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Spring archery turkey season opens March 25

Are you ready? Excitement is building as we approach the start of archery turkey season on March 25. Get your permits in hand now to be ready for a great season. Remember that spring youth shotgun season begins April 8, and spring shotgun season on April 15.

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Take your shot at the Super Tag permit

How would you like to hunt elk and other big game species on a single permit? Enter the Super Tag lottery for the chance to take one elk of either sex, one antelope of either sex, one deer of either sex and two turkeys (two in the fall season, two in the spring season, or one in each season).

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Nonresident turkey permits remain

Just a reminder that nonresident turkey permits are available, but they are not unlimited. So nonresidents, if you're planning a Nebraska turkey hunt this spring, plan ahead to make sure you have the opportunity to buy a permit.

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Plan ahead for important firearm deer dates

Now is a good time to mark your calendar for important dates for Nebraska's 2023 firearm deer season:

From June 12-23, residents and nonresidents may apply for a preference point or one deer permit in the following draw units: Platte Mule Deer Conservation Area, Frenchman MDCA. Results of the draw will be available by July 7, and successful applicants will have until July 21 to complete the purchase of their awarded permits.


* From July 10 to season end, residents, nonresidents and eligible landowners may buy any unlimited deer permits.
* From July 11 to season end, residents may buy any limited deer permits.
* From July 24 to season end, nonresidents may buy any limited deer permits.
* From Aug. 7 to season end, residents and nonresidents may buy any remaining draw unit deer permits.
* The firearm deer season will be Nov. 11-19. 

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Additional Opportunities


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Now is a good time to take hunter ed

Before hunting seasons get going, now is a great time to brush up on your hunting safety skills by taking a hunter ed class. Both online and traditional classroom course options are available.

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Spring turkey hunting Q&A on Facebook Live

Join Nebraska Game and Parks on Facebook Live to ask staff questions about the 2023 Nebraska spring turkey season. This event will be held on April 12 from noon to 1 p.m.

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Learn to Hunt Turkey workshop in Hastings

Join Nebraska Hunter Education instructors for a workshop covering introductory level information for new spring turkey hunters. Topics will include calling, decoys, tactics and more. Find more spring turkey how-to workshops online [ [link removed] ].

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Turkey calling workshop in Lincoln

Whether you're a novice or an experienced hunter, you can pick up new skills at this turkey hunting workshop in Lincoln on April 4. Join us and increase your odds of calling in a bird!

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Still time to enter Take 'em Hunting and win a Gator

If you're planning a hunt this spring, remember that there's still time to take a beginner with you and enter the Take 'em Hunting challenge. You could be the lucky winner of a John Deere Gator.

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Join a hunting community on Facebook

Want to learn the latest news, tips and suggestions for hunters in Nebraska? Look no further than the Hunt Nebraska Facebook page. Ask questions, find events and learn something new!

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