LINCOLN, Neb. – Applications for multispecies Super Tag and Combo lottery permits will be accepted by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission beginning Jan. 2.

The Super Tag lottery permit will be valid for one elk of either sex, one antelope of either sex, one deer of either sex, and two turkeys (only toms and bearded hens may be taken in the spring). One permit will be authorized for residents only, and one permit will be authorized for residents/nonresidents. Persons may apply for the residents-only permit once per year for $25. Persons may apply for the resident/nonresident permit multiple times per year for $10 per application.

The Combo permit will be valid for one antelope of either sex, one deer of either sex, and two turkeys (only toms and bearded hens may be taken in the spring). One permit will be authorized for residents only, and one permit will be authorized for nonresidents only. Qualifying persons may apply multiple times per year for $10 per application.

These multispecies lottery permits will be valid in 2018 and 2019 in open seasons with the appropriate weapons. Winners of these permits will require a Habitat Stamp.

Applications will be received beginning at 1 p.m. Central time on Jan. 2. They must be received by Game and Parks by 5 p.m. (11:59 p.m. if applying online) on July 6. Beginning Jan. 2, visit OutdoorNebraska.org to apply.

Prescribed burn training workshops scheduled
LINCOLN, Neb. – Pheasants Forever and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will host prescribed burn training workshops across the state early in the new year.

These workshops will provide guidance and instruction for completing safe and effective prescribed fires. Landowners, resource professionals, volunteer fire departments and other interested persons are invited to attend. No prior burn experience is required. All workshops are scheduled for 9 a.m.-4 p.m.


The workshop schedule is:


-- Jan. 16 – Scottsbluff, North Platte Natural Resources District, 100547 Airport Road


-- Jan. 17 – Alliance, Public Library, 1750 Sweetwater Ave.


-- Jan. 24 – McCook, Red Willow County Fairgrounds 4-H Building, 1400 W. 5th St.


-- Jan. 30 – Grand Island, UNL Extension Office, 3180 W. U.S. Hwy. 34


-- Jan. 30 – Norfolk, Northeast Community College, Lifelong Learning Center, 801 E. Benjamin Ave.


-- Jan. 31 – Lincoln, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Extension Office, 444 Cherry Creek Road


-- Feb. 7 – Broken Bow, Veterans Memorial Building, 416 S. 1st Ave.


The $10 workshop fee includes lunch and training materials. To register, visit NebraskaPF.com or call 308-850-8395.


Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
2200 North 33rd Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
402.471.0641
www.OutdoorNebraska.org

MEDIA CONTACT: Jerry Kane
Public Information Officer | jerry.kane@nebraska.gov | 402.471.5008

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is responsible for stewardship of the state's fish, wildlife, parklands, and outdoor recreation opportunities.