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Hunting at Boyer Chute

DEER HUNTING

Permits are still available for deer hunting at Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) for two Antlerless Deer hunts (Muzzleloader only). The hunts: Boyer Chute Early, will be held on October 12-13, 2008, and Boyer Chute Late, will be held on November 29-30, 2008.

The permits will be sold on a first come, first-served basis. They will be sold online at https://ngpc-permits.ne.gov/NGPC-PS/faces/public/welcome and at the following Nebraska Game and Parks Commission permitting offices: Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium, Alliance, Bassett, Chadron State Park, Fort Robinson State Park, Kearney, Niobrara State Park, Norfolk, North Platte, Omaha, Lincoln, and Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area.

Hunting will be allowed in designated areas following refuge-specific regulations and Nebraska G&PC regulations and licensing.

 Information about hunting and other public use opportunities at the refuge are available by contacting Boyer Chute NWR, 3720 Rivers Way, Ft. Calhoun, NE 68023, 402-468-4313.

Waterfowl hunting is allowed per state regulations. Special refuge regulations apply.

The hunting area lies along the Missouri River perimeter of the island from the east bank of the chute at the headwaters to the east bank of the chute at the confluence, and landward to the island perimeter trail. Walking access, with weapons cased and unloaded, is allowed from the Headwaters, Main, and Confluence trails for those who don't have boat access.

Check with the Refuge Headquarters for more details or posted regulations at the entrance and Main parking lot kiosks.

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