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Nebraska Big Game Society to auction elk permit Feb. 26

A bull elk permit will be auctioned by the Nebraska Big Game Society on Feb. 26 in Lincoln. The 15th annual meeting and auction will be at Wilderness Ridge Country Club, 1800 Wilderness Woods Place.

Residents and nonresidents are eligible for the bull elk permit. The high bidder will receive a bull elk permit valid in any elk management unit during a 2026 open bull elk season; legal weapons for that season must be used.

Interested call-in bidders are welcome and must register in advance by email [email protected] or calling 402-416-3847. Due to limited capacity for call-in bids, early registration is appreciated.

Additionally, special outdoor experiences, hunts, and gear will be auctioned. The Nebraska Big Game Society has generously contributed $1,276,725 raised from 14 auctions to support wildlife habitat and the conservation of elk, antelope, bighorn sheep and other big game.

Tickets for the banquet are $100 each or $850 for a table of 10 guests. A social hour begins at 5 p.m. Dinner is at 6:15 p.m., and the auction begins at 7:00 p.m. tickets are available by texting TABLE to 402-417-8123.

For more information, visit nebiggame.org.


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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