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Special Access Permit Areas
DESOTO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
All hunters need a signed copy of the refuge hunt brochure from kiosks or at fws.gov/refuge/
boyer-chute/visit-us/activities/hunting.
Contact: Peter Rea at 712-388-4803 or peter_rea@fws.gov or visit fws.gov/refuge/desoto.
Antlerless Seasons: No managed antlerless hunts at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge for the
2026-2027 deer season. The purpose of these hunts were always intended for deer management
and, with the low deer numbers, it was determined the refuge should put a hold on these. The
refuge will look to develop monitoring threshold for determining when to resume managed hunts.
Archery Season: Oct. 1, 2026 – Jan. 10, 2027. Special regulations apply. Contact the refuge at
712-388-4803.
BOYER CHUTE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
All hunters need a signed copy of the refuge hunt brochure from kiosks or at fws.gov/refuge/
boyer-chute/visit-us/activities/hunting.
Contact: Peter Rea at 712-388-4803 or peter_rea@fws.gov or visit fws.gov/refuge/boyer-chute.
Antlerless Season: No managed antlerless hunts at Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge
for the 2026-2027 deer season. The purpose of these hunts were always intended for deer
management and with the low deer numbers it was determined the refuge should put a hold
on these. The refuge will look to develop monitoring threshold for determining when to resume
managed hunts.
Archery Season: Sept. 1, 2026 – Jan. 15, 2027. Antlerless only in January. Special regulations
apply. Contact the refuge at 712-388-4803.
GIFFORD POINT WMA
Access permit is required. Limited to 200 permits.
Seasons: Open to Archery, Youth, Muzzleloader and Wahoo AO permit holders, Sept. 1,
2026 – Jan. 15, 2027. Regulations relating to season dates and weapon types apply, EXCEPT
muzzleloaders are allowed only during the December muzzleloader and late firearm seasons.
Muzzleloaders are not allowed during the November firearm season. Centerfire weapons are
prohibited.
How to Apply: Contact the Nebraska Game and Parks office in Lincoln at 402-471-5431 or
Omaha office at 402-595-2144 or download an application from OutdoorNebraska.gov (Search
Hunting Seasons). Application period: Aug. 1 – 15, 2026.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, 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 Civil Rights, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C St.,
NW, Washington, DC 20240.
