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Nebraska Hunting News & Opportunities

Tyler McGrady, Upland Slam winner, posing in the field with his harvested pheasant

Upland Slam grand prizes awarded

The seventh year of the Nebraska Upland Slam is in the books. Three adults and two youth were randomly selected to receive prizes, courtesy of Pheasants/Quail Forever.

Tyler McGrady of Ragland, Alabama, took home the grand prize: a Weatherby Orion 12-gauge shotgun. It was his second time participating in the Slam.

Congratulations to all our winners! See a complete list of finishers online, and learn more about the winners at the link below.

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Strutting tom turkey in spring

Spring turkey season just around the corner

With archery season starting March 25, and shotgun season on April 12, the thrill of spring turkey hunting is almost here.

Nebraska residents can still buy spring permits through May 31, 2025; up to two spring permits can be purchased. And while nonresident spring permits are sold out, nonresident youth and landowner permits are still available. 

Get your permit today and check the 2025 Turkey Guide to prepare for a great hunt. And remember to use Telecheck to report your harvest this spring.

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Win a unique hunt with Super Tag and other lotteries

Ever dreamed of hunting elk in Nebraska? Or wished you could hunt multiple big game species on one permit? Both Nebraska residents and nonresidents have a shot at opportunities like these through the Super Tag and Multi-species Combo lotteries. Learn more at our website.

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Additional Opportunities

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Get ready with turkey hunting workshops

Brush up on your turkey hunting skills at an upcoming workshop. Turkey calling clinics are planned in Lincoln, Valentine and Omaha, with a Learn to Hunt Turkey workshop in Valentine. 

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Bighorn lottery offers once-in-a-lifetime hunt 

Nebraska residents have a shot at a once-in-a-lifetime hunt: the opportunity to take a full-curl ram. The lucky winner receives free guide service and lodging at Fort Robinson State Park.

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Join the team: We're hiring

Passionate about the outdoors? We may have something for you. Whether you're looking for a temporary or career-track position, Nebraska Game and Parks offers a variety of opportunities.

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Two women hunting together in the field, one acting as a mentor.

Still time to complete hunter education

Knowing how to hunt safely is vital for anyone heading into the field. And it's not too late to complete a hunter education course! Nebraska offers classroom, hybrid and online courses; learn more online.

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Three spring turkey hunters walking through a field

Need a place to hunt? We can help

Finding a place to hunt can be challenging, and we want to help. Nebraska has over 1.2 million acres of publicly accessible lands; learn more about these opportunities at our website. 

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Display your permits on bighorn hard card

For just $8, you can display your permits on a durable, wallet-sized hard card featuring the iconic bighorn sheep. Replace your flimsy paper permit for good and keep your permits in one place.

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