2018 WATERFOWL GUIDE

• Early Teal • Duck and • Youth • Light Goose Conservation Order INFORMATION FOR: INFORMATION

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Paid Advertisement TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Early Teal ���������������������������������������������������� 8 The Waterfowl Guide is a publication of the and Parks Commission. It is a summary of Duck and Coot ���������������������������������������������11 Nebraska’s regulations, orders and statutes pertaining Youth Waterfowl �����������������������������������������11 to waterfowl and is not intended to be a Dark Goose ������������������������������������������������� 15 complete digest of regulations, orders and statutes. A complete listing may be found at the following links: White-fronted Goose ���������������������������������� 16 Regulations and Orders: Light Goose Regular Season ���������������������� 16 http://outdoornebraska.org/regulations/ Light Goose Conservation Order ���������������� 16 Statutes: Conservation Officers �������������������������������� 23 http://law.justia.com/codes/nebraska/2016/ Sunrise/Sunset Schedule ������������������������� 24 chapter-37/ Duck Identification ��������������������������������26-27 U.S. and Service Regulations: fws.gov/hunting Zone Maps: ����������������������������������������������������� Paid advertisements included in this publication do not Teal ��������������������������������������������������������� 8 represent an endorsement by the Commission for the Duck and Coot ��������������������������������� 12-14 products, services or claims made by the advertisers. Dark Goose ������������������������������������������� 15 The Commission reserves the right to reject any advertising for any reason. Light Goose ������������������������������������������� 17

NEBRASKA GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION OFFICES

HEADQUARTERS/SOUTHEAST District 2200 N. 33rd St. Lincoln, NE 68503-0370 402-471-0641 SOUTHWEST District 301 E. State Farm Road North Platte, NE 69101-0430 308-535-8025 NORTHEAST District 2201 N. 13th St. Norfolk, NE 68701-2267 402-370-3374 NORTHWEST District Kearney Service Center Bassett Service Center Omaha Service Center 299 Husker Road 1617 First Ave. 524 Panzer St. 8495 Frederick St. Alliance, NE 69301-0725 Kearney, NE 68847-6057 Bassett, NE 68714-0508 Omaha, NE 68124 308-763-2940 308-865-5310 402-684-2921 402-595-2144 ADDITIONAL PERMITTING OFFICES Aksarben Aquarium State Park State Park 21502 W. Hwy. 31 89261 522 Ave. 3200 Hwy. 20 88090 Spur 26E Gretna, NE 68028 Niobrara, NE 68760-6087 Crawford, NE 69339-0392 Ponca, NE 68770-0688 402-332-3901 402-857-3373 308-665-2900 402-755-2284 Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area State Recreation Area 1475 Hwy. 61 15951 Hwy. 385 210615 Hwy. 71 Ogallala, NE 69153-5930 Chadron, NE 69337-7353 Gering, NE 69341 308-284-8800 308-432-6167 308-436-3777

Front cover photo: NEBRASKAland Magazine/NGPC 4 | Waterfowl Info: 402-471-0641 NEW FOR 2018 • The daily bag limit for pintails increases from one to two. (See page 11) • The white-fronted goose season is lengthened from 74 to 88 days, and the daily bag limit is reduced from three to two. (See page 16) GENERAL HUNTING REGULATIONS PERMITS AND STAMPS Nebraska residents 16 years of age and older and all nonresidents regardless of age who hunt waterfowl in Nebraska must have: • * A current Nebraska Hunting Permit (small game) — Residents - $18; Nonresidents - $97, or Nonresident 2-Day Small Game Hunt — $67 • A Nebraska Habitat Stamp — $25 • A Nebraska Waterfowl Stamp — $10 • A current Harvest Information Program (HIP) registration number — free (see page 6) * This also includes veteran, 69-and-over senior, hunt/fish combo, and deployed military permits; as well as multiyear and lifetime permits. All residents and nonresidents age 16 and older who hunt waterfowl in Nebraska must have: • A Federal Duck Stamp, which can be purchased at Nebraska Game and Parks Commission permitting offices, from U.S. Post Offices or atOutdoorNebraska.org . The stamp is valid through June 30, 2019 – $25 (additional issuing fees may apply) ELECTRONIC FEDERAL DUCK STAMP The Electronic Duck Stamp, or E-Stamp receipt, allows customers to purchase the Federal Duck Stamp and use it immediately. The E-Stamp receipt is valid for 45 days from the date of purchase. Within that time, a physical Duck Stamp will be mailed to the customer. After 45 days, customers must carry the signed Federal Duck Stamp while hunting. WHERE TO BUY PERMITS AND STAMPS • OutdoorNebraska.org • Via mobile device • Nebraska Game and Parks offices • Permit agents

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OutdoorNebraska.org | 5 NEBRASKA HABITAT STAMP This stamp is valid statewide and required of all hunters in Nebraska, except residents younger than 16 years of age and residents who hold veteran or 69-or-older senior permits, and lifetime habitat stamps. One stamp is required for all hunting in a calendar year. HARVEST INFORMATION PROGRAM (HIP) Anyone planning to hunt doves, ducks, geese, snipe, rail, coot or between Aug. 1, 2018, and July 31, 2019, must register with the Harvest Information Program (HIP) before hunting – even if they registered for the 2017 hunting seasons. Residents, nonresidents – even those already registered in another state – lifetime permit holders, veterans and 69-and-over permit holders must register. Registration is free. Hunters may register 24 hours a day at OutdoorNebraska.ne.gov/Hip/ or by calling 877-634-8687. Only residents under age 16 are exempt. LEG BANDS U.S. Geological Survey leg bands recovered from migratory game may be reported at reportband.gov. HUNTER EDUCATION Firearm hunter education is required in Nebraska for all hunters ages 12 through 29 who: • hunt any game species with a firearm or air gun. Must carry proof of successful completion while hunting. Bowhunter education is required in Nebraska for all hunters ages 12 through 29 who: • hunt deer, , antelope or mountain (bighorn) sheep with bow and arrow or crossbow. Must carry proof of successful completion while hunting. Certification Options For hunters ages 11-15: • Online course (Hunter-ed.com/Nebraska and/or Bowhunter-ed.com/Nebraska) followed by participation in a two-hour Hunt Safe Session – Fee paid to online vendor • Traditional 10-hour classroom course – No cost For hunters ages 16 and older: • Online course (Hunter-ed.com/Nebraska and/or Bowhunter-ed.com/Nebraska) with no other Continued on page 7 Paid Advertisement

6 | Waterfowl Info: 402-471-0641 requirements. – Fee paid to online vendor • Traditional 10-hour classroom course – No cost For more information, visit: HuntSafeNebraska.org. Those who have not completed a hunter education course may obtain an Apprentice Hunter Education Exemption Certificate. HUNTER EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE The $5 Apprentice Hunter Education Exemption Certificate provides the novice hunter age 12 through 29 an opportunity to try hunting and receive training from an experienced hunter before completing Hunter Education. A hunter using this certificate must be accompanied* at all times while hunting. This certificate may be obtained once in each person’s lifetime, expires on Dec. 31 and may be renewed once for a consecutive year. * Accompanied is defined as: in the presence of a licensed experienced hunter age 19 or older. There may be no more than two hunters using the certificate accompanied by the experienced hunter at any time, and the experienced hunter must at all times be in unaided visual and verbal communication with the child under age 12 and/or the apprentice hunter ages 12 through 29. The experienced hunter must, if age 19-29, be certified in hunter education. OTHER REGULATION INFORMATION Methods of Take: Only archery equipment (except crossbows) and shotguns 10 gauge or smaller may be used. For migratory birds, shotguns must be plugged so the combined capacity of the chamber and magazine is no more than three shells. Rifles and crossbows cannot be used to hunt migratory birds. Electronic calls are prohibited for all during the fall seasons. Electronic calls can be used for Legal Nontoxic Shot crows. Bismuth-tin Tungsten-matrix Transporting Game: All migratory birds except Iron (steel) Tungsten-polymer doves must have one fully feathered wing or Iron-tungsten Tungsten-tin-iron head attached when in transport. Visit OutdoorNebraska.org for additional rules Iron-tungsten-nickel Tungsten-tin-bismuth about game being transported by someone other Tungsten-bronze Tungsten-tin-iron-nickel than the owner or by a commercial carrier. Tungsten-iron-copper-nickel Tungsten-iron-polymer Nontoxic Shot: It is unlawful to use or possess shotgun shells loaded with or containing shot other than nontoxic shot while hunting, taking or attempting to take waterfowl. Nontoxic shot is required for all shotgun hunting on federal waterfowl production areas and national wildlife refuges and, as posted, some state wildlife management areas. For the latest legal shot types, check the waterfowl section at OutdoorNebraska.org. Abandonment/Wasting: Hunters must ensure that all game is used and not wasted. Persons found guilty of abandoning or wasting game birds may be subject to fines and restitution. Waterfowl Blinds: All blinds must be removed daily from Nebraska Game and Parks state recreation areas (SRA) and wildlife management areas (WMA), except that seasonal blinds may be built on the WMA portions of Calamus, Elwood, Enders (the nonrefuge portion), Lewis and Clark, Lake McConaughy, Medicine Creek, Merritt, Red Willow, Sherman and Swanson. Such blinds must be removed at the end of the waterfowl season. Use of these blinds is on a first-come, first-served basis, except at Lewis and Clark, where a special permit is required and different regulations apply. Visit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at http://www.nwo. usace.army.mil/Missions/Dam-and-Lake-Projects/Missouri-RiverDams/Gavins-Point/ for more information.

HUNTING ON STATE RECREATION AREAS Hunting is permitted on many state recreation areas from the first Tuesday following Labor Day through conclusion of the spring turkey season, unless prohibited or restricted by appropriate signs or specific area regulations.

OutdoorNebraska.org | 7 EARLY TEAL SEASON

Low Plains — Sept. 1 - 16, 2018 High Plains — Sept. 1 - 9, 2018 Daily Bag Limit: 6 in aggregate* (Blue-, Green-winged and Cinnamon Teal) * Aggregate daily bag limit is the maximum number permitted to be taken by a person in one day during the open season when such person hunts for more than one species for which a combined daily bag limit is prescribed. The aggregate daily bag limit is equal to, but shall not exceed, the largest daily bag limit prescribed for any one species. View the interactive waterfowl zone map at: https:// Possession Bag Limit: 18 maps.outdoornebraska.gov/WaterfowlZones/ Shooting Hours: 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset TEAL ZONES

Helpful Teal Hunting Tips: • Blue-winged teal have blue patches on the upper surface of their wings. Shovelers also have blue patches on their wings, but have an enlarged bill and are larger in size. • Teal tend to fly in tight, compact flocks. Their flight is rapid and appears erratic. • Female teal have a raspy, rapid call while males have a single note “whistle.” • Teal will readily decoy, so use them to bring birds in closer to aid in identification. Pass shooting is not recommended. • Teal prefer shallow waters, such as those commonly found in the area and along shallow margins of ponds, lakes and . • Look for areas with lots of mud flats and sparse vegetation. • Contact the nearest Game and Parks office or visitOutdoorNebraska.org for information regarding hunting on state recreation areas during this season.

Any program that receives federal funding from the National Park Service, or the Fish and Wildlife Service prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability or political affiliation. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program, activity, facility, or service should contact the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Lincoln, NE 402-471-0641, the Equal Opportunity Commission, Lincoln, NE 402-471-2024, TTY/TDD 402-471-4693; United States Fish Wildlife Service, Civil Rights Coordinator, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203; Director, Equal Opportunity Program, U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW, Mail Code 0008, Washington, D.C. 20240-0001.

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10 | Waterfowl Info: 402-471-0641 DUCK AND COOT SEASONS Zone 1 — Oct. 13 - Dec. 25, 2018 Zone 2 — Oct. 6 - Dec. 18, 2018 (Low Plains) Oct. 6 - Dec. 18, 2018 and Jan. 7 - 27, 2019 (High Plains) Zone 3 — Oct. 25 - Jan. 6, 2019 (Low Plains) Oct. 25 - Jan. 6, 2019 and Jan. 7 - 27, 2019 (High Plains) Zone 4 — Oct. 6 - Dec. 18, 2018 Shooting Hours: 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset INTERACTIVE WATERFOWL ZONES MAP Daily Bag/Possession Limits: Six ducks. A new interactive map on the Nebraska Game and Parks May include no more than five (of Commission’s website allows hunters to view zone which no more than two can be hens), three map boundaries and to zoom in to see details of the wood ducks, three scaup, two redheads, boundaries. The site contains all of the zone maps in this two pintail and two . The guide book and can be viewed on personal computers possession limit is three times the daily and mobile devices. To view the map, visit: https://maps. bag limit. outdoornebraska.gov/WaterfowlZones/. Merganser Bag/Possession Limits: The daily bag for mergansers is five, which may include no more than two hooded mergansers. Mergansers do not count toward the daily bag and possession limits for other ducks. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit. Coot Daily Bag/Possesion Limit: The daily bag for coots is 15. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.

YOUTH WATERFOWL SEASON Zone 1 — Oct. 6 - 7, 2018 Zone 2 — Sept. 29 - 30, 2018 Zone 3 — Oct. 20 - 21, 2018 Zone 4 — Sept. 29 -30, 2018 Bag and Possession Limits: Same as regular season Shooting Hours: 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset Youth Waterfowl Regulations: • The season is open for ducks, mergansers, coots and geese. • Nonresident youths must have required permits. • Youths age 11 or younger must be accompanied by a licensed hunter age 19 or older. The accompanying adult may not hunt waterfowl. • Youths ages 12 to 15 are required to carry a Hunter Education certification card or Apprentice Hunter Education Exemption Certificate while hunting and must be accompanied by a person at least 18 years old. The adult does not need to be a licensed hunter. OutdoorNebraska.org | 11 https:// View the interactive waterfowl zone map at: maps.outdoornebraska.gov/WaterfowlZones/ DUCK ZONES

12 | Waterfowl Info: 402-471-0641 DUCK ZONES - LOW PLAINS, DETAILED

OutdoorNebraska.org | 13 View the interactive waterfowl zone map at: https://maps. outdoornebraska.gov/ WaterfowlZones/ DUCK ZONES - HIGH PLAINS, DETAILED

14 | Waterfowl Info: 402-471-0641 View the interactive waterfowl zone map at: https:// maps.outdoornebraska.gov/WaterfowlZones/ 15 5 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset Daily Bag Limit: Possession Limit: Shooting Hours: DARK GOOSE SEASON Oct. 6 - Jan. 18, 2019 Oct. 29 - Feb. 10, 2019 Oct. 29 - Feb. 10, 2019 Oct. 29 - Feb. 10, 2019 Oct. 29 - Feb. 10, 2019 Dark geese include , and all other goose species, except white-fronted light geese. East Unit — North Central Unit — Niobrara Unit — Platte River Unit — Panhandle Unit —

OutdoorNebraska.org | 15 WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE SEASON

Statewide Season: Oct. 6 - Dec. 9, 2018 and Jan. 19 - Feb. 10, 2019 Daily Bag Limit: two Possession Limit: six Shooting Hours: 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset

LIGHT GOOSE REGULAR SEASON

Species: White and blue-phase snow geese and Ross’s geese Statewide Season: Oct. 6 - Dec. 26, 2018 and Jan. 19 - Feb. 10, 2019 Daily Bag Limit: 50 Possession Limit: No limit Shooting Hours: 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. Equipment Restrictions: The use of unplugged shotguns and electronic calls IS NOT ALLOWED while hunting light geese or any other waterfowl during the regular season.

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Season Dates: Rainwater Basin Zone: Feb. 11 - April 5, 2019 East Zone: Feb. 11 - April 15, 2019 West Zone: Feb. 11 - April 5, 2019 Daily Bag and Possession Limit: No limits Shooting Hours: 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset Equipment Restrictions: The use of unplugged shotguns and electronic calls IS ALLOWED while hunting light geese during the conservation order. Zone Restrictions: White and blue-phase snow geese and Ross’s geese may be taken statewide during the conservation order, but different regulations apply in each zone. West Zone Special Regulations It is illegal to hunt: March 11 - April 5, 2019: within 3 miles of the outer channel of the Platte River between Neb. Hwy. Spur L24B (Overton) and U.S. Hwy. 281. Rainwater Basin Zone Special Regulations It is illegal to hunt: • on all lands owned, controlled or managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, EXCEPT Harvard and Cottonwood Waterfowl Production Areas. Hunting is allowed seven days a week. • Feb. 10 - 17, 2019: within a half-mile of the outer channel of the Platte River between Neb. Hwy. Spur 10D (Shelton) and Neb. Hwy. 14. • Feb. 18 - March 10, 2019: within a half-mile of the outer channel of the Platte River between Neb. Hwy. Spur L24B (Overton) and Neb. Hwy. 14. • March 11 - April 5, 2019: within 3 miles of the outer channel of the Platte River between Neb. Hwy. Spur L24B (Overton) and U.S. Hwy. 281 and within a half-mile of the outer channel of the Platte River between U.S. Hwy. 281 and Neb. Hwy. 14.

16 | Waterfowl Info: 402-471-0641 LIGHT GOOSE CONSERVATION ORDER ZONES

View the interactive waterfowl zone map at: https:// maps.outdoornebraska.gov/WaterfowlZones/

PUBLIC HUNTING AREA SIGNS Lands Lands owned, 1.5” owned, controlled or controlled or managed by managed by the Nebraska 1.5” the U.S. Fish Game and Wildlife and Parks Service, Commission, which are which are open closed during the during the Light Goose Light Goose Conservation Conservation Order, are Order, except designated by Harvard and this sign. Cottonwood waterfowl production areas, are designated by this sign. OutdoorNebraska.org | 17 Status of Light Geese and the Light Goose Conservation Order The Light Goose Conservation Order (LGCO) was established almost 20 years ago with the objective to reduce snow and Ross’s goose populations that were damaging subarctic and arctic breeding habitats, as well as wintering and migration areas. Using methods and regulations not allowed during regular waterfowl seasons — such as unplugged shotguns and no daily bag limits — participants began pursuing light geese in unprecedented fashion. Harvest of light geese doubled initially, but quickly leveled off. Indices of light goose populations followed the same pattern. So, where are we with light goose populations and the LGCO? The LGCO appears to have worked for reducing and stabilizing the greater snow goose population in the . Greater snow geese were causing large-scale damage at breeding, migration and wintering areas. With implementation of the LGCO, the harvest rate doubled and carryover effects — such as less frequency of nesting and reduced clutch sizes — resulted in a stable population. Currently, there is no evidence of habitat damage in breeding areas and limited damages in migration or wintering areas. However, for the midcontinent population of lesser snow and Ross’s geese (combined, known as light geese), the situation appears quite different. Harvest rates of light geese appear low and population indices have not indicated a discernable decrease. The LGCO may only be a minor factor that populations are not increasing at the same rate as when the LGCO began, and monitoring programs show that habitat damage continues today. The greater effectiveness of the LGCO on greater snow geese than midcontinent light geese is due to a number of factors. First, when the LGCO was initiated in 1999, the population estimates of light geese were around 5-10 million birds. More recent estimates indicate that it may be at least double that. Thus, the effort needed to reduce the population was also underestimated. Also, light geese in the midcontinent appear to be more flexible in their use of breeding, migration and wintering areas than greater snows, which are comparably more static. Consequently, light geese in the midcontinent can avoid the pressures of the LGCO, but greater snows cannot. Finally, recent research indicates that a significant portion of light geese harvested in the LGCO may be the “wrong” birds. Evidence indicates that decoyed birds, which comprise more than 70 percent of geese harvested in Nebraska, are in poorer body condition than those jump or pass shot. Essentially, the LGCO is not removing enough fit adult females, which needs to occur if the population is to be reduced. The LGCO has provided many opportunities to those who pursue the wily snow goose, and to see a large flock of snow geese is still spectacular. The LGCO needs to continue until objectives are met in both population and habitat objectives.

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18 | Waterfowl Info: 402-471-0641 TOM ROSTER’S NONTOXIC SHOT LETHALITY TABLE - Proven Nontoxic Shot Loads for Doves and Upland Waterfowl, Game Birds (Load velocity: 1,225 to 1,700 FPS) Shoot Observed Hunters’ Typical ing Range During Activitiy (Yards) Most Effective Nontoxic Shot Sizes (Ounces) Minimal Load Weight Minimal Pellet Hits Needed on Lethal Areas for Clean Kills Minimum Pattern Count Needed at Any Distance for Clean Kills (pellets in 30-in circle) Most Effective Chokes at Distance (in yards) Activity Large Geese at Long Range 50-65 Steel BBB to T 1-1/4 1-2 50-55 Improved Modified (Giant, Western, Atlantic and Interior ) 50-70 HEVI-Shot 2 to B 1-1/2 Improved Modified, Full Large Geese Over Decoys 35-50 Steel BB to BBB 1-1/4 1-2 50-55 Improved Cylinder, Modified HEVI-Shot 2 to B 1-1/2 Medium/Small Geese at 50-65 Steel BB to BBB 1-1/4 1-2 60-65 Improved Modified Long Range (Snow, White- HEVI-Shot 2 1-1/2 Improved Modified, Full fronted, Lesser Canadas) Medium/Small Geese Over 35-50 Steel 2 to BB 1-1/8 1-2 60-65 Light Modified, Modified Decoys HEVI-Shot 4 to 2 1-1/4 Improved Cylinder, Modified Large Ducks at Long Range 45-65 Steel 2 to 1 1-1/8 1-2 85-90 Improved Modified, Full (, Black, Pintail, HEVI-Shot 4 1-1/4 Goldeneye, ) Large Ducks Over Decoys 20-45 Steel 6 to 2 3/4 - 1 1-2 85-90 Improved Cylinder (20- 35), Modified (35-45) HEVI-Shot 6 to 4 1-1/8 Medium Ducks Over 20-45 Steel 6 to 3 1 1-2 115-120 Improved Cylinder (20- Decoys (Wigeon, Scaup, 35), Modified (35-45) HEVI-Shot 6 to 4 1-1/8 Shoveler) Small Ducks Over Decoys 20-45 Steel 6 to 4 1 1-2 135-145 Modified (20-35), Full (Teal, Ruddy, Bufflehead) (35-45) HEVI-Shot 6 1-1/8 Ring-necked Pheasants 20-50 Steel 3 to 2 1 2-3 90-95 Improved Cylinder (20- 30), Modified (30-50) HEVI-Shot 6 to 4 1-1/8 Turkeys (Head and neck 20-40 Steel 4 1-1/4 3-4 210-230 Full or Extra Full shots) Mourning Doves 20-45 Steel 8 to 7 5/8-3/4 1-2 200-210 Improved Cylinder 8s/ Light Modified 7s (20-30), Modified (more than 30) HEVI-Shot 7 1/2 3/4 Improved Cylinder (20-30), Light Modified (30-45) Quail 20-30 Steel 7 5/8-3/4 1-2 200-210 Improved Cylinder, Light Modified Swatter Loads for 20-30 Steel 7 to 6 1 1 175 Improved Modified, Full Wounded Birds Copyright 2016 by Tom Roster

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ADMINISTRATION Andrew Heyer 402-613-2241 Taylor Dixon 308-217-2108 Lincoln Pierce, Madison, Stanton Dawson, N 1/2 Gosper, N 1/2 Phelps Craig Stover 402-471-5531 Cory Krause 402-380-6410 SOUTHEAST Administrator Cuming, Wayne, Stanton, Dodge Levi Krause 402-949-0593 Duane Arp 402-471-5531 District Supervisor Assistant Administrator Steve Oberg 402-910-3366 Jeff Clauson 402-471-5531 Colfax, Platte, Madison, Stanton, Nance Rich Berggren 402-619-1355 Assistant Administrator Owen Johnson 402-266-1759 Douglas (Listing includes counties covered) Dakota, Dixon, N 1/2 Thurston Dan Evasco 402-616-5961 Doug Pollard 308-730-7050 Sarpy NORTHWEST Loup, Garfield, Valley Heath Packett 402-210-0888 Jim Zimmerman 308-641-9590 Cass District Supervisor SOUTHWEST Russell Mort 402-209-1506 Sean McKeehan 308-279-9133 Roger Thompson 308-530-3097 Otoe, Johnson Cheyenne, Morrill, Box Butte District Supervisor William Krause 402-274-8063 Scott Brandt 308-631-0663 Matt Brandt 308-202-0819 Nemaha, Richardson, Pawnee Kimball, Banner, Scotts Bluff Sherman, Howard Matt Taylor 402-200-9597 Dan Kling 308-430-0572 Tim Williams 308-380-7331 Thayer, Fillmore, Jefferson Sioux, Dawes Hall, Hamilton, Merrick Dina Barta 402-890-6463 Kyler Prochaska 308-430-3984 Eric Javins 402-902-2017 Lancaster E 1/2 Dawes, N 1/2 Sheridan, W 1/2 Adams, Clay, Nuckolls, Webster Cherry Pat George 308-920-2762 Dudley Sorensen 402-937-3422 Lancaster, York Terry Brentzel 308-458-7650 Harlan, Franklin, Phelps Deuel, Garden, Grant Matt Andrews 308-746-2418 Travis Shepler 402-613-2312 Lancaster Frank Miller 402-389-0444 Gosper, Furnas, Frontier, Red Willow Cherry, Hooker Brian Piernicky 308-340-6627 Trevor Stahlecker 402-314-9641 Red Willow, Frontier, Hayes, Hitchcock Lancaster NORTHEAST Tom Zimmer 402-649-8053 John Lee 308-414-1432 Stacey Lewton 402-890-7140 District Supervisor Hitchcock, Dundy, Chase, Hayes Lancaster, Seward Dale Davis 402-760-0712 Nicholas Fix 308-289-0427 Mike Luben 402-443-6392 Keya Paha, Brown, Rock Keith, Perkins Saunders, Butler, Polk Bryce Streger 308-289-1169 Jonathan Andreasen 402-340-3981 BOATING Keith, Arthur Holt, Boyd Herb Angell 402-416-0078 Kyle Gaston 402-719-6226 Sean Schultz 308-760-0145 Boating Law Administrator Lincoln Keith Dodge, Colfax Daryl Teter 308-440-1863 Greg Hesse 402-843-6567 Brandon O'Neal 308-530-3157 St. Paul Lincoln, McPherson, Logan Wheeler, Greeley, Boone, S 1/2 Antelope Scott Eveland 308-289-0017 Mitch Johnson 402-613-8612 Alex Hasenauer 308-660-4671 Ogallala Lincoln, McPherson, Logan Knox, Antelope, Pierce Kevin Bergstrom 308-520-1031 Jeff Jones 402-762-5022 Dale Johnson 308-440-3847 North Platte Knox, Cedar Kearney, Buffalo Ethan Teter 402-620-8129 Jon Reeves 402-889-8508 Mike Thome 308-529-8146 Fremont S 1/2 Thurston, Burt, Washington Dawson Ray Dierking 308-870-0322 Custer, Thomas, Blaine

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OPEN FIELDS AND WATERS PROGRAM The Open Fields and Waters Program has opened more than 257,000 acres of private land to public walk-in hunting, trapping and fishing access in Nebraska. For locations of participating tracts of land and waters, read the Nebraska Public Access Atlas. The 2018 edition will be available at OutdoorNebraska.org, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission offices and permit vendors in late summer. For more information about the Open Fields and Waters Program, visit Outdoornebraska.gov/ofw.

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Duck Identification

Blue-Winged Teal

Green-Winged Teal

Wood Duck

Northern Shoveler

Gadwall

Northern Pintail

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American Wigeon

Mallard

Scaup

Ring-necked Duck

Redhead

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