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4 | Turkey Hunting Information: 402-471-0641 SPRING SEASON Youth Archery March 25 – May 31, 2024 Archery March 25 – May 31, 2024 Youth Shotgun Saturday closest to April 8 (April 6) – May 31, 2024 Shotgun Saturday closest to April 15 (April 13) – May 31, 2024 • Hunters must use archery equipment March 25 – April 12 and may use either archery equipment or a shotgun April 13 – May 31. • Youth hunters must use archery equipment March 25 – April 5 and may use either archery equipment or a shotgun April 6 – May 31. FALL SEASON Archery and Shotgun Oct. 1 – Nov. 30, 2024 Youth Archery and Shotgun Oct. 1 – Nov. 30, 2024 Hunters may use either archery equipment or a shotgun. Season Dates Permits WHAT IS REQUIRED: TURKEY PERMIT, HABITAT STAMP All turkey hunters in Nebraska must possess a turkey permit to hunt turkeys in Nebraska. A Nebraska hunt (small game) permit is not required to hunt turkeys. A Nebraska Habitat Stamp is valid statewide and required of all hunters in Nebraska, except residents younger than 16 years of age and residents who hold veteran or 69-and-older senior permits. EXCEPTION: Farmers, ranchers and qualifying family members who hunt with a landowner permit on land they own or lease for agricultural purposes are exempt. One stamp is required for all hunting in a calendar year. Stamps are $25. New for 2024 Nonresident turkey permit price increases – The base fee for nonresident turkey permits increased from $125 to $140 starting Jan. 1, 2024. The base fee for nonresident landowner turkey permits increased from $62.50 to $70. An issue fee of $3 will be applied to each permit. 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 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. 20240.