LINCOLN, Neb.—A measure designed to reduce what some say is Nebraska’s costly and dangerously large deer herd is off and running.
On Thursday, lawmakers gave first-round approval to a bill (LB836) that would allow the secretary of the state Game and Parks Commission to extend deer seasons by issuing executive orders.
Owners of at least 20 acres and members of their immediate families would also have an unlimited number of free permits to kill does during special seasons set to pare the herd in some regions. Also, hunting could occur within 100 yards of a home or livestock feedlot. The current limit is 200 yards.
The bill would also allow the state to issue permits to landowners to kill mountain lions.
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