Hunters can start applying for big game draw permits June 14

    Big game hunters can begin applying for 2021 elk, antelope and deer draw permits June 14.
    Elk applicants may apply for one elk permit or buy one elk bonus point.
    Deer and antelope applicants may apply for one deer or antelope permit or buy one deer or antelope preference point. A point may be purchased by an applicant in lieu of participating in the draw.
    Applications will be charged a nonrefundable fee; bonus and preference point purchases also will be charged a nonrefundable fee.
    The application period begins at 1 p.m. CT on June 14. Paper applications must be received by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission by 5 p.m. CT, or by 11:59 p.m. for online applications, on June 25.
    Drawing results will be available by July 2. Successful applicants will have until July 16 to complete the purchase of their awarded permits.
    Any remaining permits will be available during appropriate buy periods for the species: deer on Aug. 2, antelope on Aug. 3 and elk on Aug. 4.
    Applications may be made at OutdoorNebraska.org, via application form or in person at a Game and Parks permitting office.     
    Draw units are established to provide equal opportunity to obtain permits in those units. They are determined by the overall demand on a unit’s permits.
    Nebraska residents get preference over nonresidents when these permits are drawn.
Processors may apply for Hunters Helping the Hungry
    Meat processors have until July 1 to apply for participation in the 2021-2022 Hunters Helping the Hungry program, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
    The application form is available at OutdoorNebraska.gov/hhh, under Participating Processors. Processors can apply to participate in any or all of the Nebraska 2021-2022 deer hunting seasons.