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Stay safe this upland bird season

Nebraska’s pheasant, quail and partridge seasons quickly are approaching. The youth season is Oct. 19-20 and the general season opens Oct. 26.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission reminds upland hunters to practice the following safety tips when they hit the fields this fall:

Treat every firearm as if it is loaded, and never assume it isn’t.

Always point the muzzle of your shotgun in a safe direction, away from people, structures, vehicles, roadways and any direction that could cause injury or damage.

Be sure to identify your target, what’s beyond it and what’s in front of it. Don’t swing yo...

 

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