Hunt Nebraska!

Mixed bag opportunity.  Not much pressure.  Reasonably-priced permits and stamps. Long seasons. Generous bag limits. Crisp mornings, warm afternoons, and the nicest folks you’ll meet anywhere!  WHEW! Believe it or not, those are just some of the reasons why you should consider planning a hunting trip to Nebraska this fall! [caption id="attachment_964" align="alignright" width="300"] Nebraska Sandhills. Photo by Greg Wagner[/caption] Having lived in Nebraska all of my life and traveled the state extensively, I will tell you first-hand that the Cornhusker State offers a wide variety of hunting potential – both in game species and the types of scenic terrain available. The rugged Pine Ridge, an ocean of grass known as the Sandhills, the rolling hills, agricultural fields, and trees of eastern Nebraska are just some of the habitats available. [caption id="attachment_966" align="alignleft" width="300"] Turkeys, Grouse, Pheasants. Photo courtesy Daryl Bauer[/caption] Among the state’s game species that could be hunted are: dove, prairie grouse, pheasants, quail, turkeys, waterfowl, cottontail rabbits, squirrel, pronghorn antelope, mule deer and whitetail deer. Did you know that wild turkeys have been harvested by hunters in all 93 Nebraska counties? Be sure to include a fall turkey permit along with whatever game you may be pursuing! What public land is open to hunting in Nebraska? Nearly 800,000 acres of it is on state and federal areas. More than 270,000 acres of private land is also open to walk-in hunting and fishing through a special program called Open Fields and Waters. It should be pointed out that permission to hunt private land can be obtained and in most cases is easier to get as the seasons progress. Outfitters and hunting guides are also available if desired. There are lots of places to stay. As an added bonus the Nebraska state park system offers hunters; convenient inexpensive lodging, food service and camping facilities near many of the state’s top hunting and fishing areas. Oh, and be sure to pack the tackle for some awesome fall fishing as well! All in all, Nebraska offers a diverse, unique, down-home package when it comes to the hunting experience. For more information visit the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s website, at: www.OutdoorNebraska.org Come hunt Nebraska this fall! This guest blog was written by Greg Wagner, a public information officer for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and manager of the Commission’s Omaha-Metro Service Center. He can be reached at [email protected] or 402-595-2144.