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6 | Hunting Info: 402-471-0641 Antlerless deer and fall turkey permit holders who hunt in January may use the previous year's habitat stamp. Those who hold a veteran or 69-and-older senior permit have included in their permits a habitat, waterfowl and aquatic stamp and do not need to purchase them separately. FEDERAL DUCK STAMP The Federal Duck Stamp can be purchased at Game and Parks permitting offices, U.S. Post Offices or at OutdoorNebraska.gov. The stamp is valid through June 30, 2023. 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. After 45 days, customers must carry the signed Federal Duck Stamp while hunting. HARVEST INFORMATION PROGRAM Anyone planning to hunt doves, ducks, geese, snipe, rail, coot or woodcock between Sept. 1, 2023, and July 31, 2024, must register with the Harvest Information Program before hunting. All hunters age 16 and older, including residents, nonresidents, lifetime permit holders, veterans and senior permit holders, are required to register for HIP if they plan to hunt migratory game birds in Nebraska between Sept. 1, 2023, and July 31, 2024. Residents under the age of 16 are exempt from the HIP requirement only if they choose the Tier I bag limit. All hunters must register for HIP if selecting Tier II. All nonresidents, regardless of age, must register for HIP for either tier. HIP registration began Aug. 1. During the registration process, hunters will be asked if they plan to hunt ducks. If they do, they will be prompted to select a tier in the two-tier program. Hunters will be bound to that bag limit for the entire season. New this year, starting Aug. 1, hunters must register for HIP through their permit system customer profile at GoOutdoorsNE.com. Registered hunters are assigned a number they must carry with them while hunting. Learn more at OutdoorNebraska.gov. For more on residency requirements, and 64-and-over veteran and 69-and-over senior permits, visit OutdoorNebraska.gov. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS The requirements to buy a Nebraska resident hunting (small game) permit: • Reside in Nebraska continuously for at least 30 days before making application for a permit and intend to become a Nebraska resident. • Residents in school in another state or stationed outside Nebraska as part of a military assignment that have maintained Nebraska as their state of legal residency. • Active-duty military personnel and full-time students stationed or attending school in Nebraska for a period of at least 30 days. NOTE: A new resident should be prepared to provide documentation of residency (driver's license, voter registration, etc.) to an officer when in possession of a permit. OTHER TYPES OF HUNT PERMITS Nonresident 2-day • Valid for any two consecutive days of small game or waterfowl hunting during the calendar year. • Applicable stamps must be purchased. 69-and-Over Senior • All residents 69 years old and older may purchase a combination hunt/fish/fur harvest permit for $5. • Nebraska Aquatic, Habitat and Waterfowl stamps are included for no fee. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. 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 Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission, Lincoln, NE 402-471-2024, TTY/TDD 800-642-6112; Director, Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Interior, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 2024.

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