Fall turkey season underway

It's Oct. 1. That means one thing in Nebraska: Fall turkey hunting season is here.

Nebraska Game and Parks has reminders for hunters who will take to the field in search of a bird for the season, which runs Oct. 1 to Nov. 30:

All harvested turkeys must be reported via Telecheck within 48 hours of harvest. This can be done at OutdoorNebraska.gov/hunt/telecheck/ or by calling the phone number on the permit. Reporting via Telecheck is mandatory.

When hunting during the Nov. 15-23 firearm deer season, turkey hunters must wear at least 400 square inches of hunter orange on the head, chest and back....