2011 big game guide

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2011

Big Game Guide Antelope Bighorn Sheep Deer Elk

View all guides and buy your permits at OutdoorNebraska.org

Charley and Drew Hedstrom of Lincoln were all smiles after Drew harvested his first deer.


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WELCOME BIG GAME HUNTERS:

This is a great time to hunt big game in Nebraska. In 2010, hunters harvested recordnumbers of elk and whitetail, and the age of harvested whitetail and mule deer buckshas never been better. Pronghorn antelope and elk populations continue to grow, withmore permits available each year. Two state record antelope bucks and a state-record

typical whitetail were harvested in 2010. For 2011, permit quantities have increased forelk and antelope, and a bighorn sheep season is authorized.

Nebraska has never had better big game hunting opportunities. We hope to see you out there.

Kit HamsBig Game Program Manager, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

TABLE OF CONTENTS

HUNTING SEASONS 3

PERMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

NTELOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

BIGHORN SHEEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

ELK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

DEER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This publication is only a guide to those regulations and laws. To read the statesregulations and laws, visit the following links:

Regulations:ttp://outdoornebraska.ne.org/admin/regulations/regulations.asp

Statutes:

ttp://law.justia.com/nebraska/codes/s37index/s37index.html

Visit OutdoorNebraska.org to: Buy permits Research and register for hunting

rograms

Research hunting lands ake park reservations Read and post Outdoor Reports Read this and other guides

VISIT US ONLINE

Any program that receives federal funding from the National Park Service, or the United States Fish and Wildlife Serviceprohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disabilityor political a liation. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program, activity, facility,or service, should contact the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Lincoln, NE 402-471-0641, the Equal OpportunityCommission, Lincoln, NE 402-471-2024, TTY/TDD 402-471-4693; United States Fish Wildlife Service, Civil RightsCoordinator, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203; Director, Equal Opportunity Program, U.S. Department of Interior,National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW, Mail Code 0008, Washington, D.C. 20240-0001.


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2011 Hunting Seasons | 3

Restrictions may apply. Check the sections on individual species for details.

SPECIES - SEASON DATES

ntelope - Archery ug. 20 - Dec. 31

ntelope - Muzzleloader Sept. 17 - Oct. 2

ntelope - October Firearm Oct. 8 - 23

ntelope - October Late Firearm Oct. 8 - Nov. 11

ntelope - December Late Firearm Dec. 1 - Jan. 31, 2012

Bighorn Sheep Nov. 29 - Dec. 22

Deer - Archery Sept. 15 - Dec. 31

Deer - Mule Deer Conservation Area Sept. 15 - Dec 31

Deer - October Antlerless Oct. 1 - 10

Deer - November Firearm Nov. 12 - 20

Deer - Earn-a-Buck November Firearm Nov. 12 - 22

Deer - Muzzleloader Dec. 1 - 31

Deer - Season Choice Sept. 15 - Jan. 18, 2012

Deer - Youth Sept. 15 - Jan. 18, 2012

Deer - Landowner Sept. 15 - Jan. 18, 2012

Deer - DeSoto Muzzleloader Oct. 1 - 2, Oct. 15 - 16, Dec. 10 - 11,Jan. 7 - 8, 2012

Deer - Boyer Chute Oct. 22 - 23, Nov. 5 - 6, Dec. 17 - 18

Elk - Bull Sept. 24 - Oct. 23

Elk - Antlerless Sept. 24 - Oct. 23, Dec. 1 - 21

Elk - Boyd Unit Aug. 15 - Nov. 11, Nov. 21 - Dec. 31

HUNTING SEASONS

BIG GAME PERMITS

WHO MAY BUY A PERMIT

All big game hunters in Nebraska are required to have a species-specific permit for deer,

antelope, elk, or mountain (bighorn) sheep. Except for residents younger than age 16 andresidents who hold veteran or 69 or older senior permits, all big game hunters also are requiredto have a Nebraska Habitat Stamp. A Nebraska hunt permit is not required for big game.

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT

The minimum age to buy or apply for a deer permit is 10 years. The minimum age is 12for antelope, elk and bighorn sheep. Antelope youth archery hunters and deer archery,firearm,and muzzleloader hunters younger than 16 years may purchase a youth permit.


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TYPES OF PERMITS

A big game permit is valid only for the season, weapon and unit or area for which it isissued and may not be exchanged for another permit. Permits are not transferable orrefundable.

DEERRestricted Statewide Buck Valid in nine-day November firearm season. Bag limit:one buck. No mule deer may be harvested in Mule Deer Conservation Area.Resident $73.50Nonresident 521

Whitetail Statewide Buck Valid statewide Sept. 15-Dec. 31 for archery, muzzleloaderand November firearm season with weapon legal for each season. Bag limit: onewhitetail buck and one antlerless whitetail.

Resident $73.50Nonresident $521

Firearm Valid in specific units during November firearm, Earn-a-Buck or late firearmseasons. Bag limit: varies by sex and species. See map on page 37.Resident $30Nonresident 209

Archery Valid statewide. Bag limit: one deer of either sex and one antlerless whitetail.No mule deer may be harvested in Mule Deer Conservation Area.

Resident $30Nonresident $209

Muzzleloader alid statewide. Bag limit: one deer of either sex and one antlerlesswhitetail. No mule deer may be harvested in Mule Deer Conservation Area.Resident $30Nonresident 209

Season Choice Valid in specific units. Bag limit: antlerless only, but varies. Valid inopen seasons with the appropriate weapons. See maps on page 38-39.Resident 30Nonresident antlerless only $55

Landowner alid on property of landowner. Bag limit: one deer of either sex and oneantlerless deer in seasons with the appropriate weapons.Resident $15.50Nonresident 105

Youth Deer alid statewide for all seasons with the appropriate weapons. Bag limit:

one deer of either sex and one antlerless whitetail. Limit one permit per youth.Resident 6Nonresident $6

Youth Whitetail alid statewide for all seasons with the appropriate weapons. Baglimit: one whitetail and one antlerless whitetail.Resident $6Nonresident $6


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October Antlerless Valid in October Antlerless Unit. Bag limit: two antlerlesswhitetail deer. See map on page 36.Resident $11Nonresident $55

ANTELOPEFirearm Issued for and valid in specific units during October Firearm, October Lateor December Late Antlerless seasons for use with firearms and archery equipment. Baglimit varies by sex. See map on page 12Resident $35*Nonresident $155.50* (antlerless only)

Archery alid statewide, except closed on Fort Robinson State Park, during thearchery season. The bag limit is one antelope of either sex, except in Bessey RangerDistrict of Nebraska National Forest is one antelope with horns longer than ears.Resident 35*Nonresident $155.50*

Muzzleloader Issued for and valid in specific units during muzzleloader season forone antelope of either sex in North Sioux Unit and one antelope buck in Prairie Unit.Resident $35*Nonresident Not eligible

Landowner Issued for and valid in specific units on property of landowner in open

seasons with the appropriate weapons. Bag limit varies by sex.Resident 20.50*Nonresident $74.75*

Youth Archery Valid statewide during the archery season for one antelope of either sex.Resident 11*Nonresident $11*

* ncludes nonrefundable $5 application fee

ELKAntlerless Issued for and valid in specific units for one antlerless elk. See map on page 16.Resident $159*Nonresident Not eligible

Bull Issued for and valid in specific units for one bull elk.Resident $159*Nonresident Not eligible

Landowner Valid in specific units. Landowners with property within an elkmanagement zone are eligible to apply. Valid in open seasons with appropriate weaponsfor one elk (sex depends on unit). Bull permits issued by drawing and preference points.Resident 39.40*Nonresident $458*

* ncludes nonrefundable $8.50 application fee


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BIGHORN SHEEPAuction alid for one bighorn sheep in season (issued Feb. 2011).Resident EligibleNonresident Eligible

Lottery Valid for one bighorn sheep in season.

Resident $25 nonrefundable application feeNonresident Not eligible

OTHERSuper Tag Lottery This multispecies permit is valid in 2011 and 2012 for one elk ofeither sex, one antelope of either sex, one deer of either sex, and two turkeys (only tomsand bearded hens may be taken in the spring). The permit is valid in open seasons withthe appropriate weapons. One permit is available.

Resident $25 nonrefundable application fee

Nonresident Not eligible

Nebraska Habitat Stamp Valid statewide and required of all big game hunters, exceptresidents younger than 16 years of age and residents who hold veteran or 69 or older seniorpermits. EXCEPTION: Farmers and ranchers who hunt with a landowner permit on landthey own or lease for agricultural purposes are exempt. One stamp is required for allhunting in a calendar year, but January deer hunters may use the previous years stamp.Resident $20

Nonresident $20WHEN TO BUY OR APPLY FOR PERMITS

ll application/purchase periods begin on the first day at 1 p.m. Central Time.ll applications must be received by Game and Parks by 5 p.m. Central Time or online

by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the final day.

May 16 - June 3 Residents may apply for one deer permit in any Draw unitsee page 8). Residents and eligible landowners may apply for one elk permit and for one

buck or either-sex antelope permit in available units. One application allowed per

person per species.

July 11 - Close of Season Residents, nonresidents and eligible landowners maypurchase remaining deer and antelope permits. Residents and eligible landowners maypurchase remaining elk permits.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A PERMIT

At OutdoorNebraska.orgduring the applicable periods.Mail a completed application to Game and Parks, 2200 N. 33rd St., Lincoln, NE, 68503.

In person at Game and Parks permitting offices.NOTE: Game and Parks agents, such as Wal-Mart, cannot sell big game permits.


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HOW TO BUY A PERMIT

You must provide: A 2011 Big Game Application Full name, birth date, address, and physical description Last four (4) digits of Social Security number (Non-U.S. citizens are exempt. Please

call (402) 471-5455).

Hunter or bow hunter education number, if required Payment: Credit or debit cards (VISA and MasterCard only), checks, and moneyorders are accepted as payment.

E-mail address (used to notify successful applicants of permit drawings)

RULES FOR PERMITS

LIMITS ON PERMITS NONLANDOWNERS

Deer No one may have more than two permits that allow the harvest of a buck.

Antelope No one may have more than one permit per year.

Elk No one may have more than one bull permit in a lifetime, except a Super Tagpermit will be allowed. No more than one cow permit every five years.

RESIDENCY QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements to qualify as a Nebraska resident to buy a hunting license: Reside in Nebraska continuously for 30 days or more before making application for a

ermit and intend to become a resident of Nebraska. Residents attending school in another state or stationed outside the state of Nebraska

as part of a military assignment that have maintained Nebraska as their state of legalresidency.

Military personnel and full-time students stationed or attending school in Nebraskafor a period of at least 30 days.

NOTE: A new resident should be prepared to provide documentation of residency(drivers license, voter registration, etc.) to an officer when in possession of a residentpermit.

LANDOWNER PERMITS

Residents and nonresidents: Eligible family members may hunt together on the described land. Eligible family members are not required to live in the same household.

Residents: Owning or leasing 80 acres or more of land dedicated to agricultural production may

receive a limited landowner permit for antelope and deer.

Hunting activities are restricted to the land owned/operated by the owner anddescribed on the application.

Spouse or child of owner or leaseholder. The maximum number of landowner permits allowed for one farm or ranch is

determined by the size of the property in acres divided by 80. For example, a farm of240 acres could have a maximum of three landowner permits issued, but each person

ay hold no more than one landowner permit per species per year.


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Nonresidents: Owning 320 acres or more of land dedicated to agricultural production may receive a

limited landowner permit for deer. Only one permit will be issued per 320 acres. Spouse or child of owner or siblings sharing ownership is eligible.

DRAW UNIT OR BUY UNIT?

Nebraska issues some big game permits as draw units or buy units. The following aredraw unit permits: antelope firearm antelope muzzleloader antelope landowner Republican Mule Deer Republican Whitetail DeSoto December Muzzleloader deer

ll elkDraw Units are: Determined by the overall demand on the units permits. Established to provide equal opportunity to obtain permits in the units. ay be applied for during the draw unit application period. (May 16 - June 3)

Buy Units are: Units that typically dont sell out quickly or have an unlimited number of permits

available such as statewide archery deer. Issued on a first-come, first-served basis. May be purchased online during applicable periods or at Game and Parks permitting

offices.

BUDDY APPLICATION

Hunters who want to ensure that both or neither of their party will draw a permit in thesame unit should apply as buddies. If one person fails to draw a permit, both will beexcluded.

Must be submitted during the first application period for draw units. (Laterapplications treated on a first-come, first-served basis.) Only two persons may submit applications together as buddy applicants. If applying by

ail, both applications must be marked as buddy and submitted in the same envelope. One check is allowed for payment. If paying by credit card, buddies must use same

credit card. Preference based on the individual with the fewest preference points. A buddy permit does not allow party hunting. Each permit holder must harvest his or

er own animal.

NOTIFICATION OF SUCCESS

All applicants for permits in draw units will be notified of the results of the drawing. Check your success at OutdoorNebraska.org after the draw. Persons are notified before July 11 to give all applicants who do not receive their

permit of choice time to obtain a permit in an unfilled unit. Do not call Game and Parks offices to inquire about your success.


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PERMIT SELLOUT DATES

Information on current permit availability may be found at OutdoorNebraska.org.

PREFERENCE

pplicants who did not receive a deer permit in a draw unit in 2010 will be givenpreference in the 2011 permit drawing.

YOUTH BIG GAME HUNTINGMinimum Age: Deer age 10; Antelope, Elk, Bighorn age 12

Seasons: Elk and Bighorn Same as adult hunts; no special permit or seasonntelope Permit: Youth archery permit, $11, for residents and nonresidents.

Seasons are the same as for adults.

Deer Permit: outh deer permits, $6, for residents and nonresidents

Youth Whitetail permit - valid for one either-sex whitetail and one antlerlesshitetail

Youth Deer permit valid for one deer of any type and one antlerless whitetailouth Deer permits valid in all general seasons with weapons legal for that season.

rchery: Sept. 15 Dec. 31October Anterless: Oct. 1 - 10 in units open duringNovember Firearm: Nov. 12 - 20November Firearm in Earn-A-Buck units: Nov. 12 - 22 (Youth and

Landowner not required to shoot a doe.)Muzzleloader: Dec. 1 - 31Late Firearm Antlerless: Dec. 26 Jan. 18, 2012 (antlerless only)

ntlerless only if hunting during the October antlerless firearm seasonrchery, Muzzleloader, SCA, MDCA, October Antlerless Season

Permit Limit: aximum of two youth permits, but no more than one thatallows mule deer

pplication Age: Youth age 16 may get a youth permit if they purchase before turning 16.

Youth may apply before reaching legal age if legal age is reached before season opensHabitat Stamp: Required of nonresident youth only.

Hunter Education: See page 35


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ANTELOPE

2011 FORECAST

Antelope populations are increasing, firearm permit quantities have increased and threedoe/fawn units have been added, giving hunters more opportunity to draw a permit.Harvest is at a 25-year high. Two state-record antelope were taken in 2010.

NEW IN 2011

Preference points used for resident and nonresident landowner permits Late antlerless seasons added in Box Butte East, Dismal and North Sioux units rchery season open during firearm seasons for deer and antelope $11 youth archery permit (age 12-15) Antelope taken outside the October firearm season must be checked via Telecheck

within 48 hours of kill

WHO MAY APPLY FOR ANTELOPE PERMTIS Persons age 12 or older or those persons age 11 if they are age 12 by Oct. 1. Resident and nonresident landowners. Firearm and muzzleloader permits have quotas

while archery permits are unlimited. Residents have preference, so all muzzleloaderand firearm buck or either-sex permits will be purchased by them. Archery permitsare available to residents and nonresidents. Antlerless permits are available toresidents and nonresidents starting in July. Firearm permits are available tononresident landowners however, resident landowners have preference and are

expected to purchase most permits.LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF AN ANTELOPE

A buck is defined as an antelope with horns longer than its ears.

LANDOWNER PERMITS

Quota is 50 percent of the general permit quota for each unit.

ANTELOPE PREFERENCE POINTS

Any resident who properly applies for and is denied a firearm or muzzleloader

antelope permit in the first application period will receive one preference point foreach unsuccessful year. Nonresident landowners gain 0.9 preference points.

ccumulated points shall be used to determine priority in the permit drawing. In buddy applications, priority will be given based on the lower number of points

possessed by either applicant. Any person who is issued firearm or muzzleloader buck or either-sex permits shall

lose all preference points. ny person who does not apply during a five-year period shall lose all preference points.

Purchasing an archery or antlerless permit will not cause you to lose preference points. Antlerless permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis to residents or

nonresidents. Preference points are not used.


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Unit2011

Permits2011

ag Limit22010arvest3

2010Success

2010Minimum

PointsRequired

Bucksarvested

Age 2 orOlder

Archery Statewide1 UNL ES 85 22% 0 86%Prairie MZ 1 90 ES 6 71% 2 88%

North Sioux MZ 26 ES 23 68% 3 90%

Banner North 76 ES 6 68% 2 79%

Banner South 0 ES 48 92% 2 87%

Box Butte 0 0 48 80% 3 95%

Box Butte East 20 BO Box Butte West 0 ES

Cherry 90 ES 92 70% 91%

Cheyenne 26 ES 24 80% 2 79%

Dismal 6 ES 5 65% 2 100%

Eastern Sandhills 20 BO 20 67% 100%

Garden 35 BO 37 70% 97%

North Sioux 00 ES 123 84% 3 92%

Box Butte East Late 26 doe/fawn Buy Permit

Cherry Late 26 doe/fawn 26 65% Buy Permit

Dismal Late 20 doe/fawn Buy Permit

North Sioux Late 6 doe/fawn Buy Permit

ANTELOPE PERMIT INFORMATION

1 - The Bessey Ranger District of the Nebraska National Forest in Blaine and Thomas counties isclosed to muzzleloader and firearm hunting. Open to archery for bucks only.2 - ES - Either Sex BO - Buck only horns longer than its ears.3 - Includes landowner harvest.

Z - Muzzleloader UNL - Unlimited


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Cherry

Dismal &Dismal Late

Eastern Sandhills

North

Platte River

North

Platte River

North

Platte River

Platte River

Box Butte

East Late

North Sioux Late

SAMUELR. MCKELVIE

NATIONALFOREST

Cherry Late

North Sioux

Box Butte West

BoxButte

East

Banner North

Banner SouthCheyenne

Garden

Harrison

Kimball

Bassett

Chappell

LoupCity

O'Neill

Alliance

Sidney

Hyannis

Gering

Chadron

Oshkosh

Butte

Ainsworth

Burwell

Stapleton

TaylorBridgeport

North

Platte

BrokenBow

Brewster

Lexington

Arthur

Mullen

Grant

Thedford

Ord

Kearney

Ogallala

Valentine

Springview

Rushville

Harrisburg

Tryon

SiouxDawes

Sheridan

Cherry Keya

Paha

Boyd

Holt

BrownRock

BoxButte

GrantHookerScotts

Bluff

Thomas

Blaine Garfield

Loup

Morrill

Garden

BannerArthur McPherson

Logan Custer

Valley

Cheyenne

Kimball

Keith

Lincoln

ShermanDeuel

DawsonBuffalo

Perkins

OGLALA

NATIONALGRASSLAND

SOLDIER

CREEKWILDERNESS

NEBRASKANATIONALFOREST


FortNiobrara

NationalWildlifeRefuge

ValentineNationalWildlifeRefuge

NorthPlatteNational

WildlifeRefug

e

CrescentLakeNational

WildlifeRefuge

80

250

2

61

61

11

40

47

87

11

91

92

92

2

19

385

26

83

83

83

20

385

183

20

385

138

30

ANTELOPE FIREARM UNITS

SAMUELR.MCKELVIENATIONALFOREST

Prairie Muzzleloader

North Sioux Muzzleloader

2020

87

Sioux

Dawes

SheridanCherry

Keya

PahaBoyd

Holt

KnoxCedar

Brown Rock

Dixon

Dakota

BoxButte Pierce

AntelopeWayne

Thurston

Grant Hooker CumingScottsBluff StantonThomas MadisonBlaine WheelerGarfieldLoup

Morrill

Burt

GardenBoone

BannerArthur DodgeMcPherson ColfaxPlatte

Logan

Custer

GreeleyValley

Washington

Nance

CheyenneKimballButler SaundersKeith

Douglas

Lincoln

PolkMerrick

HowardSherman

Deuel Sarpy

Hamilton

Cass

Lancaster

SewardYorkDawson HallBuffaloPerkins

Otoe

Chase Hayes SalineFrontier FillmoreClayGosper AdamsKearneyPhelps

NemahaJohnson

Gage

Dundy Hitchcock JeffersonRed

Willow ThayerNuckollsFurnas Harlan Webster Franklin RichardsonPawnee

OGLALANATIONAL

GRASSLAND

SOLDIERCREEK

WILDERNESSNEBRASKANATIONALFOREST


Harrison

Madison

Omaha

FallsCity

Kimball

GrandIsland

Bassett

Fullerton

Chappell

LoupCity

Beatrice

Pierce

DavidCity

Seward

PawneeCity

Wilber

Minden

Aurora

Wahoo

O'Neill

Stockville

Hebron

Alliance

Tekamah

Sidney

Hyannis

Gering

Franklin

Geneva

Chadron

Bartlett

Oshkosh

St.Paul

Hastings

BeaverCity

Stanton

Osceola

Butte

Ainsworth

Burwell

Fremont

Holdrege

DakotaCity

York

AlmaRedCloud

Elwood

Stapleton

Taylor

Plattsmouth

Clay

Center

Center

Benkelman

Bridgeport

Hayes

Center

Fairbury

McCook

Wayne

Nelson

WestPoint

Lincoln

Ponca

Neligh

Thurston

Hartington

Auburn

NorthPlatte

BrokenBow

Columbus

Greeley

Lexington

Arthur

Mullen

Grant

Blair

Thedford

Schuyler

Albion

Trenton

Ord

Tecumseh

NebraskaCity

Papillion

Imperial

Kearney

Ogallala

Valentine

SpringviewRushville

Harrisburg

Brewster

Tryon

FortNiobraraNational

WildlifeRefuge

ValentineNational

WildlifeRefuge

NorthPlatteNational

WildlifeRefuge

CrescentLakeNational

WildlifeRefuge

DesotoNationalWildlifeR efuge

Boyer ChuteNational

WildlifeRefuge

ANTELOPE MUZZLELOADER UNITSPRAIRIE AND NORTH SIOUX

CHECKING OF ANTELOPE

ntelope harvested during the 16-day October firearm season must be delivered to acheck station no later than 1 p.m. on the day following the close of the season. Each

ermit holder must accompany the animal to the check station. Antelope harvestedduring the archery, muzzleloader or late firearm seasons must be checked via Telecheck

ithin 48 hours of kill and before 1 p.m. on the day following the close of the season.

Hunters must record the seal number and security code on the permit. The carcass maybe separated into halves or quarters, provided that evidence of sex is retained on eachind quarter or half. Head and hide must accompany the carcass to the check station.

The permit and check station seal numbers must be retained while transporting theanimal to a point of permanent storage or processing. A list of check stations may befound on the regulations sheet and at OutdoorNebraska.org.


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BIGHORN SHEEP2011 FORECAST

The long-term outlook for bighorn sheep is good, with approximately 300 bighorns intwo populations in the Pine Ridge and Wildcat Hills. Once native to western Nebraska,bighorn sheep were reintroduced in 1981. Unfortunately, disease losses are limiting herdgrowth.

PERMITS

One lottery and one auction permit authorized for 2011 Only residents age 12 and older are eligible to apply for permit Lottery application fee $25 (nonrefundable) Lottery application period April 18 - Aug. 5 Lottery drawing date Aug. 30

LOTTERY AND AUCTION

Proceeds from lottery entries and auctions have raised more than $800,000 for theBighorn Sheep Program. These proceeds are a critical revenue source for the program.

BIGHORN SHEEP HUNTING AREA

All of Banner, Box Butte, Dawes, Morrill, Scotts Bluff, Sheridan, and Sioux counties.

Applications

Year Total1998 3,443

1999 1,9962000 1,8062001 8862002 1,838


2004 1,5852005 1,4452006 None2007 None


2009 1,5472010 None

Auction Results1998 - $87,500 Safari Club International2000 - $85,000 Foundation for North American Wild Sheep2002 - $55,000 Safari Club International2005 - $83,000 Grand Slam/Ovis2009 - $80,000 Foundation for North American Wild Sheep2011 - $117,500 Grand Slam/Ovis


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ELK2011 FORECAST

Nebraska elk herds continue to grow. The population should exceed 2,200 by the startof the 2011 season. Hunter success in 2010 was 61 percent, with 92 percent of harvestedbulls having six or more points on one antler. Permit draw odds average 25:1 for bulltags and 6:1 for cow tags. The time has never been better to harvest an elk in Nebraska.

NEW IN 2011

Preference points used to issue resident and nonresident landowner bull permitsLandowner application rules have changedNonresident landowners may apply16 bull permits added6 antlerless permits added

WHO MAY APPLY FOR PERMITS

Persons age 12 and older are eligible.General permits are available to residents only.Landowner permits are available to residents and nonresidents.

PERMIT AVAILABILITY

General permits: Bull - once in a lifetime; Cow - once in 5 yearsLandowner permits: Bull once in 3 years; Cow annually

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF AN ELK

Bull A male with antlers 6 inches or more in lengthntlerless No antlers or antlers no more than 6 inches in length

LANDOWNER ELK PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS:

) Obtain an application by:requesting from Game and Parks

icking up from Game and Parks district officedownloading from OutdoorNebraska.org

2) Determine if your land is in an elk zone and if you qualify

3) By June 3, mail completed application and check or credit card for the permit priceand application fee to the following Game and Parks district office, depending onunit (see address on page 44):

Northwest District, Alliance: Ash Creek, Bordeaux Creek, Hat Creek, andNorth Platte RiverNortheast District, Norfolk: Boyd and NiobraraSouthwest District, North Platte: Box Elder

) District staff will validate your application and enter in drawing if eligible5) Failure to provide complete and accurate information may lead to disqualification

Resident and Nonresident Landowner Elk Eligibility Rules:Eligible property must be located within the Elk Management ZoneMinimum acres: Resident (own 320 or lease 640); Nonresident (own 1,280)Land must be used for agricultural purposesSpouse or child of resident owner/leaseholder or sibling sharing ownership is eligibleSpouse or child of nonresident owner is eligibleOne application is allowed per described property


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Elk | 15

nitName

2011GeneralPermits

2011Landowner

Permits

2010Cow/CalfHarvest

2010Permit

Draw Odds

Ash Creek 4 7 9 :1

Bordeaux 34 17 25 6:1

Box Elder 4 7 7 9:1

Boyd 4 2 2 11:1

Hat Creek 34 17 32 :1

Niobrara River 6 3 4 5:1

North Platte River 4 7 8 12:1

ELK ANTLERLESS-ONLY PERMITS

NOTE: Nebraskas elk populations move freely between private and public land, but the majority of elk aresig te on private property. Lan owners may c arge a ee or permission to unt on t eir property.

Unit Name

2011

General

Permits

2011

Landowner

Permits

2010

ulls

Harvested

2010

Permit

raw Odds

Ash Creek 0 5 8 4:1

Bordeaux 8 9 7 27:1

Box Elder 2 3 103:1

Boyd 2 0 0:1

Hat Creek 20 0 23 23:1

Niobrara River 6 3 8 23:1

North Platte River 4 7 7 7:1

Lottery and Auction 3

ELK BULL PERMITS

Resident and Nonresident Landowner Elk Procedure Rules: Persons receiving a bull permit in 2009 or 2010 cannot get a bull permit in 2011. No more than one permit per person per year or one bull permit every three years. Persons may apply for a bull permit each year and earn preference points. Preference points awarded to unsuccessful landowner bull applicants (first

application period only). Bull permits are issued on a basis of preference points (cow by random draw). Preference points are lost when a bull permit is issued (not when a cow is issued). Hunting is restricted to the elk management unit for which the permit is issued. Residents have preference over nonresidents (acres, price, preference points, leases).


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SAMUEL R. MCKELVIENATIONAL FORESTAskCreek

HatCreek

Bordeaux

NiobraraRiver

BoxElder

NorthPlatteRiver

Harrison

Kimball

Bassett

Chappell

Stockville

Alliance

Sidney

Hyannis

Gering

Chadron

Oshkosh

BeaverCity

Ainsworth

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T

Benkelman

Bridgeport

Hayes

Center

McCook

NorthPlatte

BrokenBow

Brewster

Lexington

Arthur

Mullen

Grant

Thedford

Trenton

Imperial

Ogallala

Valentine

Springview

Rushville

Harrisburg

Tryon

SiouxDawes

SheridanCherry

Keya

Paha

BrownRock

BoxButte

Grant HookerScottsBluff Thomas

Blaine

Loup

Morrill

GardenBanner

Arthur McPherson

Logan

Custer

CheyenneKimball

Keith

Lincoln

Deuel

Dawson

Perkins

Chase

Hayes Frontier

Gosper Phelps

Dundy

Hitchcock

RedWillow

Furnas

Harlan

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Nonresidents 0.9 point Permit: $458 Own 1,280 acres Leaseholder not eligible

CHECKING OF ELKElk must be delivered to a check station within 48 hours of the time of kill. Followingthe kill, hunters who harvest elk must immediately punch or notch the permit or tag toindicate sex and date of kill. The canceled permit or tag must be attached to the animal,or it may remain with the hunter if the carcass remains in the hunter's possession. Thecarcass may be separated into halves or quarters, provided that evidence of sex isretained on each hind quarter or half. Head and hide must accompany the carcass to thecheck station. The permit and check station seal numbers must be retained while

transporting the elk to a point of permanent storage or processing. A list of checkstations may be found on the regulations sheet and at OutdoorNebraska.org.

Residents Unsuccessful bull applicants earn 1 point Permit: $39.40 Own 320 acres; Lease 640 Leaseholder eligible


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DEER

2011 FORECAST

The 2011 season should set a record for antlerless whitetail harvest. To accomplish herd-reduction goals, Game and Parks has authorized more than 250,000 permits and bonustags that allow the harvest of antlerless whitetail. Another strategy is Earn-a-Buck,

which is required for the Blue Northwest, Blue Southeast, Elkhorn, Missouri, andWahoo units. The 20-year trend of greater numbers of older bucks likely will continue.In 2010, 75 percent of harvested whitetail bucks and 83 percent of harvested mule deerbucks were age 2 or older.

NEW IN 2011

Limit of one per hunter on mule deer buck permits in the Mule Deer Conservation Area. Limit of one per hunter on youth deer permits that allow take of mule deer bucks. outh Whitetail permit. Deer taken outside the November firearm season must be checked via Telecheck

ithin 48 hours of kill. rchery season open during November firearm (hunter orange required). Crossbow is a legal weapon on archery permits. SCA 17 White River expanded to 6-mile width. Bonus antlerless whitetail tags on Youth Whitetail, Calamus East, Loup East. 00 mule deer permits added in Frenchman Unit. Permit quota and bag limit changes in SCA4, SCA8 West, SCA20, SCA24 River, Pine

Ridge units. Federal and state land in the Pine Ridge is closed to antlerless mule deer harvest. Samuel R. McKelvie NF is closed to use of bonus antlerless tags and SCA 22 permits. Clear Creek Refuge is open during the October antlerless season. Fort Niobrara NWR is open to muzzleloader, archery, youth, and October antlerless permit

olders using archery or muzzleloader weapons. Closed during November firearm season.ccess permit required from Fort Niobrara NWR office at (402) 376-3789.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF DEER

Buck A deer having at least one antler 6 inches or more in length.Antlerless A deer with no antlers or antlers no more than 6 inches in length.

HUNTING SEASON DETAILSYOUTH, LANDOWNER AND SEASON CHOICE PERMITS

Persons who obtain a statewide youth permit may hunt with the following weapons: Firearm: Nov. 12 20; Nov. 12 22 in Earn-a-Buck units

Late Firearm: Dec. 26 Jan. 18, 2012 rchery: Sept. 15 Jan. 18, 2012 uzzleloader: Dec. 1 - Jan. 18, 2012 ny weapon: Oct. 1 10 in October Antlerless units

Note: Jan. 1 18, 2012, is open in SCA units for antlerless deer only. The Dec. 26 31antlerless season extension in SCA units is not valid for antlered deer if a centerfire rif leis used.


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SEASON CHOICE AREAS WITH SPECIAL RULES AND BOUNDARIES

Area 1: All land within 3 miles of the landward banks of the Platte River between Neb.Hwy. 47 and Neb. Hwy. 14.

Area 2: Harlan County Reservoir is closed.

Area 4: Valentine National Wildlife Refuge and Bessey Ranger District of the NebraskaNational Forest are closed.

Area 8 West: Red Willow SRA/WMA is closed.

Area 9 River: That portion of the Platte Unit within 3 miles of the landward banks ofthe Platte, South Platte and North Platte rivers. No permits are authorized, except asprovided in the October Antlerless season.

Area 17: All federal and state lands are closed to antlerless mule deer harvest.

Area 17 White River: That portion of the Pine Ridge Unit within 3 miles of the banksof the White River between Neb. Hwy. 71 and the South Dakota border.

Area 20: All land within a line beginning on U.S. Hwy. 81 at the Nebraska-Kansasborder, north on U.S. Hwy. 81 to U.S. Hwy. 34, west on U.S. Hwy. 34 to Neb. Hwy. 14,then north on Neb. Hwy. 14 to the Platte River, continuing east, within 3 miles of thelandward banks of the Platte River, to Neb. Hwy. 50, then south on Neb. Hwy. 50 to theNebraskaKansas border.

Area 21: All of Douglas and Sarpy counties, andall land bordering the Missouri River south of

U.S. Hwy. 30 and east of Neb. Hwy. 50, and landwithin 3 miles of the banks of the Platte Riverbeginning at the Missouri River confluence andextending west to Neb. Hwy. 14.

Area 22: Valentine National Wildlife Refuge andSamuel R. McKelvie National Forest are closed.

Area 24 River: Within 3 miles of the banks of theNorth Platte River from NE Hwy 27 to Wyoming.

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Auburn

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Papillion

MOUNTAIN LIONS ON CAMERAGame and Parks would like anyone who captures an image of a mountain lion ontheir trail camera to contact the nearest agency district office (see list of offices on

age 44) or Sam Wilson, nongame mammal/furbearer program manager at402) 471-5174 or [email protected].


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MULE DEER CONSERVATION AREA MDCA

The Need for New RulesMule deer populations are declining in some units and increasing in others. Thestatewide population is at or near a record high and landowner tolerance for more muledeer is limited. Populations are under pressure because of habitat conversion to row-crop agriculture, brain worm mortality and chronic wasting disease. Populations are

declining in the Buffalo, Frenchman and Platte units. Republican Unit mule deer havedeclined approximately 75 percent over the past 15 years. Nonresident hunter demandfor mule deer permits is increasing as mule deer hunting opportunities become morelimited nationwide. In the Frenchman Unit, hunter demand for mule deer exceedspermit availability. In addition, Game and Parks biologists wish to maintain a higherlevel of older bucks in the population. The current objective is 75 percent age 2 andolder bucks in the harvest. We need new rules to manage mule deer, and we haveselected these four units in southwest Nebraska to implement them.

Hunting Season Dates Buffalo, Frenchman, Platte, and Republican MDCA permits:ith archery equipment, Sept. 15 - Dec. 31ith muzzleloaders, Dec. 1 31ith firearms, Nov. 12 - 20

Buffalo Whitetail, Frenchman Whitetail, Platte Whitetail, and Republican Whitetailpermits:

ith firearms, Nov. 12 20

Important No person may obtain more than one permit that allows the take of a muledeer buck, including Republican Mule Deer, Buffalo, Frenchman, and Platte permits.

Hunting Area Buffalo, Frenchman, Platte, and Republican units (see page 37)

Permits Hunters wishing to harvest a mule deer buck in the MDCA must purchase aYouth, Landowner, Buffalo, Frenchman, Platte, or Republican mule deer permit. Thereis quota of MDCA permits in each unit that are valid in the archery, muzzleloader andfirearm seasons. Buffalo, Frenchman and Platte permits are valid for any deer. The

Republican Mule Deer permit is valid for a mule deer buck. Frenchman and Plattepermits include a bonus antlerless whitetail tag. Mule deer doe harvest is allowed onLandowner permits, Youth permits and SCA 8 West, SCA 9 North and SCA 25 Northpermits. The following permits are valid only for the November firearm season: BuffaloWhitetail, Frenchman Whitetail, Platte Whitetail, and Republican Whitetail. StatewideArchery, Muzzleloader and Restricted Statewide Buck permits may not be used in theMDCA for mule deer. They are valid for whitetail in the MDCA.

Objective Increase the number, distribution and age structure of mule deer in the

MDCA while addressing the concerns of landowners and hunters. In 2011, hunters willnotice that there is a one permit limit on hunters who buy a mule deer permit in MDCAunits. There is also a one-permit limit on Youth Deer permits that allow mule deerharvest. These changes will increase permit availability to hunters.


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EARNABUCK

Hunting Season Dates Nov. 12 - 22

Hunting Area Blue Northwest, Blue Southeast, Elkhorn, Missouri, and Wahoo unitssee page 37)

Rules Hunters must check a doe before they may check a buck. Both deer may bechecked at the same time. Hunters who wish to avoid the possibility of a violation may:) harvest a doe first;

2) purchase an archery, muzzleloader or antlerless permit instead of the either-sexpermit for Earn-a-Buck units;

3) purchase a Statewide Whitetail Buck permit with a bonus antlerless whitetail tag.

Objective Herd reduction

Background Forty-nine percent of hunters surveyed support Earn-a-Buck.

OCTOBER ANTLERLESS

Hunting Season Dates Oct. 1 10

Hunting Area ithin the boundaries of the following Season Choice Areas: 1, 3, 4, 5,6, 9 River, 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22. (see page 38-39)

Bag Limit two antlerless whitetail deer

Permit Price For October Antlerless, $11 for residents; $55 for nonresidents

Permits October Antlerless, Youth, Landowner, and Season Choice Area

Rules Hunter orange is required for all firearm deer hunters within the areas listed forthe October Antlerless season, but it is not required for archers. Legal weapons arearchery, muzzleloader, centerfire rifle, and crossbow.

Others Who May Hunt Persons with Youth, Landowner and Season Choice Areaermits who hunt within the boundaries of the October antlerless unit may hunt with

archery equipment or firearms during the October antlerless season provided that onlyantlerless deer may be taken with firearms.

Closed Area The following areas are closed to this season: Valentine National Wildlife

Refuge, Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest and Bessey Ranger District of NebraskaNational Forest.

DESOTO MUZZLELOADER

described portion of the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in Washington Countynear Blair. Access permit is required, contact Mindy Sheets at (712) 642-5405 for moreinformation.

October Early: Oct. 1 - 2; 80 permits. Bag Limit: Two antlerless deer.

October Late: Oct. 15 - 16; 140 permits. Bag Limit: Two antlerless deer.

December: Dec. 10 - 11; 100 permits. Bag Limit: One either-sex deer and one antlerless deer.

January: Jan. 7 - 8, 2012; 160 permits. Bag Limit: Two antlerless deer.

ore on page 30


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LIMITED LANDOWNER BIG GAME APPLICATIONInstruction: Separate applications must be submitted for each permit request. Applicants are limited to one landowner permit per species peryear except for spring and fall turkey. Check applicable boxes and provide the legal description of all qualifying property you will be hunt-ing. Make checks payable to Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and enclose the appropriate fee with your application. Mail to: NebraskaGame and Par ks Commission, P.O. Box 30370, Lincoln, NE 68503-0370

Perm it (Choose only one)

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Antelope* . . . . . . . . . $20.50

Deer . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.50

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Nonresident

Antelope* . . . . . . . . . $80.75

Deer . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105

Turkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46

All permit prices include a $1 issuingfee.* Includes $5 nonrefundable

application fee

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The farm or ranch land listed in th is application must be used for agr icultural pur poses.

Check the box below that best certifies your qualifications for a limited landowner permit:

q I qualify as the owner/leaseholder of the land listed.

qI qualify as the spouse or child of the owner or leaseholder, or sibling sharing ownership, of the land listed.

FARM AND RANCH LAND - LEGAL DESCRIPTION(If additional room is needed, an attachment form is available. Photocopied application forms are acceptable.)

Quarter Section Township Range County Acres Own Lease

Check One Box

for Each Parcel Listed

W1/2NW1/4 16 28N 15E Cather 80

I certify that I am eligible to apply for a limited landowner permit. All farm and ranch land listed is qualifying property owned and/or leased

by me or a member of my immediate household. I, as the qualified applicant, request a limited landowner permit to be issued to me.

Signature of Qualified Applicant: Date:

E-mail address of applicant for permit notification:

Unit Name (first choice): Unit Name (second choice):

First Name Middle Initial Last Name

City

Mailing Address

State ZIP Code

Daytime Phone Number Last 4 Digits of Social Security No.

Credit Card # VISA or MasterCard Only Expiration Date 3 digit code

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Height Date of Birth

I certify that I am a RESIDENT of the State of Nebraska as defined by the rules and regulationsof the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

I certify that my privilege to hunt, fish or harvest fur is NOT currently revoked in any state, andI am NOT delinquent on any child support payments.

Submitting incomplete information will result in the return of your application.


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DEERHUNT

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nit2011ermits

2011Bag Limit

2010ermits Sold

2010eer Harvested

2010Success

Archery* NL 1ES3, 1AOWT 15,609 6,315 45%

uzzleloader* (MZ) 1ES3, 1AOWT 11,484 4,252 37

Youth Deer* NL 1ES, 1AOWT 11,255 8,055 72%

Youth Whitetail NL 1WT, 1AOWT

October Antlerless NL 2AOWT 7,223 2,696 38%

eSoto Oct. Early MZ 80 2AO 140 26 19%

eSoto Oct. Late MZ 140 2AO 96 20 21

eSoto Dec. MZ 100 1ES, 1AO 98 30 31%

eSoto Jan. MZ 160 2AO 118 38 32%

oyer Oct. MZ 70 2AO 70 22 31%

oyer Nov. MZ 70 2AO 37 8 22%

oyer Dec. MZ 70 2AO 62 24 39%

andowner NL 1ES, 1AO 13,202 8,702 66%

SCA 1 2,000 2AOWT 1,087 688 64%

SCA 2 2,000 2AOWT 1,545 915 59

SCA 3 400 2 AOWT 239 160 67%

SCA 4 300 1AO, 1AOWT 160 112 70%

SCA 5 1,000 2AOWT 1,000 599 60%SCA 6 500 1AO, 1AOWT 334 172 51%

SCA 8 1,400 2AOWT 832 399 48

SCA 8 West 300 1AO 199 165 83%

SCA 9 1,200 2AOWT 876 390 45%

SCA 9 North 300 2AO 133 99 74%

SCA 11 500 1AO, 1AOWT 381 289 76%

SCA 12 1,500 2AOWT 1,494 1000 67%

SCA 13 400 1AOWT 00 133 33%

SCA 17 800 1AO, 1AOWT 799 688 86%

SCA 17 White River 400 2AOWT 112 86 77%

SCA 18 1,600 2AO 1,035 508 49%

SCA 19 2,000 2AO 2,001 929 46%

SCA 20 5,800 2AOWT 6,003 2,874 48%

SCA 21 8,000 2AO ,793 2,456 51%

SCA 22 700 2AO 40 348 79

SCA 23 600 2AO 500 405 81%

SCA 24 300 1AO 300 137 46%

SCA 24 River 300 2AOWT 116 24 21%

SCA 25 400 1AOWT 00 126 32%

SCA 25 Nort 150 1AO 150 5 46

DEER PERMIT INFORMATION


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eer Bag Limit DefinitionsAntlerless - no antlers or both antlers less than six inches in lengthWT = Whitetail

D = Mule deer

1ES - One either sex (WT or MD)1ES2 - One antlerless WT or one buck (WT or MD)1ES WT - Any whitetail1AO - One antlerless (WT or MD)1AOWT - One antlerless WT

OWT - Buck only WTO3 - Buck only - No mule deer allowed in MDCA

1ES - No mule deer allowed in Mule Deer Conservation Area*Statewide Unit

NL UnlimitedSO - Did not sell out

Unit2011

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or % of Either-Sex

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Sellout Date

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lue Northwest 2,700 1ES, 1AO 2,700 Oct. 11 82%

lue Southeast 3,900 1ES, 1AO 3,900 Oct. 15 76%

uffalo (MDCA) 1,700 1ES 1,700 Oct. 1 62%uffalo WT 1,750 1ES WT 1,749 ov. 10 55%

Calamus East 1,300 1ES2 ,1AOW 1,300 Nov. 12 60%

Calamus West 1,800 1ES, 1AOWT 1,800 ov. 17 80%

lkhorn 3,600 1ES, 1AOT 3,600 Oct. 2 107%

renchman (MDCA) 1,600 1ES, 1AOWT 1,225 June 16 83%

renchman WT 1,600 1WT, 1AOWT 1,994 DSO 74%

eya Paha 2,300 1ES , 1AOWT 2,300 ov. 16 90%

oup East 2,400 1ES , 1AOWT 2,400 ov. 2 59%

oup West 1,700 1ES, 1AOWT 1,700 ov. 11 86%

Missouri 3,200 1ES , 1AOWT 3,200 Oct. 27 87%

ine Ridge 2,800 1ES 3,000 Nov. 19 61%

lains 1,500 1ES 1,500 Nov. 12 72%

latte (MDCA) 1,200 1ES, 1AOWT 1,200 Oct. 31 79%

latte WT 1,600 1WT, 1AOWT 1,290 DSO 67%

epublican (MDCA) 100 1MD Buck 100 une 24 37%

epublican WT 3,000 1WT, 1AOWT 3,000 Oct. 3 88%

Sandhills 2,400 1ES, 1AOWT 2,400 Nov. 13 93%

pper Platte 1,200 1ES 1,200 Nov. 12 62%

Wahoo 4,500 1ES, 1AO ,500 ov. 5 106%

estricted Statewide

uckUNL O3 2,501 50%

WT Statewide Buck UNL 1BOWT, 1AOWT 6,663 61%

DEER PERMIT INFORMATION


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BOYER CHUTE ANTLERLESS MUZZLELOADER

A described portion of the Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge in Washington Countynear Fort Calhoun. Only persons with a Boyer Chute permit are allowed on the area duringthe hunt. Access permit required, contact Mike Ellis (402) 468-4313 for more information.

October: Oct. 22 - 23; 70 permits. Bag Limit: Two antlerless deer.

November: Nov. 5 - 6; 70 permits. Bag Limit: Two antlerless deer.

December: Dec. 17 - 18; 70 permits. Bag Limit: Two antlerless deer.

GIFFORD WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA WMA

`Hunting Season Dates Sept. 15 - Jan. 18, 2012

Hunting Area Gifford WMA in Sarpy County

Permits Special access permits are available to archery, youth deer, muzzleloader,October antlerless, and Season Choice Area 21 permit holders.

Rules A special access pass is required. There are 200 access permits issued bydrawing. Contact the Lincoln Game and Parks office at (402) 471-0641 or Omaha officeat (402) 595-2144 to apply from July 15 -Aug. 15. All regulations relating to season datesand weapon types apply, except that archers may hunt with archery equipment duringthe November firearm season. Centerfire weapons are prohibited.

DEER PROGRAMS

ANTLERLESS DEER MANAGEMENT

The deer population is higher than desired in some areas. Season Choice Area (SCA)antlerless-only permits and bonus antlerless-only tags will be used to increase antlerlessharvest. Doe harvest is the only method of reducing populations. Avoid buck fawns andconsider taking a doe instead of a small buck.

Antlerless Deer Hunter ProgramThis program is designed to: help landowners find hunters who will shoot does help hunters find a place to hunt antlerless deer Hunters may sign up at OutdoorNebraska.orgon the Hunting page under the

Programs section to harvest antlerless deer. Landowners who need antlerless deerhunters may search the list by county and contact hunters by phone or e-mail.

Antlerless Harvest: Hunter and Landowner ConsiderationsHunters and landowners should work together to manage our deer herds and achieveantlerless harvest goals. The rules to successfully manage a local deer herd are fairly simple: Landowners should determine if the number of deer is adequate, too high or too low. If too low, restrict antlerless harvest. Too high, increase antlerless harvest. uch too high: recruit hunters who will take multiple antlerless deer. If the problem is too many deer on neighboring property, talk to the neighbor. If you lease your property for hunting, specify the antlerless harvest quota. If your hunters will not take antlerless deer, find new hunters. Hunters should talk to the landowner and be willing to harvest antlerless deer. Visit the Deer Exchange website if you cannot eat all the deer you harvest.


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DEER EXCHANGE

The Deer Exchange program allows hunters and nonhunters to sign up to exchange deeror deer meat. Interested persons or organizations may sign up to receive or donate deeror may search the site by county and call people who have already signed up andarrange a transfer of the deer. Deer must be legally harvested.

transfer tag must be filled out by the donating party. Hunters donating deer need to provide clean, high quality deer meat. Recipients of deer meat should inspect the deer before receiving it. Deer meat may not be sold.Typically we have more people who sign up to receive, so we need more hunters toparticipate. Register at: outdoornebraska.ne.gov/hunting/program/deerexchange

TRANSFER TAG

Any person transferring game meat to another person must provide a transfer tag. See

example below.

TURKEY HUNTING

Turkey hunting is legal during the November firearm deer season. People hunting witha fall turkey permit are required to wear hunter orange when hunting during theNovember firearm deer season. Legal weapons include shotgun and archery only; riflesare not allowed.

RECOVERING DEER

The use of tracking dogs is legal for the recovery of deer.


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CHECKING OF DEER

Deer harvested during the November firearm season must be delivered to a check station nolater than 1 p.m. on the day following the close of the season. Each permit holder mustaccompany the animal to the check station. Deer harvested during the archery, muzzleloaderor late firearm season must be checked via Telcheck within 48 hours of kill and before 1 p.m.on the day following the close of the season. Hunters must record the seal number and

security code on the permit. The carcass may be separated into halves or quarters, providedthat evidence of sex is retained on each hind quarter or half. Head and hide must accompanythe carcass to the check station. The permit and check station seal numbers must be retainedwhile transporting the animal to a point of permanent storage or processing. A list of checkstations may be found on the regulations sheet and at OutdoorNebraska.org

WHERE TO HUNT

PRIVATE LANDSIt is the responsibility of every hunter to get permission to hunt, trail game or retrievedowned game on private land, whether posted or not (including railroad right-of-ways).Hunting without permission may result in a fine of up to $500, three months in jail andthe loss of hunting privileges for up to three years.

OPEN FIELDS AND WATERS PROGRAM

Starting in 2011, the Conservation Reserve Program-Management Access Program (CRP-MAP) is merged into the Open Fields and Waters Program, bringing into one access

program the upland game focus of CRP-MAP and the deer/turkey focus of Open Fields.The program opens tens of thousands of acres of private land to public walk-in huntingaccess. For locations of participating tracts of land, read the 2011 Nebraska Public AccessAtlas, available at OutdoorNebraska.org, Game and Parks offices and permit vendors.

PUBLIC LANDS

The Nebraska Guide to Hunting and Public Lands lists 300 publicly owned areas thatcover more than 800,000 acres. Refer to that guide for area-specific regulations. Unlessotherwise posted, big game hunting is allowed on all wildlife management areas

(WMA). Hunting is allowed on most state recreation areas (SRA) beginning the Tuesdayfollowing Labor Day.Some areas have specific restrictions: State parks (SP), wayside areas, hatcheries, reserves, and state refuges are closed tohunting unless otherwise posted. Indian Cave, Niobrara and Ponca SPs are open toarchery deer hunting during the last half of the season. A free permit is required.Contact the park superintendent. Portable tree stands and steps may be used on WMAs but may not be installed, used

or left in place from Feb. 1 through Aug. 31. They may be used on SRAs open tohunting, but must be removed at the end of each day. It is unlawful to build or use anypermanent tree stand or steps that attach to any tree with nails, screws, bolts, or wire.Screw-in steps may be used on WMAs but may not be used on SRAs. On state-owned lands, all motorized vehicles are restricted to roadways and parkingareas. No ATVs are permitted. Target shooting is permitted on most WMAs but prohibited on certain posted areas.


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REFUGES

Most national wildlife refuges managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service andnational forests and grasslands managed by the U.S. Forest Service are open to hunting,unless otherwise posted. Check with those agencies for special regulations.

OTHER INFORMATION

HUNTER ORANGE

Any persons hunting antelope, elk, mountain (bighorn) sheep, or deer under theauthority of a firearm permit during an authorized firearm season must display on hisor her head, chest and back at least 400 square inches of hunter orange material.Archery deer hunters must do the same while archery hunting during the Novemberfirearm deer season and during the Dec. 26 - Jan. 18 deer season.

FIREARM RESTRICTIONS

During the November firearm deer season, only hunters with a valid unfilled deerpermit may hunt wildlife other than deer with centerfire rifles or centerfire handguns,provided they are hunting in the deer management unit for which their deer permit is

valid.

TELECHECK

This allows hunters to check deer or antelope by telephone or online, 24 hours a day, 7days a week. All deer harvested outside the November firearm and Earn-a-Buckseasons and all antelope harvested outside the October firearm season MUST bechecked via Telecheck. To use Telecheck, call (800) 405-7700or visit NEdeercheck.com

Instructions for completing Telecheck:1. Write the seal number and security code on the permit after completing TELECHECK.2. Required information from your permit or animal:

Species: Whitetail Mule deer Pronghorn

Unit Code: Permit number:

Date of Kill: (mm/dd/yyyy) Example: 09/15/2010 / /

ounty of Kill: Name or license plate 2 digit code:

Telecheck by phone is easiest if you know the two digit license plate county code.01=Douglas, 02=Lancaster, 03=Gage, 59=Sarpy, 70=Dakota, etc.)

Sex of animal: Male or Female Age of animal: Adult or Fawn

The following information may be requested:

Deer: How many antler points are 1 inch or greater:Inside spread in inches:eapon type: Bow Crossbow Rif le Shotgunuzzleloader

Pronghorn: Measure horn from the base around the outside curve to the horn tip.Is the longest horn less than or greater than 9.5 inches?


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WEAPONSLEGALFOR

BIGGAMEPERMITS

LEGALWEAPONS(See

descriptio

ns

be

lowc

hart)

Rifle12

Handg

un

Shotgun

Crossbow

Longbow,

RecurveBow,

CompoundBow

Muz

zleloading

Handgun

Muzzleloading

Rifle34

Muzzleloading

Musket

Deerand

Antelope

Firear

m

1

3

Arche

ry

Muzzleloader

3

ElkandBighornSheep

2

4

DESCRIPTIONSOF

LEGALWEAPONS

Weapons

Comments

1R

ifle--

Atleast22caliberanddeliversatleast900foot-poundsofenergyat

100yards

2R

ifle--

Atleast26cal

iberanddeliversatleast2,0

00foot-poundsofenergyat

100yards

Handgun--

Deliversat

least400foot-poundsofen

ergyat50yards

Shotgun--20gaugeorlargerthatfiresasingleslu

g

Crossbow--

Drawweigh

tofatleast125pounds,non-e

lectronicandshoulder-fired

Longbow,

recurvebow

,compoundbow

Muzzleloadinghandgun

--Deliversatleast400foot-poundsofenergyat50yard

s

3M

uzzleloadingrifle--

44caliberorlarger

4M

uzzleloadingrifle--

45caliberorlarger

Muzzleloadingmusket

--62caliberorlargerthatfiresasingleslug

Semi-automaticsmayho

ldnomorethan6cartridge

s;fullyautomatic

weapons;full-metaljacketandincendiarybulletsare

prohibited

.

Arrowsmusthavesharpenedhuntingheadwithabladeofatleast7/16-inch

cuttingradiusfrom

thec

enteroftheshaft

.Arrowscontainingpoisonor

stupefyingchemicalorh

avinganexplosivetipareprohibited

.

Magnifyingandvariable-powerscopesareallowedforhuntingbiggame,

includingtheuseofmuz

zleloaders.

Scopescapableofusingelectricityto

amplifynaturallight(nig

htvision)andthosethatpro

jectavisiblelight

beam

toatargetarenot

allowed

PERMITTYPES


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MayLe

gallyTake

Permit

Type

HabitatStamp

Neb.W

aterfowlStamp

Federa

lDuckStamp

HIPNu

mber

Hunter

Education

Acco

mpaniment

MayLe

gallyTake

Permit

Type

HabitatStamp

Neb.W

aterfowlStamp

Federa

lDuckStamp

HIPNu

mber

Hun

terEducation

Acco

mpaniment

MayLe

gallyTake

Permit

Type

HabitatStamp

Neb.W

aterfowlStamp

Federa

lDuckStamp

HIPNu

mber

Hun

terEducation

Accom

paniment

Age 10-11 Age 12-15 Age 16 and Up

Deer D D D N D D D

Antelope R A A N A A

Elk R E E N

Bighorn Sheep S S Bighorn Sheep N S S

R

Deer

Antelope

Elk

R

123

56

123

645

ERMITS: D Deer, E Elk, A Antelope, S Bighorn Sheep, R Resident, N Nonresident, Required.

unter EducationHunters ages 12 through 29 must have on their person proof of successful completion offirearm hunter education while hunting with a firearm or crossbow.

Hunters ages 12 through 29 must have on their person proof of successful completion of bowhunter education while hunting deer, antelope, elk, or mountain (bighorn) sheep with bow andarrow.

3 Hunters ages 12 through 29 who have not completed firearm and/or bow hunter education mayobtain an Apprentice Hunter Education Exemption Certificate.

ccompaniment4 Firearm hunters ages 11 or younger must be accompanied by a licensed person age 19 or older.

5 Any deer, elk, antelope, or bighorn sheep hunters ages 15 or younger must be accompanied by alicensed person age 19 and older.

6 Hunters holding an Apprentice Hunter Education Exemption Certificate must be accompaniedby a licensed person age 19 or older. The accompanying person, if age 19-29, must be certified

in hunter education.

efinitionsccompanied In the presence of a licensed hunter age 19 or older. The accompanying hunteray not accompany more than two hunters at a time using the Apprentice Hunter Education

xemption Certificate. The accompanying adult hunter must at all times be in unaided visualand verbal communication with the novice hunter.

icensed Has a valid Nebraska hunting permit.

pprentice Hunter Education Certificate

ersons who have not completed a firearm hunter and/or bow hunter education course mayobtain an Apprentice Hunter Education Exemption Certificate from Game and Parks. Thiscertificate provides the novice hunter age 12 and older an opportunity to hunt and receivetraining before completing hunter education. The certificate may be obtained once in a personslifetime, expires on Dec. 31 and may be renewed once. The fee is $5.

HUNTER REQUIREMENTS


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OCTOBER (ANTLERLESS ONLY)

SAMUEL R. MCKELVIENATIONAL FOREST

Area 1

Area 9 River

Area 4

Area 11

OGLALANATIONAL

GRASSLAND

SOLDIERCREEK



Sioux

Dawes

Sheridan

Cherry

Keya

Paha Boyd

Holtwn Rock

BoxButte

Grant

Hooker

ScottsBluff

Thomas

Blaine Wheeler

GarfieldLoup

Morrill

GardenBanner

Arthur McPherson Logan

Custer

GreelValley

CheyenneKimball

Keith

Lincoln

HowardSherman

Deuel

Dawson Hall

BuffaloPerkins

Chase Hayes Frontier

Gosper Adams

Kearney

Phelps

Dundy

HitchcockRed

Willow

Furnas

Harlan

Webster

Franklin


Wildlife Refuge

ValentineNational

Wildlife Refuge


Wildlife Refuge

CrescentLake NationalWildlife Refuge

Harrison

Kimball

Bassett

Chappell

Loup

City

Minden

O'Neill

Stockville

Alliance

Sidney

Hyannis

Gering

Franklin

Chadron

Bartlett

Oshkosh

St. Pa

H

BeaverCity

Butte

sworth

Burwell

Holdrege

AlmaRedCloud

Elwood

Stapleton

Taylor

Benkelman

Bridgeport

Hayes

Center

McCook

NorthPlatte

BrokenBow

Greeley

Lexington

Arthur

Mullen

Grant

Thedford

Trenton

Ord

Imperial

Kearney

Ogallala

Valentine Springv

Rushville

Harrisburg

Brewster

Tryon

A

Area6

Area

Area22

27

27

2

61

92

91

2

2

10

58

70

91

11

47

27

83

83

83

20

281

Open to Hunting

McKelvie National Forestis closed to SCA 22 perm o ers.

alentine National Wildlife Refuge isto SCA 4 and SCA 22 permit hold


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Area 8 West

Area 25

North

Area 24 River

rea e ver

SAMUEL R. MCKELVIENATIONAL FOREST

Area 9 North

Area 9 River

Area 1

Sioux

Dawes

Sheridan Cherry

Keya

PahaBoyd

HoltBrown Rock

BoxButte

Grant HookerScottsBluff Thomas Blaine WheelerGarfieldLoup

Morrill

GardenBannerArthur McPherson Logan

Custer

GreeleyValley

CheyenneKimball

Keith

Lincoln

HowardSherman

Deuel

Dawson HallBuffaloPerkins

Chase Hayes FrontierGosper AdamsKearneyPhelps

Dundy Hitchcock RedWillow Furnas Harlan Webster Franklin

OGLALANATIONAL

GRASSLAND

SOLDIERCREEK



Harrison

Kimball

GIs

Bassett

Chappell

Loup

City

Minden

O'Neill

Stockville

Alliance

Sidney

Hyannis

Gering

Franklin

Chadron

Bartlett

Oshkosh

St. Pau

Has

BeaverCity

Butte

Ainsworth

Burwell

Holdrege

AlmaRedCloud

Elwood

Stapleton

Taylor

Benkelman

Bridgeport

Hayes

Center

McCook

NorthPlatte

BrokenBow

Greeley

Lexington

Arthur

Mullen

Grant

Thedford

Trenton

Ord

Imperial

Kearney

Ogallala

Valentine

SpringviewRushville

Harrisburg

Brewster

Tryon


Wildlife Refuge

ValentineNational

Wildlife Refuge


Wildlife Refuge

Crescent LakeNational

Wildlife Refuge

61

92

92

92

40

4721

23

71

27

30

83

34

SEASON CHOICE (ANTLERLESS ONL

ed Willow SRA/ WMA


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40 | Percentage of Bucks and Does Harvested

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

ule Deer

hitetail

1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010

PERCENTAGE OF BUCKS HARVESTED

AGE OR OLDER -

,000

8,000

7,000

6,000

5,000

,000

3,000

2,000

Mule Deer Buck

Mule Deer Doe

1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010

MULE DEER HARVEST

-

40,000

35,000

30,000

25,000

20,000

15,000

10,000

5,000

TOTALWHITETAIL BUCK AND DOE HARVEST

-

Buck

Doe

1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010


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BUCKS HARVESTED PER SQ. MILESAll Seasons in 2010

This table demonstrates density of whitetail and mule deer by showing the number ofbucks harvested per 100 square miles in each county.

County WT MD County T MD County WT MD

Adams 47 0 Frontier 34 32 Nance 19Antelope 59 2 Furnas 88 9 Nemaha 97 0

Arthur 8 6 Gage 106 0 Nuckolls 88 0

Banner 2 20 Garden 2 3 Otoe 129 0

Blaine 22 25 Garfield 48 11 Pawnee 16 0

Boone 51 2 Gosper 5 10 Perkins 3 0

Box Butte 3 6 Grant 8 14 Phelps 33 2

Boyd 108 9 Greeley 9 7 Pierce 42 0

Brown 33 1 Hall 56 0 Platte 60 0

Buffalo 75 Hamilton 5 0 Polk 64 0

Burt 87 Harlan 33 4 Red Willow 43 9

Butler 108 0 Hayes 16 32 Richardson 107 0

Cass 137 0 Hitchcock 3 26 Rock 32 6

Cedar 69 0 Holt 60 3 Saline 19 0Chase 5 5 Hooker 7 17 Sarpy 163 0

Cherry 9 5 Howard 100 1 Saunders 10 0

Cheyenne 3 0 Jefferson 101 0 Scotts Bluff 21 23

Clay 50 0 Johnson 136 0 Seward 102 0

Colfax 75 2 Kearney 30 0 Sheridan 8 20

Cuming 58 0 Keith 29 2 Sherman 55 8

Custer 39 1 Keya Paha 78 16 Sioux 4 6

Dakota 132 0 Kimball 1 8 Stanton 88 0

Dawes 48 1 Knox 127 4 Thayer 4 0

Dawson 51 3 Lancaster 116 0 Thomas 26 30

Deuel 7 5 Lincoln 30 16 Thurston 4

Dixon 108 Logan 18 26 alley 64 1

Dodge 87 0 Loup 42 25 ashington 135 0

Douglas 92 0 adison 50 0 ayne 30 0

Dundy 1 6 cPherson 7 16 ebster 90 0

Fillmore 4 0 errick 84 0 heeler 39 5

Franklin 82 orrill 16 21 ork 59 0


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CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE

Nebraska, like other western states, is seeing an increase in the number and distribution ofdeer testing positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). In 2010, 3,645 lymph nodesamples were collected during the November firearm season, then tested. Fifty-one newpositives were confirmed, a record high for the state. Counties with positive deer were:Sioux, 11, Sheridan, seven; Dawes and Garden, six each; Box Butte and Scotts Bluff, four

each; Morrill, three; Banner and Hitchcock, two each; and Cherry, Hall, Hooker, Keith,Lincoln, and Loup, one each. CWD was found for the first time in Hitchcock, Hooker,Lincoln, and Loup counties. Also, 18 deer were tested through culling or targetedsurveillance. An adult male whitetail showing clinical symptoms was collected north ofHarrison in Sioux County. It tested positive for CWD. One elk from Sioux County testedpositive. CWD appears to be a prion disease that attacks the central nervous system andcauses fatal damage to the brain of white-tailed deer, mule deer and Rocky Mountain elk.

2010 AdultBucks Harvested

Percent of Bucks2 Years or Older

Antlerless Harvest

Unit MuleDeer

Whitetail MuleDeer

Whitetail MuleDeer

Whitetail

Blue Northwest 3 2,907 NA 1% 2 3,579

Blue Southeast 4 3,761 NA 68% 6 ,010

Buffalo 533 2,614 72% 74% 33 2,037

Calamus East 96 1,094 75% 74% 5 522

Calamus West 06 ,158 88% 79% 104 648

Elkhorn 21 3,578 NA 67% 2 5,333

Frenchman ,215 1,665 79% 67% 265 ,461

Keya Paha 386 1,997 86% 89% 3 1,209

Loup East 94 2,232 63% 65% 7 ,735

Loup West 672 ,122 76% 77% 141 833

issouri 118 3,056 81% 76% 8 2,730

Pine Ridge 957 ,252 86% 85% 19 ,033Plains 877 562 85% 82% 456 299

Platte 699 ,261 81% 73% 72 1,324

Republican 101 3,477 80% 77% 17 3,220

Sandhills 1,287 1,151 95% 93% 392 896

Upper Platte 619 342 79% 68% 255 98

ahoo 6 ,592 NA 68% 11 ,617

DEER HARVEST INFORMATIONAll seasons, including Archery, Muzzleloader, November Firearm, Youth, Landowner,and Season Choice.

NA = Data not available


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UNLAWFUL ACTS

Shooting from the Road It is illegal to shoot from a bridge or public road, includingthe travelled surface and right of way.

Hunting Over Bait It is illegal to take or attempt to take big game within 200 yards of anarea that has been baited. A baited area includes feed, supplement or bait that has beenplaced within the last 60 days. Baiting does not include instances where the feed, supplement

or bait has been placed in the active operation of husbandry for domesticated livestock.Guiding for Fee It is illegal to provide guide service for a fee on WMA.

Weapon Sights Red-dot and illuminated reticle sights and laser rangfinder scopes arepermitted.

TRAVEL ON U.S. FOREST SERVICE LAND

Visit www.fs.fed.us/r2/nebraska for information about traveling on U.S. Forest Serviceland in Nebraska. This includes the Pine Ridge and Bessey ranger districts of Nebraska

National Forest, Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest, and Oglala National Grasslands.HUNTING NEAR DWELLINGS

200-Yard Rule: It is unlawful to hunt any form of wild mammal or wild bird with arifle within a 200-yard radius of an inhabited dwelling or livestock feedlot, unlesspermission to do so has been granted by the owner or tenant of that dwelling or feedlot.100-Yard Rule: It is unlawful to hunt any form of wild mammal or wild bird witharchery equipment, handgun or shotgun within a 100-yard radius of an inhabiteddwelling or livestock feedlot, unless permission to do so has been granted by the owner

or tenant of that dwelling or feedlot.SHOOTING HOURS

It is legal to hunt big game 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes following sunset.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

The following are penalties for illegally killing big game in Nebraska.

Bighorn Sheep 15,000Note: Penalty for unlawful take or possession of bighorn sheep or parts thereof may

exceed $5,000Elk Bull, 12 points or more 5,000 Other elk $1,500

White-tailed Deer 8 points or more with 18-inch spread $5,000 Other antlered bucks $1,500 Antlerless 250

ule Deer 8 points or more with 24-inch spread $5,000 Other mule deer $1,500

Antelope Buck with 14-inch horn length $5,000 Other antelope $1,500

Bear or Moose $1,500


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NEBRASKA GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION OFFICES

These offices sell permits over the counter, including landowner permits.

DISTRICT OFFICES

HEADQUARTERS AND SOUTHEAST2200 N. 33rd St. / P.O. Box 30370Lincoln, NE 68503-0370

(402) 471-0641NORTHEAST2201 N. 13th St.Norfolk, NE 68701-2267(402) 370-3374

NORTHWEST299 Husker Rd. / P.O. Box 725Alliance, NE 69301-0725(308) 763-2940

SOUTHWEST301 E. State Farm Rd.North Platte, NE 69101-0430(308) 535-8025

SERVICE CENTERS

BASSETT524 Panzer St. / P.O. Box 508Bassett, NE 68714-0934

402) 684-2921KEARNEY617 First Ave.

Kearney, NE 68847-6057308) 865-5310

OMAHA METRO212 Bob Gibson Blvd.

Omaha, NE 68108-2020402) 595-2144


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Headquarters

O cer City Phone

Ted Blume (Administrator) Lincoln (402) 471-5531

Craig Stover (Asst. Adm.) Lincoln (402) 471-5532

Northeast

O cer City PhoneTom Zimmer (Supervisor) Norfolk (402) 370-3374

Dale Davis Bassett (402) 760-0712

Steve Oberg Columbus (402) 910-3366

Daniel Roberts Fremont (402) 719-1108

Je Jones Hartington (402) 762-5022

Jon Reeves Kennard (402) 889-8508

Patrick George ONeill (402) 340-0787

Tim Williams Neligh (402) 929-0051

Cory Krause West Point (402) 380-6410

Randy Pomplun Fullerton (308) 550-0489

Doug Pollard Ord (308) 778-7101

CONSERVATION OFFICERS

Northwest

O cer City Phone

Jim Zimmerman (Supervisor) Alliance (308) 763-2940

Greg Hesse Alliance (308) 760-3647

Scott Brandt Gering (308) 631-0663Heath Packett Gordon (308) 360-0682

Dan Kling Harrison (308) 430-0572

Frank Miller Valentine (402) 389-0444


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Southwest

O cer City Phone

Roger ompson (Supervisor) North Platte 308) 535-8025

Ray Dierking Broken Bow 308) 870-0322

Michael ome Cozad 308) 529-8146

Terry Brentzel Doniphan 402) 469-5795

Matt Andrews Elwood 308) 746-2418

Dirk Greene Imperial 308) 882-0015

Dale Johnson Kearney 308) 440-3847

Jerry Pecha (Supervisor) Kearney (308) 865-5327

Dudley Sorensen North Platte 308) 530-0016

Rich Routh Republican City 308) 920-0367

Dennis ompson Ogallala 308) 289-0755

Nicholas Fix Ogallala 308) 289-0427

Southeast

O cer City PhoneDuane Arp (Supervisor) Gretna 402) 332-2965

Sean McKeehan shland 402) 521-0159

William Krause Auburn 402) 274-8063

Mike Luben Colon 402) 443-6392

Dan Zuehlke Cortland 308) 289-3399

Darin Gress Hebron 402) 768-8665Douglas Kramer Lincoln 402) 890-6465

Dina Barta Lincoln 402) 890-6463

Stacey Lewton Lincoln 402) 890-7140

Levi Krause Louisville 402) 949-0593

Robert Finke ilford 402) 947-1363

Russell Mort Nebraska City 402) 209-1506

Dan Evasco Papillion 402) 616-5961

Je Clauson alley 402) 658-7057

CONSERVATION OFFICERS


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