Game and Parks to release pheasants at 14 WMAs before Thanksgiving

LINCOLN - The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will release rooster pheasants at 14 wildlife management areas across the state in time for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

The areas include Arrowhead in Gage County, Oak Valley in Madison County, Wilkinson in Platte County and Powder Creek in Dixon County, Hickory Ridge and Twin Oaks in Johnson County, and Rakes Creek in Cass County.

Game and Parks says the pheasants will be released to increase hunting opportunities over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and encourage families to go outdoors together.

This also offers a good opportunity to complete the Take ’Em Hunting Challenge or participate in the Upland Slam.

The pheasant season runs through January 31st.