Nov 22, 2018 this week we head to western nebraska with cody butler and his buddy craig guilkey as they try their luck during the nebraska rifle season. Not surprisingly, given the nebraska deers size and how few people over the last 30 years have hunted with recurves, hes easily remains the worlds best ever shot by a traditional archer. Bertrand man charged with violations during 2018 firearm. Nebraska deer hunting guide outfitter for deer hunts. Nebraska game and parks commission approves dates for deer. By 2018 most areas have rebounded from the drought and ehd outbreak of 2012 and 20. Check out our photos and find out what deer hunting is all about enjoy some of the best trophy whitetail hunting in nebraska with central nebraska outfitters. Habitat stamp residents age 16 and older and all nonresidents must carry proof of a valid nebraska habitat stamp while hunting big game. 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. Deer meadows outfitters trophy deer hunts in the nebraska. Nebraskas, modern deer season began in 1945, with a harvest of 275 mule deer and two whitetail deer from nebraska national forest near halsey.
Box 30370, lincoln, ne 685030370 or the secretary of state, p. Northstar trophy outfitters is pleased to offer trophy whitetail deer hunts in nebraska. Everything you need to plan your nebraska hunting trips for 2020. Tobeys riverbottom outfitters look forward to seeing you and sharing a hunt with you here in nebraska. 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.
Ngpc deer exchange program nebraska game and parks. Access digital copies of guides and regulations publications from the nebraska game and parks commission. Mule deer buck harvest decreased 9%, with 7,172 taken, compared to 7,925 in 2018. 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. The shotgun season opens april 11 for youth and april 18 for adults. Bighorn sheep, antelope, elk and deer offer a great selection of game to bag. Choosing a rifle for nebraskas deer season lifestyles. Check your tag to make sure you have the correct unit. Facilitated discussions with small groups of hunters occurred in december 2018. Deer hunting in iowa iowa department of natural resources. If you require a certified copy of any part of these orders, rules and regulations, you can make a request to the director of the commission at. Nebraska reduces the number of deer hunting permits for upcoming season march 25, 2014 new mule deer survey improves population data march 19, 2014 nebraska nonresident hunting outfitters convicted of taking wildlife illegally in nebraska february 8, 2014. Terrain sand hills cover the west and rugged hilly terrain in the central and east. The buck harvest in nebraska this year is shaping up to be the fifth highest for mule deer and the 10th highest for whitetail deer.
That compares with the harvest of 57,929 deer during the 201718 archery season. If youre interested in being part of our photo gallery, email us your photo. Have nebraska muzzleloader hunting season questions. We have 14 miles of privatelyowned river bottom and 45,000 acres of privatelyowned sand hill and canyon country with access to nearly 10,000 additional acres of exclusive hunting rights. Each november, we make our pilgrimage to the field and.
Additionally, gragert said, expanding the firearm deer hunting season would interfere with the bow hunting season. The printed version of the 201920 iowa hunting, trapping and migratory game bird regulations omitted the language from a new state law that allows hunters with a nonambulatory deer license to hunt during any open season until the license is filled, using the method of take allowed for that season. Firearm deer season hunters reminded to locate their check. The hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Nebraskas deer, antelope and elk hunting seasons are set for this fall. Temperatures are dropping and the deer are going to be moving in search of highenergy foods, nebraska hunter education coordinator jackson ellis said. An estimated population of 540,000 deer in 2016 and 2017, up from about 525,000 in 2015 and 490,000 in 2014. Our unique yearround management and knowledge of deer movement results in bigger deer and higher success rates.
The seasons are changing and so are the deer hunting methods. Nebraska deer season dates that are shown on this page are either upcoming or currently open. The buck is only the 16th typical to score better than 200. Deer hunting seasons have occurred regularly since the 1950s, with deer hunters harvesting approximately 95,000 deer during the recent record year of 2010. Deer harvest during the 2019 november firearm season in nebraska is 2% ahead last years pace. Rules, regulations and orders nebraska game and parks. 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. Nebraska s spring turkey season opened march 25 for archers. Hunting seasons and application dates nebraska game and. This time of year you want to concentrate your efforts where the deer are bedding or where they are feeding. Nebraskas spring turkey season opened march 25 for archers.
In 2017 whitetail populations were stable and mule deer populations are higher. Early deer checkin numbers are up from the 2018 season. Mule deer can be found in the western half of the state and have. Thats right, no lotteries here, just easy access to public land and thousands of trophyquality deer. September 15th to nov th and november 23rd to dec 31st deer rifle. See pics, and talk hunting with nebraska hunters around our camp fire here at nebraska monster bucks.
Nebraska nebraska hunting nebraska fishing nebraska game bird hunting. Hunting mule deer in nebraska by josh honeycutt author of brow tines and backstrap october 18, 2017 check out the latest from the chronicles as they chase big mule deer in. The printed version of the 201920 iowa hunting, trapping and migratory game bird regulations omitted the language from a new state law that allows hunters with a nonambulatory deer license to hunt during any open season until the license is filled, using the method of. Preliminary numbers after the opening weekend of nebraskas firearm deer season show that the statewide harvest is up from 2018. General hunting seasons oklahoma department of wildlife. Nebraska hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Deer hunting nebraska opening morning 2018 youtube. An antlerpoint restriction applies in some counties. Dont bypass nebraska hunting north american whitetail. Nonresidents with nebraska turkey permits will be contacted by game and parks through email in the next week with additional information, including potential refunds. Known for having an abundance of whitetail and mule deer. A 28yearold bertrand man faces 12 charges in connection with hunting violations during the 2018 firearm deer season in nebraska. Nov 24, 2019 early deer checkin numbers are up from the 2018 season. These does are quite often the reason for the second rut later in the deer season.
And if you havent been on a double d hunt yet its time. Muzzleloader hunting season is the best time to shoot the biggest deer before they are spooked by the regular gun season. Nebraska hunting seasons, 20192020 choose from a variety of large game during nebraskas hunting seasons. Untouched hills and wideopen meadows make the nebraska sandhills a hunting paradise. During the nineday season, there were 43,346 deer taken, compared to 42,466 in 2018. Nebraska is somewhat of a sleeper state for whitetails but it does have a couple of issues that prevent it from earning. Constants, myths and legends nebraskaland magazine. Believe it or not, we have hundreds of additional photos featuring our happy hunters with their trophies. Deposits are nonrefundable but can be moved to the next years hunting season. Deer hunters in nebraska are required to have a statewide or unit deer permit and a habitat stamp. Waterfowl hunting zones and season structures for 20212025 will be selected in 2020. Hunting mule deer in nebraska by josh honeycutt author of brow tines and backstrap october 18, 2017 check out the latest from the chronicles as they chase big mule deer in nebraska. Just like the myth stating that a spike can never become a bigantlered buck, this myth is. From mule deer to whitetail, no matter how you prefer to take your shot, nebraska has an overthecounter permit for you.
If you are new to muzzleloaders or would like more information on your states muzzleloader hunting regulations make sure to give us a call. Government lands % 5% private lands 46,900,391 acres. Firearm deer hunters and archers harvesting deer during the nov. During the 201819 deer seasons, hunters took 45 percent does and 55 percent males. Published on nov 12, 2018 opening morning success during rifle deer season in nebraska. In the 1900s hunting seasons established by the south dakota department of game, fish and parks commission allowed deer populations to recover from historic lows. Illinois 201819 deer hunting seasons result in preliminary. Nebraska hunting seasons, 20192020 choose from a variety of large game during nebraska s hunting seasons. Nebraska muzzleloader hunting season knight rifles. Application periods lotteries 2019 deer firearmmuzzleloader application periods.
Please note that these nebraska deer season dates are from nebraska department of wildlifes website and that you should double check before hunting. This week we head to western nebraska with cody butler and his buddy craig guilkey as they try their luck during the nebraska rifle season. Nov 12, 2018 published on nov 12, 2018 opening morning success during rifle deer season in nebraska. 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. Archery deer hunters in illinois took a preliminary total of 61,079 deer during the season which began on oct. Along with mule deer hunts, deer meadows also offers whitetail and antelope. Free, early deer permits for certain landowners advanced. Nebraska deer population and management deer friendly. Burke farms hunting nebraska deer mule deer hunting in. The remaining balance is due 30 days before the hunt. The deer hunting season in nebraska is almost a religious holiday for many hunters. Dec 02, 2015 the buck harvest in nebraska this year is shaping up to be the fifth highest for mule deer and the 10th highest for whitetail deer.
The season limit is one antlered deer for all portions of the firearms deer season. November firearm deer harvest slightly higher than last. 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. Deer harvest numbers up across state nebraska news. Acceptable payment methods are cash, personal check, cashiers check, or money orders. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. After being in the stand for only a few hours that morning i was able to take a shot at this great whitetail. Our goal is to give each client the best chance at harvesting a trophy buck and having a memorable hunt. Montana montana hunting montana fishing montana deer hunting. Hunting nebraska game and parksnebraska game and parks.
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. Sep 01, 2019 from now through january 15, get your permit and plan your trip to deer hunt nebraska this season. Bertrand man charged with violations during 2018 firearm deer. These are the dates set when published, please check the state dnrs website to confirm. Preliminary numbers show deer harvest is up this season. Youth permit requirements youths age 16 may hunt with youth deer permits provided they are age 15 when they apply and are not more than 15 on sept.