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19 Tactics Begin working with University of Nebraska-Lincoln experts to develop a research proposal to measure the gene c diversity and structure of pheasants in Nebraska and to iden fy their poten al links with popula on performance, and conduct research if return-on-investment is deemed favorable rela ve to other informa on needs Assess the current state of knowledge concerning poten al impacts of pen-raised pheasant releases on the gene cs of wild popula ons B8) Statutes and Regulations Affecting Hunting Strategies Set hun ng regula ons such that hun ng opportuni es are maximized while minimizing impacts on pheasant popula on dynamics Tactics Con nue to provide a long open season (last Saturday in October through the end of January, plus youth season the weekend prior to the general season), a three bird daily bag limit, a possession limit four mes the daily bag, and shoo ng hours one-half hour before sunrise un l sunset Con nue research on poten al indirect nega ve effects of hun ng and hun ng regula ons on pheasant popula ons, and use results to propose regula on and/or policy changes if necessary Begin to assess the poten al social benefits of changing hun ng regula ons such as modifying shoo ng hours to a mid- morning start me. B9) Statutes, Regulations and Programs Affecting Predation Strategies • Pursue statute and regula on changes that are predicted to have the most success in reducing impacts of pheas ant predators on pheasant popula ons • Ini ate or expand partnerships to op mize opportuni es for improved pheasant predator reduc on programs and ac vi es Tactics Con nue to provide liberal fur harvest seasons and allowances for the take of nuisance predators Begin the regula on-se ng process to allow dog-proof traps on any WMAs that currently prohibit dryland trapping Begin the regula on-se ng process to reduce the price of nonresident fur harvest permits Begin contac ng coun es that have banned trapping road right-of-ways to propose exemp ng dog-proof traps from those prohibi ons Begin communica ng with trapping organiza ons to iden fy ways to more effec vely promote fur harves ng and to update our trapping educa on materials Begin development of a research project to assess the costs and benefits of a focused predator removal opera on and to determine areas of the state where such an opera on would have the highest return on investment.