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  4. Youth Only Spring Turkey

Archery Deer DOWNLOAD HUNT BROCHURE
$ 3.00 /adult
EXPIRED

Archery Endorsement (Type 135) is required. Unlimited feral hogs can be harvested during this hunt as well.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired: August 15, 2018 1 – 1 people per application
HUNT DATES
Nov 12, 2018 – Nov 16, 2018
BAG LIMIT
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Antler restrictions, inside spread equal or greater than ear tip spread.
Unlimited Feral Hogs
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
All Archery Equipment
HUNT METHOD
Entire Area
BAITING
Not allowed
PERMITS
Available: 1
Fee per adult: $ 130.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
AGE REQUIREMENTS
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
LAST YEAR
Applications: 98
Permits/Groups: 1
Success Rate:
 
E-Postcard Youth/Adult Waterfowl DOWNLOAD HUNT BROCHURE
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED

Group must include at least 1 youth (under 17 years old). All adult hunters must possess a current 2018-19 Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) to apply.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired: October 15, 2018 2018-2019 Annual Public Hunting Permit required to apply. 1 – 4 people per application
HUNT DATES
Dec 15, 2018 – Dec 16, 2018
Dec 29, 2018 – Dec 30, 2018
BAG LIMIT
Daily Waterfowl Bag and possession limits for High Plains Mallard and West Goose Zones apply.
Daily Dove Bag and possession limits for North Zone Dove apply.
Daily Quail Statewide bag and possession limits apply.
Unlimited Rabbits/Hares
Daily Sandhill Crane Bag and possession limits for Zone A
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns with Birdshot
HUNT RESTRICTIONS
Cranes and Waterfowl as set by USFWS; North Zone regulations for dove; State regulations for quail. Only non-toxic shot allowed.
HUNT METHOD
Entire Area ; Dates recommended provided these dates fall within dates established for the High Plains Mallard Management Unit (Sat-Sun)
BAITING
Not allowed
GROUPS
Available: 2
Fee per adult: $ 0.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
AGE REQUIREMENTS
Youth ages: 1- 16
Adult minimum age: 17
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
LAST YEAR
Applications: 535
Permits/Groups: 2
Success Rate: 100%
 
Youth Only Gun Deer - Either Sex DOWNLOAD HUNT BROCHURE
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED

Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required. Unlimited feral hogs can be harvested during this hunt as well.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired: August 15, 2018 2 – 2 people per application
HUNT DATES
Nov 23, 2018 – Nov 25, 2018
BAG LIMIT
Two White-tailed Deer; Either Sex; Limit One Buck; Antler Restrictions, inside spread equal or greater than ear tip spread.
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Centerfire Rifles .243 or Larger
HUNT METHOD
Assigned Blind or Compartment
BAITING
Allowed
GROUPS
Available: 1
Fee per adult: $ 0.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
AGE REQUIREMENTS
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
LAST YEAR
Applications: 125
Permits/Groups: 1
Success Rate:
 
Youth Only Spring Turkey DOWNLOAD HUNT BROCHURE
$ 0.00 /adult
EXPIRED

Adult Supervisor (at least 18 years old) required.
No standbys available.
Application Deadline Expired: October 15, 2018 2 – 2 people per application
HUNT DATES
Apr 13, 2019 – Apr 14, 2019
BAG LIMIT
One Turkey; Gobbler or Bearded Hen; Limit 1 gobbler or bearded hen
ONLY MEANS ALLOWED
Shotguns Turkey
HUNT METHOD
Entire Area
BAITING
Not allowed
PERMITS
Available: 1
Fee per adult: $ 0.00
Fee per youth: $ 0.00
AGE REQUIREMENTS
Youth ages: 8- 16
Adult minimum age: 18
Supervising adult minimum age: 18
LAST YEAR
Applications: 152
Permits/Groups: 1
Success Rate: 100%