Forecast: Weather conditions that appeared to negatively affect pheasants occurred too early to negatively impact the bobwhite hatch. Further, the early rains appear to have produced abundant insects in parts of the state.
Results from the July Rural Mail Carrier Survey and the Bobwhite Whistle Count Survey, +31 percent and +52 percent, respectively, were higher compared to last year statewide and across all bobwhite regions. Nebraska Game and Parks Commission field staff reports seeing good numbers of adult birds in all parts of the bobwhite’s range, as well as a few broods. Although the southeast and east-central bobwhite regions will offer the best opportunities, particularly in Johnson, Pawnee, and Richardson Counties, good opportunities are likely to be found across the bobwhite’s range in the state.
Youth Season Dates: October 18, 2014 through October 19, 2014 (Youth ages 15 and younger; daily bag limit 2; possession limit 4)
Season Dates: October 25, 2014 through January 31, 2015
Daily Bag Limit: 6
Possession Limit: 24
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