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OutdoorNebraska.gov | 29 Bismuth-tin Tungsten-matrix Iron (steel) Tungsten-polymer Iron-tungsten Tungsten-tin-iron Iron-tungsten-nickel Tungsten-tin-bismuth Tungsten-bronze Tungsten-tin-iron-nickel Tungsten-iron-copper-nickel Tungsten-iron-polymer Legal Nontoxic Shot FIREARM RESTRICTIONS • During the November firearm deer season, it is unlawful to hunt wildlife other than deer, elk or antelope with a centerfire rifle or centerfire handgun. EXCEPTION: This does not apply to a holder of a valid unfilled firearm deer, elk or antelope permit while hunting in the unit for which the permit was issued. It also does not apply to a bona fide farmer or rancher who owns, leases, or resides upon such farm or ranch land or a member of the immediate family of such farmer or rancher while hunting on such farm or ranch land. • It is illegal to have or carry a loaded shotgun in or on any vehicle on any highway or roadway. A shotgun is considered loaded if there is a shell or shells in the chamber, receiver or magazine. METHODS OF TAKE Upland Game and Migratory Game Birds: • Shotgun – Only 10 gauge or smaller may be used for all game birds. For waterfowl and other migratory game birds, including doves, shotguns must be plugged to limit shell capacity to no more than three shells in the chamber and magazine combined. No plug is required for upland game birds. No plug or gauge restriction exists for cottontail rabbits and squirrels. • Rifle or Pistol – Illegal for all game birds • Archery – Legal for migratory game birds, rabbits, squirrels and upland game birds. Crossbow – Legal for rabbits, squirrels and upland game birds. NOT legal for migratory game birds. • Trapping – Legal for furbearers, cottontails, jackrabbits and squirrels during open seasons. • Electronic Call – Prohibited for all waterfowl hunting during the fall seasons. May be used for crows. DEPREDATION Any private landowner or tenant may destroy or have destroyed any predator preying on livestock or poultry or suspected of causing other damage on land owned or controlled by such person without a permit issued by the Commission. Predator means a badger, bobcat, coyote, gray fox, long-tailed weasel, mink, opossum, raccoon, red fox, or skunk. TRANSPORTING AND POSSESSING GAME • Pheasants and prairie grouse must have head or one leg attached for identification purposes while in the field or returning home. All migratory game birds, except doves, must have one fully feathered wing or head plumage attached when in transport. • If en route, no tags are required if licensee accompanies the game. • It is unlawful to give, put or leave any game birds or game animals at any place or in the custody of another person unless the game is tagged with the following hunter information: name, address, phone number, date of birth, species of birds or animals and total number of each, date taken, and signature of donor and name of recipient, if transferred by gift.

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