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2008 NebraskaGuide to Hunting
andPublic Lands
View all guides and buy your permits online atwww.OutdoorNebraska.org
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission2200 N. 33rd St. / P.O. Box 30370Lincoln, NE 68503 (402) 471-0641
Including Regulations for• Small Game • Upland Game • Fur Harvest
Permit Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4HIP Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Hunter Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Hunter Orange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Nontoxic Shot Requirements. . . . . . . 7Game Laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9Legal Methods of Take . . . . . . . . . . . 9Nebraska Wildlife Crimestoppers . . . 9Transporting Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Road-Killed Deer, Elk, Antelope . . . 10Grouse Hunting Zones, Permits . . . 10Youth Hunting Seasons. . . . . . . . . . 11Dog Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Lifetime Permits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Permits and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152008-09 Sunrise-Sunset Tables. 16-19Fur Harvest/Trapping Regulations . 20Big Game Hunting Information . . . . 23Guide to Public Hunting Lands . 24-43
WMA Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Hunting State Park Lands . . . . . . 26Panhandle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27North-central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Northeast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Southwest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33South-central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Southeast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Dove Banding Study . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
CONTENTS
HeadquartersTed Blume (Adm.) Lincoln (402) 471-4010Craig Stover (Asst. Adm.) Lincoln (402) 471-5532Wes Loos (Asst. Adm.) Lincoln (402) 471-5591Rod Loos (Asst. Adm.) Ogallala (308) 284-8056Murray Johnson Lincoln (402) 471-5003
PanhandleOfficer City PhoneJim Zimmerman Gering H (308) 436-7561
(District I Supervisor) W (308) 763-2940Dan Kling Whitney (308) 432-8367Walt Meyer Chadron (308) 432-4398Frank Miller Valentine (402) 376-1183Dennis Thompson Ogallala (308) 284-6450Dan Zuehlke Ogallala (308) 284-4815Scott Brandt Gering (308) 436-3418Heath Packett Gordon (308) 282-2553Doug Pollard Oshkosh (308) 772-9950
NortheastOfficer City PhoneTom Zimmer Norfolk H (402) 371-6625
(District III Supervisor) W (402) 370-3374Marion Shafer Norfolk (402) 371-2031Ross Oestmann Bloomfield (402) 373-4412Daniel Roberts Fremont (402) 721-7852Jon Reeves Kennard (402) 427-7378Eric Wiebe Ponca (402) 755-2566Steve Oberg Columbus (402) 564-5937Patrick George O’Neill (402) 336-1588Dale Davis Bassett (402) 273-1700Tim Williams Neligh (402) 887-1335Cory Krause West Point (402) 372-6979
SouthwestOfficer City PhoneRoger Thompson North Platte H (308) 532-9175
(District IV Supervisor) W (308) 535-8025Dudley Sorensen North Platte (308) 532-0747George Sund Cambridge (308) 697-4629
Southwest (cont.)Officer City PhoneMatt Andrews Elwood (308) 785-3025Dirk Greene Imperial (308) 882-5328Virgil Gosch McCook (308) 345-2185Rich Routh Republican City (308) 799-2085Ray Dierking Broken Bow (308) 872-3078Mike Thome Cozad (308) 784-4362
South-centralOfficer City PhoneJerry Pecha Kearney H (308) 234-4411
(District VI Supervisor) W (308) 865-5327Terry Brentzel Doniphan (402) 845-2021Dale Johnson Kearney (308) 237-1079Mark Reeves Loup City (308) 745-0662Robert Finke Milford (402) 761-3537Darin Gress Hebron (402) 768-2287Richard Seward Ord (308) 728-3115Randy Pomplun Fullerton (308) 536-2987Jeff Jones Clay Center (402) 762 3124
SoutheastOfficer City PhoneDuane Arp Gretna H (402) 332-4954
(District V Supervisor) W (402) 332-2965Douglas Kramer Lincoln (402) 466-9001Dina Barta Lincoln (402) 483-2358Stacey Lewton Lincoln (402) 476-0436William Krause Auburn (402) 274-3789Mike Luben Colon (402) 443-4278Levi Krause Louisville (402) 234-2212Russell Mort Nebraska City (402) 873-5684Jeff Clauson Waterloo (402) 359-5301Sean McKeehan Ashland (402) 944-4174Dan Evasco Papillion (402) 592 6733
NOTE: Most listings are home phone numbers. If youneed to report a game violation in progress and can’treach the officer, contact the sheriff’s department in thecounty or call Wildlife Crimestoppers, 1-800-742-7627.
CONSERVATION OFFICERS
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All waterfowl hunters 16 years of ageand older must also have a FederalMigratory Bird Stamp (Duck Stamp),which can be purchased from U.S.Post Offices. A 2008 Federal DuckStamp is valid through June 30, 2009.
WHERE AREPERMITS AVAILABLE?
The easiest way to obtain permits isonline at www.OutdoorNebraska.org.You can select, pay for, and print allavailable permits and stamps from theconvenience of your home. Permitsand stamps are also available fromaround 700 permit agents, includingsporting goods, hardware, discountand convenience stores, county clerks,banks and Commission offices.
HIP - MIGRATORY BIRDHARVEST INFORMATION
PROGRAMAnyone planning to hunt doves,
ducks, geese, snipe, rail, coot or wood-cock between Aug. 1, 2008, and July31, 2009, must register with theHarvest Information Program (HIP)before hunting – even if they registeredfor the 2007 hunting seasons.
The goal of the program is to helpstate and federal wildlife managers esti-mate the number of migratory birds har-vested each year. The estimates willhelp biologists set limits and seasons.
Residents, nonresidents – even thosealready registered in another state – life-time permit holders, veterans and over-70, fee-exempt permit holders mustrxegister. Registration is free. Huntersmay register 24 hours a day by loggingonto www.OutdoorNebraska.org orcalling 1-877-634-8687. Registrationnumbers will be valid through June 30,2009.
For band report over the Internet:www.reportband.gov.
HUNTER MINIMUMAGE REQUIREMENTS
• Deer: Age 10 or older
• Antelope, Bighorn Sheep and Elk Age12 or older
• All other species - no minimum ageThose under the minimum age may
apply for a permit only if they will reachthe minimum age by the date the sea-son opens. Those under age 16 mustbe accompanied by a person 19 yearsof age or older who has a validNebraska hunting permit.
HUNTER EDUCATIONHunters ages 12 through 29 must
have on their person proof of success-ful completion of Firearm HunterEducation while hunting with either afirearm or crossbow. Hunters ages 12through 29 hunting deer, antelope, elkor mountain (bighorn) sheep with bowand arrow must carry proof of success-ful completion of Bowhunter Education.
Hunters ages 12 through 29 who havenot completed a Firearm Hunter and/orBowhunter Education course and want togive hunting a try may obtain anApprentice Hunter Education ExemptionCertificate from the Commission. Thisexemption provides the novice hunter anopportunity to try hunting and receivetraining from an experienced hunter priorto completing Hunter Education. A hunterusing this certificate must be accompa-nied at all times while hunting. This cer-tificate may be obtained once in eachperson’s lifetime, expires on Dec. 31 andmay be renewed once. The fee is $5.
In Nebraska, any deer, elk, antelopeor bighorn sheep hunter ages 15 oryounger; any firearm or crossbow hunterunder age 12; or those hunters ages 12through 29 using an Apprentice HunterEducation Exemption Certificate; mustbe accompanied at all times while hunt-ing. Accompanied is defined as: in thepresence of a licensed “experienced”hunter age 19 or older. There may be nomore than two hunters using the certifi-cate accompanied by the “experienced”hunter at any time and the “experienced”hunter must at all times be in unaidedvisual and verbal communication withthe child under age 12 and/or the“apprentice” hunter ages 12 through 29.
WHO NEEDS A HUNTING PERMIT?
• For hunting deer, antelope, elk,bighorn sheep and turkey, a species-specific permit is required. A fur har-vest permit is required to hunt or trapfurbearers. Every resident 16 yearsand older who hunts small game orwaterfowl also needs a Nebraskahunting permit.
• All nonresidents, regardless of age,who hunt for or possess any mammal orbird, must have a valid hunting permit.
Permits and stamps are valid for thecalendar year as dated and must besigned by the permit holder to be valid.
A farmer or rancher and immediatefamily who actually live on the landthey own or lease may hunt uplandgame birds (except turkey), squirrels,rabbits and furbearers with a huntingseason on that land within current reg-ulations without obtaining a Nebraskahunting permit or Habitat Stamp.
Residents 69 years and older andqualifying veterans 64 and older mayobtain a reduced-fee hunting permit.This permit includes the Habitat andNebraska Waterfowl stamps and isissued only at Commission permittingoffices.
A resident is any individual who haslived in Nebraska continuously for 30days and intends to become a residentof this state. A new resident should beprepared to provide documentation ofresidency (driver’s license, voter regis-tration card, etc.) to an officer when inpossession of a resident permit.
Military personnel and full-time stu-dents stationed or attending school inNebraska for more than 30 days mayobtain a resident permit.
Some mammals in Nebraska, includ-ing coyotes, prairie dogs and wood-chucks, are considered nongamespecies. Residents do not need a per-mit to hunt these species, however,nonresidents must have a hunting per-mit. A Habitat Stamp is not required fornongame species.
For information on prairie dog hunt-ing, write to the Wildlife Division,Nebraska Game and ParksCommission, P.O. Box 30370, Lincoln,NE 68503 or call (402) 471-0641.
WHO NEEDS A HABITAT STAMP?
Every resident 16 years of age orolder, and all nonresidents regardlessof age, must have a Habitat Stamp tohunt game species or to harvestfurbearers in Nebraska. A HabitatStamp is valid for the calendar year asdated. If a hunter has a physicalHabitat Stamp, to be valid, the stampmust be signed in ink across the faceand attached to a valid hunting or furharvest permit (this does not apply tostamps printed electronically or includ-ed as part of a reduced-fee permit).Landowners hunting antelope, deer,elk or wild turkey with limited landown-er permits on their own land do notneed a Habitat Stamp.
STATE AND FEDERALWATERFOWL STAMPS
Nebraska residents 16 years of ageand older and all nonresidents regardlessof age who hunt waterfowl are required tohave a current Nebraska WaterfowlStamp, valid through Dec. 31.
General HuntingRegulations
NOTICEThis is a guide only. For sources,
consult Nebraska statutes and official regulations.
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E of US 813 total, special permit required
2008-2009 NEBRASKA HUNTING SEASONSSpecies Inclusive Dates Daily Bag Possession Open AreaSquirrel Aug. 1 - Jan. 31 7 28 StatewideCottontail Sept. 1 - Feb. 28 7 28 StatewideJackrabbit Sept. 1 - Feb. 28 4 16 W of US 81Dove1 Sept. 1 - Oct. 30 15 30 StatewideSnipe1 Sept. 1 - Dec. 16 8 16 StatewideVirginia & Sora Rail1 Sept. 1 - Nov. 9 10 20 StatewideGrouse - East Zone
Sept. 13 - Dec. 31Grouse - West Zone 3 12 W of US 81Woodcock1 Sept. 20 - Nov. 3 3 6 StatewideYouth Cock Pheasant,
Oct. 18 - Oct. 19 2 4 StatewideQuail and PartridgeCock Pheasant Oct. 25 - Jan. 31 3 12 StatewideQuail Oct. 25 - Jan. 31 6 24 StatewidePartridge Oct. 25 - Jan. 31 3 12 Statewide
SHOOTING HOURS: 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. 1 Requires HIP registration, see Page 5
FURBEARER HARVEST SEASONSSpecies Inclusive Dates Bag Method of TakingMuskrat and Beaver Nov. 1 - Mar. 31 No Limit Trap OnlyBobcat Dec. 1 - Feb. 28 No Limit Hunt and TrapRaccoon, Virginia Opossum,Long-tailed Weasel, Mink, Nov. 1 - Feb. 28 No Limit Hunt and TrapRed Fox, Gray Fox, BadgerStriped Skunk Year-round No Limit Hunt and TrapCanada Lynx, River Otter,Marten, Spotted Skunk, No Open Season No Take No Take Mountain Lion, Bear
EARLY RACCOON ANDVIRGINIA OPOSSUM HUNTING SEASON
Species Inclusive Dates Bag Method of TakingRaccoon, Virginia Opossum Sept. 1 - Oct. 31 No Limit Hunt Only
FURBEARER RUNNING SEASONS2
Species Inclusive Dates Bag Method of TakingRaccoon, Virginia Opossum Mar. 1 - Aug. 31 No Take No TakeRed Fox Mar. 1 - Oct. 31 No Take No TakeBobcat Mar. 1 - Nov. 30 No Take No Take
FURBEARER SHOOTING/TRAPPING HOURS: 24 hours.2 During the running season, bobcat, raccoon, red fox and Virginia opossum may be pursued or chased with hounds, butnot killed. A fur harvest permit is required to pursue or chase furbearers with hounds during the take seasons.
Contact any Commission office orvisit the Commission’s Web site forHunter Education class information.
HUNTER ORANGEAll hunters should wear hunter
orange as a precaution in the field.Hunter orange makes hunters more vis-ible to others in the field and is provento save lives. Everyone hunting deer,antelope, elk or mountain sheep withfirearm or muzzleloader is required towear at all times at least 400 squareinches of hunter orange on their head,back and chest. Camouflage hunterorange patterns are legal if the mini-mum square inches requirement is met.
Hunter orange is not required forspring turkey. It’s also not required forfall turkey except during the 9-day Nov.deer firearm.
NONTOXIC SHOTNontoxic shot is required for all
shotgun hunting on federal waterfowlproduction areas, national wildliferefuges and some state wildlife man-agement areas, as posted.
It is unlawful to use or possess shot-gun shells loaded with or containing shotother than nontoxic shot while hunting,taking or attempting to take waterfowl.
At present, only steel, coated steel,bismuth-tin, tungsten-iron, tungsten-polymer, tungsten-matrix, iron-tungsten-nickel, tungsten-bronze, tungsten-tin-bismuth, tungsten-tin-nickel-iron shotand tungsten-iron-copper-nickel arelegal nontoxic shot. Check the waterfowlhunting section atwww.OutdoorNebraska.org for the lat-est legal shot types.
JACKRABBIT HUNTINGJackrabbits may only be hunted west
of U.S. Highway 81, which runsthrough Norfolk and York.
PHEASANT HUNTINGOnly rooster (male) pheasants may
be taken in Nebraska. The taking ofhens is not allowed.
WHEN HUNTING OR TRAPPING IN NEBRASKA The following hunting and trapping
practices are illegal in Nebraska:
PERMITSIT IS UNLAWFUL TO...
• Hunt migratory game birds without aNebraska HIP registration number.
• Refuse to show the hunting permit ondemand to any person or officerwhose duty it is to enforce the gamelaws and regulations.
• Use a hunting permit or stamp unlesssigned by the holder. Stamps issuedonline need not be signed.
• Hunt or trap unless required permits,stamps or Hunter Education card arein your possession.
• Lend or transfer a permit to anotherperson.
• Borrow a hunting permit from anotherperson.
• Provide any false information whenprocuring a hunting permit.
• Hunt or secure a permit if disqualifiedfrom holding a permit.
GAME BIRDSIT IS UNLAWFUL TO...
• Shoot doves or bobwhite quail exceptwhen in flight.
• Hunt migratory game birds withoutmaking a reasonable effort to retrieve
WHISPERINGHILLS HUNTING• 16,000 acres in
northeast Nebraska• Turkey and deer / state seasons• Pheasant / quail controlled and wildbird hunts• Other hunting – coyote, prairie dog,
crow calling, etc.• Catfishing on the Niobrara River• Cabins available
Phone: 402-668-2250 / Cell:402-394-7250email: info www.whisperinghillshunting.comMember-Nebr.Outfitters and Guides Assn.
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MISCELLANEOUSIT IS UNLAWFUL TO...
• Hunt on private land without permission of the owner or agent,including railroad rights-of-way.
• Party hunt. Every hunter must shoothis or her own game.
• Interfere with a person lawfullyengaged in hunting, trapping or fishing.
• Use a spotlight or other artificial lightfrom or attached to a vehicle or ves-sel while having in possession or con-trol any firearm or bow and arrow.
• Take game birds or game animals orto hawk except during the legal shooting or hawking hours.
• Take crows by means other thanfirearms, bow and arrow and falconry.
• Willfully injure or kill livestock withfirearms or bow and arrow.
• Dig, cut or destroy natural or plantedvegetation on any state-owned orcontrolled area.
• Cause game birds or game animalsto depart from a game reserve orgame sanctuary.
• Hunt, take or trap any wild mammalor wild bird within a 200-yard radius ofan inhabited dwelling or livestockfeedlot, unless permission to do sohas been granted by the owner ortenant of that dwelling or feedlot.
LEGAL METHODS OF TAKESmall Game, Upland Gameand Migratory Game Birds
SHOTGUN: Only 10 gauge or small-er may be used for all game birds. Forwaterfowl and other migratory gamebirds, including doves, shotguns mustbe plugged to limit shell capacity to nomore than three shells in the chamberand magazine combined. No plug isrequired for upland game birds. Noplug or gauge restriction exists for cot-tontail rabbits and squirrels.
RIFLE OR PISTOL: Illegal for allgame birds.
BOW AND ARROW: Legal for rab-bits, squirrels, and upland game birds.
Legal for turkey with a special permit(see the fall and spring turkeybrochures for turkey permit informa-tion). Legal for migratory game birds.
CROSSBOW: Legal for rabbits,squirrels, upland game birds exceptturkey (see the 2008 fall turkeybrochure for turkey permit information).NOT legal for migratory game birds.
TRAPPING: Legal for furbearers,cottontails, jackrabbits and squirrelsduring open seasons.
FIREARM RESTRICTIONSDuring the nine-day November
firearm deer season, wild animalsother than deer may be hunted onlywith a shotgun, .22 rimfire rifle, .22 rim-fire handgun, or a smaller caliber rim-fire rifle or handgun.
Only hunters with valid (unfilled)firearm deer permits may hunt other ani-mals with a centerfire rifle or centerfirehandgun during the firearm deer season.
NEBRASKA WILDLIFECRIMESTOPPERS
If you see a game law violation, callthe Nebraska Wildlife Crimestopperstoll-free hotline at 1-800-742-7627. Theservice, sponsored by the NebraskaWildlife Protectors Association and theGame and Parks Commission, hashelped convict over 750 violators withover $300,000 paid in penalty andassessed fees. Your call will be keptcompletely confidential and you maybe eligible for a cash reward.
TRANSPORTING ANDPOSSESSING GAME
Pheasants, grouse and turkeys musthave head or one leg attached for identification purposes while in the fieldor returning home. All migratory gamebirds, except doves, must have onefully feathered wing or head plumageattached when in transport.
If en route, no tags are required iflicensee accompanies the game (biggame excepted).
dead or crippled birds and includingthem in the daily bag. Crippled birdsmust be killed immediately.
• Hunt or take any game birds by baiting or attracting them to the placewhere hunted by distribution of grainor other feeds. Federal regulationsconsider an area baited for 10 daysafter bait is removed.
• Use electrically amplified imitations ofbird calls, including records, tapes,compact discs and digital audio files,to take game birds.
• Take migratory game birds or turkeysby use or aid of live decoys.
POSSESSION ANDTRANSPORTATION OF GAME
IT IS UNLAWFUL TO...• Take a legal limit of any species and
return to take more of the samespecies in the same day.
• Possess meat from any speciestaken on a permit past Aug. 1 follow-ing the close of the season or to pos-sess meat from any deer, antelope,bighorn sheep, or elk taken during the2008 season after Aug. 1, 2010.
• Waste game. All game meat must beutilized to its fullest potential. If youshoot it, eat it.
• Possess more than one daily bag limitof migratory game birds while in thefield or when returning from the fieldto one’s car, hunting camp, etc.
• Sell or trade the meat of any gamebird or game animal.
USE OF VEHICLES,BOATS OR AIRCRAFTIT IS UNLAWFUL TO...
• Hunt, take or trap any game bird froma vehicle of any kind.
• Communicate the location of anygame animal or game bird by radio orother electronic device to or from anyaircraft, vessel, vehicle, snowmobileor other conveyance one day beforeor during the open season.
• Carry a firearm, bow and arrow orother projectile device on a snowmo-
bile, except when unloaded and in acase.
• Take or hunt any wild animal or birdfrom or with a snowmobile.
• Hunt, drive or disturb game birds orgame animals with or from any air-craft or boat propelled by power orsail.
• Shoot or attempt to shoot any bird,fish or other animal from an aircraft.
• Take migratory game birds from asinkbox, from any motorboat unlessmotor is shut off and boat stopped,from a car or other motor-driven landconveyance, from an aircraft, or froma sailboat unless the sail is furled andthe boat is stopped.
• Take migratory game birds by drivingor chasing them with any motorizedconveyance to put them in range ofhunters.
EQUIPMENT USEAND TRANSPORTATION
IT IS UNLAWFUL TO...• Have or carry a loaded shotgun in or
on any vehicle on any highway orroadway. A shotgun is consideredloaded if there is a shell or shells inthe chamber, receiver or magazine.
• Shoot from any public highway, roador bridge, including the traveled surface and the right-of-way.
• Take any game bird, including migra-tory birds, with a trap, snare, net, rifle,pistol, swivel gun, shotgun larger than10 gauge, punt gun, battery gun, fish hook, poison, drug, explosive orstupefying substance.
• Possess a pistol if under 18 years ofage.
FUR HARVESTIT IS UNLAWFUL TO...
• Take furbearers other than withsnares, metal spring traps withsmooth jaws or box traps except thatraccoon, red fox, gray fox, bobcat,badger, long-tailed weasel, stripedskunk, mink and Virginia opossummay be taken by firearm or bow.
• Possess any live furbearers.
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Because only youths can hunt,adults can focus their attention on theyouths rather than worrying about bag-ging a bird themselves. This low-pres-sure environment makes the experi-ence more enjoyable for hunter andguide alike.
Special youth deer and youth springturkey permits also are available. Adultscan hunt alongside youths during all orpart of these seasons, providing qualityhunting and teaching opportunities.
For information on youth supervision,see the Hunter Education section onpage 5.
YOUTH DEER PERMITSArchery: Sept. 15 - Nov. 14
and Nov. 24 - Dec. 31Firearm: Nov. 15 - 23
Muzzleloader: Dec. 1 - 31Antlerless Firearm: Jan. 1 - 15
Youth Bag Limit: One deer of eithersex and one whitetail anterless deer.
Youth deer permits provide addition-al hunting opportunities to youths in aneffort to foster interest in deer hunting.
These permits allow resident and non-resident youths ages 10 through 15 tohunt anywhere in the state with anylegal weapon, provided that the seasonis open for that weapon type. Youthsage 16 may hunt with youth deer per-mits provided they are age 15 whenthey apply and provided they are notmore than 15 on Sept. 15.
When applying for a youth permit,enter “YOUTH” on the Nebraska BigGame Application form in the spacethat asks for a “Unit Choice.”
The January season is antlerlesswhitetail only.YOUTH WATERFOWL SEASON
Youth waterfowl seasons were setfollowing this guides deadline. See the2008 Waterfowl Brochure, available inSeptember.
YOUTH PHEASANT, QUAIL,AND PARTRIDGE SEASON
Oct. 18 - 19Hunters must be 15 years of age or
younger. Resident youth hunters donot need a permit. Nonresident youthsare required to have a 2008 nonresi-
Commission Permitting OfficesThese offices sell all permits available over the counter, including biggame and landowner permits.Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(402) 332-3901Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(308) 763-2940Bassett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(402) 684-2921Chadron State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(308) 432-6167Fort Robinson State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(308) 665-2900Kearney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(308) 865-5310Lake McConaughy SRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(308) 284-8800Niobrara State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(402) 857-3373Norfolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(402) 370-3374North Platte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(308) 535-8025Omaha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(402) 595-2144Wildcat Hills SRA & Nature Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(308) 436-3777Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(402) 471-0641Game and Parks Commission, P.O. Box 30370, Lincoln, NE 68503-0370
Get your permits online at www.OutdoorNebraska.org
It is unlawful to give, put, or leaveany game birds or game animals atany place or in the custody of anotherperson unless the game is tagged withthe following hunter information: (1)name, (2) address, (3) phone number,(4) date of birth, (5) permit number orseal number (if deer, antelope, elk,bighorn sheep, or turkey), (6) estimat-ed pounds of meat for deer, antelope,elk and bighorn sheep (7) species ofbirds or animals and total number ofeach, (8) date taken, and if transferredby gift, (9) signature of donor andname of recipient.
If shipped by commercial carrier,game birds and game animals must betagged with official tags. These tagsare available from Commission officesand conservation officers.
ROAD-KILLED DEER, ELKAND ANTELOPE
A Nebraska resident who accidental-ly kills a deer, elk or antelope with amotor vehicle may field dress and takepossession of the animal at the time ofthe accident and take it to his or her res-idence. The person must notify theGame and Parks Commission within 24hours of the time the carcass is pickedup and before the animal is processedso a conservation officer or designeemay issue the person a salvage permit.Meat from these animals may only bepossessed for 90 days after a salvagepermit is issued. It is unlawful to sell ortrade any meat from a salvaged car-cass. An individual may possess onlyone road-killed carcass at any one timeand must have a salvage permit for thecarcass in his or her possession.
GROUSE HUNTING ZONESAND PERMITS
Nebraska is divided into East and Westzones for prairie grouse (prairie chickenand sharp-tailed grouse) hunting.
The West Zone includes the areawest of U.S. Highway 81. The daily baglimit is 3 and the possession limit is 12.
The East Zone includes the areaeast of U.S. Highway 81. Limitedgrouse hunting was allowed there in2000 for the first time since the 1920sand will be allowed again this year.
Four hundred special permits to huntgrouse in the East Zone will be issued,each allowing the harvest of three birds.Only one permit is allowed per person.
Permits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with permitrequests accepted at the Commission’sheadquarters in Lincoln beginning Aug.1 by mail, phone at (402) 471-5597, orover the counter. Hunters wishing toapply by mail should submit a postcardor letter including their name, addressand 2008 Nebraska Hunting Permitnumber or their Lifetime HuntingPermit number. Residents age 12 to 15must submit their Hunter Educationcertification number. Those who arenot required to purchase a HuntingPermit must provide documentation ofsuch exemption (seniors, veterans,landowners, etc.)
Postcards should be mailed afterAug. 1 to: Nebraska Game and ParksCommission, Attn: Grouse Permits,P.O. Box 30370, Lincoln, NE 68503.
YOUTHHUNTING SEASONS
Nebraska’s youth spring turkey;youth pheasant, quail and partridge;and youth waterfowl seasons are per-fect opportunities for hunters to intro-duce youngsters to hunting.
West Zone East Zone - SpecialPermit Required
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2008 CROW SEASONCrow season dates will be set in late
August. See Waterfowl Brochure(Available in September) for moreinformation.
Crows may be hunted using anyfirearm or bow. Electronic calls can beused. A Nebraska Hunting Permit isrequired; a Habitat Stamp is not.
HUNTING PERMITSAND STAMPS
• Nebraska Waterfowl Stamp:Required of all Nebraskans 16 yearsof age and older and all nonresidentsregardless of age who hunt waterfowl.
• Nonresident two-day hunt permits:Valid for two consecutive days of smallgame hunting, as printed on the per-mit. Only one permit per year. Validonly the Wednesday prior toThanksgiving through Dec. 31.Applicable stamps must be pur-chased.
• Veteran and reduced-price senior-citizen permits: Nebraska veterans 64years old or older with six months activeduty service (honorable or general dis-charge under honorable conditions) canpurchase a combination hunt/fish per-mit for $5. All residents 69 years old andolder can purchase a combinationhunt/fish permit for $5. The $5 fee enti-tles Nebraska to obtain more in federalfunding to promote and improve out-door recreation. Eligible resident dis-abled veterans receive a permit for nofee. Nebraska Aquatic Habitat, Habitatand Waterfowl stamps are included.
• Deployed military permits: Availableto Nebraska residents deployed outsideof the state for six months or more.Allows for $5 permits for either a hunt-ing or hunt/fish combination permits.Restrictions apply, contact theCommission for more information abouteligibility and application requirements.Applicable stamps must be purchased.
GAME VIOLATIONSIn many cases, the Legislature
has passed statutes that spell outspecific penalties and liquidateddamages for violating the state'sgame laws. The following liquidateddamages (assessed in addition tofines and court costs) are set by theLegislature as replacement costs forwildlife taken illegally. The damagesapply to each animal taken illegally,and also apply to wanton waste.• Bighorn sheep, $5,000.• Elk and moose, $1,000. • Deer, antelope, bear, swans and
paddlefish, $750.• Small game animals, ducks and
geese, $75.• Fur bearing animals, $75, (except
raccoon, $25).• Game fish greater than 12 inches
in length, $50; 12 inches long orless, $20.
• All nongame birds that are protect-ed, $50. The Legislature also established
mandatory revocation of a convict-ed violator's hunting license fromone to three years for: intentionallyinjuring or killing livestock; exceed-ing the bag limit by two times; hunt-ing game animals during a closedseason; obstructing a conservationofficer from discharging his or herduties; being a habitual offender(defined as two violations in a cal-endar year, or three violations ormore in a 10-year period).
The Legislature leaves revocationof a license for one to three years tothe judge's discretion in cases of:hunting without a permit; huntingfrom a vehicle, aircraft or boat;shooting from the road; or knowing-ly hunting on private property with-out permission.
If a person is not eligible for a per-mit because it has been suspended,and that person obtains a permit, ajudge may revoke hunting privilegesfor two to five years.
dent youth hunting permit and HabitatStamp. Hunters under 12 years oldmust be accompanied by a licensedhunter 19 years old or older.
Adults accompanying youth huntersare not allowed to shoot pheasants,quail, or partridge.
Daily bag limits: Two male (rooster)pheasants, two quail and two partridge.
Possession limits: Twice the dailybag.
Pheasants, quail and partridge takenduring the youth season do not countagainst the youth hunter's possessionlimit during the general hunting seasons.
YOUTH TURKEY SEASONApril 11 - 17 2009
PERMIT REVOCATIONUnder Nebraska law, hunting privi-
leges may be revoked for some gamelaw violations. This could include certainone-time offenses by individuals orrepeated violations by habitual offenders.
Any person whose privilege to hunt,fish or harvest fur has been suspendedor revoked in another jurisdiction withinthe United States or Canada shall alsobe prohibited from obtaining a permitfor such activity in Nebraska for theduration of such suspension.
DOG TRAININGDog training is defined as the use of
dogs in a noncompetitive process solelyintended to enhance the hunting skills ofdogs. Dog training is permitted on privateland within the state at any time, providedpermission is obtained from the landown-er and dog training rules are followed.
It is unlawful for anyone to exercise,run, train, or hunt with dogs on statewildlife management areas during theperiod from May 1 through July 31 ofeach year, except on areas designated and specifically posted with“Authorized Dog Training Area”signs.
It is unlawful for any professional dogtrainer, specific to his or her businessactivities, to exercise, run, or train dogsowned or controlled by him or her on
state wildlife management areas at anytime.
Dog owners or handlers are prohibit-ed from exercising, running, training orhunting with dogs on areas wherethese activities are prohibited by special regulations.
Training or exercising dogs on areasdesignated and posted as a “Dog TrialArea” is prohibited. Such areas arerestricted for field trial use only.
All game birds released for trainingpurposes must be obtained from a cap-tive wildlife permit holder or licensednonresident breeder, and must bebanded by the trainer or seller with offi-cial bands authorized by the NebraskaGame and Parks Commission. Anyperson who purchases game birdsfrom a captive wildlife permit holder orlicensed nonresident breeder shallhave in his or her possession a salestag/receipt from the permit holder list-ing the date, species and number ofbirds purchased.
For each dog involved in the session,no more than 2 hen pheasants and 5quail may be harvested. An unlimitednumber of mallards and chukars maybe harvested. Birds must be harvestedby the trainer, except at controlledshooting areas (CSA) during the CSAseason. Training sessions are limitedto one day, beginning at sunrise andending at sunset. All birds released fordog training purposes, but not taken onthe day they are released, are consid-ered wild birds and subject to the rulesand regulations covering taking of thesame upon completion of the trainingsession.
Game birds obtained for dog trainingmay be kept in captivity without a captive wildlife permit for a period notto exceed 14 days following date ofpurchase or receipt.
WATERFOWL HUNTINGAll duck and goose seasons will be
set in late August. Please consult the2008 Waterfowl Brochure (Available inSeptember) for more information.
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2008/09 Permit FeesRESIDENT
2008-09Annual Hunt* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.00Annual Hunt/Fish Combo*/Aquatic Habitat Stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . $37.50Deployed Military Hunt (See page 13 for details) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00Deer* (except Statewide Buck, which is $68.50) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28.00Youth Deer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28.00Landowner Deer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.50Antelope* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28.00Landowner Antelope* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.50Elk Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.50Elk Permit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $133.00Landowner Elk Permit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27.40Bighorn Sheep (one lottery permit for 2008) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00Turkey* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.00Landowner Turkey* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.50Habitat Stamp** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.00Fur Harvest* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.00Fur Buyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $112.00Lifetime Permits (see page 14)
NONRESIDENTAnnual Hunt* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $81.00Annual Youth Hunt (15 and under, see below)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.00Two-Day Hunt (valid between Nov. 26 - Dec. 31)* ** . . . . . . . . . $36.00Deer* (except statewide buck, which is $443.50) . . . . . . . . . . . $178.00Antlerless Deer only* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55.00Landowner Deer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89.50Antelope* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $133.00Turkey* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $86.00Spring Turkey (landowner*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43.50Fur Harvest ***(reciprocal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $224.00Fur Buyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $560.00Habitat Stamp** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.00Lifetime Hunting, Fish and Hunt/Fish Combo (See page 16 for details)Annual Nonresident Youth Hunt permits purchased while the youth is 15 are validfor the entire calendar year, regardless of when the youth turns 16 during that year.
*Includes $1 agent fee.**A current Nebraska Habitat Stamp is required for all resident hunters 16 yearsof age and older and for all nonresidents regardless of age. A Habitat Stamp isvalid for all hunting during the calendar year as dated. Farmers and ranchers whohunt on their own land for other than Migratory Game Birds with a landowner per-mit do not need a Habitat Stamp. ***Up to 1,000 furs. $17.50 per additional 100 furs.
Lifetime Permits, Feesand Stamps
Lifetime hunting, fishing and hunt/fishcombination permits are issued on asliding-fee scale based on the age ofthe applicant.
A $100 Lifetime Aquatic HabitatStamp is included in the cost of allLifetime Fishing and Hunt/FishCombination Permits.• Residents 0-5 years of age:Hunting permit * . . . . . . . . . . . . .$126Fishing permit * . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$276Hunt/fish combination * . . . . . . . .$376Habitat stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$320• Residents 6-15 years of age:Hunting permit * . . . . . . . . . . . . .$186Fishing permit * . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$326Hunt/fish combination * . . . . . . . .$501Habitat stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$320
• Residents 16-45 years of age: Hunting permit * . . . . . . . . . . . . .$286Fishing permit * . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$426Hunt/fish combination * . . . . . . . .$646Habitat stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$320• Residents 46 and older: Hunting permit * . . . . . . . . . . . . .$186Fishing permit * . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$326Hunt/fish combination * . . . . . . . .$501Habitat stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$320• Nonresidents 0-16 years of age:Hunting permit * . . . . . . . . . . . . .$626Fishing permit * . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$551Hunt/fish combination * . . . . . .$1,076Habitat stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$320• Nonresidents 17 and older:Hunting permit * . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,001Fishing permit * . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$851Hunt/fish combination * . . . . . .$1,601Habitat stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$320*Includes $1 agent fee.
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Lifetime PermitsA GREAT GIFT FOR YOURSELF – OR SOMEONE SPECIAL!
Treat yourself or someone you love to a gift that last a lifetime….a NebraskaLifetime Permit. Now available to both Nebraska residents and nonresidentsalike, it is an investment in the future, and the ultimate gift for any angler orhunter.
WITH A LIFETIME PERMIT, YOU RECEIVE:• An attractive engraved brass plate• A handsome carrying case• A supply of cards for mounting
required stamps• A gift card (upon request)
You can purchaselifetime permitsfrom anyNebraska Gameand ParksCommissionoffice, or by calling1-800-742-0056.
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last
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Thi
s sc
hedu
le a
pplie
s to
any
poi
nt in
Neb
rask
a th
at is
due
nor
th o
r du
e so
uth
of e
ach
of t
he c
ities
list
ed.
For
eac
h 9
mile
s w
est
of a
ny d
esig
nate
d ci
ty,
add
1 m
inut
e. F
orea
ch 9
mile
s ea
st,
subt
ract
1 m
inut
e. A
llian
ce is
Mou
ntai
n T
ime.
All
othe
rs li
sted
are
Cen
tral
Tim
e. B
e su
re t
o se
t yo
ur w
atch
acc
ordi
ng t
o th
e tim
e zo
ne in
whi
ch y
ou a
rehu
ntin
g. T
imes
are
take
n fr
om th
e of
ficia
l “T
able
s of
Sun
rise
and
Sun
set,”
com
pile
d by
the
U.S
. Nav
al O
bser
vato
ry. D
aylig
ht S
avin
gs T
ime
ends
the
last
Sun
day
of O
ctob
er.
Day
Aug
ust
Sep
tem
ber
Oct
ober
Nov
embe
rD
ecem
ber
Janu
ary
Febr
uary
Mar
chA
pril
May
Ris
eS
etR
ise
Set
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eS
etR
ise
Set
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eS
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ise
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eS
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rise
and
Sun
set
Sch
edul
e fo
r N
orth
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tte
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onto a metal tag that is securely affixedto the trap: (1) the valid driver’s licensenumber of the owner or user; or (2) theowner or user’s Nebraska StateIdentification Card number applied forat Motor Vehicle Operator LicenseExaminer’s offices. Individuals 15years of age or younger may use thedriver’s license or ID card number of aparent or guardian. Traps are definedto include snares, steel-jawed springtraps and box traps.
DENS PROTECTEDIt is unlawful to mutilate the dens or
houses of any fur bearing animal.
BOBCAT TAGGINGAll bobcats taken must be registered
and officially tagged by the Game andParks Commission within two calendardays of the close of the season and
before the pelt is sold. Tohave a bobcat tagged,contact your localConservation Officer orCommission office.
Bobcats taken inthe counties shadedat left must bechecked at official
Commission check stations.Conservation Officers will not make
individual visits.Official check stations, with dates
and times, are:Indian Cave State Park: Park
Headquarters, 65296 702 Road,Shubert, NE. Call (402) 883-2575 forappointment.
Wymore: R & D Bottle Shop, 403 S.14th (Hwy 77) (402) 645-3718,Sunday, Feb. 22, noon to 4 p.m.
Lincoln: Commission Headquarters,2200 N. 33rd St., Lincoln, Mondaythrough Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium: 21502 W.Hwy. 31, Gretna. Monday throughSunday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed onholidays.
Omaha: Commission Office, 1212Bob Gibson Blvd. Monday throughFriday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Plattsmouth: Schilling WildlifeManagement Area, 17614 RefugeRoad. Office not always staffed, call(402) 296-0041 for appointment.
Tecumseh: Osage WildlifeManagement Area, 73181 619th Ave.Office not always staffed, call (402)335-2534 for appointment.
RUNNING SEASONSDuring the running seasons, bobcats,
raccoons, red foxes, and Virginia opos-sums may be pursued or chased withhounds, but not killed.
EARLY RACCOON ANDVIRGINIA OPOSSUMHUNTING SEASON
Raccoons and Virginia opossums maybe hunted but not trapped from Sept. 1to Oct. 31. A Fur Harvest Permit isrequired during this season. Raccoonsand Virginia opossums may be huntedand trapped during the main fur harvestseason Nov. 1, 2008, to Feb. 28, 2009.
RACCOON, STRIPED SKUNK ANDVIRGINIA OPOSSUM
DEPREDATIONFarmers and ranchers are allowed to
destroy or have someone else destroyraccoons, striped skunks and Virginiaopossums that cause agriculturaldepredation on their property. Thesespecies may be taken for depredationcontrol any time of the year and no per-mit is needed. Raccoons, stripedskunks and Virginia opossums takenfor depredation control can be soldonly by individuals with a valid FurHarvest Permit and if the take occurredduring the take season.
WHO NEEDS A FUR HARVEST PERMIT?
All individuals, except Nebraska residents 15 years of age or younger,must have a Fur Harvest Permit andHabitat Stamp to take the followingfurbearers by hunting or trapping:badger, beaver, bobcat, gray fox, long-tailed weasel, mink, muskrat, Virginiaopossum, raccoon, red fox and stripedskunk. An annual hunting permit is notrequired in addition to the Fur HarvestPermit. All fur harvest permits are validfor the calendar year as dated. To pur-sue or chase these species with dogsduring the take seasons, a current furharvest permit is required whether takeoccurs or not.
Coyotes, prairie dogs and wood-chucks are considered nongamespecies in Nebraska. Residents do notneed a permit to take these and someother species, however, nonresidentsmust have a Nebraska Hunting Permit.A Habitat Stamp is not needed forthese species.
PROTECTED SPECIESThe following mammals are fully
protected with no open seasons inNebraska: bear, black-footed ferret,Canada lynx, marten, moose, moun-tain lion, river otter, southern flyingsquirrel, spotted skunk and swift fox.
RECIPROCITY REQUIREDNonresident permits for harvesting
fur bearing animals may be issued onlyto residents of states that sell similarpermits to Nebraska residents. Thispermit is issued only by theCommission’s Lincoln office.
LEGAL TRAPS, SETSFurbearers may be trapped only with
snares, metal spring traps with smoothjaws, or box traps.
Conibear-type traps with ajawspread larger than 8 inches can-not be used unless they are placedunder water or at least 6 feet abovethe ground.
On any land owned or controlled bythe Game and Parks Commission, onCRP-Map areas, on U.S. Fish andWildlife Service waterfowl productionareas, on U.S. Army Corps of Engineersland at Harlan County Reservoir,conibear-type traps with a jawspreadlarger than 5 inches can be used onlywhen placed under water or at least 6feet above the ground.
During upland game bird seasons, itis unlawful to use snares on any landowned or controlled by the Game andParks Commission, on U.S. Fish andWildlife Service waterfowl productionareas or on U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers land at Harlan CountyReservoir.
It is unlawful to use any baits in plainsight within 30 feet of foothold traps seton dry land. Bait is defined as fish, ani-mal flesh, fur, hide, entrails or feathers.
TRAP TAGGING It is unlawful to set any trap for
furbearers or coyotes unless such traphas the following information stampedor inscribed legibly onto the trap or
Fur Harvest andTrapping Regulations
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Pick up a copy of the 2008 NebraskaBig Game Guide for detailed informa-tion on big game seasons and permitsin Nebraska.
Most big game seasons are set inMarch. Application periods for biggame permits began in April.
Deer: The number of firearm deerpermits issued is limited. Permits insome management units are sold outby August, but many units have permitsavailable when seasons open.
An unprecedented number of bonus“free” antlerless permits are availablein 2008 as each of the following per-mits will have both an Either Sex tagand a Bonus antlerless whitetail tag.archery, muzzleloader, Blue SE, BlueNW, Wahoo, Elkhorn and 11 of 20 SCAantlerless units. All landowner permits
will also include a bonus “free” antler-less permit.
Archery, muzzleloader, youth andstatewide buck permits are unlimitedand valid statewide. These can be pur-chased through the close of the season.
Antelope and Elk: Permits for theseseasons are very limited and all unitstypically fill during the first drawing.Archery antelope permits are unlimitedand available through the close of theseason. A December antlerless elkseason is new for 2008.
Bighorn Sheep: After a two-yearclose, one lottery permit is available in2008.
Turkey: Fall turkey permits go on salein August. The permits are unlimited innumber, valid statewide and allow theharvest of two turkeys on each permit.
Big Game Hunting
BIG GAME SEASONS - SPECIAL PERMIT REQUIREDSpecies Inclusive DatesAntelope (archery) Aug. 20 - Nov. 14 & Nov. 24 - Dec. 31Antelope (muzzleloader) Sept. 20 - Oct. 5Antelope (firearm) Oct. 11 - 26Elk (Boyd Unit) Aug. 15 - Nov. 14 & Nov. 24 - Dec. 31Bull Elk (All Units Except Boyd Unit) Sept. 27 - Oct. 26Antlerless Elk (All Units Except Boyd Unit) Sept. 27 - Oct. 28 & Dec 1- 21Deer (archery) Sept. 15 - Nov. 14 & Nov. 24 - Dec. 31Deer (November firearm) Nov. 15 - Nov. 23Deer (muzzleloader) Dec. 1 - 31Deer (special seasons) See 2008 Big Game GuideDeer Youth Permit See 2008 Big Game GuideTurkey (archery) Oct. 1 - Nov. 14 and Nov. 24 - Dec. 31Turkey (shotgun) Oct. 11 - Nov. 14 and Nov. 24 - Dec. 31Bighorn Sheep Dec 2 - 22Big game permits are available online at www.OutdoorNebraska.org and from Game and Parks Commissionoffices. See page 11 for locations and telephone numbers.SHOOTING HOURS: Deer, Antelope, Bighorn Sheep, and Elk - 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sun-set; Turkey - 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset.
(except closed in firearm unitsduring firearm seasons)
Note: Resident military personnel who purchase a 2008 big game permit andwho are deployed outside of Nebraska for the entire season are eligible for arefund, or a $5 big game permit in the first season after their deployment ends.
GRAY FOX TAGGINGAll gray foxes taken in Nebraska
must be registered and officially taggedby the Nebraska Game and ParksCommission within two calendar daysof the close of the season and beforethe pelt is sold. To have a gray foxtagged, contact your local ConservationOfficer or a Commission office.
ARTIFICIAL LIGHTSArtificial lights may be used only while
hunting on foot to take unprotectedspecies, including coyotes, and the following furbearers: badger, bobcat,gray fox, long-tailed weasel, mink,Virginia opossum, raccoon, red fox andstriped skunk. The light shall not be usedfrom or attached to a vehicle or boat.
WHERE TRAPPINGIS PERMITTED
• It is unlawful to trap any wildlifein the county road right-of-way.
Permission of the landowner or operator is required to trap on privateland.
Although the entire state is open totrapping, this does not include marsh-es, lakes or other areas closed by fed-eral, state or local laws or regulations.State wildlife management areas areopen unless otherwise posted.Trapping is prohibited on state and his-torical parks without special written
permission. It is permitted in season onstate recreation areas, except within100 yards of developed facilities, suchas picnic areas, campgrounds andboat ramps.
It is unlawful to trap or attempt to trap onany upland (dryland) portion of BranchedOak or Yankee Hill state wildlife manage-ment areas before Dec. 15.
Trapping is not permitted within 200yards of any dwelling, feedlot or livestock crossing (road or bridge) without permission.
CHECK YOUR TRAPSAll traps set for furbearers must be
checked as follows: one-way, slide-wire drowning sets and underwaterconibear-type sets, once every two cal-endar days. All others: every day.
DISPOSAL OF FURSAll furs must be disposed of within 10
days after the close of the season. Toretain furs longer, written permissionmust be obtained from the Game andParks Commission. An affidavit mustbe filed with the Commission within 10days after the close of the season,describing the numbers and kinds offurs to be held.
All furs shipped out of state by com-mercial carrier must have a specialshipping tag available from any Gameand Parks Commission office.
Nebraska Game and Parks BucksThe perfect gift idea for any outdoor enthusiast!
Nebraska Game and Parks Bucks can be used for the purchase of anyNebraska Game and Parks Commission merchandise, including per-mits, lodging fees, NEBRASKAland Magazine subscriptionsand activities at state parks. Available in bookletswith five $5 certificates, so you can splitthem up, or give a generous gift.
(These certificates must beredeemed at NGPC offices only).
Order online atwww.OutdoorNebraska.org or call 1-800-742-0056 or stop by any NebraskaGame and Parks Commission office.
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days of the close of the hunting sea-son. It is unlawful to build or use any permanent or semi-permanent treestand or steps that attach to any treewith nails, screws, bolts or wire, exceptthat screw-in steps may be used.
CampingCamping is permitted unless other-
wise posted or restricted by special arearegulations. Few areas have amenities,making camping truly primitive.
FiresOpen fires are permitted only in
fireplaces, grills or fire rings, whereprovided by the Commission. Use ofpropane or gas stoves and charcoalgrills is permitted.
Motor VehiclesAll motorized vehicles are restricted
to roadways, parking areas or trailsspecifically designated for vehicle use.No off-road driving is permitted.
Target ShootingTarget shooting is permitted on most
areas, but the activity is prohibited oncertain areas which are posted.
Nebraska’s public hunting landsencompass nearly 800,000 acreson about 300 state and federalareas scattered across the state.Most of this land is owned by thefederal government. Of thestate-owned lands, about 47,000acres have been purchased withproceeds from the sale of HabitatStamps. These lands provide out-door recreation opportunities for allNebraskans.
Nebraska’s public hunting landscomprise just 2 percent of the state’stotal land area. Most hunting is doneon private land, where permission isrequired. It is best to ask permissionwell in advance of the season.
Unless otherwise posted, hunting isallowed in season on all state wildlifemanagement areas and federal water-fowl production areas. Special regula-tions apply on federal refuges and onnational forest lands.
WILDLIFEMANAGEMENT AREAS
Hunting and trapping are permittedon state lands designated as wildlifemanagement areas, unless otherwiseposted. Contact district offices forarea-specific regulations and informa-tion. (See Public Hunting Lands sec-tion for locations.)
Tree StandsPortable tree stands and steps may
be used on state wildlife managementareas but must be removed within 15
Nebraska’s Public Hunting Lands
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STATE PARKS ANDRECREATION AREAS
Portions of some state parks areopen to hunting in accordance withspecial area regulations. Check the listof public lands in this brochure andcontact the park office for more infor-mation. A Park Entry Permit is requiredyear-round on state parks and staterecreation areas. Annual - $20.35,Duplicate - $10.35, Daily - $4.35)
State historical parks are closed to allhunting.
Hunting is permitted on many staterecreation areas from the first Tuesdayfollowing Labor Day through conclu-sion of the spring turkey season,unless prohibited or restricted byappropriate signs or specific area regu-lations.
Hunting is prohibited within 100 yardsof any public use facility or activity area,including picnic areas, campgrounds,private cabins, and concession areas,boat ramps and parking lots.
CRP-MAPAbout 180,000 acres of private land
enrolled in the federal ConservationReserve Program are open to public,walk-in hunting through the NebraskaGame and Parks Commission’sConservation Reserve Program-Management Access Program.
An atlas detailing CRP-MAP sites isavailable from Commission offices,permit agents and online at:
www.OutdoorNebraska.org
PRIVATE LANDPermission of the landowner or his or
her agent is required to hunt on privatelands.
Watch for signs designating privatelands open to hunting under theNebraska Habitat Program or checkwith the local Natural ResourcesDistrict office.
CLOSED AREASState wayside areas, hatcheries and
reserves, unless otherwise posted, areclosed to hunting. State and federalrefuges, unless otherwise posted ordesignated, also are closed. Huntingfrom any roadway or highway, includ-ing the right-of-way, is not allowed.
KEYGame species listed in the following
section are those commonly found onthe public land described. Any otherlegal game species found on theseareas may be harvested as well.
WMA. . . . Wildlife Management Area(State owned or managed)
Areas marked with an asterisk (*)were purchased in whole or in part
with Habitat Stamp funds.
SRA . . . . . . . . State Recreation Area(Park Entry Permit required)
SP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State Park(Park Entry Permit required)
NF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . National Forest (Federally managed)
FR . . . . . . . . . . . . . Federal Reservoir(Federally managed)
COE . . . . . . . . . . Corps of Engineers(Federally managed)
WPA . . . Waterfowl Production Area (Federally managed)
NWR. . . . . . National Wildlife Refuge(Federally managed)
NRD . . . . Natural Resources District(A few NRD-owned lands open tohunting have been included in this
guide. Others may be available.Contact your local NRD for more
information)
PANHANDLENo area of the state has a wider varietyof terrain or more public land than thePanhandle. There are high plateaus,scarred badlands, huge, rugged escarpments and canyons cloaked indark pines. All have direct contrast withthe vast Oglala National Grasslands, alsolocated in the district. Traditionally agood deer hunting area, the Panhandlealso has good numbers of wild turkey,especially in the Pine Ridge. Pheasantscan be found in areas of cropland,antelope in the grassland and waterfowlalong the North Platte River.
DISTRICT I – PANHANDLEAlliance OfficeTodd NordeenWildlife Manager(308) 763-2940FAX (308) 763-2943
1. Buffalo Creek WMA*; Banner/ScottsBluff Cos., 5S, 2½W of Melbeta on countyroads; Deer, Elk, Dove, Rabbit, Turkey;4,262 acres
2. Shell Lake WMA; Cherry Co., 15NE ofGordon; Deer, Grouse, Waterfowl; 860acres, Nontoxic Shot Only. Use of ATV andsnowmobiles are allowed on ice.
3. Bighorn WMA; Dawes Co. 1E of Crawfordon U.S. 20. 8E, 1S & 1E on Bethel Rd., 1Son Bethel Loop Rd.; Deer, Dove, Rabbit,Squirrel, Turkey; 1,178 acres
4. Bordeaux Creek WMA; Dawes Co., 3E ofChadron on U.S. 20; Elk, Deer, Turkey,Dove, Rabbit; 1,841 acres
5. Box Butte SRA/WMA; Dawes Co., 10N ofHemingford, county road; Deer, Pheasant,Rabbit, Turkey, Waterfowl; 2,212 acres
6. Pine Ridge Div.; Neb. Natl. Forest,Dawes Co., S of U.S. 20 between Chadron& Crawford; Deer, Elk, Dove, Rabbit,Squirrel, Turkey; 50,853 acres
7. Chadron Creek Ranch WMA; Dawes Co.,2S of Chadron State Park on Norwescacounty road; Deer, Dove, Rabbit, Squirrel,Turkey; 2,449 acres
8. Ponderosa WMA; Dawes Co., 2S ofCrawford on NE 2 to access sign 4E; Deer,Dove, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey; 3,979 acres
9. Goldeneye WMA; Deuel Co., 1S,3W ¼N of Big Springs on I-80interchange; Dove, Pheasant,Rabbit, Waterfowl; 23 acres
10. Goldenrod WMA; Deuel Co.,0.1S, 3E of Chappell on U.S. 385;Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Rabbit; 97acres11. Crescent Lake NWR;
Garden Co., 28N of Oshkoshbetween U.S. 26 & NE 2;Deer, Grouse, Pheasant;40,900 acres. Only designat-ed part of refuge open tohunting. Nontoxic Shot Only.Maps and special instructionsavailable from leaflet boxesand at refuge headquarters.No camping. No open fires.
12. Avocet WMA; Grant County., ½E of Hyannison NE 2; Waterfowl, Furbearers; 188 acreswith 100 acres of marsh and open water.
13. DeFair Lake WMA; Grant Co., 2S ofHyannis on NE 61, ¼E; Dove, Waterfowl;125 acres, 66 acres water.
14. Frye Lake WMA; Grant Co., 1N ofHyannis; Grouse, Waterfowl; 345 acres
15. Oliver Reservoir SRA; Kimball Co., 8Wof Kimball on U.S. 30; Pheasant, Rabbit,Waterfowl; 1,187 acres
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8. Long Lake SRA; Brown Co.,20SW of Johnstown, countyroad; Waterfowl; 30 acres
9. Long Pine SRA; Brown Co.,NW of Long Pine just S of U.S.20; Deer, Squirrel, Turkey; 154acres. Archery range.
10. Long Pine WMA*; Brown Co.,NW of Long Pine just N of U.S. 20; Deer,Squirrel, Turkey; 160 acres
11. Pine Glen WMA*; Brown Co., 7W ofBassett on U.S. 20, 9N on county road;Deer, Dove, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey; 960acres
12. Plum Creek Valley WMA; Brown Co.,1½W of Johnstown on U.S. 20, 1½S oncounty road; Deer, Dove, Rabbit, Squirrel,Grouse, Turkey; 1,320 acres, 2 miles ofPlum Creek flows through area.
13. South Pine WMA; Brown Co., 11½ S ofLong Pine, county road; Waterfowl, Dove;420 acres, 80 acres open water, 152 acresmarsh.
14. South Twin Lake WMA; Brown Co., 2E ofJohnstown on U.S. 20, 19S, 3½W on trailroad; Dove, Grouse, Waterfowl; 160 acres
15. Willow Lake B.C. WMA*; Brown Co.,18½S of Ainsworth on NE 7, 12SW onpaved Brown Co. road; Dove, Waterfowl;511 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only; snowmo-biles and ATVs allowed on ice.
16.Yellowthroat WMA; Brown Co., 13S ofAinsworth on NE 7, 2E on access trail; Deer,Grouse, Dove, Snipe, Pheasant, Waterfowl;480 acres, Nontoxic Shot Only, no alcohol orcamping.
17. Anderson Bridge WMA*; Cherry Co.,from Kilgore 5½S, 2E, 5S on S sideNiobrara River; Deer, Grouse, Rabbit,Squirrel, Turkey, Waterfowl; 137 acres
18. Ballards Marsh WMA; Cherry Co., 20SEof Valentine, U.S. 83; Deer, Dove, Grouse,Waterfowl; 1,561 acres
19. Big Alkali Lake WMA; Cherry Co., 16S,4W of Valentine, U.S. 83, State Spur 16B, 1¼SE; Dove, Waterfowl; 890 acres; snow-mobiles and ATVs allowed on ice.
20. Borman Bridge WMA; Cherry Co., 2SE ofValentine, county road; Deer, Dove, Rabbit,Turkey; 160 acres
21. Cottonwood Lake SRA; Cherry Co.,½E,½S of Merriman, S of U.S. 20;Waterfowl; 180 acres
16. Arnold-Trupp WMA; Morrill Co., 4N 1W 1½ N of Bayard; Deer, Dove, Rabbit,Pheasant, Prairie Dog; 155 acres
17. Bridgeport SRA; Morrill Co., 1W ofBridgeport, off U.S. 26; Deer, Rabbit,Squirrel, Waterfowl; 126 acres.No centerfire or rimfire rifles or pistols.
18. Chet & Jane Fliesbach WMA; Morrill Co.,3S, 3E of Bayard on U.S. 26-NE 92; Deer,Dove, Pheasant, Waterfowl; 422 acres
19. Bead Mountain; Scotts Bluff Co., 4½S ofGering 3E on exit county road W ; Deer,Elk, Dove, Turkey, Rabbit; 3,000 acres
20. Cedar Canyon WMA; Scotts Bluff Co.,3S 4W of Gering; Deer, Dove, Turkey,Rabbit; 2,200 acres
21. Kiowa WMA*; Scotts Bluff Co., 2S ofMorrill; Dove, Pheasant, Rabbit, Waterfowl;506 acres, 326-acre refuge, Nontoxic ShotOnly.
22. Mitchell Valley Public Access Area;Scotts Bluff Co., 3S 1½E of Mitchell oncounty road; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Rabbit,Squirrel, Turkey, Waterfowl; 256 acres; nocenterfire or rimfire rifles or pistols.
23. Nine Mile Creek WMA; Scotts Bluff Co.,3E of Minatare on U.S. 26, 6N on countyroad; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Rabbit; 178acres
24. Wildcat Hills SRA/WMA; Scotts BluffCo., 10S of Gering, NE 71 to access road;Deer, Dove, Turkey; 240 acres
25. Metcalf WMA*; Sheridan Co., 12N of HaySprings, county road; Elk, Deer, Dove,Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey; 3,236 acres
26. Smith Lake WMA; Sheridan Co., 23S ofRushville, NE 250; Deer, Dove, Grouse,Pheasant, Rabbit, Turkey, Waterfowl; 640acres
27. Walgren Lake SRA; Sheridan Co., 2½Eof Hay Springs, 3S of U.S. 20; Dove,Rabbit, Pheasant, Waterfowl; 130 acres
28. Fort Robinson SP; Sioux Co., 3W ofCrawford, U.S. 20; Deer, Dove, Grouse,Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey; 21,500 acres.Special free permit required. See superin-tendent. (308) 665-2900.
29. Gilbert-Baker WMA; Sioux Co., 4½N ofHarrison; access road; Elk, Deer, Dove,Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey; 2,537 acres
30. Oglala National Grasslands; Sioux Co.,extreme NW corner of NE above U.S. 20between Harrison & Crawford; Antelope,Deer, Dove, Grouse, Rabbit; 94,344 acres
31. Peterson WMA; Sioux Co., 9W ofCrawford, U.S. 20; Deer, Dove, Rabbit,Turkey, Grouse; 2,460 acres
NORTH-CENTRALNebraska’s Sandhills region is unique.With 20,000-plus square miles of grass-covered sand dunes, it is amongthe largest natural grassland areas in theworld. Mule deer, whitetails, sharp-tailedgrouse and prairie chickens are foundthroughout the district, but a hunt in thisarea can mean lots of walking. Wildturkeys inhabit wooded areas wherevercover is adequate. Waterfowl are foundon lakes and ponds throughout the area.
DISTRICT II – NORTH-CENTRALBassett OfficeBen Rutten Wildlife Manager(402) 684-2921 FAX (402) 684-2816
1. Milburn Div. Dam WMA; Blaine Co., 2NWof Milburn, county road; Deer, Dove,Grouse, Pheasant, Rabbit, Waterfowl; 672acres
2. Hull Lake WMA; Boyd Co., 3W, 2S ofButte, NE 11; Dove, Rabbit, Furbearers;5.5 acres
3. Parshall Bridge WMA*; Boyd Co., 3½S ofButte, NE 11; Deer, Rabbit, Squirrel,Turkey, Waterfowl; 226 plus acres
4. American Game Marsh WMA; BrownCo., 2E, 19S of Johnstown; Dove, Grouse,Pheasant, Waterfowl; 160 acres
5. Bobcat WMA*; Brown Co., 10N, 1W, 1½Nof Ainsworth; Deer, Dove, Rabbit, Turkey;893 acres
6. Keller School Land WMA; Brown Co.,from Long Pine 3W on U.S. 20, 9N on U.S.183, 1¼W, 1S on trail roads; Deer, Grouse,Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey; 640 acres
7. Keller Park SRA; Brown Co., 3W, 9N ofLong Pine, U.S. 183; Deer, Grouse, Turkey;196 acres
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45. Sherman Reservoir SRA/WMA; ShermanCo., 4E of Loup City, county road; Deer,Dove, Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit, Turkey,Waterfowl; 3,382 acres. Authorized dogtraining area; seasonal waterfowl blindsmay be used.
46. Bessey Division, Nebraska NF; ThomasCo., 1W of Halsey, NE 2; Antelope, Deer,Dove, Grouse; 90,445 acres. Check atheadquarters.
47. Davis Creek WMA; Valley and GreeleyCos., 3S of North Loup on county road;Deer, Dove, Grouse, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Waterfowl; 2,450 acres
48. Scotia Canal WMA; Valley Co., 4½N ofNorth Loup on NE 11 and county rds.;Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit,Waterfowl; 183 acres
NORTHEASTWaterfowl hunting along the MissouriRiver and its marshy backwaters is someof the best Nebraska has to offer. Thereis good white-tailed deer hunting in thebluffs above the river and in the creekbottoms that slice through the district’sgrasslands and croplands. Wild turkeysare numerous along river bottoms andwherever there is an abundance of timber. Pheasants and bobwhite quailcan be found in most agricultural areas.The Missouri bluffs also support anexcellent squirrel population.
DISTRICT III – NORTHEASTNorfolk OfficeTom Welstead Wildlife Manager(402) 370-3374 FAX (402) 370-3256
1. Grove Lake WMA*; Antelope Co., 2N ofRoyal, U.S. 20, N on county road; Deer,Dove, Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel,Turkey, Waterfowl; 2,008 acres
2. Hackberry Creek WMA*; Antelope Co., 1½E, ½N of Clearwater; Deer, Dove,Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey,Waterfowl; 235 plus acres
3. Red Wing WMA*; Antelope Co., 5W ofNeligh, county road; Deer, Dove, Pheasant,Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel,Turkey, Waterfowl;320 acres
4. Beaver Bend WMA*; Boone Co., ½NW ofSt. Edward; Dove, Rabbit, Squirrel; 27 acres
5. Middle Decatur Bend WMA/COE; BurtCo., 1½E of Decatur located on the Iowaside of Missouri River; Deer, Turkey,Waterfowl; 960 acres
6. Pelican Point SRA; Burt Co., 4E, 4N, 1Eof Tekamah; Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel,Waterfowl; 36 acres
7. Summit Reservoir SRA; Burt Co., 1S onU.S. 75, 3W of Tekamah; Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel, Waterfowl; 535 acres
8. Tieville Bend COE; Burt Co., ½E, ½N ofDecatur located on the Iowa side ofMissouri River; Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl;1,013 acres. Hunters must use a boat orcross publicly-owned Iowa land on foot toreach Nebraska ground.
9. Chalkrock WMA; Cedar Co., 5N, 1½E ofNE 12 & U.S. 81 Junction on county road;Dove, Pheasant, Rabbit, Waterfowl; 130acres
10. Wiseman WMA*; Cedar Co., 5E, 1N, 1Wof Wynot on county road; Deer, Dove,Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey; 380 acres
11. Whitetail WMA; Colfax Co., ½W ofSchuyler, U.S. 30, 3S, county road; Deer,Dove, Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Waterfowl;216 acres
12. Black Island WMA*; Cuming Co., 2E ofPilger or 5NW of Wisner; Deer, Dove,Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey,Waterfowl; 204 acres
13. Basswood Ridge WMA*; Dakota Co.,2NW of Homer, county road; Deer, Rabbit,Squirrel, Turkey; 360 acres. Target shootingprohibited.
14. Omadi Bend WMA; Dakota Co., 2N, 2½Eof Homer; Pheasant, Quail, Waterfowl; 33acres. Borders Iowa by land. Write NGPCfor map. Target shooting prohibited.
15. Buckskin Hills WMA; Dixon Co., 2W, 2Sof Newcastle on county road; Pheasant,Quail, Rabbit, Waterfowl; 340 acres. Targetshooting prohibited.
16. Elk Point Bend WMA; Dixon Co., 5NW ofPonca State Park; Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit,Waterfowl; 660 acres
22. Cottonwood Steverson WMA; Cherry Co.,30N of Hyannis on NE 61; Deer, Dove,Grouse, Pheasant, Waterfowl; 2,919 acres;snowmobiles and ATVs allowed on ice andHome Valley Lake trail when conditionspermit.
23. Merritt Reservoir WMA/SRA; Cherry Co.,26SW of Valentine; Deer, Dove, Grouse,Pheasant, Waterfowl, Turkey; 6,146 acres.Seasonal waterfowl blinds possible.
24. Rat and Beaver Lakes WMA; Cherry Co.,29S of Valentine, 6W, U.S. 83; Deer, Dove,Grouse, Waterfowl; 240 acres. Limitedaccess across private grounds.
25. Samuel R. McKelvie NF; Cherry Co., 10Sof Nenzel, State Spur 16-F or trail roadfrom Merritt Reservoir; Antelope, Deer,Dove, Grouse; 115,703 acres
26. Schlagel Creek WMA; Cherry Co., 16S ofValentine, U.S. 83, 4W on State Spur 16B,3½N on trail road; Deer, Dove, Grouse,Rabbit, Waterfowl; 480 acres
27. Valentine NWR; Cherry Co., 13S ofValentine on U.S. 83, 16W on State Spur16B; Deer, Grouse, Dove, Pheasant,Coyote with permit. Waterfowl on Duck,Rice and Watts lakes only; 70,085 acresexcept for posted closed areas. Closed forall other birds and animals. Area maps andregulations available from leaflet boxes andrefuge headquarters. No alcohol. No camp-ing. No open fires. Nontoxic Shot Only.
28. Arcadia Diversion Dam WMA; Custer Co.,4S of Comstock, county road; Deer, Dove,Pheasant, Squirrel, Waterfowl, Turkey; 925acres
29. Arnold Lake SRA; Custer Co., 1S ofArnold on NE 40 or NE 92; Rabbit,Waterfowl; 40 acres
30 Myrtle E. Hall WMA; Custer/Loup Co., Twolocations: East – 8W, 1S of Taylor. West –11½W 1S of Taylor; Deer, Dove, Grouse,Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit, Turkey; 1,960 acres
31. Pressey WMA; Custer Co., 5N of Ocontoon NE 21; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey; 1,692 acres.Campground with electrical hookups.
32. Calamus Reservoir SRA/WMA; Garfield& Loup Cos., 4W, 3N of Burwell; Deer,Dove, Grouse, Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit,Waterfowl, Turkey; 10,312 acres. Huntingbelow dam restricted to shotgun & archeryonly in signed areas; seasonal waterfowlblinds may be used.
33. Mirdan Canal WMA; Garfield Co., 2½W ofBurwell on U.S. 91, ¼N on access road;Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail, Waterfowl; 52acres
34. Atkinson SRA; Holt Co., 1W of Atkinsonon U.S. 20 or NE 11; Pheasant, Rabbit,Waterfowl; 54 acres
35. Harold W. Andersen WMA*; Howard Co.,2N, 3E of Dannebrog; Deer, Dove,Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey,Waterfowl; 272 acres
36. Loup Bottoms WMA; Howard Co., ½N,½E of Cotesfield on county roads; Deer,Dove, Pheasant, Rabbit, Squirrel, Waterfowl;80 acres ¼ mile North Loup river access.
37. Leonard A. Koziol WMA; Howard Co.,2½N of St. Paul on U.S. 281, 2E on countyroad and ½N; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey, Waterfowl; 328acres
38. Marsh Wren WMA; Howard Co., 2½E, 1Sof Elba on county roads; Deer, Dove,Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Waterfowl;153 acres, ¾ mile North Loup river access.
39. North Loup SRA; Howard Co., 4N of St.Paul on U.S. 281; Quail, Rabbit, Waterfowl;20 acres
40. Holt Creek WMA; Keya Paha Co., 9N, 2Eof Springview; Deer, Dove, Turkey; 180 acres
41. Thomas Creek WMA*; Keya Paha Co., 2Sof Springview on U.S. 183, 2E, 1S oncounty road; Deer, Dove, Rabbit, Squirrel,Turkey; 1,154 acres
42. Kent Diversion Dam WMA; Loup Co., 5½Eof Taylor on NE 91 and ¼N; Deer, Dove,Pheasant, Rabbit, Waterfowl; 194 acres
43. Fred Thomas WMA*; Rock Co.,11N ofBassett on NE 7; Deer, Turkey, Rabbit; 218acres. Lookout platform over Niobrara River.
44. Twin Lakes RC WMA*; Rock Co.,15½S ofBassett on U.S. 183, 2½E, 2S on countyRd; Waterfowl, Snipe, Deer, Dove, Grouse,Turkey; 903 acres
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36. Loup Lands WMA; Nance Co., Along LoupRiver near Loup power canal headgates: (1)4SW of Genoa, north side of river; (2) 10SWof Genoa, south side of river; (3) 4SW ofGenoa; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey, Waterfowl; 485acres. Use of rifles or handguns prohibited.
37. Don Dworak WMA*; Nance Co., 1S ofGenoa, NE 39; Deer, Dove, Pheasant,Quail, Rabbit, Turkey, Waterfowl; 972 acres
38. Sunny Hollow WMA*; Nance Co., 3S, 1W,1S, of Genoa; Dove, Pheasant, Rabbit,Waterfowl; 160 acres
39. Willow Creek SRA; Pierce Co., 1½SW ofPierce; Dove, Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit,Waterfowl; 1,600 acres
40. Flatwater Landing WMA; Platte Co., 1½S of Columbus U.S. 81 E & N of PlatteRiver bridge; Dove, Rabbit; 6 acres. Use ofrifles or handguns prohibited.
41. George Syas WMA*; Platte Co., 2S-SE ofGenoa on NE 39 then 1½E, 1N; Deer,Dove, Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel,Turkey; 917 acres
42. Looking Glass Creek WMA*; Platte Co., 1Sof Monroe; Deer, Dove, Rabbit, Squirrel,Turkey; 67 acres. Use of rifles or handgunsprohibited.
43. Wilkinson WMA; Platte Co., 5W 1N ofColumbus; Dove, Pheasant, Rabbit,Waterfowl; 957 acres, 300 acres restoredwetland. Nontoxic Shot Only. Use of riflesor handguns prohibited.
44. Red Fox WMA*; Stanton Co., 1S of Pilgeron NE 15; Deer, Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit,Squirrel, Turkey, Waterfowl; 363 acres
45. Wood Duck WMA*; Stanton Co., 1½W ofStanton, NE 24; 2S, 1½W, 1N, countyroad; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit,Squirrel, Turkey, Waterfowl; 1,528 acres.Target shooting prohibited.
46. DeSoto NWR; Washington Co., 2½ N ofFort Calhoun; Deer only; Archery deer limited to portion of west side of MissouriRiver. Managed muzzleloader deer, seeBig Game Guide.
47. Sioux Strip WMA; Wayne Co., 3 interruptedtracts beginning 2SE of Randolph on countyroad; Dove, Pheasant, Rabbit; 25 acres
48. Thompson-Barnes WMA; Wayne Co., 4N,1W, 1/2N of Wayne; Pheasant, Quail,Cottontail, Dove; 160 acres
SOUTHWESTThis rugged High Plains country coversthe gamut for the mixed bag hunter. Thearea’s agricultural land provides some ofthe best pheasant hunting in the stateand some of the largest mule deer in thestate come from the Southwest’s grassland areas. White-tailed deer, wildturkey, quail, grouse, waterfowl andsmall game all have their niche here,giving hunters plenty of options.
DISTRICT IV – SOUTHWESTNorth Platte OfficeRichard NelsonWildlife Manager(308) 535-8025FAX (308) 535-8028
1. Enders Reservoir SRA/WMA; Chase Co.,9½SE of Imperial, U.S. 6; Deer, Dove,Turkey, Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit, Waterfowl.Portion posted as waterfowl refuge. 5,350acres
2. Rock Creek SRA; Dundy Co., 4N, 1W ofParks, U.S. 34, gravel road; Pheasant,Rabbit, Waterfowl; 165 acres
3. Medicine Creek SRA/WMA; Frontier Co.,2W of Cambridge, U.S. 6-34, 7N, accessroad; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit,Squirrel, Turkey, Waterfowl; 8,494 acres
17. Mulberry Bend WMA; Dixon Co., 1E ofMaskell on NE 12 and 2½N; Waterfowl; 6acres. Provides boat access to MissouriRiver.
18. Ponca SP; Dixon Co., 2N of Ponca,access road; Deer. 803 acres. Special freepermit required. Check with park superin-tendent, (402) 755-2284.
19. Powder Creek NRD; Dixon Co., 2E, 4S ofNewcastle; Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit,Waterfowl; 467 acres
20. Dead Timber SRA; Dodge Co., 4NW ofScribner, U.S. 275, 1½E on access road;Deer, Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel,Waterfowl; 150 acres
21. Hasemann WPA; Dodge Co., 2½N ofintersection of U.S. 275 and NE 91 nearScribner; Pheasant, Waterfowl; 204 acres.Nontoxic Shot Only.
22. Powder Horn WMA*; Dodge Co., 4NW ofScribner on U.S. 275; Deer, Dove,Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey,Waterfowl; 284 acres
23. Dry Creek WMA*; Holt Co., 3SE of O'Neillon U.S. 275; Deer, Pheasant, Quail, Turkey,Waterfowl; 322 acres
24. Goose Lake WMA; Holt Co., 25S ofO'Neill on U.S. 281, 4E, 2N on gravel roads;Dove, Grouse, Rabbit, Waterfowl; 349 acres
25. O. John Emerson WMA; Holt Co., 10S,6Eof Lynch; Deer, Dove, Turkey, Rabbit,Squirrel; 322 acres
26. Redbird WMA*; Holt Co., 6SEof Lynch, county road; Deer,Turkey; 433 acres27. Bazile Creek WMA;
Knox Co., 2E ofNiobrara, NE 12; Deer,Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey,Waterfowl; 4,500 acres
28. Bohemia PrairieWMA*; Knox Co., 5N,4W of Verdigre; Deer,Dove, Grouse, Turkey;680 acres
29. Greenvale WMA*;Knox Co., 9W, 3S,½W and ¼S ofVerdigre on countyroad; Deer, Dove,Rabbit, Squirrel,Turkey; 200 acres
30. Lewis and Clark Lake SRA; Knox Co.,15N of Crofton, NE 121; Deer, Pheasant,Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey, Waterfowl;1,227 acres
31. Niobrara SP; Knox Co.,1W of Niobrara onNE 12; Deer; Special free access permitrequired. Check with park superintendent;(402) 857-3373. 1,234 acres
32. Oak Valley WMA*; Madison Co., 2½S, 1Wof Battle Creek; Deer, Dove, Pheasant,Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel; 640 acres. Targetshooting prohibited.
33. Yellowbanks WMA*; Madison Co., 3N ofBattle Creek, NE 121, 2½W, ½N, ½W,county road; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey; 664 acres. Targetshooting prohibited.
34. Dr. Bruce Cowgill WMA*; Merrick Co., 1½E of Silver Creek; Deer, Quail, Turkey,Waterfowl; 250 acres
35. Council Creek WMA; Nance Co., 6½W,1S of Genoa via county road; Deer, Dove,Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey;160 acres
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3. Blue Hole WMA; Buffalo Co., West sideof U.S. 183, just S of Elm CreekInterchange I-80; Deer, Dove, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey, Waterfowl; 300acres
4. East Odessa WMA; Buffalo Co., 5E ofOdessa Interchange, S side of I-80 oneastbound access road; Deer, Dove,Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey,Waterfowl; 131 acres. No Target Shooting.
5. Sandy Channel SRA; Buffalo Co., 1½Sof Elm Creek Interchange I-80. Markedaccess; Dove, Rabbit, Waterfowl; 133 acres
6. Bluewing WMA*; Clay Co., Interchange,I-80, Exit 285 10S of Clay Center; Dove,Pheasant, Rabbit, Waterfowl; 319 acres.Nontoxic Shot Only.
7. Bulrush WMA*; Clay Co., 1E, 3S ofFairfield; Pheasant, Rabbit, Dove,Waterfowl; 240 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
8. Eckhardt WPA; Clay Co., 8E of ClayCenter, NE 41, 4S, county road; Dove,Pheasant, Waterfowl; 174 acres. NontoxicShot Only.
9. Glenvil Basin WPA; Clay Co., 2½S, 2E,½N of Glenvil; Dove, Pheasant, Waterfowl;120 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
10. Green Acres WPA; Clay Co., 6E, 4S ofClay Center; Dove, Pheasant, Waterfowl;43 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
11. Greenhead WMA; Clay Co., 11W, 1½N ofShickley; Dove, Pheasant, Rabbit,Waterfowl; 60 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
12. Green Wing WMA*; Clay Co., 5W, 1½N ofShickley; Dove, Pheasant, Rabbit,Waterfowl; 80 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
13. Hansen WPA; Clay Co., 10S of Sutton,county road; Dove, Pheasant, Waterfowl;320 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
14. Harms WPA; Clay Co., 2E, 3S of ClayCenter, county road; Dove, Pheasant,Waterfowl; 60 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
15. Harvard Marsh WPA; Clay Co., 4W, 1N ofHarvard; Dove, Pheasant, Waterfowl; 1,484acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
16. Hultine WPA; Clay Co., 5W of Sutton, 2Nof U.S. 6; Pheasant, Waterfowl; 1,000acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
17. Kissinger Basin WMA; Clay Co.,Adjacent to north edge of Fairfield; Dove,Pheasant, Rabbit, Waterfowl; 490 acres.Nontoxic Shot Only.
18. Lange WPA; Clay Co., 2S, ½E of Sutton,county road; Dove, Pheasant, Waterfowl;160 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
19. Massie WPA; Clay Co., 3S of Clay Center,NE 14; Dove, Pheasant, Waterfowl; 853acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
20. Meadowlark WPA; Clay Co., 3E, 4½S ofClay Center; Pheasant, Waterfowl; 80acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
21. Moger WPA; Clay Co., 3E of Clay Center,NE 41, 3S, county road; Dove, Pheasant,Waterfowl; 195 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
4. Red Willow Reservoir SRA/WMA;Frontier Co., 11N of McCook, U.S. 83;Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit,Turkey, Waterfowl; 5,949 acres
5. Cambridge Diversion Dam WMA; FurnasCo., 2E of Cambridge; Dove, Rabbit,Turkey, Squirrel, Deer; 20 acres. Targetshooting prohibited.
6. Oxford WMA; Furnas Co., 5W of Oxford;Quail, Rabbit, Turkey, Squirrel, Waterfowl,Deer; 36 acres. Target shooting prohibited.
7. Frenchman WMA; Hayes Co., ½N ofPalisade; Dove, Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit,Turkey, Waterfowl, Deer; 98 acres. Targetshooting prohibited.
8. Hayes Center WMA; Hayes Co., 12NE ofHayes Center, county road; Dove, Pheasant,Quail, Rabbit, Turkey, Deer, Waterfowl; 78acres. Target shooting prohibited.
9. Swanson Reservoir SRA/WMA;Hitchcock Co., 2W of Trenton, U.S. 34;Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit,Squirrel, Turkey, Waterfowl; 9,625 acres
10. Clear Creek WMA; Keith Co., ½S, 4½E,1S of Lewellen; Deer, Dove, Pheasant,Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey, Waterfowl; 6,118acres. Special provisions govern waterfowlhunting, portion posted as refuge; NontoxicShot Only.
11. Lake McConaughy SRA; Keith Co., 11Nof Ogallala, NE 61; Deer, Grouse, Rabbit,Turkey, Waterfowl; 6,085 acres. Specialprovisions govern waterfowl blind or bargeplacement.
12. Lake Ogallala SRA; Keith Co., 9N ofOgallala, NE 61; Waterfowl; 258 acres
13. Ogallala Strip WMA; Keith Co., NW quad-rant I-80 Interchange; Deer, Dove, Quail,Rabbit, Turkey, Waterfowl; 453 acres. Targetshooting prohibited.
14. Box Elder Canyon WMA; Lincoln Co., 3S,2W of Maxwell; Dove, Waterfowl; 26 acres
15. Cedar Valley WMA; Lincoln Co., 1¼E ofWellfleet; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Turkey; 880 acres. Foot traffic only.
16. Chester Island WMA*; Lincoln Co., 2S,½W of Brady; Deer, Dove, Quail, Rabbit,Turkey, Waterfowl; 69 acres
17. Jeffrey Canyon WMA; Lincoln Co., 5S, 3Wof Brady, county road; Waterfowl; 35 acres
18. Muskrat Run WMA*; Lincoln Co., 4W,2N, ½W of North Platte on U.S. 30; Deer,Dove, Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey,Waterfowl; 224 acres, Nontoxic Shot Only.Target shooting prohibited.
19. North River WMA*; Lincoln Co., 3N ofHershey; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey, Waterfowl; 681acres. Target shooting prohibited.
20. Platte WMA*; Lincoln Co., 6E of NorthPlatte; Deer, Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit,Turkey, Waterfowl; 242 acres. Target shooting prohibited.
21. Sutherland Reservoir SRA; Lincoln Co.,2S of Sutherland, NE 25; Dove, Pheasant,Waterfowl; 6,000 acres
22. Wapiti WMA; Lincoln Co., 12S of Maxwellon county road; Deer, Dove, Elk, Turkey;1,920 acres
23. Red Willow Div. Dam WMA; Red WillowCo., 9NE of McCook; Dove, Pheasant,Deer, Quail, Rabbit, Waterfowl; 56 acres.Target shooting prohibited.
SOUTH-CENTRALThe Rainwater Basins comprise a largepart of this region and host waterfowl,upland and small game. In wet years, thebasins teem with ducks and geese, withpheasants a bonus on the surroundingarea. In dry years, the pheasant huntingimproves. The central Platte River pro-vides excellent hunting for deer andwaterfowl along the rivers and streams,while quail can be found in the hillyareas in the eastern part of the region.
DISTRICT VI – SOUTH-CENTRALKearney OfficeBob MedunaWildlife Manager(308) 865-5310FAX (308) 865-5309
1. Ayr Lake WMA; Adams Co., 4S of U.S. 6,1E Hastings; Dove, Pheasant, Waterfowl;160 acres; Nontoxic Shot Only.
2. Bassway Strip WMA; Buffalo Co., MindenInterchange I-80, S on NE 10 to markedaccess road; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey, Waterfowl; 729acres
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52. Elley WPA; Gosper Co., 2W of Bertrand,NE 23, 2½S, county road; Dove, Pheasant,Waterfowl; 60 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
53. Elwood Reservoir WMA; Gosper Co., 2Nof Elwood; Deer, Pheasant, Quail, Turkey,Waterfowl; 724 acres
54. Peterson Basin WPA; Gosper Co., 3S ofBertrand, county road; Dove, Pheasant,Waterfowl; 1,154 acres. Nontoxic ShotOnly.
55. Victor Lakes WPA; Gosper Co., 4½N,½W of Bertrand, county road; Dove,Pheasant, Waterfowl; 283 acres. NontoxicShot Only.
56. Cornhusker WMA; Hall Co., Grand Island,4W of U.S. 281 and Old Potash Hwy., ½S,county road; Archery Deer, Dove,Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit; 840 acres. Use ofrifles or handguns prohibited.
57. Hannon WPA; Hall Co., 2E, 3S of Shelton;Pheasant, Waterfowl; 307 acres. NontoxicShot Only.
58. Loch Linda WMA; Hall Co., from AldaInterchange, 1N, 2E, ½S, 1½E on southside of I-80; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey, Waterfowl; 38acres. Target shooting prohibited.
59. Martin's Reach WMA*; Hall Co., ½S 3Walong service road on S side of I-80 atWood River Exit; Deer, Dove, Pheasant,Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey, Waterfowl;89 acres
60. Mormon Island SRA; Hall Co., GrandIsland Interchange, I-80, Exit 312; Quail,Rabbit, Waterfowl; 152 acres
61. Deep Well WMA; Hamilton Co., 1½N, 2Eof I-80, Exit 318; Dove, Pheasant, Rabbit,Waterfowl; 238 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
62. Gadwall WMA*; Hamilton Co., 4N, 2W ofAurora; Dove, Pheasant, Waterfowl; 90acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
63. Nelson WPA; Hamilton Co., 4½S, 3E ofAurora Exit I-80; Pheasant, Waterfowl; 160acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
64. Pintail WMA*; Hamilton Co., 2½S, 2E ofAurora exit I-80; Deer, Dove, Pheasant,Rabbit, Waterfowl; 478+ acres. NontoxicShot Only.
65. Pioneer Trails NRD Area; Hamilton Co.,1N, 1½ E of U.S. 34 and NE 14 junctionDove, Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel,Turkey; 44 acres
66. Springer WPA; Hamilton Co., 7W ofAurora, 1½S of U.S. 34; Pheasant,Waterfowl; 640 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
67. Troester WPA; Hamilton Co., 1½S, 3½Eof Aurora Exit I-80; Pheasant, Waterfowl;320 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
68. Harlan County Reservoir FR; Harlan Co.,At Alma, U.S. 183 or U.S. 136; Deer, Dove,Pheasant, Turkey, Quail, Rabbit, Waterfowl;17,278 acres
69. Alexandria Lakes WMA; Jefferson Co.,2E, ½S of Alexandria; Deer, Dove,Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey,Waterfowl; 660 acres. SRA and WMA havedistinct boundaries. No hunting is allowedin the SRA.
70. Alexandria Southwest WMA; JeffersonCo., ½S, 1E of Alexandria; Deer, Dove,Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey,Waterfowl; 529 acres
71. Flathead WMA; Jefferson Co., 1S ofFairbury; Deer, Dove, Quail, Rabbit,Waterfowl, Squirrel, Turkey; 250 acres,Restricted firearms. Rifles and handgunsprohibited.
72. Rock Glen WMA; Jefferson Co., 4½S,2E, 1S of Jansen; Deer, Dove, Quail,Grouse, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey; 707 acres
73. Rose Creek WMA*; Jefferson Co., 2S,2½W, 1¼S of Fairbury; Deer, Pheasant,Dove, Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey,Waterfowl; 384 acres
74. Rose Creek West WMA; Jefferson Co.,2S, 3½W, 2S of Fairbury; Deer, Dove,Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey, Waterfowl;280 acres
75. Bluestem WPA; Kearney Co., 1S, 3E, 2Sof Axtell; Dove, Pheasant, Waterfowl; 77acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
76. Clark WPA; Kearney Co., 6E, 1N ofWilcox, county road; Dove, Pheasant,Waterfowl; 451 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
77. Frerichs WPA; Kearney Co., 2E, ½N ofWilcox, county road; Dove, Pheasant,Waterfowl; 47 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
22. Shuck WPA; Clay Co., 3E, 4½S of ClayCenter; Pheasant, Waterfowl; 80 acres.Nontoxic Shot Only.
23. Smith WPA; Clay Co., 6S of Clay Center,NE 14, 3½E, county road; Dove, Pheasant,Waterfowl; 520 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
24. Theesen WPA; Clay Co., ½N of Glenvil,county road; Dove, Pheasant, Waterfowl;80 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
25. Verona WPA; Clay Co., 5E, 1½N of ClayCenter; Pheasant, Waterfowl; 160 acres.Nontoxic Shot Only.
26. White Front WMA; Clay Co., 2W, of ClayCenter on U.S. 14 and 1½N; Dove,Pheasant, Waterfowl; 280 acres. NontoxicShot Only.
27. Bittern's Call WMA; Dawson Co., 5W, 3Nof Lexington; Pheasant, Waterfowl;80 acres. Target shooting prohibited.
28. Cozad WMA; Dawson Co., ¼S of CozadInterchange; Pheasant, Waterfowl, Quail,Deer, Turkey; 80 acres
29. Darr Strip WMA; Dawson Co., 3E ofCozad I-80 Interchange S side, countyroad; Deer, Turkey, Dove, Waterfowl, Quail,Squirrel; 980 acres
30. Dogwood WMA; Dawson Co., 4 ¾W ofOverton, U.S. 30, 3½S, county road;Deer, Turkey, Dove, Quail, Rabbit,Waterfowl; 407 acres
31. Bluebill WMA*; Fillmore Co., 1N and ¼Eof Grafton; Dove, Pheasant, Rabbit,Waterfowl; 80 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
32. Brauning WPA; Fillmore Co., 2S, ½W ofGrafton; Pheasant, Waterfowl; 240 acres.Nontoxic Shot Only.
33. County Line Marsh WPA; Fillmore Co.,4N of Fairmont, U.S. 81; 2½E, county road;Dove, Pheasant, Waterfowl; 408 acres.Nontoxic Shot Only.
34. Griess WPA; Fillmore Co., 3S, 3½W ofGrafton; Pheasant, Waterfowl; 20 acres.Nontoxic Shot Only.
35. Krause WPA; Fillmore Co., 4W, 3½N ofShickley, county road; Dove, Pheasant,Waterfowl; 527 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
36. Mallard Haven WPA; Fillmore Co., 2N ofShickley, county road; Dove, Pheasant,Waterfowl; 1,247 acres. Nontoxic ShotOnly.
37. Marsh Hawk WMA; Fillmore Co., N & Wof Grafton; Dove, Pheasant, Waterfowl; 173acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
38. Millers Pond WPA; Fillmore Co., 1½S ofShickley; Pheasant, Waterfowl; 130 acres.Nontoxic Shot Only.
39. Morphy WPA; Fillmore Co., ½W, 1S ofGrafton; Dove, Pheasant, Waterfowl; 89acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
40. Rauscher WPA; Fillmore Co., 2S, 2½W ofGrafton, county road. Entrance on N sideof section; Dove, Pheasant, Waterfowl; 251acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
41. Real WPA; Fillmore Co., 2N of Fairmont,1E of U.S. 81; Pheasant, Waterfowl; 160acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
42. Redhead WMA; Fillmore Co., 5W, ½N ofShickley, county road; Dove, Pheasant,Rabbit, Waterfowl; 160 acres. NontoxicShot Only.
43. Rolland WPA; Fillmore Co., 2E, 1½S ofSutton, county road; Dove, Pheasant,Waterfowl; 129 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
44. Sandpiper WMA*; Fillmore Co., 5W, 1½Sof Geneva; Dove, Pheasant, Rabbit,Waterfowl; 160 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
45. Sora WMA; Fillmore Co., 3½ E, 2½ S ofShickley; Pheasant, Rabbit, Dove,Waterfowl; 109 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
46. Wilkins WPA; Fillmore Co., 1S, 1E ofGrafton, county road; Dove, Pheasant,Waterfowl; 530 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
47. Ash Grove WMA; Franklin Co., 4SW ofFranklin; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Rabbit,Squirrel, Turkey; 74 acres
48. Limestone Bluffs WMA; Franklin Co., 6Sof Franklin, NE 10, 2 ¾E, county road;Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit,Squirrel, Turkey; 479 acres
49. Macon Lakes WPA; Franklin Co., 6½N ofFranklin; Dove, Pheasant, Waterfowl; 1,191acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
50. Quadhamer WPA; Franklin Co., 3W, 1S ofHildreth, county road; Dove, Pheasant,Waterfowl; 590 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
51. Ritterbush WPA; Franklin Co., 5S ofHildreth; Dove, Pheasant, Waterfowl; 81acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
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109. Spikerush WMA*; York Co., 1W, ½N ofWaco; Dove, Pheasant, Waterfowl; 194acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
110. Waco Basin WPA; York Co., 1N, ½W ofWaco, county road; Dove, Pheasant,Waterfowl; 159 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
SOUTHEASTThe rolling hills and croplands of southeastern Nebraska have long servedup quality pheasant hunting, but that’snot the whole story. Quail hunters findgreat shooting in some areas, wild turkeysare increasing and waterfowl hunting isgood. And while the number of white-tailed deer has been reduced in recent years,the area still supports a good populationand is home to some big-racked bucks.
DISTRICT V – SOUTHEASTLincoln OfficePat MoliniWildlife Manager(402) 471-5434FAX (402) 471-5528
1. Oxbow Trail Reservoir NRD; Butler Co.,1½E of Ulysses, north side of road; Dove,Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel,Waterfowl; 80 acres
2. Redtail WMA*; Butler Co., 1E of Dwight;Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit,Waterfowl; 320 acres
3. Skull Creek #2*; Butler Co., 2N, ½W ofAbie; Deer, Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel; 3½acres
4. Rakes Creek WMA*; Cass Co., ½E, 2S,2E, 1S ½E of Murray; Deer, Dove,Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey;316 acres. Target shooting prohibited, dogtraining area available.
5. Rhoden WMA; Cass Co., 1E, 1N ofPlattsmouth; Deer, Rabbit, Squirrel,Waterfowl; 48 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.Target shooting prohibited. Access viaSchilling WMA; Archery Deer hunting only.
6. Schilling WMA; Cass Co., ½E 1N ofPlattsmouth, U.S. 34, U.S. 75 or NE 66;Dove, Pheasant, Rabbit, Squirrel, Deer,Turkey, Waterfowl; Northern portion of areaclosed to all access Sept. 1-4 for youthdove hunt. Contact area manager at (402)296-0041. Archery deer hunting only. Riflesand handguns prohibited. Nontoxic ShotOnly. Target shooting prohibited.1,755acres.
7. William Gilmour/Tobacco Island WMA;Cass Co., 1S, of Plattsmouth; Dove, Deer,Turkey, Pheasant, Waterfowl; 1,799 acres.Nontoxic Shot Only; Target shooting prohib-ited.
8. Two Rivers SRA/WMA; Douglas Co., 6S,1W of Valley; Dove, Pheasant, Quail, Deer,Rabbit, Squirrel, Waterfowl; 342 acres.Open after Labor Day. Firearms restrictedto shotguns only. Archery allowed. NontoxicShot Only. Target shooting prohibited.
9. Arrowhead WMA*; Gage Co., 4W, 4N ofOdell; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail, Turkey,Rabbit, Squirrel, Waterfowl; 320 acres
10. Diamond Lake WMA; Gage Co., 3W ofOdell, NE 8; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel, Waterfowl, Turkey; 369acres
11. Iron Horse Trail WMA; Gage Co.,Interrupted strip of former railroadright-of-way, NE 4 from Beatrice to SE ofDuBois; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel; 98 acres. For map, writeGame and Parks Commission.
12. Rockford Lake SRA; Gage Co., 7E, 2S ofBeatrice; Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit,Waterfowl; 436 acres
13. Hickory Ridge WMA*; Johnson Co.,½W, 3½S of Vesta; Deer, Dove, Pheasant,Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey; 444 acres
14. Osage WMA*; Johnson Co., 3N, 2W, ¾Nof Tecumseh; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey; 778 acres. Targetshooting prohibited in west parking lot onSouthwest Osage, and in south parking loton North Osage.
15. Twin Oaks WMA*; Johnson Co., 2E, 3Sof Tecumseh; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey; 1,120 acres
78. Gleason WPA; Kearney Co., 4S of Minden,NE 10, 4W, county road; Dove, Pheasant,Waterfowl; 569 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
79. Jensen WPA; Kearney Co., 6S, 1E ofNorman, county road; Dove, Pheasant,Waterfowl; 465 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
80. Killdeer Basin WPA; Kearney Co., 3E, 1½N of Wilcox, county road; Dove, Pheasant,Waterfowl; 38 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
81. Lindau WPA; Kearney Co., 6S, 4E ofAxtell, county road; Dove, Pheasant,Waterfowl; 152 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
82. Prairie Dog Marsh WPA; Kearney Co., 2E,2N of Wilcox, county road; Dove, Pheasant,Waterfowl; 892 acres, Nontoxic Shot Only.
83. Youngson WPA; Kearney Co., 6S, ½E ofNorman; Dove, Pheasant, Waterfowl; 183acres, Nontoxic Shot Only.
84. Smartweed Marsh WMA; Nuckolls Co., 1½S, 2W of Edgar; Dove, Pheasant, Rabbit,Waterfowl; 160 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
85. Smartweed Marsh West WMA*; NuckollsCo., ½S, 3W, ½S of Edgar; Pheasant, Rabbit,Waterfowl; 39 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
86. Atlanta Marsh WPA; Phelps Co., ½N ofAtlanta, county road; Dove, Pheasant,Waterfowl; 1,120 acres, Nontoxic ShotOnly.
87. Cottonwood WPA; Phelps Co., 1N, 2E ofBertrand; Pheasant, Waterfowl; 500 acres,Nontoxic Shot Only.
88. Funk WPA; Phelps Co., 1E, 3N of Funk,county road; Dove, Pheasant, Waterfowl;1,900 acres, Nontoxic Shot Only.
89. High Basin WMA; Phelps Co., 3N, 1W ofBertrand; Pheasant, Waterfowl; 130 acres,Nontoxic Shot Only.
90. Johnson WPA; Phelps Co., 8N, 3E ofHoldrege; Pheasant, Waterfowl; 578 acres,Nontoxic Shot Only.
91. Jones Marsh WPA; Phelps Co., 2E, 2N ofAtlanta, county road; Dove, Pheasant,Waterfowl; 166 acres, Nontoxic Shot Only.
92. Linder WPA; Phelps Co., 1N 5E ofBertrand; Pheasant, Waterfowl; 160 acres;Nontoxic Shot Only.
93. Sacramento and Satellite Areas WMA*;Phelps Co., 2¼W of Wilcox, county roadto access sign; Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel, Crow, Deer, Waterfowl,Turkey; 3,023 acres, Nontoxic Shot Only.
94. Dry Sandy WMA; Thayer Co., 2E, ½N ofBruning; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Turkey, Rabbit; 201 acres
95. Father Hupp WMA; Thayer Co., 2W ofBruning; Pheasant, Rabbit, Dove,Waterfowl; 160 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
96. Little Blue WMA;Thayer Co., 2E of Hebron;Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit,Squirrel, Turkey, Waterfowl; 303 acres
97. Little Blue East WMA; Thayer Co., 4E ofHebron; Deer, Dove, Quail, Rabbit,Squirrel, Turkey, Waterfowl; 160 acres
98. Meridian WMA; Thayer Co., 2S, 1W ofAlexandria; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey, Waterfowl; 400acres
99. Prairie Marsh WMA *; Thayer Co., 4W, 1Nof Bruning; Pheasant, Dove, Rabbits,Waterfowl; 73 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
100. Elm Creek WMA*; Webster Co., 4E, 2Nof Red Cloud; Deer, Dove, Pheasant,Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey; 120 acres
101. Indian Creek WMA; Webster Co., 1S ofRed Cloud; Deer, Dove, Quail, Rabbit,Pheasant, Squirrel, Turkey; 125 acres
102. Narrows WMA; Webster Co., 4W of RedCloud on U.S. 136, S side; Deer, Dove,Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey;288 acres
103. Hidden Marsh WMA; York Co., 2S, 5½Eof McCool Junction; Pheasant, Waterfowl,Dove, Quail, Deer, Rabbit; 160 acres.Nontoxic Shot Only.
104. Kirkpatrick Basin North WMA; York Co.,½N, 1E of I-80 Exit 348; Dove, Pheasant,Waterfowl; 356 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
105. Kirkpatrick Basin South WMA*; YorkCo., ½S, 2W, ½S of I-80 Exit 348; Dove,Pheasant, Waterfowl; 310 acres. NontoxicShot Only.
106. Marsh Duck WMA; York Co., 3E, 3S ofWaco; Dove, Pheasant, Rabbit, Waterfowl;153 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
107. Renquist Basin WMA; York Co., 5W ofU.S. 81 at Benedict and 2N; Dove,Pheasant, Waterfowl; 107 acres. NontoxicShot
108. Sininger WPA; York Co., 2S of McCoolJunction, U.S. 81, 3E, county road; Dove,Pheasant, Waterfowl; 60 acres. NontoxicShot Only.
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25. Stagecoach Lake SRA; Lancaster Co.,1½S, ½W of Hickman; Deer, Pheasant,Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey; 412 acres
26. Teal Lake WMA; Lancaster Co., 2S ofKramer; Dove, Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit,Squirrel, Waterfowl, Turkey; 93 acres;Camping limited to 3 days in a 6-day consecutive time period.
27. Wagon Train Lake SRA; Lancaster Co.,2E of Hickman, county road; Deer, Pheasant,Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Waterfowl, Turkey;720 acres. Dog training area available.
28. Wildwood WMA; Lancaster Co., 1N, 1Wof Agnew; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel, Waterfowl, Turkey; 491acres; Camping limited to 3 days in a 6-dayconsecutive time period.
29.Yankee Hill WMA; Lancaster Co., 2½E,1S of Denton, county road; Deer, Dove,Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel,Waterfowl, Turkey; 938 acres. Target shoot-ing prohibited; camping limited to 3 days ina 6-day consecutive time period; dog training area.
30. Aspinwall Bend WMA; Nemaha Co.,½Sof Nemaha; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey, Waterfowl; 167acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
31. Kansas Bend WMA; Nemaha Co., 2parcels: 1½E of Peru (Peru Boat Ramproad, adjacent to the Peru Bottoms WMA);and ½N, ¼W, 1¾N of Peru; Deer, Turkey,Waterfowl, Pheasant, Quail, Dove, Rabbit,Squirrel; 1,056 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
32. Langdon Bend WMA; Nemaha Co., ½E ofNemaha; Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Pheasant,Quail, Dove, Rabbit, Squirrel; 1,307 acres.Nontoxic Shot Only.
33. Peru Bottoms WMA; Nemaha Co.,½N¼E, ¼N of Peru; Deer, Dove, Pheasant,Waterfowl, Quail, Rabbit; 851 acres,Nontoxic Shot Only.
34. Hamburg Bend WMA; Otoe Co., 4SE ofNebraska City; Deer, Dove, Pheasant,Waterfowl, Turkey; 1,544 acres. Islandaccessible only by watercraft. NontoxicShot Only.
35. Triple Creek WMA*; Otoe Co., 2½S, 1Wof Palmyra; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel; 80 acres
36. Wilson Creek WMA; Otoe Co., 1S, 3E,½S of Otoe; Dove, Pheasant, Rabbit,Quail, Waterfowl; 42 acres. Target shootingprohibited.
37. Bowwood WMA*; Pawnee Co., 2S ofSteinauer; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey; 320 acres
38. Iron Horse Trail WMA; Pawnee Co.,Interrupted strip of former railroadright-of-way, NE 4 from Beatrice to SE ofDuBois; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel; 97 acres. For map, writeGame and Parks Commission.
39. Lores Branch WMA; Pawnee Co., ½N,1½W of DuBois; Deer, Quail, Rabbit,Squirrel, Turkey; 130 acres
40. Mayberry WMA*; Pawnee Co., 5N and½E of Burchard; Deer, Dove, Pheasant,Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey; 195 acres
41. Pawnee Prairie WMA; Pawnee Co., 7S,1E of Burchard; Deer, Dove, Pheasant,Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey; 1,140 acres
42. Prairie Knoll WMA*; Pawnee Co.,1¼N, 1W of DuBois; Deer, Dove,Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey;120 acres
43. Table Rock WMA; Pawnee Co., 1E ofTable Rock; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey; 415 acres
44. Taylor's Branch WMA*; Pawnee Co.,1½N, 1E of Pawnee City; Deer, Dove,Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey;240 acres. Archery target range available.
45. Flatsedge WMA*; Polk Co., 3W, 2N ofShelby; Dove, Pheasant, Waterfowl; 80acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
46. Four-Mile Creek WMA*; Richardson Co.,8S, ¾E Humboldt; Deer, Dove, Quail, Rabbit,Pheasant, Turkey, Squirrel; 106 acres
47. Indian Cave SP; Richardson Co., 5E ofNE 67 on State Spur 64E; 2,800 acres.Special free permit required. Check withpark superintendent, (402) 883-2575.
48. Kinters Ford WMA*; Richardson Co., 1N,3E of DuBois on NE 8; Deer, Dove, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey, Pheasant; 200acres
16. Bluestem Lake SRA; Lancaster Co.,2½W of Sprague, county road; Deer,Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit, Turkey, Squirrel,Waterfowl; 483 acres
17. Branched Oak Lake SRA/WMA;Lancaster Co., 3N of Malcolm, accessroad; Deer, Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit,Waterfowl, Turkey; 4,406 acres. Portion ofarea closed to waterfowl hunting. Targetshooting prohibited on portions of area;Camping limited to 3 days in a 6-day con-secutive time period.
18. Conestoga Lake SRA; Lancaster Co., 2N,½W of Denton; Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel, Deer, Turkey; 486 acres.Closed to waterfowl hunting. Target shootingprohibited.
19. Hedgefield WMA; Lancaster Co., 1½S,3E, ½N of Hickman; Dove, Pheasant,Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Waterfowl, Turkey;114 acres. Target shooting prohibited;Camping limited to 3 days in a 6-day consecutive time period.
20. Jack Sinn Memorial WMA*; LancasterCo., 2S of Ceresco; and 1S, 3E ofCeresco; Deer, Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit,Waterfowl; 832 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.Target shooting prohibited (both Lancaster& Saunders Cos.).
21. Killdeer WMA; Lancaster Co., 2½N ofMartell, county road; Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Waterfowl, Turkey; 90 acres. Targetshooting prohibited; Camping limited to 3days in a 6-day consecutive time period.
22. Little Salt Creek WMA: Lancaster Co.,3E ½S. Raymond. 2 58 acres; Waterfowl,Pheasant, Quail, Dove, Rabbit, Squirreland Deer. Nontoxic Shot Only.
23. Olive Creek Lake SRA; Lancaster Co., 1½E of Kramer; Deer, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel, Waterfowl, Turkey; 438acres
24. Pawnee Lake SRA; Lancaster Co., 3W,3N of Emerald; Deer, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel, Waterfowl, Turkey; 1,184acres. Trap and archery ranges available.Use of centerfire or rimfire rifles or pistolsis prohibited. Target shooting is prohibitedin northwest portion of area.
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49. Margrave WMA*; Richardson Co., 1½S,2¾E of Preston; Deer, Dove, Pheasant,Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Waterfowl, Turkey;106 acres
50. South Fork WMA*; Richardson Co., 2S,2W, 1S, 1W, ½S, ½W of Dawson; Deer,Dove, Pheasant, Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel,Waterfowl, Turkey; 265 acres
51. Verdon Lake SRA; Richardson Co., ½Wof Verdon on U.S. 73; Pheasant, Squirrel,Waterfowl; 55 acres
52. Divoky Acres WMA; Saline Co., 8½S,1Wof Dorchester; Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit; 160 acres
53. Schwisow WPA; Saline Co., 2E ofWestern; Pheasant, Waterfowl; 61 acres.Nontoxic Shot Only.
54. Swan Creek WMA*; Saline Co., 7E ofMilligan on NE 41; Deer, Dove, Pheasant,Quail, Rabbit, Waterfowl; 160 acres
55. Gifford Point WMA; Sarpy Co., 2E ofintersection of Fort Crook Road and Childs Road; Deer, Turkey, Rabbit, Squirrel;Target shooting prohibited. Area closed toall access from Sept. 1 to close of all deerseasons, except archery and muzzleloaderdeer hunting during seasons is allowedwith special access permit. Contact areamanager at (402) 296-0041. Archeryspring turkey hunting only. 1,300 acres.
56. Bramble WMA*; Saunders Co., 5W, 2N ofCedar Bluffs; Deer, Pheasant, Rabbit; 62acres. Closed to hunting 330 feet fromriver except for deer.
57. Catfish Run WMA; Saunders Co., 1NE ofAshland; Archery hunting for all legal gamespecies is allowed. 60 acres.No firearms allowed.
58. Czechland Lake Recreation NRD;Saunders Co., 2 N, ¾ W of Prague off NE79; Dove, Pheasant, Rabbit, Waterfowl; 95acres
59. Jack Sinn Memorial WMA*; SaundersCo., 1S, 4E of Ceresco; Deer, Pheasant,Quail, Rabbit, Waterfowl; 470 acres.Nontoxic Shot Only. Target shooting prohib-ited (both Lancaster & Saunders Cos.).
60. Larkspur WMA*; Saunders Co., 3W, 1N,½W of Valparaiso; Deer, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel; 160 acres
61. Memphis SRA/WMA; Saunders Co., JustN of Memphis, NE 63; Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel, Waterfowl; 160 acres.Nontoxic Shot Only.
62. Blue River SRA; Seward Co., 5N ofDorchester on U.S. 6 or NE 15; Pheasant,Quail, Rabbit, Waterfowl; 14 acres
63. Bur Oak WMA*; Seward Co., 4E ofSeward on NE 34; Deer, Quail, Rabbit,Squirrel, Turkey; 139 acres. Use of rifles orhandguns prohibited.
64. Freeman Lakes WPA; Seward Co., 1W,1½N of Utica; Pheasant, Waterfowl; 188acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
65. North Lake Basin WMA*; Seward Co.,1N of Utica, county road; Pheasant, Dove,Waterfowl; 364 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
66. Oak Glen WMA*; Seward Co., 1½N ofGarland; Deer, Dove, Pheasant, Quail,Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey; 633 acres.Hunters may use only .22 rimfire rifles,muzzleloading rifles, shotguns using a sin-gle ball or slug, shotguns using lead orNontoxic Shot Only, or bow and arrow.
67. Shypoke WMA; Seward Co., .5 SE ofUtica. Waterfowl, Pheasant, Dove; 160acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
68. Smith Creek NRD; Seward Co., ½ S, 1Eof Utica, interchange on Interstate 80;Waterfowl; 13 acres
69. Straight Water WMA; Seward Co., 2½N,1W of Goehner; Dove, Pheasant,Waterfowl; 240 acres. Nontoxic Shot Only.
70. Twin Lakes WMA; Seward Co., 2½N, 1Eof Pleasant Dale; Deer, Dove, Pheasant,Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel; 1,270 acres.Closed to all public access except archerydeer hunting from Oct. 15 to Dec. 31;Camping limited to 3 days in a 6-day con-secutive time period.
HELP STOP ROAD HUNTING AND
TRESPASSINGShooting from the road and
hunting without permission are byfar the most common complaintsreceived by Nebraska Game andParks Commission conservationofficers during fall hunting season.Often the violations go hand inhand. But violators should takenote: If you are caught, you will beprosecuted, and a conviction foreither offense can result in a fineof up to $500, up to 3 months injail, or both, and loss of huntingprivileges for up to 3 years.
Not only is shooting from a roadillegal, it is unsafe. One-eighth ofall hunting-related accidentsreported in Nebraska involve botha gun and a vehicle.
You can help prevent these fewviolators from tarnishing the imageof law-abiding hunters. If you wit-ness any game violation, takenote of any information you can,such as the description of the per-petrators, the type of vehicleinvolved and its license plate num-ber, and immediately call theNebraska Wildlife Crimestoppershotline at 1-800-742-7627. Youcan remain anonymous and couldbe eligible for a cash reward.
STOPPOACHING
1-800-742-7627
WILDLIFECRIMESTOPPERS
STOPPOACHING
1-800-742-7627
WILDLIFECRIMESTOPPERS
Under federal and/or state law, discrimination is prohibited on thebasis of race, color, religion, age, gender, marital status, nationalorigin, disability or political affiliation. If you think you have beendiscriminated against in any program, activity or facility or wantmore information, contact the Affirmative Action Officer, NebraskaGame and Parks Commission, Lincoln, NE, 402-471-0641; theEqual Opportunity Commission, Lincoln, NE, 402-471-2024, TTY /TDD 402-471-4693. USFWS, Division of Bird HabitatConservation, Civil Rights Coordinator, 4401 North Fairfax Drive,MBSP 4020, Arlington, Virginia 22203.
DOVE BANDING AND WING STUDYSAs part of a national study, Commission biologists across the state began
placing bands on mourning doves in the summer of 2003. If you discover aband, please contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service banding office at 1-800-327-BAND (2263) or on the Internet at www.reportband.gov.
Nebraska again is cooperating with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in col-lecting mourning dove wings from hunters. Randomly selected hunters will beasked to save one wing from each dove during the first week of the season andmail the wings (postage free) to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Hunters usingpublic areas may also be asked to provide dove wings on-site as part of themonitoring effort. Data from the wings will be used to estimate annual produc-tivity of the dove population, and eventually used in helping to establish huntingregulations.
For more information contact:Advertising Manager
Nebraska Game and Parks CommissionPO Box 30370, Lincoln, NE 68503-0370
Call (402) 471-5481 or e-mail: [email protected]
Does your businesscater to outdoor
enthusiasts?Advertise in the Nebraska Gameand Parks Commission’s HuntingGuide, and your ad will be in thehands of more than:
150,000 Hunters
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