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Nebraska Wild Turkey Hunting

Spring turkey permit applications for both resident and nonresidents are available in Jan. of any given year. There is an unlimited number of permits available. Fall turkey permit applications for both resident and nonresidents begin 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 confirmed in July.

AGAIN FOR 2013-2014--A hunter may posses up to three spring or two fall turkey permits utilizing any combination for shotgun or archery. 2013 Permits are available now.

Now all youth under the age of 16 may purchase a permit for $5.00

Hens may be taken during the fall season.

Pictured Below: Mick, Stewart, Dave and Gary From Colorado With A Nice Morning's Take.

One Featured Five Beards!!!

Jordan and Kenny Cook relayed the following--pictures of their successful hunt are shown below:

"First off I want to tell you that my father and I had a excellent hunt this year.. WE saw more TURKEYS THAN WE KNEW WHAT TO DO WITH!! My dad and I killed 4 while we were there, and had opportunities to kill more! We were on a 3 day hunt and only hunted about 2 1/2 days!! The birds are tough to hunt in Nebraska, so by no means was this an easy hunt! But there are so many birds around, you'll never have trouble finding turkeys to hunt! I will most definitely be there next year with a few guys!! EVERYBODY THIS TURKEY HUNT IS THE REAL DEAL!! Hope that everyone experiences the turkeys like we did!

For anyone who wants to talk to me personally about the hunting tactics needed in Nebraska, I would be more than willing to spend some time talk with you!! Ask Arlo for my cell phone number!

Thanks for everything Arlo, we had a great time"!!!!

Jordan and Kenny Cook from Missouri

Jordan, pictured directly below, finished 2nd at the U.S. Open turkey calling championship and placed in the top 20 at Nationals.

Chuck Schroeder is pictured below on his third successful hunt at Great Nebraska Hunting.

Chuck e-mailed the following: "The number of birds on this property continues to amaze me."

Read about all three of Chuck's turkey adventures at the following link Great Nebraska Wild Turkey Hunting

2013-2014 Nebraska Turkey Hunting Seasons

2013 Spring Archery season will run from March 25 through May 31
2013 Spring Shotgun season will run from April 13 through May 31
2013 Spring Youth archery season will run from March 25 through May 31
2013 Spring Youth shotgun season will run from April 6 through May 31
Youth season is available for those 12 to 15 years of age
2013 Fall shotgun and archery season dates are set late in July.
Fall archery season currently will always open on Sept. 15 and run through Dec. 31
Fall shotgun season currently will always open on Sept. 15 and run through Dec. 31. Shotgun season will now be open during the rifle deer season.

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 $91.00 and a $20.00 habitat stamp is also required for all hunters regardless of age.

Resident permits are $24.00 and the $20.00 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

Packages include three day hunts and lodging with breakfast foods for a rate of $550.00. Day hunters can be accommodated at a rate of $225.00 which includes lodging and breakfast foods. Full food service can be provided at a rate of $50.00 per person. Special packages can be arranged upon request.

We request a 50% deposit at booking time. Payable by credit card, cash, personal, business 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 $50.00-$175.00 per hunter.

A contract 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 February. 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 are 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.

You are welcome to use our amenities that are available for upland game hunting.

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