Nebraska Hunters Reminded of Big Game Checking Requirements
OutdoorHub 09.08.11
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission reminds hunters of their requirement to check harvested deer and pronghorn antelope electronically this fall.
Deer harvested outside of the November firearm (Nov. 12-20) and Earn-a-Buck (Nov. 12-22) seasons and pronghorn antelope taken outside the October firearm (Oct. 8-23) season must be checked electronically within 48 hours of kill and before 1 p.m. on the day following the close of the season.
Hunters may electronically check their game via Telecheck by visiting NEdeercheck.com or calling 800-405-7700. Telecheck is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Deer taken during the November firearm and Earn-a-Buck seasons must be delivered to a check station no later than 1 p.m. on the day following the close of the season. Pronghorn antelope taken during the October firearm season must be delivered to a check station no later than 1 p.m. on the day following the close of the season. Harvested elk must be delivered to a check station within 48 hours of the time of kill.
View the 2011 Big Game Guide and a list of check stations at OutdoorNebraska.org.
