Nebraska Game and Parks is urging firearm deer hunters to put safety first as the November season nears, with Hunter Education Coordinator Kyle Gaston stressing an aim of no incidents through careful field practices. Hunters must wear at least 400 square inches of hunter orange on the head, chest and back throughout the Nov. 14-22 firearm deer season even if using archery equipment, and they need landowner permission to hunt or track wounded deer on private land. Tree stands improve views and concealment yet call for extra caution, dry tall grass can ignite from hot vehicle parts, OutdoorNebraska.gov offers hunter education and the 2026 Big Game Guide, and Nebraska Wildlife Crimestoppers takes reports at 800-742-7627.