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Hunters may start buying spring turkey permits Jan. 12

Hunters may begin purchasing 2026 spring turkey season permits from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission beginning at 1 p.m. Central time Jan. 12.

Hunters are reminded they may harvest no more than one turkey per calendar day during the spring season. All harvests also must be reported via Telecheck at OutdoorNebraska.gov/Hunt/Telecheck or by phone at 844-279-4564.

Resident turkey permits, including issuing fee, are $34; nonresident permits are $158. Landowner permits are $18.50 for residents and $80.50 for nonresidents. All youth turkey permits are $8.50.

Hunters are reminded only 10,000 permits are available for nonresidents; these permits have sold out quickly in recent years. Resident permits are unlimited and available for purchase through the end of season. Both residents and nonresidents are allowed up to two permits in total.

The spring archery season opens March 25, youth shotgun April 11, and the regular shotgun April 18. All spring turkey seasons close May 31.

Visit OutdoorNebraska.gov or a permitting office to purchase permits starting Jan. 12.

For more information on turkey hunting in Nebraska, visit OutdoorNebraska.gov.


About Jerry Kane

Jerry Kane is the news manager with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. He can be contacted at [email protected] or 402-471-5008.

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