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8 | Big Game Info: 402-471-0641 BUYING A PERMIT WHO MAY BUY A PERMIT • All big game hunters in Nebraska are required to have a species-specific permit for deer, antelope, elk, or bighorn sheep. • All big game hunters also are required to have a Nebraska Habitat Stamp, except for all landowners, residents younger than age 16 and residents who hold veteran or 69 or older senior permits. • A Nebraska hunt (small game) permit is not required for big game. A big game permit is valid only for the species-specific season, weapon, and unit or area for which it is issued and may not be exchanged for another permit. Permits are not transferable or refundable. MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT The minimum age to hunt is 10 years with a deer permit and 12 years with antelope, elk or bighorn sheep permits. Antelope youth archery hunters and deer archery, firearm and muzzleloader hunters age 15 or younger may purchase a youth permit. (See Youth Big Game Hunting on page 29) WHEN TO BUY OR APPLY FOR PERMITS Applicants for deer, antelope and elk draw permits who supply valid email addresses will be notified when the draw is complete. Applicants not providing valid email addresses will be responsible for monitoring their status online at OutdoorNebraska.org. Awarded but unpaid permits will result in applicants losing preference points and forfeiting the permit. Any forfeited draw permits will be sold over the counter on a first-come basis beginning Aug. 5. Application/purchase periods begin at 1 p.m. Central Time (CT). Applications must be received by the Commission by 5 p.m. CT or online by 11:59 p.m. CT on the final day of the application period or the application will be denied. May 20-June 7 – Application period for landowner elk permits. June 10-28 – Application period for general elk, pronghorn and deer draw units. July 5 – Results of the draw will be available on or before July 5, 2019. July 19 – Successful applicants will have until July 19, 2019, to complete the purchase of their awarded permits. Awarded but unpaid permits will result in applicants losing preference or bonus points and forfeiting the permit. Any forfeited draw permits will be sold over the counter on a first-come basis. Aug. 5 through the close of hunting seasons – Remaining permits will go on sale online or at Game and Parks permitting offices Aug. 5. HOW TO APPLY FOR A PERMIT • Online: Visit OutdoorNebraska.org during the applicable periods. • Via mail: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, 2200 N. 33rd St., Lincoln, NE, 68503. • In person: Visit a Commission permitting office. • Landowner elk applications: See page 35 HOW TO BUY A PERMIT You must provide: • A 2019 Big Game Application (available in this guide, at permitting offices or online). • Full name, birth date, address and physical description. • Last four (4) digits of Social Security number (Non-U.S. citizens are exempt. Call 402-471-5455.) • Hunter or bow hunter education number, if required. • Payment: Credit or debit cards (VISA, Discover and MasterCard only), cash, checks or money orders • Email address (used to notify successful applicants of permit drawings). NEW FOR 2019

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