Game and Parks 2018 TURKEY HUNTING TRIP PLANNER Featuring the of Nebraska

Nebraska is the BEST turkey hunting destination in the country! Turkey Hunting Opportunities • Permits are unlimited in quantity and sold over-the-counter. • Hunters may purchase up to three permits in the spring and two in the fall. • Hunters have excellent harvest success rates. • Permits are affordable, including the $8 youth permit. • Turkeys can be found statewide. • We offer great public access opportunities. Good Where to Hunt Best Turkeys may be found in any county in Nebraska; we’ve chosen to highlight the Pine Ridge region of the state, where you will find some of the highest concentrations of turkeys (including Turkey Season Dates Merriam’s), as well as an abundance of public hunting lands. Spring These public areas include Wildlife Management Areas Archery: March 25 – May 31, 2018 (WMAs) and public access through the Open Fields and Youth Shotgun: April 7 – May 31, 2018 Waters program in northwest Nebraska. Shotgun: April 14 – May 31, 2018 Pine Ridge area: The Pine Ridge area is in the northwest region of Nebraska with public access at the , Fall , Gilbert Baker, Ponderosa, Peterson, Metcalf, Archery and Shotgun: September 15 – January 31, 2019 Bordeaux and Bighorn WMAs. Permit Prices Public Lands Hunting Opportunities Nonresident: $109, Youth: $8 The Open Fields and Waters program is designed to enhance Nebraska Habitat Stamp (required): $25 wildlife habitat and increase public walk-in hunting, fishing and trapping opportunities on private How to Buy a Permit 2017 lands. The Nebraska Public Access Online at OutdoorNebraska.org or via mobile device during the PUBLIC ACCESS ATLAS Atlas identifies and consolidates FOR WALK-IN HUNTING, TRAPPING, following application periods: AND FISHING IN NEBRASKA these access areas on public • Spring permits on sale: January 8 – May 31 and private lands into an atlas • Fall permits on sale: August 13 – January 31, 2019 specifically for hunters, trappers and anglers. Contact Us The Atlas is available where For more information about turkey hunting or things to do in

The Open Fields and Waters Program is a joint project of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and valued partners. This atlas is valid through July 2018. permits are sold and online at: the area, contact: Funding support provided by: OutdoorNebraska.org/maps • Northwest District Office in Alliance at 308-763-2940

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Other Activities to Enjoy During Your Stay Where to Stay • Don’t leave home without your fishing pole! Spring or fall turkey Enjoy Nebraska’s Midwestern hospitality with a stay at one of hunters have the opportunity to enjoy Nebraska’s best fishing our state parks or state recreation areas (SRA). Contact our season, including trout that are stocked in a number of water reservation call center at 402-471-1414 (Monday – Friday, 9 bodies throughout the state. Nonresidents may purchase a one- a.m. to 6 p.m., CT) for information on: or three-day fishing license and enjoy a fun side trip from their Pine Ridge hunt. Here are a few highlights: • Fort Robinson State Park, near Crawford in Dawes County ◦ Pine Ridge - The Pine Ridge provides some of the best • Chadron State Park, near Chadron in Dawes County river and stream trout fishing in the state, with plenty For a full list of where to stay and things to do while in Nebraska, go of opportunity within the Nebraska National Forest, to OutdoorNebraska.org or VisitNebraska.gov. and Fort Robinson and Chadron state parks. • Nebraska fall turkey hunters can add variety to their hunting trip. Go Online at OutdoorNebraska.org An affordable option is a two-day small game hunting permit for • Find places to hunt using • Find season information nonresidents ($67). Hunting the Pine Ridge of Nebraska provides interactive map like shown and dates hunters with an excellent opportunity for a mix-bag, including below waterfowl, pheasant and, sharp-tailed grouse. • Buy a permit • Read Turkey and Small Game • Hunt Nebraska deer season with over-the-counter permits, the • Find lodging hunting guides opportunity to hunt the rut and $8 youth permits for residents accommodations and and nonresidents. Contact us at 1-800-742-0056 for more • Read Fishing guide make reservations information on obtaining a deer permit for the portion of the state you plan to hunt. OutdoorNebraska.org/maps

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1) Gilbert-Baker WMA 12) Box Butte Reservoir WMA 2) Peterson WMA 13) Smith Lake WMA 3) Fort Robinson WMA 14) Walgren Lake SRA 4) Fort Robinson SP United States Forest Service 5) Ponderosa WMA State Park (SP) 6) Bighorn WMA Wildlife Management Area (WMA) 7) Chadron Creek Ranch WMA OFW Open to Hunting and Trapping 8) Chadron SP State Recreation and WMA 9) Metcalf WMA OFW All Huntings Seasons, Trapping 10) Bordeaux WMA and Fishing (Lands) 11) Pine Ridge Ranger District NF (USFS) OFW CRP Open to Hunting and Trapping

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