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Bighorn sheep lottery applications close Aug. 4

BY Jerry Kane ON Jul 13, 2023

Conservation News, News, Uncategorized, Wildlife News

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will accept applications for a 2023 bighorn sheep lottery permit through Aug. 4. Only Nebraska residents are eligible.

Apply at a Nebraska Game and Parks office or at OutdoorNebraska.gov. A $29 nonrefundable application fee must accompany each application.

The 2023 bighorn sheep season is Nov. 28- Dec. 22.

About Jerry Kane

Jerry Kane is the news manager with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. He can be contacted at jerry.kane@nebraska.gov or 402-471-5008.

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