LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska spring turkey hunting season has opened for archers.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission says adult hunters may use only archery equipment through April 11 and may use either archery equipment or a shotgun April 12-May 31. Youth hunters may use only archery equipment through April 4 and may use either archery equipment or a shotgun April 5-May 31.

Hunters under age 16 need a youth spring turkey permit; hunters age 16 and older need a spring turkey permit.

Permits may be purchased online at OutdoorNebraska.org.