Nebraska Deer News
Firearm Deer Harvest at All-Time High
Nov. 26, 2008LINCOLN, Neb. - Hunters harvested a record 57,529 deer during the recent November firearm season, according to preliminary results by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
LINCOLN, Neb. ? Nebraska deer hunters produced a big year in 2010, setting records for overall and antlerless whitetail harvest, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
Commissioner Forney Hosts Mentored Youth Deer Hunt - Jan. 26, 2011
LINCOLN, Neb. ? Eleven youths participated in a mentored deer hunt, hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks District VIII Commissioner Kent Forney on his family?s ranch south of Gordon, on Jan. 7-9. Several young hunters harvested their first deer.
Deer Camps Provide Women Hunting Opportunities - Dec. 22, 2009
LINCOLN, Neb. - Two deer camps for women hunters are being planned by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Both are scheduled for Jan. 8-10, 2010.
Late Antlerless Deer Season Nearing - Dec. 22, 2009
LINCOLN, Neb. - Rifle deer hunters get one last chance to bag a doe in Nebraska with the January late antlerless season, which is Jan. 1-15, 2010.
Firearm Hunters Take 53,641 Deer - Nov. 25, 2009
LINCOLN, Neb. - Hunters harvested 53,641 deer in Nebraska during the recent firearm season, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
Informational Deer Meetings Scheduled Statewide - Nov. 18, 2009
LINCOLN, Neb. ? Hunters and landowners are invited to attend a public informational meeting to discuss deer issues, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. One meeting is scheduled in each district of the Commission.
Firearm Deer Season Opens in Nebraska - Nov. 16, 2009
LINCOLN, Neb. ? Deer hunters encountered decent weather overall but were challenged by a large percentage of corn standing in fields during the opening weekend of the firearm season Nov. 14-15, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
Family Muzzleloader Deer Hunts Available - Nov. 13, 2009
LINCOLN, Neb. ? Family muzzleloader deer hunts are planned for this winter near Plattsmouth, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.LINCOLN, Neb. ? Family muzzleloader deer hunts are planned for this winter near Plattsmouth, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The Commission and the Nebraska Forest Service have created an opportunity for families wanting to try deer hunting. This is open to two-person teams of one parent or adult and one child. The hunts will take place Dec. 18-20 and Jan. 8-10, 2010, at Horning State Farm. Participants will receive help from experienced deer hunters and take part in a pre-hunt workshop. Participants must have either a Season Choice Area 21 or youth deer permit. A Habitat Stamp is required of all hunters except residents under age 16. Proof of successful completion of a Hunter Education course is required.
