Third year launched for Take ‘em Hunting challenge

    The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, along with AKRS Equipment Solutions, Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, the National Wild Turkey Federation and Heartland DSC, has launched its third Take ’em Hunting challenge to hunters.
    The program kicked off Sept. 1.
    Participants are encouraged to introduce someone new to hunting during the 2021-22 hunting seasons, and then upload a photo of their trip to the Game and Parks website.
    Those who do will be registered to win prizes, including a camo John Deere XUV59OM Gator crossover utility vehicle from AKRS valued at more than $15,300.
    Last year, more than 1,400 entries highlighted first-time hunters getting into the field for upland, waterfowl, deer, turkey and more.
    “Many of us remember someone teaching us the ropes of hunting and inspiring us to have a role in our state’s conservation,” said Game and Parks Director Jim Douglas.
    “With this challenge, we hope others are inspired, too, while making memories that last a lifetime.”
    Hunting is critical to future conservation of natural resources, Douglas said.
    Every time a hunter buys a hunting permit or habitat stamp, the purchase directly funds programs that support habitat conservation, hunting access, wildlife research and much more. Additionally, excise taxes that hunters pay on firearms, ammunition and other hunting equipment generate an additional $1 billion for conservation work each year.
    The Take ’em Hunting effort offers an extra incentive for hunters to take someone along for a hunt. Special youth seasons are an especially great time to take young hunters out.
    Prizes will be given away throughout the challenge Sept. 1 through May 31, 2022, with the grand prize utility vehicle winner announced in June 2022.
    Visit OutdoorNebraska.org/TakeEmHunting for more information.