Telecheck replaces check stations

Nebraska deer check stations have been moved to an online format due to COVID-19 concerns, a report must be done for all harvested animals.   

The change to move to online reporting from harvest check stations was made to limit contact between hunter and students/professionals at the stations.

The program was created to make it possible for broad data to be collected without putting workers and public at risk.

The electronic program is called the Telecheck Program, it can be found on the Outdoor Nebraska website. 

Reports must be done within 48 hours after the animal was harvested. 

The system is set-up as a questionnaire designed to be easy to use. The answers are broad for animal information to help hunters to accurately report.

Reports must be completed before the animal is transported out of state. All reports must be filled out by the person who harvested the animal.  

The Telecheck Program requires a report of species, permit number, where the animal was harvested (county and name of public land), management unit, day of kill, days hunted, weapon type, sex and age. 

Age is non-specific and is only listed as fawn or adult animals. All male animals need to have antler or horn measurements included in the report.   

After finishing the report hunters need to record the seal number given and the permit number if the animal is going to be transported. 

Reporting is required for all harvested animals regardless of weapon and season. 

The dates for deer season are Sept. 1- Dec. 31 for archery, Nov. 14- 22 for firearm, Dec. 1-Dec. 31 and antlerless late season Jan 1- Jan 15 2021. 

Statewide bucks only from Nov. 14- 22, mule deer conservation are is open Nov. 14-22, statewide whitetail buck season is from Sept. 1- Dec. 31 and youth and landowner season runs from Sept. 1- Jan 15 2021. 

If unspecified weapons for specialty seasons are the same as the weapon seasons.

All rules remain the same for the 2020-2021 deer season, Unit Deer Permit and Habitat stamps are required for all hunters.

The Telecheck Program can be filled out online or it can be filled out by calling the local Game and Parks districts. 

Reports can be filled out online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and until 1 p.m. on the last day of the season. If filling out the report over the phone, hours are the same as the local Nebraska Game and Parks office.

Phone numbers to call to fill out Telecheck can be found on the Unit Deer Permit. Telecheck can be accessed using the link https://apps.outdoornebraska.gov/BgHarvest.