Feb. 10. This event features seminars, demonstrations, hunting, dog training and youth education programs.

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Mule deer in wintry field

Watch recent big game meeting online

If you couldn't make it to the recent big game informational meetings in-person or online, you can still catch up on what took place. Watch a recorded virtual session on YouTube.

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Game and Parks staff at a sports show booth

See us at Omaha sports show

Get hunting tips and information from us directly. Visit Nebraska Game and Parks' booth at the Omaha International Boat Sports & Travel Show, Feb. 22-25.

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Pheasant hunters in the field

Renew your permit automatically

The next time you buy a permit, sign up for auto-renew. This can be used for annual hunt, annual hunt/fish combo, annual fur harvest and annual fishing permits.

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2024 hunting hard card

Display your permit on a hard card

Replace your flimsy paper permit with a durable, wallet-sized hard card featuring beautiful art. These cards display your permits and stand up to wear and tear.

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