Associated Press - November 5, 2009 6:25 AM ET

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - The firearm deer season in Nebraska runs from Nov. 14-22.

The state Game and Parks Commission says large numbers of deer are in the field and plenty of permits remain.

The following are key reminders concerning the season:

Deer must be checked at manual check stations. Electronic checking is not available for the firearm season.

Hunters may take advantage of a Game and Parks program that provides deer meat to anyone willing to accept it.

Also, more than 36,000 acres of private land are available for public walk-in hunting access. Check the 2009 Public Access Atlas for tracts in each county.

For information, log on to OutdoorNebraska.org.

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