Nebraska Wild Turkey Hunting
Spring turkey permit applications for both resident and nonresidents are available in Jan. 2008. There is an unlimited number of permits available. Fall turkey permit applications for both resident and nonresidents begins the second Monday in August at 1 p.m. Contact Nebr. Game & Parks at: http://www.outdoornebraska.org
Closing or ending fall season dates are set in July.
AGAIN FOR 2008--A hunter may posses up to three spring or two fall turkey permits utilizing any combination for shotgun or archery. 2008 Permits are available now.
Hens may be taken during the fall season.
Once again the spring hatch of 2007 was a great one. As of Aug, turkeys are virtually anywhere and everywhere.
Pictured Below: MIck, Stewart, Dave and Gary From Colorado With A Nice Morning's Take.
One Featured Five Beards!!!
2008 Nebraska Turkey Hunting Seasons
- 2008 Spring Archery season will run from March 25 through May 18
- 2008 Spring Shotgun season will run from April 12 through May 18
- 2008 Spring Youth archery season will run from March 25 through May 18
- 2008 Spring Youth shotgun season will run from April 5 through May 18
- Youth season is available for those 12 to 15 years of age
- Fall shotgun and archery season dates are set late in July.
- 2007 Fall shotgun season will run from Oct. 13 through Nov. 9 and again on Nov. 19 through Dec. 31
- 2007 Fall archery season opens Oct. 1 and runs through Nov. 09 and again on Nov. 20 through Dec. 31
- 2008 fall seasons have not been set of this writing but most likely will be similar to 2007.
Hunting Permits
All resident and non-resident hunters regardless of age must possess the proper permit. All permits will need to be purchased before arrival as we cannot offer these on premises.
Non-resident permits for all ages are $86.00 and a $16.00 habitat stamp is also required for all hunters regardless of age.
Resident permits are $24.00 and the $16.00 habitat stamp is also required for hunters 16 years of age or older. Youth hunters do not need a habitat stamp.
More information and permits are available at http://www.outdoornebraska.org
Any hunter between the ages of 12 and 15 must be accompanied by a person 21 years of age or older.
Nebraska Turkey Hunting Pricing
$200.00 per gun per day or a three day hunt for $550.00. Single hunters are welcome. Special rates are available for extended stays.
We request a 50% ($100.00 per gun per day) deposit at booking time. Payable by cash, personal or cashiers check. The remaining balance is due before a hunt begins.
Guide services are available by appointment only. Depending on the number of hunters in a party, prices will range between $75.00-$200.00 per hunter.
A lease must be signed before any hunt begins.
Turkey Information
The species of turkey in our area are mixes or hybrids of the Rio Grande and Merriam species. This is unique to our area as a very small region in the United States inhabits these hybrids. The spring hatch was good once again. Turkeys, in the spring, on our properties, number at least 400. They will begin moving into smaller flocks in Feb. Warmer weather influences the flocks to begin expanding their territories. Usually in April , the territories expand farther and turkeys can be found most anywhere, including our yard and very near our homes. Movement in the fall pushes some of the turkeys south off our properties but numbers are still good for a great hunt.
You will enjoy hunting our areas containing high populations of turkey. We are fortunate to be in an area that has some of the highest populations in Nebraska. It is common to see them in numbers of 50+ until later during the nesting period. Late season Toms will number from individuals up to a flock of about 10. Males with 8-9 inch beards is also common. On May 19, 2005 a tom was taken with a 10.5 inch beard and another on this same date had spurs measuring 1.25 inches. Toms easily weigh into the 20s. 23-27 lb. birds are common. See photos in the wildlife gallery.
We have blinds available and are included in the price of a hunt. We will have blinds placed in advance of your arrival so the wildlife can adapt to their new surroundings. We also have decoys available. You are welcome to use your own blinds and decoys. You are welcome to use our amenities that are available for upland game hunting.
We suggest that you consider having your turkey smoked right here in Eustis at the Wurst Haus. Gregg and crew will gladly ship it to you upon completion.
Other wild turkey hunting Information
A lease must be signed before any hunt begins.
More information is available at http://www.outdoornebraska.org