Chronic wasting disease was first discovered in nebraska in 2000 in kimball county and by 2016 spread to 30 counties. These areas provide some of the best habitat for trophy class whitetail deer available anywhere in north. Lodging accommodations of 15 days during the 2017 seasons for hunting or scouting purposes will be. Our unique yearround management and knowledge of deer movement results in bigger deer and higher success rates. 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 dnr sold 368,00 resident deer licenses for the 2017 gun season and,000. Nebraska is somewhat of a sleeper state for whitetails but it does have a couple of issues that prevent it from earning. Nebraska hunting forum nebraska fish and game association.
We should have another great firearm deer season in nebraska, said luke meduna, big game program manager for the nebraska game and parks commission. Nonresidents with nebraska turkey permits will be contacted by game and parks through email in the next week with additional information, including potential refunds. Nov 04, 2019 the number of deer taken during the november firearm hunting season in nebraska increased 2% over last year. Deer hunting at deer meadows outfitters in the nebraska sandhills. Tree stand, ground blind and spotandstalk techniques are used to harvest the deer of your dreams. Deer harvest during the 2019 november firearm season in nebraska is 2%. The shotgun season opens april 11 for youth and april 18 for adults. 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. Known for having an abundance of whitetail and mule deer. Im no expert but since you said youve never hunted mule deer here is some advice. A page to post pictures and share whats happening across the corn husker state.
Statewide, there is a healthy deer population even mulies which are declining, and permits are readily available. 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. Big horn sheep hunting permits are available by lottery only. Nebraskas, modern deer season began in 1945, with a harvest of 275 mule deer and two whitetail deer from nebraska national forest near halsey. No other hunters will be allowed to take deer during the rifle, archery or muzzleloader seasons. The nebraska game and parks commission approved recommendations for 2020 deer, antelope and elk hunting seasons at its meeting friday. Self filmed nebraska deer hunt rifle season 2017 1st buck 1280 x 720. Additionally, gragert said, expanding the firearm deer hunting season would interfere with the bow hunting season. Nebraska hunting seasons, 20192020 choose from a variety of large game during nebraskas hunting seasons.
Nov 15, 2017 opening weekend of rifle deer season 2017 in nebraska. Hunting seasons and application dates nebraska game and parks. 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. With plenty of permits available and excellent deer numbers. Deer hunting licenses in ne are available in limited numbers over the counter. Hunters check in fewer deer on opening weekend of nebraskas. Nebraska national forest pine ridge ranger district 1920 x 71. Amazing shed hunt big elk, big mule deer and coues deer. Nebraska trophy deer hunts at beamers guide service.
Deer hunting at deer meadows outfitters in the nebraska. In 2017 whitetail populations were stable and mule deer populations are higher. September 15th to nov th and november 23rd to dec 31st deer rifle. The buck is only the 16th typical to score better than 200. Muzzleloading season underway in nebraska lifestyles. Share posts about what bucks are responding to as well as signs of rut. You will have to register before you can view any content, post, and join the discussion. Nebraska deer hunt rifle season 2017 1st buck fbn outdoors. Missouri man fined, banned from hunting after taking deer. R ifle deer hunts view our trophy photos hunting trophy whitetail deer on well managed private properties is some of the most affordable and plannable due to guaranteed tags whitetail hunts available in the world today.
Since then, deer hunting has become a treasured tradition enjoyed by countless hunters, who have harvested more than 2. Exclusive deer hunting on large ranch in northern nebraska. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out our help section. We have over 10 miles of beaver creek, and sapa creek. North dakota north dakota deer hunting north dakota fishing. Opening weekend of rifle deer season 2017 in nebraska. Whitetail deer hunting in nebraska nebraska hunting. Inrut rifles has compiled a list of all states mule deer and whitetail deer season dates to better assist you to plan your next in state or out of state deer hunt.
Bighorn sheep, antelope, elk and deer offer a great selection of game to bag. The number of deer taken during the november firearm hunting season in nebraska increased 2% over last year. Nebraska trophy mule deer or whitetail hunt hunters. Your goto deer rifle might look like this bolt actionor not. As our deer expert scott bestul pointed out in his whitetail 365 blog, petrzilka has earned a far greater distinction than a state record. By 2018 most areas have rebounded from the drought and ehd outbreak of 2012 and 20. Nebraska hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. See pics, and talk hunting with nebraska hunters around our camp fire here at nebraska monster bucks. Deer hunters in nebraska are required to have a statewide or unit deer permit and a habitat stamp. Iowa, kansas, maryland, michigan, minnesota, mississippi, missouri, montana, nebraska, new mexico, new york, north. An antlerpoint restriction applies in some counties.
Nebraska ranks 48th in percentage of land that is public land. Untouched hills and wideopen meadows make the nebraska sandhills a hunting paradise. Temperatures are dropping and the deer are going to be moving in search of highenergy foods, nebraska hunter education coordinator jackson ellis said. Mike groene expressed doubts about the hughes proposal. Hunters killed 63,300 deer in nebraska during the nineday rifle season that ended in november earlier this month, a record number that moves the state toward population reduction goals. Hunters using archery equipment during a deer firearms season must follow all firearm season restrictions, zone. Whats more, the nebraska deer hunting season is timed to coincide with the peak of the rut, so you get a very rare. Weve assembled a list of the best deer hunting rifles made today for every type of hunting, whether youre chasing whitetails in a cedar swamp or scouting miles of open prairie for mule deer. Rifle season starts mid november and runs through the main rut for nebraska. These are the dates set when published, please check the state dnrs website to confirm. Excellent deer hunting opportunities remain in nebraska as the muzzleloader season arrives, according to the nebraska game and. With a broad diversity of species and seasons, all hunters in nebraska can have a busy year.
The season limit is one antlered deer for all portions of the firearms deer season. 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 nebraska deer hunters can expect to see numerous whitetail bucks in the 5 150 class range, topping out around the 190 range. Along with mule deer hunts, deer meadows also offers whitetail and antelope. Hunters check in fewer deer on opening weekend of nebraska. Type guided state nebraska unit northern ne species mule deer weapon rifle or archery tag over the counter season dates. Free, early deer permits for certain landowners advanced. The seasons are changing and so are the deer hunting methods. You are responsible to view our guidelines before logging in and using our forum. When the leaves start turning and the smell of fall is in the air its trophy whitetail deer time in south central nebraska. An estimated population of 540,000 deer in 2016 and 2017, up from about 525,000 in 2015 and 490,000 in 2014. Nebraska whitetail deer hunting outfitters big game. Aug 23, 2019 hunters killed 63,300 deer in nebraska during the nineday rifle season that ended in november earlier this month, a record number that moves the state toward population reduction goals.
There are some great mule deer spots in nebraska, but they are not on public land. We took an additional 8 mule deer hunters in november. Well, the firearms deer season is done and in the history books for 2017, but there are deer hunting season still in progress. Deer hunters encountered decent weather overall but were challenged by a large percentage of corn standing in fields during. Most of our firearm hunts are conducted out of double bull ground blinds on top of prescouted hill tops overlooking ravines and ag land, however we. Nebraska hunters reduce deer numbers by 63,000 local. On our vast privately owned ranches, we keep the number of hunters to a minimum to maximize the hunting experience. The access agreements include exclusive, seasonlong hunting rights.
Nebraska trophy mule deer or whitetail hunt hunters choice. Statebystate hunting data archery trade association. Nebraskas spring turkey season opened march 25 for archers. If that is the case for next year, the firearm season would run from november 12th to the 20th. Whether its an early season velvet buck or a rutted up, bigbodied monster, we can make it happen. Following is a comprehensive list of season dates and applications. The 2018 mule deer season was another very successful season. Government lands % 5% private lands 46,900,391 acres.
I believe the bow hunter should be given their time to hunt without additional pressure added from the rifle hunter, he said. Nebraska games and parks approves recommendations for deer. 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. 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. We can accommodate archery, rifle and muzzleloader hunters. 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. Preliminary deer checkin numbers indicate that statewide harvest numbers are down about 10 percent compared to the 2017 opening weekend of nebraskas firearm season. While i havent been to mckelvie to hunt, ive heard that there can be quite a few people there. Archery 2017 kevin young with a 6 x 6 nebraska elk archery near bridgeport. Nebraska deer hunting outfitters sand river outfitters. Hunting seasons and application dates nebraska game and. Deer hunting regulations new hampshire hunting seasons. Nebraskas archery deer season will also continue until dec.
To use a revolver, you must also have revolver deer endorsement for the current season. The nebraska deer firearm season is always set so that it ends on the sunday of the week of thanksgiving. Burke farms hunting nebraska deer mule deer hunting in. Now, i dont believe that has been officially announced, but if they dont change how they have done it forever, those will be the days. Nebraska firearm deer season opens saturday 1024 x 683. Deer meadows outfitters trophy deer hunts in the nebraska. Terrain sand hills cover the west and rugged hilly terrain in the central and east. 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. Amy jorgensen 1st deer 6 x 4 rifle season cash sinclair with a nice buck lainey smith 1st deer 4 x 4 peyton lingenfelter with a buck taken near plainview tara soukup 1st deer a 4 x 4 trey svatos with a 4 x 4 john higgins with a 5 x 5 mule deer. I know that halsey south of mckelvie is always crazy during rifle season. 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 deer hunt rifle season 2017 1st buck youtube. Everything you need to plan your nebraska hunting trips for 2020.
Missouri man fined, banned from hunting after taking deer in. Whats more, the nebraska deer hunting season is timed to coincide with the peak of the rut, so you get a very rare opportunity to rifle hunt when the bucks are. Deer hunts are available for any style of hunting that suits you. We will show you around the property highlighting the bedding and feeding areas and travel patterns.
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