Game and Parks Surveying Deer Hunters

December 15, 2015 Leave a comment


The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is conducting a survey of Nebraska deer hunters Dec. 14 – Jan. 22, 2016. This survey is conducted every five years and is designed to gather hunter information about experiences, attitudes and opinions related to the 2015 deer season.

The public’s input is important to Game and Parks and is another way in which hunters can participate in Nebraska’s deer management program. Hunters are the primary tool used to manage the state’s deer herd. It is important that the public’s opinions are considered in setting future deer season regulations.

To access the survey, visit: http://bit.ly/NGPC-DeerHunterSurvey.

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Deer Hunters Enjoy Higher Opening Weekend Success

November 17, 2015 Leave a comment


The opening two days of the Nebraska’s firearm deer season saw more hunters fill their tags than last year, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The season opened Nov. 14.

“Although final harvest figures won’t be available until after the season closes on Nov. 22, hunters got off to a great start this weekend,” said Scott Taylor, the Commission’s wildlife division administrator.  Mild weather, dry roads, higher deer numbers, and widely-available deer permits are thought to have led to the increase in hunter harvest.

Compared to 2014, the numbers of deer brought in to check stations on the opening weekend increased about 20 percent in southeast Nebraska, 24 percent in the southwest, 35 percent in the northwest, and 50 percent in the northeast. Statewide harvest was up about 30 percent.

Firearm deer permits are still available for some areas of the state, particularly for antlerless deer.  Statewide whitetail buck and youth permits are also available throughout the season. Permits can be purchased through the Commission’s website at OutdoorNebraska.org.

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