Nebraska Population and Management Archive - Nebraska
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Reported Annual Deer Hunt
Each year links to the source of the reported data. Other data is estimated from Nebraska graphic]
1945: 361
1949: 910
1950: 680
1951: 712
1952: 1,921
1953: 4,083
1954: 2,574
1955: 4,307
1956: 6,589
1961: 5,554
1980 18,438
1981 20,144
1982 22,693
1983 27,917
1984 33,208
1985 35,155
1986 35,898
1987 36.573
1988 37,450
1989 38,126
1990 35,524
1991 33,858
1992 34,200
1993 37,217
1994 41,103
1995 45,123
1996 45,531
1997 58,381
1998 53,238
1999 52,174
2000 59,472
2001 59,278
2002 53,600
2003: 53,472
2004 56,422
2005: 59,216
2006: 61,956
2007: 68,282
2008: 80,329
2009: 77,728
2010: 88,034
2011: 86,609
2012: 60,542
2013: 48,345
2014: 50,580
2015: 58,581
2016: 58,126
2017: 58,903
2018: 58,348
2019: 60,308
2020: 60,264
2021: 53,379
2022:
47,677
harvest reports
A List of Articles in the Archive
2021
Big cats have returned: Ravenna woman releases new book about re-emergence of mountain lions May 19, 2021 Nebraska
Commission to consider deer, antelope and elk hunting recommendations April 15, 2021 Nebraska
Nebraska sees uptick in blue tongue disease in deer, elk -September 15, 2021
Tri-state area big game at risk of deadly virus, wildlife officials say SiouxlandProud September 1, 2021 Nebraska
Public asked to report dead, sick big game August 27, 2021 Nebraska
Big cats have returned: Ravenna woman releases new book about re-emergence of mountain lions May 19, 2021 Nebraska
Big game hunting recommendations approved April 27, 2021 Nebraska
Commission to consider deer, antelope and elk hunting recommendations April 15, 2021 Nebraska
Nebraska Game and Parks to consider special landowner deer season January 9, 2021
It's hard to determine how many mountain lions there are in western Nebraska January 2, 2021 Nebraska
2020
Outdoors notes: Nebraska's deer numbers down slightly November 29, 2020
Nebraska Game and Parks releases firearm deer season statistics November 24, 2020
Weather, numbers look good for start of deer season November 14, 2020 Nebraska
Firearm deer opener to bring opportunities November 10, 2020 Nebraska
It's hard to determine how many mountain lions there are in western Nebraska January 2, 2020 Nebraska
Nebraska's 2021 mountain lion hunt limited to 4 cougars amid low population estimates June 22, 2020
Nebraska's wildlife already feeling the heat from climate change September 27, 2020
Lawmakers clash over bill that would give some landowners special rifle hunting season for deer January 30, 2020, Nebraska
2 more fined, sentenced to probation in connection to illegal hunts through Broken Bow outfitter August 29, 2020 Nebraska
Fort Niobrara Wildlife Refuge to issue special access permits for deer August 16, 2020 Nebraska
Broken Bow big game guiding business and owner pled guilty to Lacey Act Conspiracy Violations July 13, 2020 Nebraska
Nebraska's 2021 mountain lion hunt limited to 4 cougars amid low population estimates June 22, 2020
Commission approves deer, antelope and elk hunting recommendations May 10, 2020 Nebraska, Nebraska
City folk: Ready, aim May 7, 2020 Nebraska
Commission to consider deer, antelope and elk hunting recommendations April 28, 2020 Nebraska
Mountain lions are here, and here to stay March 19, 2020 Nebraska
Wisconsin man pleads guilty to 6 counts of illegally taking wildlife in Nebraska March 6, 2020 Nebraska
2019
November firearm deer harvest slightly higher than last year December 6, 2019 Nebraska
Early checked deer numbers up 8% statewide November 26, 2019 Nebraska
Preliminary numbers show deer harvest is up this season November 18, 2019 Nebraska
After elk cause $100K in damage, Nebraska farmer granted rare permit to kill 50, upsetting hunters November 11, 2019
Making the Game and Parks Commission more responsive October 17, 2019 Nebraska
Division by subtraction: Extinction of large mammal species likely drove survivors apart September 19, 2019 University of Nebraska
Commission approves deer, antelope and elk hunting recommendations May 1, 2019 Nebraska
Nebraska wildlife not severely impacted by floods, blizzard, experts say April 24, 2019
With 'excellent' deer numbers in Nebraska, there are also 'great hunting opportunities' November 9, 2019
Farmers should be reimbursed for big game crop damage March 28, 2019 Nebraska
Nebraska mule deer receive monitoring devices March 8, 2019
Bill moving forward to combine two agencies February 7, 2019 Nebraska
Bill could give farmers first shot at deer February 2, 2019 Nebraska
New farm bill will boost conservation efforts in Nebraska January 4, 2019
2018
2017 Deer Harvest, Amid research indicating deer crossing signs don't work, state officials seek new strategies November 11, 2018 Nebraska
Cold weather increases chances hunters, deer cross paths on opening day November 10, 2018 Nebraska,
Mountain Lion Sightings
Mountain lions calling Pine Ridge home again March 28, 2018 Nebraska
Preliminary deer harvest lower than last year November 26, 2018 Nebraska
Effects of environmental and anthropogenic landscape features on mule deer harvest in Nebraska March 3, 2018 PeerJ
With mountain lion population estimates up, hunting season could return to Nebraska's Pine Ridge January 20, 2018
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to consider reduced-price permit January 13, 2018
2017
Big game harvest records set in 2016 January 27, 2017 Nebraska,
Commission adopts big game recommendations April 21, 2017 Nebraska
Deer hunting prospects looking good for 2017 November 1, 2017 Nebraska
Rising deer numbers a major topic at Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's big game informational meetings January 14, 2017
Specially-trained dogs help track recover wounded deer March 3, 2017 Nebraska
Summer breeding time for White-Tailed deer June 20, 2017 Nebraska
Summer breeding time for White-Tailed deer June 20, 2017 Nebraska
2016
Aerial survey helps with managing mule deer June 19, 2016 Nebraska
Are there wolves in Nebraska? February 27, 2016 Nebraska
Deer hunters should find success November 11, 2016 Nebraska
Deer hunting prospects look great for 2016 November 3, 2016 Nebraska
Firearm deer Season opens across state Nov. 12 November 9, 2016 Nebraska,
Game & Parks fees to increase April 8, 2016 Nebraska
Mule deer buck harvest on record pace December 1, 2016 Nebraska
Mule deer buck harvest on record pace December 1, 2016 Nebraska
Nebraska 2015 Deer Harvest
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission continues aerial mule deer survey March 5, 2016 Nebraska
Pick a hunt — outlook good for all October 8, 2016 Nebraska
2015
2015 Trophy Deer Forecast: Great Plains October 21, 2015 Nebraska
Baiting animals for easy hunting banned in Nebraska August 1, 2015
Big Game Regulations Approved March 24, 2015 Nebraska,
Big Game Species December 18, 2015
Deer harvest data compiled March 18, 2015 Nebraska,
Deer harvest numbers up across state December 15, 2015 Nebraska
Deer population, kills up in 2014 from previous year January 16, 2015 Nebraska
Game and Parks holds Lex meeting: Big game permit recommendations discussed March 20, 2015 Nebraska
Game and Parks to begin collaring Mountain Lions January 31, 2015 Nebraska
Game and Parks: No mountain lion season this year January 15, 2015 Nebraska
Great Plains Deer Forecast for 2015 September 3, 2015 Kansas
Laws aim to avoid deer population boom March 20, 2015 Nebraska
Moose spotted around Western Nebraska April 10, 2015 Nebraska
Moose spotted in Nebraska; hunters urged to be cautious November 5, 2015 Nebraska,
Mule deer population in Pine Ridge drops March 18, 2015 Nebraska
Nebraska Deer History 2011 to 2015 Plan
Nebraska Eliminates Cougar Season For 2015 October 27, 2015
Nebraska Has Abundant Deer Hunting Opportunities in 2015 October 16, 2015 Nebraska,
Nebraska Prior to 6000 BCE December 27, 2015
NGP records less mule deer in the Pine Ridge area compared to last year March 20, 2015 Nebraska
QDMA 2015 Whitetail Deer Population Estimate
Special deer hunts set for three area state parks October 18, 2015 Nebraska
Volunteers count 8 deer at Homestead September 28, 2015 Nebraska
2014
2nd hunter who shot a cat says hunt promotes conservation January 5, 2014 Nebraska
Agency working to learn more about mountain lions in Nebraska December 21, 2014 Nebraska
Beware of penalties for hunting deer over bait November 28, 2014
Deer Harvest Up Slightly From 2013 December 10, 2014 Nebraska
Deer Hunters Waiting To Purchase Licenses December 3, 2014 Nebraska
Deer numbers still down, but improving December 20, 2014 Nebraska
Deer survey Saturday at Homestead September 23, 2014 Nebraska
Do We Need to Hunt Mountain Lions in Nebraska? January 24, 2014
Game and Parks Adopts Regulations to Grow Deer Herds March 26, 2014 Nebraska
Harlan becoming hot spot for deer hunters November 23, 2014 Nebraska
Nebraska is offering special deer hunting at parks October 13, 2014
Nebraska keeps limits on doe hunting March 21, 2014
Nebraska reduces the number of deer hunting permits for upcoming season March 25, 2014
New mule deer survey improves population data March 19, 2014 Nebraska
Nonresident Hunting Outfitters Convicted of Taking Wildlife Illegally in Nebraska February 8, 2014
Outlook good for firearm deer season November 8, 2014
Ranch thrives on diverse land use August 17, 2014 Nebraska
UNL, Creighton researchers study chronic wasting March 21, 2014 Nebraska
USDA Meat Inspectors End Fiscal 2013 With Criminal Plea Agreement, Penalties January 23, 2014 Nebraska
Yes, dear - there are fewer deer near here October 9, 2014 Nebraska
2013
Aftermath of EHD will impact local deer hunting November 16, 2013 Nebraska
Answering questions about deer season November 8, 2013 Nebraska
Deer Forecast September 1, 2004 Nebraska
Deer Harvest Declined 30 Percent in 2012 March 1, 2013 Nebraska
Deer harvest on pace with 2012, below 2011 record November 20, 2013 Nebraska
Deer Hunting Tech Startup, HuntForce, Attracts $400k from Investors September 30. 2013 Nebraska
Deer numbers appear near to last year November 16, 2013 Nebraska
Drought and disease blamed for decline in deer harvest March 3, 2013 Nebrask
EHD, Decling Sales Hurt Nebraska Deer March 15, 2013
Elk, More Permits Approved At Game And Parks Meeting October 18, 2013 Nebraska
Federal indictment brought against York man April 18, 2013 Nebraska
Firearm deer harvest down 21 percent November 27, 2013 Nebraska
Firearm deer harvest down 21% from 2012 December 6, 2013 Nebraska
Firearms deer season opens this weekend November 15, 2013 Nebraska
G&F Forecast: Best Bets for Great Plains Deer Hunting in 2013 October, 2013
Homestead National Monument's Winter deer number lower than fall survey March 10, 2013 Nebraska
Hunters should be selective during deer harvest September 21, 2013 Nebraska
Lottery provides shot at 4-species Nebraska permit April 16, 2013
Nebraska Deer Season 2013: Hunting Forecast October 4, 2013
Nebraska Game and Parks Commissioners Approve Big Game Regulations May 26, 2013
Nebraska Game and Parks Commissioners Approve Big Game Regulations May 26, 2013
Nebraska Game and Parks unanimously OKs mountain lion hunting July 26, 2013
Nebraska hunters shoot fewer deer December 2, 2013
Nebraska mountain lions force state to develop new regulations September 29, 2013
Nebraska officials say deer harvest is down November 27, 2013
New cause for State Sen. Ernie Chambers: repealing cougar hunting law November 18, 2013 Nebraska
NGPC to conduct informational meeting in Fremont, Impact of EHD November 29, 2013 Nebraska
Officials investigate deer poaching March 30, 2013 Nebraska
Whitetails and Mulies November 22, 2013 Nebraska
2012
Commission approves plan to reduce deer population March 9, 2012 Nebraska
Few arguments on need to cut deer population February 3, 2012, Nebraska
Hunters must shoot fewer deer this year October 28, 2012 Nebraksa
Mountain lion hunting permit bill advances April 4, 2012 Nebraska
Mule deer hunting permit plan under fire May 21, 2012 Nebraska
Mule Deer Rut Should be Peaking November 12, 2012 Nebraska
Neb. No. 1 in mountain lion sightings June 14, 2012 Nebraska
2005 Nebraska Deer Population Estimate
2011
Deer have right to remain silent April 19, 2011 Nebraska
Hunters asked to keep up pressure on deer May 27, 2011 Nebraska
Hunters take out record number of female deer January 28, 2011 Nebraska
More states make right to hunt bulletproof even as supporters say bagging deer not a target September 23, 2011 Nebraska
Nebraska boosts deer hunting to rein in deer population July 10, 2011
Officials hear local opinions on big game issues, low mule deer population December 20, 2011 Nebraska
Record Number Of Deer Harvested in Nebraska February 7, 2011
State says plenty of permits still available for upcoming firearm deer season November 8, 2011 Nebraska
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