Whitetail are typically 120140 with larger deer taken on occasion. Lincoln, ne 685030370 4024710641 southwest district 301 e. While landowners let livestock roam most of these river and stream habitats, theyre still magnets for deer. Lincoln the nebraska game and parks commission approved 2017 2018 waterfowl season dates friday. May 23, 20 if you are a nebraska resident who considers themselves a hunter, you should be aware of the rules and regulations regarding the annual nebraska deer hunting season. The previous estimate from 2017 was 59 mountain lions. Episode 8 nebraska whitetail hunt part 1 triplemag duration. Muzzleloader hunting season is the best time to shoot the biggest deer before they are spooked by the regular gun season. Nebraska s muzzleloader season is a great time for black powder hunters to pursue game. Deer hunting prospects looking good for 2017 november 1, 2017. Preliminary deer harvest in nebraska is 5 percent behind last years pace. Share posts about what bucks are responding to as well as signs of rut. Archery deer hunters can use portable tree stands and hunting blinds. Wisconsin the 2016 firearms season harvest was virtually identical to the 2015 firearms season harvest.
Ryan soderlinthe worldherald the sun sets behind chimney rock on may 3, 2017. Please note that these nebraska deer season dates are from nebraska department of wildlifes website and that you should double check before hunting. Big horn sheep hunting permits are available by lottery only. Big game trophy list screen nebraska game and parks. Heres to a productive 2017 and a great deer season this fall. Bighorn sheep, antelope, elk and deer offer a great selection of game to bag. With a broad diversity of species and seasons, all hunters in nebraska can have a busy year. If you want to take additional antlered deer, you must hunt on an archers hunting permit during the archery deer season or in a managed hunt where antlered deer can be taken. The number of deer taken during the november firearm hunting season in nebraska increased 2% over last year. Crime and courts nebraska judge fines virginia men. In 2017 whitetail populations were stable and mule deer populations are higher. That compares with the harvest of 57,929 deer during the 2017 18 archery season.
Nov 04, 2019 the number of deer taken during the november firearm hunting season in nebraska increased 2% over last year. Typical of states across the great plains region, in nebraska moisture and vegetation decrease progressively as you go west. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Nov 15, 2017 nebraska deer hunt rifle season 2017 1st buck duration. Nebraska deer hunt rifle season 2017 1st buck fbn outdoors. It doesnt seem possible that were down to the last page in my 2017 calendar. Nebraska is somewhat of a sleeper state for whitetails but it does have a couple of issues that prevent it from earning. Join us on our first ever whitetail hunt as we planned this hunt we had no idea what we were getting ourselves into we had a hard day. The season limit is one antlered deer for all portions of the firearms deer season. This searchable database contains trophy whitetail, mule deer, pronghorn antelope and elk taken in nebraska since 1945. Dan hughes lb126, as introduced last session by venango sen. Apr 01, 2020 nebraskas third mountain lion season since 2014 closed tuesday with hunters harvesting seven animals from the pine ridge area in the states northwest corner.
Missouri man fined, banned from hunting after taking deer. Have nebraska muzzleloader hunting season questions. Welcome, big game hunters nebraska game and parks commission offices headquarterssoutheast district 2200 n. We have over 10 miles of beaver creek, and sapa creek. The whitetail bucks always shed first out here in western nebraska, and the mule deer bucks will usually shed a month to a month and a half later in the year. Access digital copies of guides and regulations publications from the nebraska game and parks commission. North dakota north dakota deer hunting north dakota fishing. Deer hunting nebraska solo public land christmas eve kill 2017. Deer meadows outfitters trophy deer hunts in the nebraska. Look closely, see the whitetail doe laying on the ground. Nov, 2017 the opening two days of the nebraskas firearm deer season started strong, according to the nebraska game and parks commission. Hunters bought 552,000 deer permits for the 20172018 season, and enjoyed 106.
Heres a quick guide to the 2017 deer hunting season. The late firearm deer hunting season for antlerless deer opens january 1st and runs through january 15th. Kit hams big game program manager, nebraska game and parks commission table of contents. Crossbow deer hunters must display 400 square inches hunter orange on the back, head, and chest when archery hunting within the november firearm deer season and within the january 1rst through 15th antlerless deer season. Hunting seasons and application dates nebraska game and. Nebraska trophy deer hunts at beamers guide service when the leaves start turning and the smell of fall is in the air its trophy whitetail deer time in south central nebraska. Details on the seasons can be found by reading the current nebraska big game guide publication. This time of year you want to concentrate your efforts where the deer are bedding or where they are feeding. Norfolk, ne 687012267 4023703374 northwest district kearney service. They may be installed no more than seven 7 days prior to the season and must be removed no later than october 14. Mule deer buck harvest decreased slightly, with 8,575 taken, compared to 8,609 in 2017. Nebraska deer hunt rifle season 2017 1st buck youtube.
The spring turkey season in nebraska takes place in april and may. The shotgun season opens april 11 for youth and april 18 for adults. You can search the database by species type, weapon used, year and by the hunters name. Hunters take seven animals in nebraska mountain lion season. Nebraska trophy deer hunts at beamers guide service. Annual precipitation is about 35 inches in nebraska s southeastern corner but only 15 in the northwest. Check out a few of the most popular seasons and regulations here, and learn more with the georgia department of natural resources, wildlife resources division. Sep 01, 2017 2017 2018 nebraska hunting seasons a tradition for many families, hunting is an exciting escape into nature. Additionally, gragert said, expanding the firearm deer hunting season would interfere with the bow hunting season. No matter how you plan to hunt or what exactly you are hoping to obtain from the upcoming season, you should be aware of your limitations and restrictions. Untouched hills and wideopen meadows make the nebraska sandhills a hunting paradise. However, if lb126 is meant to address that problem by reducing the deer population, he said, the proposed permits should be limited to antlerless deer, which would exclude trophy bucks. If you are new to muzzleloaders or would like more information on your states muzzleloader hunting regulations make sure to give us a call.
Nebraska hunting seasons, 20192020 choose from a variety of large game during nebraskas hunting seasons. Aaron hershberger is an outdoor education specialist with the nebraska. Archery deer hunters in illinois took a preliminary total of 61,079 deer during the season which began on oct. Mule deer range from 140160, but the fun part about the vast sand hills of nebraska is you never know what will show up during your hunt. Early deer hunting permits amended, advanced unicameral. Nebraska hunting seasons, 20192020 choose from a variety of large game during nebraska s hunting seasons. This time of year is the great transition on the farm, as well as on the acreage. Hunting seasons and application dates nebraska game and parks. Opens the saturday closest to april 15 through may 31. Please note that these nebraska deer season dates are from nebraska department of wildlifes website. We have a limited amount of archery deer season openings. The nebraska game and parks commission approved 2017 18 waterfowl season dates during a march 17 meeting in grand island. A fall turkey season is open during the deer season.
Archery deer hunting is open to hunters of all ages as per state hunting regulations. An antlerpoint restriction applies in some counties. Nov 15, 2017 opening weekend of rifle deer season 2017 in nebraska. Living in the digital age you are never far from your picturetaking, filmmaking device, so capture these events while you can. Well, the firearms deer season is done and in the history books for 2017, but there are deer hunting season still in progress. The number of older bucks in the harvest remains high, with 35 percent of whitetail bucks and 45 percent of mule deer bucks age 3 or older. If you are a nebraska resident who considers themselves a hunter, you should be aware of the rules and regulations regarding the annual nebraska deer hunting season. Deer hunting nebraska solo public land christmas eve kill. I was blessed to return to nw nebraska for the 6th straight year hunting deer on public land with my buddies from high school. Nebraska sets 201718 waterfowl season dates outdoor news daily. Nebraskas regulations, orders and statutes pertaining.
Any person who possesses a valid deer permit and has a permit to hunt from a vehicle pursuant to kar 115184 or a disability assistance permit issued pursuant to kar 1151815 may. Our unique yearround management and knowledge of deer movement results in bigger deer and higher success rates. Dec 29, 2019 nebraskas archery and muzzleloader deer hunting seasons continue through december 31st. Deer hunters in nebraska are required to have a statewide or unit deer permit and a habitat stamp. Missouri man fined, banned from hunting after taking deer in.
Dan hughes, would require the state game and parks commission to issue up to four free firearm deer hunting permits to. The nebraska department of natural resources manages our most precious natural resource through sound partnerships, cooperation, and sciencebased decision making. The nebraska game and parks commission approved 201718 waterfowl season dates during a march 17 meeting in grand island. Nebraska muzzleloader hunting season knight rifles. Nebraska sets 201718 waterfowl season dates outdoor. Youth deer hunters harvested a preliminary total of 1,650 deer during the threeday illinois youth. Nebraska deer season dates that are shown on this page are either upcoming or currently open. By 2018 most areas have rebounded from the drought and ehd outbreak of 2012 and 20. Whitetail buck harvest fell 4 percent and remains above 27,000. Turkey hunting in nebraska medicine valley outfitters. Deer harvest during the 2019 november firearm season in nebraska is 2%. Archery deer hunters must do the same while archery hunting during the november firearm deer season and during the jan. Deer hunters in nebraska have had a successful fall with increased harvests in many seasons. Free, early deer permits for certain landowners advanced.
These areas provide some of the best habitat for trophy class whitetail deer available anywhere in north. Deer hunting prospects looking good for 2017 november 1, 2017 nebraska deer friendly. Aug 21, 2017 dont bypass nebraska hunting east and west coasters jetting across the u. Nebraska october deer season in the wild with greg wagner. We expect hunters to harvest approximately 1,000 antelope and 200 elk in 2017. They look down at it from their window seats at 34,000 feet but dont exactly wish they could grab a parachute and drop in. With season dates extending until may 31 nebraska has a liberal season for spring turkeys, but dont wait too long to book. Deer hunting prospects looking good for 2017 november 1.
Muzzleloading season underway in nebraska lifestyles. If you leave the hunters name box empty, all records will be shown. Nonresidents with nebraska turkey permits will be contacted by game and parks through email in the next week with additional information, including potential refunds. This is still the second highest recorded mule deer buck harvest on record bodes well for. Drake clements got a 16point buck on the first day of the firearm deer season. See pics, and talk hunting with nebraska hunters around our camp fire here at nebraska monster bucks. The opening two days of the nebraska s firearm deer season started strong, according to the nebraska game and parks commission. Nebraska games and parks approves recommendations for deer. Youth 16 and younger, who possess a valid deer permit, may hunt during this special deer season only while under the immediate supervision of an adult 18 or older. Five mustdos for deer season nebraskaland magazine. Whether its an early season velvet buck or a rutted up, bigbodied monster, we can make it happen.
Railroad tracks are illuminated by the setting sun on may 3, 2017, east of scottsbluff, nebraska. Since then, deer hunting has become a treasured tradition enjoyed by countless hunters, who have harvested more than 2. Nebraskas archery deer season will also continue until dec. These are the dates set when published, please check the state dnrs website to confirm. Your reward of patiently waiting in a tree stand or hunting blind is the satisfaction of taking responsibility for your own food, or finally bagging that trophy buck.
Medicine valley outfitters is ready to book your hunt for one of the first dates of the season. When the leaves start turning and the smell of fall is in the air its trophy whitetail deer time in south central nebraska. Bill would let nebraska farmers allow earlier deer hunting. Nebraska deer hunting outfitters sand river outfitters. Deer hunting, mule deer numbers are higher november 7, 2017 nebraska ntv. State farm road north platte, ne 691010430 3085358025 northeast district 2201 n. Dont bypass nebraska hunting north american whitetail. A bill that would allow qualifying landowners to hunt deer before the regular firearm deer hunting season advanced to the final round of debate feb. A page to post pictures and share whats happening across the corn husker state.
Nebraska s, modern deer season began in 1945, with a harvest of 275 mule deer and two whitetail deer from nebraska national forest near halsey. The commission adopted waterfowl season orders that include opening the early teal season on the saturday of labor day weekend a week earlier than staff had proposed and the same as the 2016 teal season as well as discontinuing the public nuisance. Nebraska s spring turkey season opened march 25 for archers. New mexico, montana, south dakota, kansas, minnesota, wisconsin, illinois, nebraska, oklahoma, new york, west virginia, alberta and saskatchewan.
An estimated population of 540,000 deer in 2016 and 2017, up from about 525,000 in 2015 and 490,000 in 2014. In october 2017, the first ever cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease ehd were confirmed in connecticut. Chronic wasting disease cwd in deer has appeared for the first time in buffalo, custer and holt counties, according to the nebraska game and parks commission. Statebystate hunting data archery trade association. Along with mule deer hunts, deer meadows also offers whitetail and antelope.
Nebraska hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. There were 1,565 lymph node samples collected from deer taken during the 2011 november firearm deer season, with 26 samples testing read more. Burke farms hunting nebraska deer mule deer hunting in. Nebraska s third mountain lion season since 2014 closed tuesday with hunters harvesting seven animals from the pine ridge area in the states northwest corner. The surge in deer aggravates farmers like 70yearold robert forch, who grows corn, milo and wheat in southwest nebraska s hitchcock county.
Nebraska s archery deer season will also continue until dec. Big game hunters enjoyed good success in 2017, with statewide mule deer buck harvest rising 6. Harvest 2017 farmers have just about wrapped up harvest for 2017. Antelope are doing well in most units and populations remain high.