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Nebraska Deer Hunting is a "Gem" being overlooked by Whitetail Deer hunters. 

D & E Outfitters accepts limited number of Whitetail deer hunters per ranch each year.  We focus our business on repeat hunters. "COME A STRANGER AND LEAVE A FRIEND"

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Three good points:

• Nebraska is one of the few states where you can still buy a non-resident whitetail deer hunting permit "Over-The-Counter"  
  
  
• Whitetail Deer Permits cost $209
  
  
• Nebraska is much cheaper and easier to travel to then other western states.  Most hunters can just drive to us

Our whitetail deer hunts are Free Ranging Wild Deer Fair Chase Hunts.  

Guided Nebraska Whitetail Deer Hunts:  we provide 1 guide per 2 hunters and 1 guide per 3 hunter for archery and muzzleloader.  Each guide will share his time between the clients.  As deer hunters fill their tags, guides are freed up to spend excess time with the remaining other hunters.  After an animal has been harvested and pictures taken, your guide will field dress your deer then he will bring you and your deer to a mandatory game checking station in either Basset or Valentine Nebraska and then transport your whitetail deer to be processed (clients are responsible for this fee).  Fully guided whitetail deer hunts include lodging, meals, field transportation and field care.  Not included are licenses, permits, meat processing, taxidermy, any shipping cost and cost accrued getting to and from or delays to point of hunting location.

Un-Guided Nebraska Whitetail Deer Hunts we show the hunters land boundaries, give our local perspective and detailed scouting information.  By the time you arrive tree stands will already be set-up strategically in the right areas that we have studied buck patterns, and done extensive preseason preparations to enhance opportunities.  You will need to provide your own transportation daily to and from the hunting grounds.  Price does not include transportation, lodging, meals or any permits or stamps.

• Note: The pending Nebraska muzzleloader whitetail deer state record buck was shot in 2006 just off one of our fence lines.

D & E Outfitters Whitetail Deer Management program are a key factor in our success. This entails good food sources, good genetics, predator control and harvesting mature deer.  D & E Outfitters program requires each buck deer harvested to have a minimal of 4 points on one side.  Additionally, to help keep our buck to doe ratio in check we do doe hunting as needed as allowed by regulation.      

Please call for current pricing:

5-day "Rut" Guided Whitetail Deer Rifle hunt, Nov 13-17, Nov 17-21

6-day Guided Whitetail Deer Bow Hunt, Sept 15- Nov 12 or Nov 22-Dec 31  

5-day Guided Muzzleloader whitetail Deer hunts, Dec 1-31

 

5-day un-guided "Rut" Whitetail Rifle hunts: Nov 13-21 (Day's are flexibile)

6-day un-guided Archery Whitetail Deer Hunts: Sept 15-Nov 12 or Nov 22-Dec 31 

5-day un-guided Muzzleloader whitetail Deer hunts: Dec 1-31 

*Hunters need to read 2010 Nebraska Deer Regulations

*Tipping is an area not talked about much and can be confusing.  A Tip is not reqiured and we all know each hunt can be different.  However, a Tip is a good way of saying thank you to your Guide, others invloved for a job well done who made your trip enjoyable.  The industry standard for a hunting trip Tip is 8-15%.  Please consider this in your trip planning, it will be greatly appreaciated.  A tip makes up a big protion of a guides pay.

The Nebraska deer hunting terrain we hunt in is diverse, varying from creek and river country, to cultivated fields of alfalfa, corn and wheat, to vast open range rolling hills. Hunters are positioned overlooking river bottom openings, travel funnels or bluffs where deer go between feeding and bedding areas.  For our Stuart Whitetail hunts we use traditional whitetail deer hunting methods, consisting of ground blinds and propositioned tree stands. If you are not a big fan of sitting on stand for extended periods you might have problems hunting our Stuart Nebraska areas.  For our Valentine hunts we use some ground blinds, limited stands, but is mainly spot and stalk.  As the hunting changes we adapt and use the best hunting method.  Our hunters that are flexible, and patient have very good deer hunting.

The ranches we hunt are located in game rich locations which offer some great overall hunting.  We hunt on private ranches to ensure low impact and higher success.  Limited buck hunters along with some doe hunters will be taken yearly. Rifle and Archery deer seasons are during the November "Rut" with the bucks on the move making for exciting hunting action.  Another outstanding time to hunt is early season archery whitetail deer hunts, because the deer pattern very well.  Additionally, the December Muzzleloader and Nebraska archery deer hunting season which cover the last part of the "Rut" and when deer congregate in large numbers to winter is another great time as well.

Shots are normally are between 20 to 175 yards.  On a recent rifle deer hunt we did have one deer shot at almost 400 yards.  Most archery shoots are 15-35 yards and muzzleloader 25-100.

• Rifle we recommend bringing the flattest shooting long range rifle that you can effectively shoot with a limbsaver recoil pad, fitted with a highest quality variable scope you can afford, muzzlebrake and a bipod. 
  
  
  • Good calibers are: 270 win, 270 WSM, 30-06, 7mm rem mag, 7mm WSM, 300 WSM, 300 win mag or 300 ultra mag to name a few.  Lighter calibers will work, but more limiting factors will come into play when using.
    
    
    • Most important point is to bring a gun you can shoot straight without flinching! 
      
      
  • Premium grade ammunition and bullets are a must with a high ballistic coefficent, such as the Trophy Bonded Bear Claw, Barnes Triple-Shock X, AccuBond, or Scirocco.  Your rifle needs to be sighted in with premium grade ammo.  You will need to shoot your rifle monthly before your hunt to be proficient.
     
  • Another item make sure your guns trigger has a safe, light, crisp tripper pull.  Bring your gun to a gunsmith and have the trigger adjusted.  A trigger adjustment, and a muzzlebrake will help your accuracy greatly. 
    
    
  • A good shooting rifle and hunter should be shooting 3-5 shots in 1" to 1.25" group at a 100 yards.  If it don't there is a problem that needs to be worked out well before your hunt.
    
    
• Archery is another exciting way to hunt these Nebraska trophies with excellent chances for a prized Pope & Young buck.  Using a traditional bow or one of the modern fast shooting bows you need to be able to hold the draw as needed and shoot with pin point accuracy.  For example the new PSE, Matthews or Hoyt bows.  
  
  
  • Along with strong board heads either a fixed or mechanical such as Rage, Rockets, Muzzy, or Thunderhead.  Our Archery hunters have had excellent success by using only the highest quality equipment. On Nebraska archery deer hunts always bring a spare release. 
    
    
  • Our archery hunts have been very successful with multiple chances. 
    
    
• Muzzleloader December 1-31 Nebraska whitetail deer hunts are a excellent time to hunt.  The muzzleloader deer season in Nebraska is kept secret among resident hunters, because it is a awesome time to hunt!  A TRUE SLEEPER HUNT for a prized Nebraska trophy whitetail buck!  
  
  
  • We recommend having a muzzleloader with a magnum charge capability that can shoot accurately out to 150 yards.  Many of our hunters use a TC Pro-Hunter Encore or Triumph muzzleloader fitted with an actual muzzleloader bullet drop compensator (BDC) scope by Nikon, or Leopold along with a range finder sited in for 50, 100, 150 and 200 yards.  For open sites: Truglo Fiber-optic sights works well.
    
    
  • Magnifying scopes can be used on muzzleloaders in Nebraska.
    
    
  • Our hunters have had Excellent Muzzleloader Whitetail Deer Hunting Success with various combinations of the following muzzleloading components:  PTS "Dead Center", Barnes Spit-Fire TMZ, Hornaday SSTs, or TC ShockWave Bullets, with Triple Se7en powder and Winchester Triple Se7en Primer's #209 or with Blackhorn 209 powder and CCI 209M Primers. 
    
    
  • We also recommend you look trying at a Hammer Extender, a TC Power Rod and Speed Loader.   
    
    
  • If you are a hard core muzzleloader hunter or just a deer hunter that wants to extend your season.  The Nebraska month long December muzzleloader season is must to consider for all deer hunters.

Note: It takes a mature hunter to only take shots they know they can make.  Come prepared being able to use your weapon accurately and have your weapon of choice ready to perform!   

• Our commute from our lodging each day to one of the Nebraska deer hunting ranches is approximately 5-35 minutes.
  
  
• Our nebraska deer hunting grounds can accommodate most whitetail deer hunters of any age and hunters with disabilities or challenges.
  
  
• Hunter Orange is required by all nebraska deer hunters except archers.  When whitetal hunting deer during authorized firearm season you have display orange on your head, chest and back of least 400 square inches of hunter orange material.  Camouflage hunter orange patterns are legal if the minimum 400 square inch requirements are met.  This is for your own safety, but failure to do so can result in a fine.
  
  

VALENTINE:  You will stay at one of our Valentine Nebraska community friends in there clean and comfortable motel.  Breakfasts are light and quick consisting of instant oatmeal, pastries, and fruit. Also there will be assorted juices, drinks and coffee. These food items will be in your room for you to manage and use as you like.

For lunch you will pack your own sandwiches the night before. Also, along with sandwiches there will be fruit, chips, crackers, sweets, assorted juices, water and sodas. There are plenty of choices to pick from with no limit. We recommend you pack double the lunch you are use to. These food items will be in your room for you to manage and use as you like.

Dinner will be a hot meal at one of the local popular dining locations in town after you clean up from your days hunt.


STUART:  You will stay at one of our Stuart Nebraska community friends.  The Sisters House B&B at www.thesistershouse.com or phone 1-877-773-3390 and the Stuart Village Inn at 402-924-3133.  Both Places offer clean and comfortable lodging at a reasonable rate.  Please call them for additional information.  Note: Lodging is subject to limited occupancy, please book your hunt early to ensure availability!  For other services and eating establishments in the area please visit Stuart.

•  No alcohol provided.  No going into the field without being fully alert.

We have an excellent local meat processor that can try to have your deer packaged and frozen by the time you are ready to leave.  The cost for basic processing is $125 and $25 additional for capping. You should have a cooler for transporting of your meat. If you decide you don't want to keep the meat and want to donate it, you are still responsible for the processing fee.  The butcher will not accept the deer for donation unless the processing fee is paid at time of drop off.

Local Taxidermist is available to mount your trophies and ship back to you.  They are very knowledgeable and skilled on all local species we hunt.  This is an easy and efficient way to handle your taxidermy needs.

• Nonresident specific game management unit deer permits are $209
• Nonresident firearm statewide buck permits are $521
• Nonresident antler less-only tags are $55
• Nebraska State Habitat Stamp $16

*The specific unit and statewide buck permits in the areas we hunt can be used for either a Whitetail or Mule deer buck.  When compared to other Mid West and Western States these permits are very reasonable and what’s best they ALL can be bought over Over-The-Counter!  Nebraska deer hunting permits can also be purchased online and printed out at www.outdoornebraska.org

• Hunter Education Required for all hunters ages 12 through 29: 1) hunting with either a firearm or crossbow must have on their person proof of successful completion of Firearm Hunter Education; 2) hunting deer, antelope, elk, or bighorn sheep with bow and arrow must carry proof of successful completion of Bowhunter Education; 3) who have not completed a Firearm Hunter and/or Bowhunter Education course may obtain an Apprentice Hunter Education Exemption Certificate from the Commission.

We hunt near the towns of Stuart and Valentine in North Central Nebraska.  For driving directions click on the link in the prior sentence, then put in your zip code to either Stuart or Valentine NE.  Note: Our cell phone reception is minimal when we are out on the ranches.

We expect you to drive to us:

• If you will be hunting near Stuart you will fly into Omaha or Sioux City Iowa and then rent a car. Omaha is 3 1/2 hours drive and Sioux City Iowa is a 2 1/2 hour drive into Stuart.
  
  
• If you will be hunting near Valentine you will fly into North Platte Nebraska then rent a car and drive 2 hours to us or fly into Perrie, South Dakota where you will rent a car and drive 2 1/2 hours into Valentine.

When flying with the airlines you will need to follow the regulations for guns and ammunition, ask the airlines for information if unsure.

You need to plan to arrive into camp after 12:00 pm during the daylight the day before your hunt start.  After arriving you will get your gear unpacked and ready, shoot your gun for zero as needed, hunt orientation and safety brief. 

We at D & E Outfitters highly recommend buying Sportman's Travel Protection Plan Insurance for your Nebraska Whitetail Deer Hunting trip.  Life can be unpredictable, for this reason alone we strongly recommend Travel Insurance to protect your investment.  This is your responsibility to ensure you are covered and protected. 

Feel free to contact us to discuss our Nebraska Whitetail Deer hunts.  Please call or e-mail D & E Outfitters to book your nebraska turkey hunting adventure.  Phone: 719-591-8934 or e-mail: dehunts@msn.com

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