Nebraska Game and Parks Commission authorities are arranging special pheasant hunts for youths 15 and younger at nine wildlife management areas across the state.

The hunts are scheduled for the Oct. 20-21 statewide youth pheasant, quail and partridge season.

The special hunts are intended to increase youth participation in upland game hunting. Rooster pheasants will be released at all designated sites before the special season.

No registration or special permit is required but special regulations will be in effect.

The hunts will be held at the following wildlife management areas: Pressey; Sherman Reservoir; Oak Valley; Branched Oak; Twin Oaks; Hickory Ridge; Wilkinson; Peru Bottoms; and Yankee Hill.

More information is available from Jeff Lusk at 402-471-1756.