Commissioners to Set Antelope, Deer and Elk Seasons March 14

[Bumpus]

NGPC news release, 3/4/08:

LINCOLN, Neb. -- The Nebraska Game and Parks Commissioners will set dates and regulations for the 2008 antelope, deer and elk hunting seasons, draw for the 2008 elk lottery permit and tackle several other issues at a March 14 meeting at Commission headquarters in Lincoln. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m.

Agenda items include:

– a public hearing to set regulations for the 2008 deer and elk hunting seasons relating to permit types, permit quotas, unit and zone boundaries, season dates, bag limits, areas open and weapons allowed, will begin at 8:30 a.m.

The commissioners will take action on a number of issues, including:

– a recommendation to hold a public hearing at the next meeting to consider establishing an apprentice hunter education exemption certificate fee;

– a recommendation to hold a public hearing at the next meeting to consider adding Shell Lake in Sheridan County to the current list of wildlife management areas that allow all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles over ice;

– a recommendation to approve Nebraska’s second aquatic habitat plan;

– a recommendation to enter into a third-party cooperative agreement with the Nebraska Public Power District of Columbus for a project on Sutherland Reservoir;

– a recommendation to approve the 20-year hunter/angler recruitment, development and retention plan;

– receive an audit report of Eugene T. Mahoney State Park by Don Dunlap representing the state auditor;

– an appearance of Matthew Robinson to discuss hunting regulations;

– conduct the drawing of the 2008 elk lottery permit.

[hershy]

...here's a great chance to talk deer, turkey, elk, pronghorn or big horn sheep with Kit Hams, Big Game Program Manager for the NGPC...

ESPN 1480 AM (or online at espn1480.com) - Nebraska Outdoors Live Call-In Radio Show will feature Kit Hams this Saturday, March 8, from 7 to 8 a.m.

To call and talk with Kit or the others from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission dial 402-466-3776 or 800-825-5865 during the show.

[OldBaldGuy]

Anyone going to this meeting?